Taunt•Skill

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’s a dependable, middle-of-the-pack option, landing at C tier in our rankings.

Across 99 recorded runs, decks running it win 30.7% of the time, comfortably clear of the 18.9% average, by 11.7%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 2.6% of decks that could run it. Silent players keep it in 0.1% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.1 times in the decks that take it.

It performs best next to Cruelty — together they post a +21.1% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Intimidating Helmet, which moves its win rate by +23.1%. At 1 energy, it’s upgraded in 33.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 14.

Upgraded, it gains +1 Block, +1 Vulnerable, which is why so many decks invest a rest-site upgrade in it. That’s 27 wins, 61 deaths, and 11 abandoned runs with it in the deck. The encounter that most often ends a run carrying it is Knowledge Demon Boss, which closes out 6.1% of its appearances. Read on for Taunt’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Ironclad run.

Best Cards to Pair with Taunt

Ranked by win-rate lift, Taunt performs best alongside Cruelty (+21.1%), Ashen Strike (+19.7%), and Colossus (+18.0%).

Cruelty+21.1%22 runsAshen Strike+19.7%7 runsColossus+18.0%28 runsPyre+17.6%16 runsUnmovable+17.1%9 runsBelieve in You+16.0%3 runs

Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.

Taunt Win Rate by Class

Taunt is played across 2 classes, led by Silent (100.0%) and Ironclad (29.9%) by win rate.

The Silent100.0%1 runsThe Ironclad29.9%98 runs

Best Relics for Taunt

Taunt pairs best with the relics Intimidating Helmet (+23.1%), Pael's Tooth (+23.1%), and Regal Pillow (+22.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.

Intimidating Helmet+23.1%5 runsPael's Tooth+23.1%5 runsRegal Pillow+22.0%12 runsHappy Flower+21.6%15 runsAnchor+21.3%19 runsLantern+19.6%16 runs

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 33.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 14.

Gain 7 Block. Apply 1 Vulnerable.

Upgrade: +1 Block, +1 Vulnerable

What Ends Runs with Taunt

Taunt’s most common run-enders are Knowledge Demon Boss (6.1%), Kaiser Crab Boss (5.1%), and Decimillipede Elite (4.0%).

• Knowledge Demon Boss6.1% of runs
• Kaiser Crab Boss5.1% of runs
• Decimillipede Elite4.0% of runs
• The Insatiable Boss4.0% of runs
• Queen Boss4.0% of runs

See Also

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