SkewerAttack
Deal 8 damage X times.
Is Skewer good in Slay the Spire 2?
In Slay the Spire 2, Skewer is an uncommon attack from the Silent card pool. Its effect: Deal 8 damage X times. Performance-wise it’s a solid if unspectacular include, rated C tier overall.
Over 19 tracked runs its win rate sits at 29.4%, 10.5% ahead of the 18.9% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 0.5% of eligible runs. Within Silent runs it’s drafted 1.9% 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 Ascender's Bane, which lifts its win rate by +16.9% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Bronze Scales is its standout companion, worth a +20.2% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs X energy, gets upgraded 45.0% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 13.
Upgrading the card adds +3 Damage to its stat line. Of the runs that drafted it, 5 ended in victory against 12 deaths and 2 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Queen Boss, finishing 15.8% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where Skewer fits a Silent deck.
Skewer Win Rate & Pick Rate
At a 29.4% win rate, Skewer runs 10.5% ahead of the 18.9% all-deck baseline — the bars below put the two side by side.
Run Outcomes with Skewer
Across the 19 tracked runs that drafted Skewer, 5 ended in a win and 14 in a loss — a 26.3% win share, counting abandons as losses.
- Wins 26.3%
- Losses 73.7%
Best Cards to Pair with Skewer
Skewer’s strongest card pairings so far are Ascender's Bane (+16.9%), Expose (+16.9%), and Cloak and Dagger (+14.0%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Skewer Win Rate by Class
Exclusive to the Silent, Skewer posts a 29.4% win rate over 19 tracked runs.
The Silentappears in 1.9% of its runs (19 tracked)Best Relics for Skewer
The relics that swing Skewer’s win rate the most are Bronze Scales (+20.2%), Horn Cleat (+16.3%), and Gorget (+16.3%), with each lift shown.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Skewer Card Details
A X-energy uncommon attack, Skewer is upgraded 45.0% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 13.
Deal 8 damage X times.
Upgrade: +3 Damage
What Ends Runs with Skewer
Runs holding Skewer end most often against Queen Boss (15.8%) and Knowledge Demon Boss (10.5%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.
- Queen Boss15.8% of runs
- Knowledge Demon Boss10.5% of runs
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Skewer – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Skewer good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 19 tracked runs, Skewer has a 29.4% win rate — +10.5% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Skewer do in Slay the Spire 2?
Skewer costs X energy. Deal 8 damage X times.
What class is Skewer in Slay the Spire 2?
Skewer is an Uncommon Silent Attack.
Is Skewer worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Skewer in 45.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants +3 Damage.
What is the best relic for Skewer?
In tracked runs, Skewer has performed best alongside Bronze Scales, which lifts its win rate by +20.2% over 4 runs together.
See Also
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