Relax•Skill

Is Relax good in Slay the Spire 2?

Relax is an ancient Event skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain 15 Block. Next turn, draw cards and gain Energy. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 10 recorded runs, decks running it win 22.2% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 9.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.9% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 2.0% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 2.0 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Greed — together they post a +27.8% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Lantern, which moves its win rate by +44.5%. At 3 energy, it’s upgraded in 10.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 18.

Upgraded, it gains +2 Block, +1 Cards, +1 Energy, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 2 wins, 7 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is The Insatiable Boss, which closes out 30.0% of its appearances. Read on for Relax’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Event run.

Best Cards to Pair with Relax

Ranked by win-rate lift, Relax performs best alongside Greed (+27.8%), Hidden Cache (+11.1%), and Gamma Blast (+11.1%).

Greed+27.8%3 runsHidden Cache+11.1%3 runsGamma Blast+11.1%3 runsRoyal Gamble+11.1%3 runsSolar Strike+2.8%4 runsReflect+2.8%4 runs

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

Relax Win Rate by Class

Relax is played across 4 classes, led by Ironclad (100.0%), Regent (20.0%), and Necrobinder (0.0%) by win rate.

The Ironclad100.0%1 runsThe Regent20.0%5 runsThe Necrobinder0.0%3 runsThe Silent0.0%1 runs

Best Relics for Relax

Relax pairs best with the relics Lantern (+44.5%), Strawberry (+11.1%), and Amethyst Aubergine (+11.1%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Lantern+44.5%3 runsStrawberry+11.1%3 runsAmethyst Aubergine+11.1%3 runsPael's Horn0.0%10 runsDivine Right-2.2%5 runsArcane Scroll-22.2%3 runs

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

Relax Card Details

Relax is an ancient skill costing 3 energy; it’s upgraded in 10.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 18.

Gain 15 Block. Next turn, draw cards and gain Energy.

Upgrade: +2 Block, +1 Cards, +1 Energy

What Ends Runs with Relax

Relax’s most common run-enders are The Insatiable Boss (30.0%).

• The Insatiable Boss30.0% of runs

See Also

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