Piercing WailSkill
ALL enemies lose Strength this turn.
Is Piercing Wail good in Slay the Spire 2?
In Slay the Spire 2, Piercing Wail is a common skill from the Silent card pool. Its effect: ALL enemies lose Strength this turn. The data flags it as a weaker pick, settling at D tier — usually one to pass on unless your deck specifically wants it.
Over 12 tracked runs its win rate sits at 12.5%, almost exactly the overall average. It sees niche play, included in only 2.3% of eligible runs. Within Silent runs it’s drafted 11.5% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.2 copies on average.
Its standout pairing so far is Noxious Fumes, which lifts its win rate by +87.5% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Bronze Scales is its standout companion, worth a +20.8% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 21.4% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 17.
Of the runs that drafted it, 1 ended in victory against 7 deaths and 4 abandons. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Piercing Wail fits a Silent deck.
Piercing Wail Win Rate & Pick Rate
Piercing Wail’s 12.5% win rate sits right on the 12.6% all-deck baseline — a 0.1% difference, as the bars show.
Run Outcomes with Piercing Wail
Across the 12 tracked runs that drafted Piercing Wail, 1 ended in a win and 11 in a loss — a 8.3% win share, counting abandons as losses.
- Wins 8.3%
- Losses 91.7%
Best Cards to Pair with Piercing Wail
Piercing Wail’s strongest card pairings so far are Noxious Fumes (+87.5%), Ultimate Defend (+37.5%), and Snakebite (+20.8%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.
Noxious Fumes3 runs
Ultimate Defend3 runs
Snakebite4 runs
Deadly Poison3 runs
Ricochet5 runs
Neutralize9 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Piercing Wail Win Rate by Class
Exclusive to the Silent, Piercing Wail posts a 12.5% win rate over 12 tracked runs.
The Silentappears in 11.5% of its runs (12 tracked)Best Relics for Piercing Wail
The relics that swing Piercing Wail’s win rate the most are Bronze Scales (+20.8%), Ring of the Snake (0.0%), and Neow's Bones (-12.5%), with each lift shown.
Bronze Scales3 runs
Ring of the Snake12 runs
Neow's Bones3 runs
Oddly Smooth Stone3 runs
Arcane Scroll3 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Piercing Wail Card Details
A 1-energy common skill, Piercing Wail is upgraded 21.4% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 17.
ALL enemies lose Strength this turn.
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Piercing Wail – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piercing Wail good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 12 tracked runs, Piercing Wail has a 12.5% win rate — +0.1% below the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Piercing Wail do in Slay the Spire 2?
Piercing Wail costs 1 energy. ALL enemies lose Strength this turn.
What class is Piercing Wail in Slay the Spire 2?
Piercing Wail is a Common Silent Skill.
Is Piercing Wail worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Piercing Wail can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Piercing Wail?
In tracked runs, Piercing Wail has performed best alongside Bronze Scales, which lifts its win rate by +20.8% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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