PermafrostRelic
The first time you play a Power each combat, gain Block.
Is Permafrost good in Slay the Spire 2?
In Slay the Spire 2, Permafrost is an uncommon relic you can pick up on your climb. Its effect: The first time you play a Power each combat, gain Block. The data marks it as a weaker relic, settling at D tier — rarely a run-defining grab.
Over 20 tracked runs the win rate of decks holding it sits at 22.2%, 9.6% ahead of the 12.6% all-run baseline. It sees lighter play, carried in only 3.9% of runs. It does its best work in the hands of the Ironclad, who post a 50.0% win rate with it. Within Ironclad runs specifically, it’s carried 4.1% of the time.
Its standout card pairing is Haunt, which lifts the relic’s win rate by +77.8% when both are in play. It also works nicely with Grave Warden, good for a +77.8% win-rate change. It typically enters the deck near floor 18. As an uncommon relic, how often it’s offered depends on its rarity tier.
Of the runs that carried it, 4 ended in victory while 14 fell to a defeat. Its most common run-ender is Phrog Parasite Elite, finishing 10.0% of the runs it appears in. See the best cards, class split, and threats below for the full read on whether Permafrost is worth grabbing.
Permafrost Win Rate & Pick Rate
At a 22.2% win rate, Permafrost runs 9.6% ahead of the 12.6% all-run baseline — the bars below put the two side by side.
Run Outcomes with Permafrost
Across the 20 runs that carried Permafrost, 4 ended in a win and 16 in a loss — a 20.0% win share, counting abandons as losses.
- Wins 20.0%
- Losses 80.0%
Best Cards with Permafrost
The cards that gain the most from carrying Permafrost are Haunt (+77.8%), Grave Warden (+77.8%), and Invoke (+77.8%), each shown with its win-rate swing.
Based on small co-occurring samples — treat these as early signals, not final verdicts.
Permafrost Win Rate by Class
Of the 5 classes that carry Permafrost, it performs best with Ironclad (50.0%), Necrobinder (40.0%), and Silent (20.0%).
Permafrost Details
Carried in 3.9% of runs, Permafrost is an uncommon relic typically acquired near floor 18.
The first time you play a Power each combat, gain Block.
What Ends Runs with Permafrost
Runs carrying Permafrost end most often against Phrog Parasite Elite (10.0%), Entomancer Elite (10.0%), and Mecha Knight Elite (10.0%) — the share of its runs each accounts for is shown.
- Phrog Parasite Elite10.0% of runs
- Entomancer Elite10.0% of runs
- Mecha Knight Elite10.0% of runs
- The Insatiable Boss10.0% of runs
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Permafrost – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Permafrost good in Slay the Spire 2?
Across 20 tracked runs carrying it, Permafrost wins 22.2% of the time — +9.6% above the average run. Win rate reflects how often runs with the relic end in victory.
What does Permafrost do in Slay the Spire 2?
The first time you play a Power each combat, gain Block.
How rare is Permafrost in Slay the Spire 2?
Permafrost is an Uncommon relic, picked up in 3.9% of tracked runs.
What is the best card to use with Permafrost?
In tracked runs, Permafrost has performed best alongside Haunt, which lifts its win rate by +77.8% over 3 runs together.
Which class is Permafrost best in?
Permafrost has its highest win rate with The Ironclad (50.0%).
See Also
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