TempestSkill
Channel X Lightning.
Is Tempest good in Slay the Spire 2?
Tempest is an uncommon Defect skill in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Channel X Lightning. 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 7 recorded runs, decks running it win 28.6% of the time, comfortably clear of the 12.6% average, by 15.9%. It’s a more selective pick, turning up in just 1.4% of decks that could run it. Defect players keep it in 25.0% of their runs, so it’s a familiar sight in those decks. On average it shows up 1.4 times in the decks that take it.
It performs best next to Capacitor — together they post a +21.4% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Cracked Core, which moves its win rate by 0.0%. At X energy, it’s upgraded in 40.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 15.
That’s 2 wins, 5 deaths, and 0 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for Tempest’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Defect run.
Tempest Win Rate & Pick Rate
Tempest’s 28.6% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 15.9%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with Tempest
Tempest has 2 wins and 5 losses over 7 tracked runs (28.6% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 28.6%
- Losses 71.4%
Best Cards to Pair with Tempest
Ranked by win-rate lift, Tempest performs best alongside Capacitor (+21.4%), Go for the Eyes (+4.8%), and Hailstorm (+4.8%).
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Tempest Win Rate by Class
Tempest is drafted only by the Defect, where it holds a 28.6% win rate across 7 runs.
The Defectappears in 25.0% of its runs (7 tracked)Best Relics for Tempest
Tempest pairs best with the relics Cracked Core (0.0%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Tempest Card Details
Tempest is an uncommon skill costing X energy; it’s upgraded in 40.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 15.
Channel X Lightning.
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Tempest – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tempest good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 7 tracked runs, Tempest has a 28.6% win rate — +15.9% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does Tempest do in Slay the Spire 2?
Tempest costs X energy. Channel X Lightning.
What class is Tempest in Slay the Spire 2?
Tempest is an Uncommon Defect Skill.
Is Tempest worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Tempest can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for Tempest?
In tracked runs, Tempest has performed best alongside Cracked Core, which lifts its win rate by 0.0% over 7 runs together.
See Also
Compare Tempest with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.