Slay the Spire 2
Slay the Spire 2 is MegaCrit's roguelike deckbuilder sequel — in Early Access since March 5, 2026, with 4-player co-op and five playable characters.
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Early Access on Steam
Strongest character right now
Community win-rate data across ~23k tracked runs post-Major Update 2.
| Tier | Character | Win rate | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | The Silent | ~35% | Sly-discard tempo and shivs race the new Act 3 boss; discards clear Wither for free |
| A | The Necrobinder | ~32% | Doom execute scales past any stall plan |
| A | The Ironclad | ~31% | Strength + Exhaust answers the boss mechanic by default |
| B | The Regent | ~30% | Strong Parry loop but block nerfs cap stalling |
| B | The Defect | ~29% | Frost-stall is exactly what the new boss punishes |
Why the order changed: Major Update 2 swapped the Act 3 boss to Aeonglass, which feeds Wither cards that punish stall decks — scaling and discard decks moved up, frost-and-block moved down.
What is new in Early Access
- 5 characters: Ironclad, Silent, Defect return; Necrobinder and Regent are new.
- 4-player co-op with multiplayer-specific cards and synergies.
- Monthly-ish balance patches; Workshop support and a true ending are on the roadmap.
FAQ
Is Slay the Spire 2 out?
Yes — Steam Early Access since March 5, 2026; full release expected after 1–2 years of updates.
Who is the slay the spire 2 strongest character?
The Silent tops every current tier list and community win-rate table.
Do I need to have played StS1?
No — it stands alone; veterans just recognize returning systems.