The ScytheAttack
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Is The Scythe good in Slay the Spire 2?
The Scythe is a rare Necrobinder attack in Slay the Spire 2. In combat it resolves as: Deal damage. Permanently increase this card's damage by. 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 5 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 1.0% of decks that could run it. Necrobinder players keep it in 2.9% 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 Wisp — together they post a +16.7% swing in win rate. It also has strong chemistry with the relic Orichalcum, which moves its win rate by +16.7%. At 2 energy, it’s upgraded in 40.0% of runs and usually joins the deck around floor 8.
That’s 2 wins, 2 deaths, and 1 abandoned runs with it in the deck. Read on for The Scythe’s complete synergy, class, and threat breakdown to decide whether it earns a slot in your Necrobinder run.
The Scythe Win Rate & Pick Rate
The Scythe’s 50.0% win rate clears the 12.6% all-deck average by 37.4%, the gap charted below.
Run Outcomes with The Scythe
The Scythe has 2 wins and 3 losses over 5 tracked runs (40.0% won); abandoned runs count as losses.
- Wins 40.0%
- Losses 60.0%
The Scythe Win Rate by Class
The Scythe is drafted only by the Necrobinder, where it holds a 50.0% win rate across 5 runs.
The Necrobinderappears in 2.9% of its runs (5 tracked)Best Relics for The Scythe
The Scythe pairs best with the relics Orichalcum (+16.7%), Amethyst Aubergine (+16.7%), and Bound Phylactery (-16.7%), ranked by win-rate lift.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
The Scythe Card Details
The Scythe is a rare attack costing 2 energy; it’s upgraded in 40.0% of runs and usually picked up by floor 8.
Deal damage. Permanently increase this card's damage by.
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The Scythe – Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Scythe good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 5 tracked runs, The Scythe 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 The Scythe do in Slay the Spire 2?
The Scythe costs 2 energy. Deal damage. Permanently increase this card's damage by.
What class is The Scythe in Slay the Spire 2?
The Scythe is a Rare Necrobinder Attack.
Is The Scythe worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
The Scythe can be upgraded at a rest site to improve its effect.
What is the best relic for The Scythe?
In tracked runs, The Scythe has performed best alongside Orichalcum, which lifts its win rate by +16.7% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Compare The Scythe with the rest of the best Slay the Spire 2 cards, relics, and classes below.