Slay the Spire 2 Ironclad Relic Tier List

S-tier is led by Kifuda, which dominates the meta with a 100.0% win rate on a 0.7% pick rate. They are followed by Mango??? (90.0%), Delicate Frond (87.5%), Molten Egg (87.5%), Gnarled Hammer (87.5%), War Hammer (80.0%), Jeweled Mask (77.8%), and Ruined Helmet (75.0%). The remaining 25 relics in this tier average a 66.2% 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 3.5% pick rate, while Fiddle is slept on at just 0.6% — a strong S-tier pick flying under the radar.

B-tier is led by Toxic Egg, which dominates the meta with a 57.1% win rate on a 1.9% pick rate. They are followed by Blood Vial??? (57.1%), Pollinous Core (55.6%), Self-Forming Clay (55.6%), Lee's Waffle (55.6%), Sturdy Clamp (55.6%), Frozen Egg (54.5%), and Anchor??? (53.9%). The remaining 26 relics in this tier average a 50.0% win rate. These relics are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. In terms of popularity, Venerable Tea Set is the crowd favourite here at a 10.3% pick rate, while Radiant Pearl is slept on at just 0.6% — a strong B-tier pick flying under the radar.

C-tier is led by Lee's Waffle???, which holds steady with a 50.0% win rate on a 0.7% pick rate. They are followed by Brilliant Scarf (50.0%), Blessed Antler (50.0%), Ringing Triangle (50.0%), Sea Glass (50.0%), The Chosen Cheese (48.1%), Festive Popper (47.4%), and Membership Card (47.1%). The remaining 37 relics in this tier average a 42.4% win rate. These relics are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Despite the low ranking, War Paint stays popular at a 12.0% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its C-tier results, while Sea Glass (0.6%) is more rightly avoided.

D-tier is led by Pael's Wing, which struggles with a 37.5% win rate on a 1.9% pick rate. They are followed by Old Coin (37.5%), Mercury Hourglass (37.1%), Sparkling Rouge (37.0%), Yummy Cookie (36.8%), Chandelier (36.4%), Shovel (36.4%), and Bronze Scales (35.9%). The remaining 48 relics in this tier average a 32.5% win rate. These relics underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Despite the low ranking, Vajra stays popular at a 14.2% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its D-tier results, while Spiked Gauntlets (0.6%) is more rightly avoided.

F-tier is led by Touch of Orobas, which struggles with a 26.7% win rate on a 2.8% pick rate. They are followed by Lasting Candy (26.3%), Scroll Boxes (26.1%), Pael's Flesh (25.0%), Bone Tea (25.0%), Dusty Tome (25.0%), Dingy Rug (25.0%), and Belt Buckle (25.0%). The remaining 48 relics in this tier average a 14.1% win rate. These relics are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Despite the low ranking, Burning Blood stays popular at a 97.2% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its F-tier results, while Pael's Eye (0.6%) is more rightly avoided.