Sword SagePower
Sovereign Blade now hits an additional time.
Is Sword Sage good in Slay the Spire 2?
Sword Sage is a rare Regent power in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Sovereign Blade now hits an additional time. It ranks among the strongest cards its class can draft right now, earning a spot at S tier in our Slay the Spire 2 card tier list.
Across 6 recorded runs, decks running it win 50.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 37.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.2% of decks that could run it. Regent players keep it in 3.6% 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 Crescent Spear — together they post a +16.7% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Strawberry, which moves its win rate by +50.0%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 50.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 18.
Upgraded, it gains -1 EnergyCost, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 3 wins, 3 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Sword Sage’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Regent run.
Sword Sage Win Rate & Pick Rate
Sword Sage’s 50.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 37.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Sword Sage
Sword Sage has 3 wins and 3 losses over 6 tracked runs (50.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 50.0%
- Losses 50.0%
Best Cards to Pair with Sword Sage
Ranked by win-rate lift, Sword Sage performs best alongside Crescent Spear (+16.7%), Defend (0.0%), and Falling Star (0.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Sword Sage Win Rate by Class
Sword Sage is drafted only by the Regent, where it holds a 50.0% win rate across 6 runs.
The Regentappears in 3.6% of its runs (6 tracked)Best Relics for Sword Sage
Sword Sage pairs best with the relics Strawberry (+50.0%), Divine Right (0.0%), and Horn Cleat (-16.7%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Sword Sage Card Details
Sword Sage is a rare power costing 2 energy; it’s upgraded in 50.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 18.
Sovereign Blade now hits an additional time.
Upgrade: -1 EnergyCost
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Sword Sage – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sword Sage good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 6 tracked runs, Sword Sage has a 50.0% win rate — +37.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Sword Sage do in Slay the Spire 2?
Sword Sage costs 2 energy. Sovereign Blade now hits an additional time.
What class is Sword Sage in Slay the Spire 2?
Sword Sage is a Rare Regent Power.
Is Sword Sage worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Sword Sage in 50.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants -1 EnergyCost.
What is the best relic for Sword Sage?
In tracked runs, Sword Sage has performed best alongside Strawberry, which lifts its win rate by +50.0% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare Sword Sage with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.