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Updated on March 11, 2026:<\/strong> Our Slay the Spire 2 Character Tier List has been updated with new sections covering the best cards for every character, including The Defect. We've also made adjustments to the best cards and relics cross-references for The Silent and The Ironclad, and we will continue to update this guide as the game evolves during Early Access.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Slay the Spire 2 is finally here, and if you've already been crushed by a random Act 1 elite you were absolutely confident you could handle, you're in good company. Mega Crit's sequel to the genre-defining roguelike deckbuilder brings back three beloved characters alongside two completely new ones. Ranking all five in the current meta is no small task this early into Early Access \u2014 but here's our Slay the Spire 2 character tier list<\/strong>, based on everything the community and we have learned since launch. If you're also looking for what to pick up along the way, check out our Slay the Spire 2 Relics Tier List<\/a> for a full breakdown of every relic worth taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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IMPORTANT NOTE:<\/mark><\/strong> <\/mark>STS2 is in active Early Access development. The meta is still being discovered, and Mega Crit is pushing patches frequently<\/a>. These rankings reflect the current state of the game, not a final verdict. A character that looks dominant today may be nerfed (or buffed into relevance) by the time you read this. As always, all five characters can clear runs with the right draft<\/strong>. This tier list is about consistency and power ceiling, not what's possible in a perfect run.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Slay the Spire 2 Characters Tier List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slay the Spire 2<\/a> launches with five playable characters: returning veterans The Ironclad<\/strong>, The Silent<\/strong>, and The Defect<\/strong> (all significantly reworked from the original), plus two brand-new additions, The Regent<\/strong> and The Necrobinder<\/strong>. Here's how they stack up in the current Early Access meta:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slay the Spire 2 Character Tier List<\/h2><\/figcaption>
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\u21d3 META CHARACTERS \u21d3<\/p>

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The Silent<\/h4><\/article>
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The Regent<\/h4><\/article><\/div><\/section><\/div>
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\u21d3 VERY GOOD CHARACTERS \u21d3<\/p>

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The Necrobinder<\/h4><\/article>
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The Ironclad<\/h4><\/article><\/div><\/section><\/div>
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\u21d3 DECENT CHARACTERS \u21d3<\/p>

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B<\/span><\/header>
\"The

The Defect<\/h4><\/article><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Slay the Spire 2 Character Overview & Starting Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we break each character down, here's a quick reference for their key stats and starting relics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n