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STS2 Card Tier List

Slay the Spire 2 community reward card tier list ranked by how often cards are picked from reward screens.

Note: This tier list may not include all cards. Cards may be added as community data improves.

STS2 Card Tier List FAQ

Answers to common questions about the Slay the Spire 2 card tier list, best STS2 cards, reward picks, and community rankings.

What is this STS2 card tier list?
This is a Slay the Spire 2 card tier list built from community reward-pick data. Instead of being purely opinion based, the rankings here reflect how often cards are chosen from reward screens across tracked runs.
How are the best STS2 cards ranked here?
Cards are ranked by community pick frequency within the selected filter set. When you change the character or time range, the page rebuilds the rankings from that filtered data and then groups the results into tier sections.
Is this a Slay the Spire 2 community tier list?
Yes. This page is a community-driven STS2 tier list. The rankings come from tracked reward choices, which makes it useful for players who want to see what cards are being picked most often by the broader player base.
Can I use this page to find the best cards for each STS2 character?
Yes. Use the character filter to view the best-performing cards for Ironclad, Silent, Defect, Regent, or Necrobinder. This makes it easier to check the strongest community-picked cards for each character instead of looking at one global ranking.
Does this tier list show the best reward picks in Slay the Spire 2?
It helps surface the most commonly selected reward cards, which is useful for identifying strong or popular picks. That said, it is still best to use these rankings alongside deck context, route planning, relics, and your current run needs.
Why do some cards move between S, A, B, C, or D tier when filters change?
Tiers are based on the selected dataset. When you switch the character or time range, the ranking is rebuilt from that filtered card pool. A card can be stronger for one character or more popular in one time window than another.
Does searching for a card change its true tier placement?
No. Search only narrows the cards shown inside each existing tier. A lower-tier card will stay in its original section even when you search for it directly.
Why are some STS2 cards missing from the tier list?
This page currently depends on tracked reward data. If a card has not appeared often enough in the collected dataset, or if it has not been added to the current mapping yet, it may not appear here yet. Coverage will improve over time as more data is collected.
Is this better than a static Slay the Spire 2 card ranking?
It serves a different purpose. Static rankings are usually based on expert opinion, while this page reflects community behavior. That makes it useful for spotting card trends, high-frequency picks, and popular reward choices in the live meta.
Where can I see full STS2 card details after clicking a tier-list card?
Clicking any mini card sends you to the STS2 Card Index with the card name auto-filled in the search. That lets you quickly jump from the tier list to the full card database.
What are the best STS2 cards to draft early?
Early picks depend on your character, route, and whether you need frontload, scaling, block, or consistency. This page helps by showing which early reward cards are being selected most often by the community, but the best draft still depends on the run state.
How often does the STS2 tier list update?
The page refreshes from the latest tracked reward-summary blob each day. As more reward picks are logged, the rankings can shift to reflect current community trends.
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