TauntSkill
Gain 7 Block. Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Is Taunt good in Slay the Spire 2?
Taunt is an uncommon Ironclad skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Gain 7 Block. Apply 1 Vulnerable. 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 4 recorded runs, decks running it win 25.0% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 12.4%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 0.8% of decks that could run it. Ironclad players keep it in 8.2% 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 Bash — together they post a 0.0% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Gorget, which moves its win rate by +8.3%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 20.
Upgraded, it gains +1 Block, +1 Vulnerable, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 1 wins, 3 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Taunt’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.
Taunt Win Rate & Pick Rate
Taunt’s 25.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 12.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Taunt
Taunt has 1 wins and 3 losses over 4 tracked runs (25.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 25.0%
- Losses 75.0%
Taunt Win Rate by Class
Taunt is drafted only by the Ironclad, where it holds a 25.0% win rate across 4 runs.
The Ironcladappears in 8.2% of its runs (4 tracked)Best Relics for Taunt
Taunt pairs best with the relics Gorget (+8.3%) and Burning Blood (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Taunt Card Details
Taunt is an uncommon skill costing 1 energy; it’s upgraded in 0.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 20.
Gain 7 Block. Apply 1 Vulnerable.
Upgrade: +1 Block, +1 Vulnerable
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Taunt – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taunt good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 4 tracked runs, Taunt has a 25.0% win rate — +12.4% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Taunt do in Slay the Spire 2?
Taunt costs 1 energy. Gain 7 Block. Apply 1 Vulnerable.
What class is Taunt in Slay the Spire 2?
Taunt is an Uncommon Ironclad Skill.
Is Taunt worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade Taunt in 0.0% of runs. Upgrading it grants +1 Block, +1 Vulnerable.
What is the best relic for Taunt?
In tracked runs, Taunt has performed best alongside Gorget, which lifts its win rate by +8.3% over 3 runs together.
See Also
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