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Slay the Spire 2 Silent Tier List — Silent in the Current Meta
Updated 2026-06-02
Where Silent Sits Right Now
Silent got reworked for Slay the Spire 2. Poison is still strong, but shiv builds got new toys that push them ahead of traditional poison for the first time. Here is the tier list based on the current early access patch.
| Tier | Build | Key Cards | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Blade Dance Shiv | Blade Dance+, Accuracy, Cloak and Dagger | Fastest scaling. Shivs hit 6-8 damage each and cycle your draw. |
| A | Toxic Poison | Deadly Poison, Catalyst, Bane | Still great boss killer. Slower than shivs against hallway fights. |
| B | Discard Cycling | Calculated Gamble, Acrobatics, Eviscerate | Fun but inconsistent. High roll is amazing, low roll leaves you empty-handed. |
| C | Block Shell | Footwork, Leg Sweep, After Image | Survives forever but deals no damage. You need a scaling win condition. |
| D | Grand Finale | Grand Finale, Well-Laid Plans | Too slow. Acts 2 and 3 punish decks that rely on an empty draw pile. |
Shiv build is the safest pick for climbing Ascension levels right now. Grab an early Blade Dance and build from there.
FAQ
- Is Silent better than Ironclad in Slay the Spire 2?
- Silent has a higher skill floor but a higher ceiling. Ironclad is more forgiving for new players. For high Ascension, Silent shiv builds outperform Ironclad strength builds.
- What is the best Silent relic in the current meta?
- Shuriken. Extra strength on your third card each turn turns shivs into monster hits. Kunai is also great for the block build.
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