Strike•Attack

Is Strike good in Slay the Spire 2?

Strike is a basic Necrobinder attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal 6 damage. It currently underperforms most alternatives, sitting at F tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card rankings.

Across 769 recorded runs, decks running it win 15.7% of the time, trailing the 18.9% average by 3.3%. It’s a popular draft, appearing in 20.3% of eligible decks. Necrobinder players keep it in 92.5% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 3.4 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Mad Science — together they post a +36.5% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Fragrant Mushroom, which moves its win rate by +40.9%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 5.6% 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 87 wins, 469 deaths, and 213 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Decimillipede Elite, which closes out 3.9% of its appearances. Read on for Strike’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.

Best Cards to Pair with Strike

Ranked by win-rate lift, Strike performs best alongside Mad Science (+36.5%), Legion of Bone (+28.9%), and Glimpse Beyond (+27.2%).

Mad Science+36.5%16 runsLegion of Bone+28.9%9 runsGlimpse Beyond+27.2%11 runsFasten+24.2%16 runsMayhem+23.0%8 runsRegret+21.4%6 runs

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 Necrobinder, where it holds a 15.7% win rate across 769 runs.

The Necrobinderappears in 92.5% of its runs (769 tracked)

Best Relics for Strike

Strike pairs best with the relics Fragrant Mushroom (+40.9%), History Course (+37.2%), and Signet Ring (+34.7%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Fragrant Mushroom+40.9%14 runsHistory Course+37.2%11 runsSignet Ring+34.7%7 runsSword of Jade+34.7%9 runsOddly Smooth Stone+30.7%52 runsWhispering Earring+29.4%9 runs

Based 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 5.6% 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 Decimillipede Elite (3.9%), Bygone Effigy Elite (3.9%), and Phrog Parasite Elite (3.6%).

• Decimillipede Elite3.9% of runs
• Bygone Effigy Elite3.9% of runs
• Phrog Parasite Elite3.6% of runs
• Terror Eel Elite3.0% of runs
• Knowledge Demon Boss3.0% of runs

See Also

Compare Strike with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.