Updated on March 9, 2026: Slay the Spire 2 launched on Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026, and we're already deep into figuring out the best decks. This Slay the Spire 2 tier list covers all five characters, the best universal and character-specific relics, and top cards per class based on current Early Access data. Rankings will be updated as Mega Crit patches the game.
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 them, along with the hundreds of relics and cards you'll draft across each run, is no small task four days into Early Access. Still, here's my Slay the Spire 2 tier list for characters and relics, based on everything the community and I have learned since launch.
