Shovel
Win Rate
33.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%
Δ vs Avg
+20.7

ShovelRelic

Rare
RarityRare
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick

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Overview

Is Shovel good in Slay the Spire 2?

In Slay the Spire 2, Shovel is a rare relic you can pick up on your climb. Its effect: You can now dig at Rest Sites to obtain a random Relic. Performance-wise it’s a steady, unspectacular pick rated C tier overall.

Over 8 tracked runs the win rate of decks holding it sits at 33.3%, 20.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-run baseline. It sees lighter play, carried in only 1.5% of runs. It does its best work in the hands of the Silent, who post a 100.0% win rate with it. Within Silent runs specifically, it’s carried 2.9% of the time.

Its standout card pairing is Backflip, which lifts the relic’s win rate by +66.7% when both are in play. It also works nicely with Defend, good for a +66.7% win-rate change. It typically enters the deck near floor 16. As a rare relic, how often it’s offered depends on its rarity tier.

Of the runs that carried it, 2 ended in victory while 4 fell to a defeat. See the best cards, class split, and threats below for the full read on whether Shovel is worth grabbing.

Shovel Win Rate & Pick Rate

At a 33.3% win rate, Shovel runs 20.7% ahead of the 12.6% all-run baseline — the bars below put the two side by side.

Win rate33.3%
Average run12.6%
+20.7% vs averagePick rate: 1.5%8 runs (limited)

Run Outcomes with Shovel

Across the 8 runs that carried Shovel, 2 ended in a win and 6 in a loss — a 25.0% win share, counting abandons as losses.

  • Wins 25.0%
  • Losses 75.0%

Best Cards with Shovel

The cards that gain the most from carrying Shovel are Backflip (+66.7%), Defend (+66.7%), and Survivor (+66.7%), each shown with its win-rate swing.

BackflipBackflip+66.7%3 runsDefendDefend+66.7%3 runsSurvivorSurvivor+66.7%3 runsNeutralizeNeutralize+66.7%3 runsHegemonyHegemony0.0%3 runsAscender's BaneAscender's Bane0.0%5 runs

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

Shovel Win Rate by Class

Of the 3 classes that carry Shovel, it performs best with Silent (100.0%), Regent (25.0%), and Necrobinder (0.0%).

The SilentThe Silent100.0%3 runsThe RegentThe Regent25.0%4 runsThe NecrobinderThe Necrobinder0.0%1 runs

Shovel Details

Carried in 1.5% of runs, Shovel is a rare relic typically acquired near floor 16.

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RarityRare
Typical pickup floor16
Pick rate1.5%
Runs tracked8

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Shovel – Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shovel good in Slay the Spire 2?

Across 8 tracked runs carrying it, Shovel wins 33.3% of the time — +20.7% above the average run. Win rate reflects how often runs with the relic end in victory.

What does Shovel do in Slay the Spire 2?

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How rare is Shovel in Slay the Spire 2?

Shovel is a Rare relic, picked up in 1.5% of tracked runs.

What is the best card to use with Shovel?

In tracked runs, Shovel has performed best alongside Backflip, which lifts its win rate by +66.7% over 3 runs together.

Which class is Shovel best in?

Shovel has its highest win rate with The Silent (100.0%).

See Also

Keep exploring Slay the Spire 2 tier lists and stats below.

All Slay the Spire 2 relicsAll Slay the Spire 2 cards