StratagemPower
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Is Stratagem good in Slay the Spire 2?
Stratagem is an uncommon Colorless power in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Whenever you shuffle your Draw Pile, choose a card from it to put into your Hand. It ranks among the strongest cards its class can draft right now, earning a spot at B tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card tier list.
Across 6 recorded runs, decks running it win 33.3% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 20.7%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.2% of decks that could run it. Regent players keep it in 1.8% 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 Defend — together they post a +33.3% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Divine Right, which moves its win rate by +33.3%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 57.1% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 17.
Upgraded, it gains -1 EnergyCost, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 2 wins, 4 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Stratagem’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Colorless run.
Stratagem Win Rate & Pick Rate
Stratagem’s 33.3% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 20.7%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Stratagem
Stratagem has 2 wins and 4 losses over 6 tracked runs (33.3% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 33.3%
- Losses 66.7%
Stratagem Win Rate by Class
Stratagem is played across 2 classes, led by Regent (66.7%) and Necrobinder (0.0%) by win rate.
Best Relics for Stratagem
Stratagem pairs best with the relics Divine Right (+33.3%), Regal Pillow (+33.3%), and Bound Phylactery (-33.3%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Stratagem Card Details
Stratagem is an uncommon power costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 57.1% of runs and usually picked up by floor 17.
Whenever you shuffle your Draw Pile, choose a card from it to put into your Hand.
Upgrade: -1 EnergyCost
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Stratagem – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stratagem good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 6 tracked runs, Stratagem has a 33.3% win rate — +20.7% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Stratagem do in Slay the Spire 2?
Stratagem costs 1 energy. Whenever you shuffle your Draw Pile, choose a card from it to put into your Hand.
What class is Stratagem in Slay the Spire 2?
Stratagem is an Uncommon Colorless Power.
Is Stratagem worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Stratagem in 57.1% of runs. Upgrading it grants -1 EnergyCost.
What is the best relic for Stratagem?
In tracked runs, Stratagem has performed best alongside Divine Right, which lifts its win rate by +33.3% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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