ScourgeSkill
Apply 13 Doom. Draw cards.
Is Scourge good in Slay the Spire 2?
Scourge is a common Necrobinder skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Apply 13 Doom. Draw cards. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.
Across 22 recorded runs, decks running it win 15.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 2.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 4.2% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 12.8% 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 Oblivion — together they post a +35.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Strike Dummy, which moves its win rate by +85.0%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 22.2% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 7.
Upgraded, it gains +3 Doom, +1 Cards, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 3 wins, 17 deaths, and 2 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Decimillipede Elite, which closes out 18.2% of its appearances. Read on for Scourge’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.
Scourge Win Rate & Pick Rate
Scourge’s 15.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 2.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Scourge
Scourge has 3 wins and 19 losses over 22 tracked runs (13.6% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 13.6%
- Losses 86.4%
Scourge Win Rate by Class
Scourge is drafted only by the Necrobinder, where it holds a 15.0% win rate across 22 runs.
The Necrobinderappears in 12.8% of its runs (22 tracked)Best Relics for Scourge
Scourge pairs best with the relics Strike Dummy (+85.0%), Red Mask (+51.7%), and Touch of Orobas (+35.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Strike Dummy3 runs
Red Mask4 runs
Touch of Orobas3 runs
Phylactery Unbound3 runs
Precarious Shears4 runs
Akabeko4 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Scourge Card Details
Scourge is a common skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 22.2% of runs and usually picked up by floor 7.
Apply 13 Doom. Draw cards.
Upgrade: +3 Doom, +1 Cards
What Ends Runs with Scourge
Scourge’s most common run-enders are Decimillipede Elite (18.2%), Phrog Parasite Elite (9.1%), and Bygone Effigy Elite (9.1%).
- Decimillipede Elite18.2% of runs
- Phrog Parasite Elite9.1% of runs
- Bygone Effigy Elite9.1% of runs
- Entomancer Elite9.1% of runs
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Scourge – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scourge good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 22 tracked runs, Scourge has a 15.0% win rate — +2.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Scourge do in Slay the Spire 2?
Scourge costs 1 energy. Apply 13 Doom. Draw cards.
What class is Scourge in Slay the Spire 2?
Scourge is a Common Necrobinder Skill.
Is Scourge worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Scourge in 22.2% of runs. Upgrading it grants +3 Doom, +1 Cards.
What is the best relic for Scourge?
In tracked runs, Scourge has performed best alongside Strike Dummy, which lifts its win rate by +85.0% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare Scourge with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.