StrikeAttack
Deal 6 damage.
Is Strike good in Slay the Spire 2?
Strike is a basic Defect attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 6 damage. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at D tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.
Across 25 recorded runs, decks running it win 8.3% of the time, trailing the 12.6% average by 4.3%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 4.8% of decks that could run it. Defect players keep it in 89.3% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 3.0 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Hologram — together they post a +31.7% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Data Disk, which moves its win rate by +58.3%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 10.5% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 1.
Upgraded, it gains +3 Damage, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 2 wins, 22 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Kaiser Crab Boss, which closes out 20.0% of its appearances. Read on for Strike’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Defect run.
Strike Win Rate & Pick Rate
Strike’s 8.3% win rate trails the 12.6% all-deck average by 4.3%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Strike
Strike has 2 wins and 23 losses over 25 tracked runs (8.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 8.0%
- Losses 92.0%
Best Cards to Pair with Strike
Ranked by win-rate lift, Strike performs best alongside Hologram (+31.7%), Cold Snap (+25.0%), and Adaptive Strike (+25.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Strike Win Rate by Class
Strike is drafted only by the Defect, where it holds a 8.3% win rate across 25 runs.
The Defectappears in 89.3% of its runs (25 tracked)Best Relics for Strike
Strike pairs best with the relics Data Disk (+58.3%), Eternal Feather (+25.0%), and Bag of Marbles (+25.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Data Disk3 runs
Eternal Feather3 runs
Bag of Marbles3 runs
Fresnel Lens3 runs
Gremlin Horn3 runs
New Leaf3 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Strike Card Details
Strike is a basic attack costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 10.5% of runs and usually picked up by floor 1.
Deal 6 damage.
Upgrade: +3 Damage
What Ends Runs with Strike
Strike’s most common run-enders are Kaiser Crab Boss (20.0%), The Kin Boss (12.0%), and The Insatiable Boss (8.0%).
- Kaiser Crab Boss20.0% of runs
- The Kin Boss12.0% of runs
- The Insatiable Boss8.0% of runs
- Knowledge Demon Boss8.0% of runs
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Strike – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strike good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 25 tracked runs, Strike has a 8.3% win rate — +4.3% below the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Strike do in Slay the Spire 2?
Strike costs 1 energy. Deal 6 damage.
What class is Strike in Slay the Spire 2?
Strike is a Basic Defect Attack.
Is Strike worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Strike in 10.5% of runs. Upgrading it grants +3 Damage.
What is the best relic for Strike?
In tracked runs, Strike has performed best alongside Data Disk, which lifts its win rate by +58.3% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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