StrangleAttack
Deal 8 damage. Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Is Strangle good in Slay the Spire 2?
Strangle is an uncommon Silent attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 8 damage. Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.
Across 4 recorded runs, decks running it win 0.0% of the time, trailing the 12.6% average by 12.6%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.8% of decks that could run it. Silent players keep it in 3.9% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.0 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Ascender's Bane — together they post a 0.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Ring of the Snake, which moves its win rate by 0.0%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 4.
Upgraded, it gains +2 Damage, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 0 wins, 3 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Strangle’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Silent run.
Strangle Win Rate & Pick Rate
Strangle’s 0.0% win rate trails the 12.6% all-deck average by 12.6%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Strangle
Strangle has 0 wins and 4 losses over 4 tracked runs (0.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 0.0%
- Losses 100.0%
Best Cards to Pair with Strangle
Ranked by win-rate lift, Strangle performs best alongside Ascender's Bane (0.0%), Defend (0.0%), and Neutralize (0.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Strangle Win Rate by Class
Strangle is drafted only by the Silent, where it holds a 0.0% win rate across 4 runs.
The Silentappears in 3.9% of its runs (4 tracked)Best Relics for Strangle
Strangle pairs best with the relics Ring of the Snake (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Strangle Card Details
Strangle is an uncommon attack costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 4.
Deal 8 damage. Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
Upgrade: +2 Damage
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Strangle – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strangle good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 4 tracked runs, Strangle has a 0.0% win rate — +12.6% below the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Strangle do in Slay the Spire 2?
Strangle costs 1 energy. Deal 8 damage. Whenever you play a card this turn, the enemy loses 2 HP.
What class is Strangle in Slay the Spire 2?
Strangle is an Uncommon Silent Attack.
Is Strangle worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Strangle in 0.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants +2 Damage.
What is the best relic for Strangle?
In tracked runs, Strangle has performed best alongside Ring of the Snake, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 4 runs together.
See Also
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