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Slay the Spire 2 Character Tier List — Best Characters Ranked
Updated 2026-06-02
Current Character Tier List (Patch 0.16)
StS2 has four characters at early access launch. The meta shifts with every patch. Here is the current consensus from high-ascension players.
| Tier | Character | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Necromancer | Void orbs and high burst damage. Best AOE, best scaling. |
| A | Ironclad | Reliable. Strength scaling and block options are still top tier. |
| B | Silent | Reworked and weaker. Poison builds gutted. Shivs are okay but inconsistent. |
| C | The Defect (reworked) | Orb mechanics changed. Less Focus access. Harder to scale. |
The Necromancer is S tier for a reason. Void Form wipes hallways. Dark Ritual refills orbs fast. Soul Siphon gives the best energy generation. Meanwhile the Defect got reworked — Focus is harder to stack, orb slots are limited. The old 'stack Focus and win' strategy is gone.
This tier list changes every patch. A buff to the Silent in 0.17 could move her back to A tier. Check the latest patch notes.
FAQ
- Is the Necromancer overpowered?
- Right now, yes. Her win rate on Ascension 20 is over 10% higher than the Defect. Mega Crit will probably nerf Void Form soon.
- Should I main the Defect?
- Only if you like a challenge. The Defect is harder to win with. Ironclad is a better pick for learning the game.
- Are there more characters coming?
- Yes. Mega Crit has confirmed at least one more character for the 1.0 release. Datamining suggests a rogue or huntress type.
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