Slay the Spire 2 Relic Tier List

S-tier is led by War Hammer, which dominates the meta with a 92.3% win rate on a 0.4% pick rate. They are followed by Sword of Jade (88.9%), History Course (85.7%), Crossbow (81.8%), Jewelry Box (81.8%), Iron Club (80.0%), Ninja Scroll (80.0%), and Sai (75.0%). The remaining 31 relics in this tier average a 63.8% win rate. These relics define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. In terms of popularity, Fragrant Mushroom is the crowd favourite here at a 3.3% pick rate, while Helical Dart is slept on at just 0.3% — a strong S-tier pick flying under the radar.

B-tier is led by Brilliant Scarf, which dominates the meta with a 56.7% win rate on a 1.1% pick rate. They are followed by Orichalcum??? (56.5%), Choices Paradox (56.0%), Sturdy Clamp (55.6%), Forgotten Soul (55.4%), Lizard Tail (55.1%), Burning Sticks (55.0%), and Joss Paper (54.7%). The remaining 31 relics in this tier average a 50.2% win rate. These relics are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. In terms of popularity, Anchor is the crowd favourite here at a 10.8% pick rate, while Self-Forming Clay is slept on at just 0.4% — a strong B-tier pick flying under the radar.

C-tier is led by Sling of Courage, which struggles with a 46.7% win rate on a 0.6% pick rate. They are followed by Spiked Gauntlets (46.7%), Wing Charm (46.7%), Lantern (46.5%), Bone Flute (46.4%), Ring of the Drake (46.1%), Bag of Marbles (46.0%), and Dolly's Mirror (46.0%). The remaining 45 relics in this tier average a 42.9% win rate. These relics are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Despite the low ranking, Vajra stays popular at a 10.3% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its C-tier results, while Sea Glass (0.4%) is more rightly avoided.

D-tier is led by Gorget, which struggles with a 40.0% win rate on a 11.2% pick rate. They are followed by Pollinous Core (40.0%), Tough Bandages (40.0%), Whetstone (40.0%), Wongo's Mystery Ticket (40.0%), Potion Belt (39.9%), Horn Cleat (39.5%), and Vexing Puzzlebox (39.3%). The remaining 58 relics in this tier average a 35.6% win rate. These relics underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Despite the low ranking, Gorget stays popular at a 11.2% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its D-tier results, while Tough Bandages (0.4%) is more rightly avoided.

F-tier is led by The Chosen Cheese, which struggles with a 31.2% win rate on a 5.6% pick rate. They are followed by The Courier (30.9%), Book Repair Knife (30.8%), Darkstone Periapt (30.0%), Bing Bong (29.7%), Small Capsule (29.7%), Very Hot Cocoa (29.7%), and Driftwood (29.4%). The remaining 58 relics in this tier average a 19.8% win rate. These relics are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Despite the low ranking, Ring of the Snake stays popular at a 23.7% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its F-tier results, while Screaming Flagon (0.3%) is more rightly avoided.