Putrefy•Skill

Is Putrefy good in Slay the Spire 2?

In Slay the Spire 2, Putrefy is an uncommon skill from the Necrobinder card pool. Its effect: Apply Weak. Apply Vulnerable. The data flags it as a weaker pick, settling at D tier — usually one to pass on unless your deck specifically wants it.

Over 84 tracked runs its win rate sits at 28.0%, 9.1% ahead of the 18.9% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 2.2% of eligible runs. Within Necrobinder runs it’s drafted 10.0% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.1 copies on average.

Its standout pairing so far is Reanimate, which lifts its win rate by +18.3% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Oddly Smooth Stone is its standout companion, worth a +26.0% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 29.7% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 14.

Of the runs that drafted it, 21 ended in victory against 54 deaths and 9 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Decimillipede Elite, finishing 6.0% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Putrefy fits a Necrobinder deck.

Best Cards to Pair with Putrefy

Putrefy’s strongest card pairings so far are Reanimate (+18.3%), Misery (+17.9%), and Hang (+17.3%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.

Reanimate+18.3%9 runsMisery+17.9%7 runsHang+17.3%8 runsGlimpse Beyond+16.6%3 runsAutomation+16.6%3 runsBury+15.3%8 runs

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

Putrefy Win Rate by Class

Of the 2 classes that draft Putrefy, it performs best with Necrobinder (28.4%) and Ironclad (0.0%).

The Necrobinder28.4%83 runsThe Ironclad0.0%1 runs

Best Relics for Putrefy

The relics that swing Putrefy’s win rate the most are Oddly Smooth Stone (+26.0%), Bag of Preparation (+23.6%), and Tiny Mailbox (+23.6%), with each lift shown.

Oddly Smooth Stone+26.0%10 runsBag of Preparation+23.6%10 runsTiny Mailbox+23.6%9 runsStrike Dummy+20.6%6 runsPotion Belt+19.0%13 runsCandelabra+18.7%11 runs

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

Putrefy Card Details

A 1-energy uncommon skill, Putrefy is upgraded 29.7% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 14.

Apply Weak. Apply Vulnerable.

What Ends Runs with Putrefy

Runs holding Putrefy end most often against Decimillipede Elite (6.0%), Test Subject Boss (6.0%), and Slumbering Beetle Normal (4.8%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.

• Decimillipede Elite6.0% of runs
• Test Subject Boss6.0% of runs
• Slumbering Beetle Normal4.8% of runs
• Infested Prisms Elite3.6% of runs
• Queen Boss3.6% of runs

See Also

Keep exploring Slay the Spire 2 tier lists and stats below.