TacticianSkill
Gain Energy.
Is Tactician good in Slay the Spire 2?
Tactician is an uncommon Silent skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain Energy. It’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.
Across 7 recorded runs, decks running it win 20.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 7.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.4% of decks that could run it. Silent players keep it in 6.7% 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 Escape Plan — together they post a +30.0% 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 3 energy, it’s upgraded in 42.9% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 12.
Upgraded, it gains +1 Energy, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 1 wins, 4 deaths, and 2 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Vantom Boss, which closes out 28.6% of its appearances. Read on for Tactician’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Silent run.
Tactician Win Rate & Pick Rate
Tactician’s 20.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 7.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Tactician
Tactician has 1 wins and 6 losses over 7 tracked runs (14.3% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 14.3%
- Losses 85.7%
Best Cards to Pair with Tactician
Ranked by win-rate lift, Tactician performs best alongside Escape Plan (+30.0%), Ascender's Bane (0.0%), and Defend (0.0%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Tactician Win Rate by Class
Tactician is drafted only by the Silent, where it holds a 20.0% win rate across 7 runs.
The Silentappears in 6.7% of its runs (7 tracked)Best Relics for Tactician
Tactician 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.
Tactician Card Details
Tactician is an uncommon skill costing 3 energy; it’s upgraded in 42.9% of runs and usually picked up by floor 12.
Gain Energy.
Upgrade: +1 Energy
What Ends Runs with Tactician
Tactician’s most common run-enders are Vantom Boss (28.6%).
- Vantom Boss28.6% of runs
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Tactician – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tactician good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 7 tracked runs, Tactician has a 20.0% win rate — +7.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Tactician do in Slay the Spire 2?
Tactician costs 3 energy. Gain Energy.
What class is Tactician in Slay the Spire 2?
Tactician is an Uncommon Silent Skill.
Is Tactician worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Tactician in 42.9% of runs. Upgrading it grants +1 Energy.
What is the best relic for Tactician?
In tracked runs, Tactician has performed best alongside Ring of the Snake, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 7 runs together.
See Also
Compare Tactician with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.