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 22 tracked runs its win rate sits at 5.3%, 7.4% short of the 12.6% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 4.2% of eligible runs. Within Necrobinder runs it’s drafted 12.8% 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 Transfigure, which lifts its win rate by +44.7% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Candelabra is its standout companion, worth a +28.1% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 16.0% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 10.

Of the runs that drafted it, 1 ended in victory against 18 deaths and 3 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Byrdonis Elite, finishing 9.1% 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 Transfigure (+44.7%), Fetch (+44.7%), and Afterlife (+44.7%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.

Transfigure+44.7%3 runsFetch+44.7%3 runsAfterlife+44.7%3 runsBlight Strike+28.1%3 runsCalcify+28.1%3 runsNo Escape+28.1%5 runs

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

Putrefy Win Rate by Class

Exclusive to the Necrobinder, Putrefy posts a 5.3% win rate over 22 tracked runs.

The Necrobinderappears in 12.8% of its runs (22 tracked)

Best Relics for Putrefy

The relics that swing Putrefy’s win rate the most are Candelabra (+28.1%), Gorget (+28.1%), and Cursed Pearl (+28.1%), with each lift shown.

Candelabra+28.1%3 runsGorget+28.1%3 runsCursed Pearl+28.1%3 runsBone Flute+28.1%3 runsBound Phylactery0.0%22 runsGolden Pearl-5.3%3 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 16.0% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 10.

Apply Weak. Apply Vulnerable.

What Ends Runs with Putrefy

Runs holding Putrefy end most often against Byrdonis Elite (9.1%) and Slumbering Beetle Normal (9.1%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.

• Byrdonis Elite9.1% of runs
• Slumbering Beetle Normal9.1% of runs

See Also

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