The SmithSkill
Forge.
Is The Smith good in Slay the Spire 2?
In Slay the Spire 2, The Smith is a rare skill from the Regent card pool. Its effect: Forge. Right now it’s a premium pick that sits at B tier — one of the better cards you can add to a deck this run.
Over 11 tracked runs its win rate sits at 27.3%, 14.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline. It sees niche play, included in only 2.1% of eligible runs. Within Regent runs it’s drafted 6.6% of the time, making it a regular part of that class’s decks. Decks that include it run about 1.2 copies on average.
Its standout pairing so far is Spectrum Shift, which lifts its win rate by +47.7% when the two share a deck. On the relic side, Bronze Scales is its standout companion, worth a +39.4% win-rate swing alongside it. It costs 1 energy, gets upgraded 38.5% of the time, and tends to be picked up near floor 12.
Upgrading the card adds +10 Forge to its stat line. Of the runs that drafted it, 3 ended in victory against 8 deaths and 0 abandons. Its most common run-ender is Ceremonial Beast Boss, finishing 18.2% of the runs it shows up in. See the synergies, class split, and threats below for the full picture of where The Smith fits a Regent deck.
The Smith Win Rate & Pick Rate
At a 27.3% win rate, The Smith runs 14.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-deck baseline — the bars below put the two side by side.
Run Outcomes with The Smith
Across the 11 tracked runs that drafted The Smith, 3 ended in a win and 8 in a loss — a 27.3% win share, counting abandons as losses.
- Wins 27.3%
- Losses 72.7%
Best Cards to Pair with The Smith
The Smith’s strongest card pairings so far are Spectrum Shift (+47.7%), Devastate (+39.4%), and Black Hole (+39.4%), each shown with the win-rate lift it adds.
Spectrum Shift4 runs
Devastate3 runs
Black Hole3 runs
Manifest Authority3 runs
Pillar of Creation3 runs
Stardust3 runsBased on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
The Smith Win Rate by Class
Exclusive to the Regent, The Smith posts a 27.3% win rate over 11 tracked runs.
The Regentappears in 6.6% of its runs (11 tracked)Best Relics for The Smith
The relics that swing The Smith’s win rate the most are Bronze Scales (+39.4%), Gorget (+6.1%), and Anchor (+6.1%), with each lift shown.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
The Smith Card Details
A 1-energy rare skill, The Smith is upgraded 38.5% of the time and tends to enter the deck around floor 12.
Forge.
Upgrade: +10 Forge
What Ends Runs with The Smith
Runs holding The Smith end most often against Ceremonial Beast Boss (18.2%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.
- Ceremonial Beast Boss18.2% of runs
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The Smith – Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Smith good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 11 tracked runs, The Smith has a 27.3% win rate — +14.7% above the average deck. Win rate reflects how often runs that include the card end in victory.
What does The Smith do in Slay the Spire 2?
The Smith costs 1 energy. Forge.
What class is The Smith in Slay the Spire 2?
The Smith is a Rare Regent Skill.
Is The Smith worth upgrading in Slay the Spire 2?
Players upgrade The Smith in 38.5% of runs. Upgrading it grants +10 Forge.
What is the best relic for The Smith?
In tracked runs, The Smith has performed best alongside Bronze Scales, which lifts its win rate by +39.4% over 3 runs together.
See Also
Keep exploring Slay the Spire 2 tier lists and stats below.