Patter•Skill

Is Patter good in Slay the Spire 2?

Patter is a common Regent skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain 9 Block. Gain 2 Vigor. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 70 recorded runs, decks running it win 23.6% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 4.7%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.9% of decks that could run it. Regent players keep it in 10.1% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.2 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Sword Sage — together they post a +25.4% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Festive Popper, which moves its win rate by +22.8%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 14.3% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 11.

Upgraded, it gains +2 Block, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 13 wins, 42 deaths, and 15 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Knowledge Demon Boss, which closes out 4.3% of its appearances. Read on for Patter’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Regent run.

Best Cards to Pair with Patter

Ranked by win-rate lift, Patter performs best alongside Sword Sage (+25.4%), Cosmic Indifference (+23.2%), and Bulwark (+19.7%).

Sword Sage+25.4%5 runsCosmic Indifference+23.2%11 runsBulwark+19.7%9 runsMonologue+17.3%8 runsSummon Forth+15.1%10 runsParry+13.8%9 runs

Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.

Patter Win Rate by Class

Patter is played across 2 classes, led by Regent (24.1%) and Silent (0.0%) by win rate.

The Regent24.1%69 runsThe Silent0.0%1 runs

Best Relics for Patter

Patter pairs best with the relics Festive Popper (+22.8%), Horn Cleat (+22.4%), and Miniature Cannon (+21.8%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Festive Popper+22.8%8 runsHorn Cleat+22.4%6 runsMiniature Cannon+21.8%4 runsFencing Manual+18.8%5 runsPocketwatch+17.6%3 runsCloak Clasp+17.6%3 runs

Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.

Patter Card Details

Patter is a common skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 14.3% of runs and usually picked up by floor 11.

Gain 9 Block. Gain 2 Vigor.

Upgrade: +2 Block

What Ends Runs with Patter

Patter’s most common run-enders are Knowledge Demon Boss (4.3%), Exoskeletons Normal (4.3%), and Entomancer Elite (4.3%).

• Knowledge Demon Boss4.3% of runs
• Exoskeletons Normal4.3% of runs
• Entomancer Elite4.3% of runs
• Waterfall Giant Boss4.3% of runs
• The Insatiable Boss4.3% of runs

See Also

Compare Patter with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.