Slay the Spire 2: Relics - Tier List & Versus
(2026)
Published
This list has 288 characters from Slay the Spire 2: Relics.
Slay the Spire 2: Relics - Official Tier
Editorial placements for Slay the Spire 2: Relics, with the reasoning behind each list.
Best Relics in Slay the Spire 2
The relics that decide runs in Slay the Spire 2, judged by how much they do the moment they reach a deck. Snecko Eye, Runic Pyramid, Philosopher's Stone and Pandora's Box lead the board because they change how every turn plays out; the tiers below hold the strongest support picks, from extra relics and card rewards to the safety nets that keep a climb alive.
Snecko Eye
Runic Pyramid
Philosopher S Stone
Pandora S Box
Black Star
Ice Cream
Membership Card
Astrolabe
Empty Cage
Orrery
Mummified Hand
Gambling Chip
Pocketwatch
The Abacus
Bag Of Preparation
Anchor
Akabeko
Captain S Wheel
Frozen Egg
Molten Egg
Toxic Egg
Lizard Tail
Tungsten Rod
Pen Nib
Old Coin
Prayer Wheel
Toolbox
Brimstone
Sozu
Velvet Choker
Ectoplasm
Starter Relics Ranked
Every starter relic in Slay the Spire 2 and the Ancient version it becomes through Touch of Orobas. Ring of the Drake and Infused Core are the strongest upgrades in the current build, while the base starters still define how each character opens a run.
Ring Of The Drake
Infused Core
Phylactery Unbound
Black Blood
Cracked Core
Ring Of The Snake
Divine Destiny
Burning Blood
Bound Phylactery
Divine Right
Best Ancient Relics
Ancient relics are the biggest swing in a Slay the Spire 2 run: one pickup can hand you a lasting engine, a full deck rebuild or a pile of gold. This board ranks the Ancient offers that consistently carry a climb, from the signature boss relics to the upgrades that quietly fix a deck.
Snecko Eye
Runic Pyramid
Philosopher S Stone
Pandora S Box
Black Star
Astrolabe
Empty Cage
Orrery
Calling Bell
Large Capsule
Glass Eye
Signet Ring
Golden Pearl
Looming Fruit
Neow S Bones
Small Capsule
Alchemical Coffer
Kaleidoscope
Dusty Tome
Jewelry Box
Toy Box
Delicate Frond
Lead Paperweight
Massive Scroll
Pomander
Sand Castle
New Leaf
Shop Relics Ranked
All thirty shop relics in Slay the Spire 2, ranked by how much the Merchant's stock is worth. Membership Card, Chemical X, Orrery and The Abacus are the purchases that pay for themselves, and the rest of the shelf is sorted below by how often they earn their gold.
Membership Card
Chemical X
Orrery
The Abacus
Runic Capacitor
Dolly S Mirror
Toolbox
Dingy Rug
Lava Lamp
Cauldron
Lee S Waffle
Ninja Scroll
Brimstone
Belt Buckle
Bread
Dragon Fruit
Gnarled Hammer
Kifuda
Mystic Lighter
Punch Dagger
Ringing Triangle
Miniature Tent
Burning Sticks
Ghost Seed
Royal Stamp
Screaming Flagon
Sling Of Courage
Undying Sigil
Vitruvian Minion
Wing Charm
Relics for New Players
A beginner short list for Slay the Spire 2: relics that work in any deck, on any character, without a build around them. Anchor, Bag of Preparation, Vajra and Captain's Wheel are safe early picks, while the damage, healing and gold relics below keep a first climb steady.
Anchor
Bag Of Preparation
Vajra
Captain S Wheel
Meat On The Bone
Lizard Tail
Akabeko
Blood Vial
Bronze Scales
Centennial Puzzle
Oddly Smooth Stone
Lantern
Orichalcum
Horn Cleat
Tungsten Rod
Gremlin Horn
Bag Of Marbles
Red Mask
Red Skull
Mercury Hourglass
Pen Nib
Whetstone
War Paint
Pantograph
Strawberry
Pear
Regal Pillow
Meal Ticket
Happy Flower
Pendulum
Pael's Relics Ranked
The ten relics offered by Pael, ranked. Pael's Eye buys an extra turn, Pael's Blood and Pael's Tooth reshape the deck, and the rest of the set trades safety and scaling for a place in the run.
Pael S Eye
Pael S Blood
Pael S Tooth
Pael S Wing
Pael S Flesh
Pael S Legion
Pael S Growth
Pael S Tears
Pael S Claw
Pael S Horn
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