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Is Pillar of Creation good in Slay the Spire 2?

Pillar of Creation is an uncommon Regent power in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Whenever you create a card, gain 3 Block. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 66 recorded runs, decks running it win 31.6% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 12.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.7% of decks that could run it. Silent players keep it in 0.1% 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 Manifest Authority — together they post a +21.3% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Bronze Scales, which moves its win rate by +24.9%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 26.3% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 17.

Upgraded, it gains +1 Block, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 18 wins, 39 deaths, and 9 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Knowledge Demon Boss, which closes out 4.5% of its appearances. Read on for Pillar of Creation’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Regent run.

Best Cards to Pair with Pillar of Creation

Ranked by win-rate lift, Pillar of Creation performs best alongside Manifest Authority (+21.3%), Monarch's Gaze (+19.6%), and Dying Star (+19.4%).

Manifest Authority+21.3%16 runsMonarch's Gaze+19.6%4 runsDying Star+19.4%6 runsThe Smith+19.4%6 runsMad Science+19.3%8 runsRoyal Gamble+19.3%10 runs

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

Pillar of Creation Win Rate by Class

Pillar of Creation is played across 2 classes, led by Silent (100.0%) and Regent (30.4%) by win rate.

The Silent100.0%1 runsThe Regent30.4%65 runs

Best Relics for Pillar of Creation

Pillar of Creation pairs best with the relics Bronze Scales (+24.9%), Vajra (+22.3%), and Pendulum (+21.9%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Bronze Scales+24.9%9 runsVajra+22.3%7 runsPendulum+21.9%9 runsMr. Struggles+19.6%4 runsPear+19.4%6 runsRegal Pillow+19.4%6 runs

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

Pillar of Creation Card Details

Pillar of Creation is an uncommon power costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 26.3% of runs and usually picked up by floor 17.

Whenever you create a card, gain 3 Block.

Upgrade: +1 Block

What Ends Runs with Pillar of Creation

Pillar of Creation’s most common run-enders are Knowledge Demon Boss (4.5%), Phrog Parasite Elite (4.5%), and Waterfall Giant Boss (4.5%).

• Knowledge Demon Boss4.5% of runs
• Phrog Parasite Elite4.5% of runs
• Waterfall Giant Boss4.5% of runs
• Kaiser Crab Boss4.5% of runs
• Ceremonial Beast Boss3.0% of runs

See Also

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