Anchor
S Tier
Effect
Start each combat with 10 Block.
Top-player reference
Slay the Spire 2 Relic Tier List
This page turns the reference ranking into a cleaner relic-by-relic view. Names and effects stay aligned with the site database, while each info tooltip summarizes the main reason a relic rises or falls.
Hover the question-mark icon on any relic for a short note about why it ranks there.
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The ranking is adapted from the DownS relic discussion you provided, then cross-checked against the current Mobalytics relic tier list to fill obvious coverage gaps. It is still summarized into short practical notes rather than copied verbatim.
S Tier
Run-defining relics with premium consistency, immediate safety, or scaling that asks almost nothing from the deck.
9 items
Bag of Preparation
S Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, draw 2 additional cards.
Gambling Chip
S Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, discard any number of cards then draw that many.
Toxic Egg
S Tier
Effect
Whenever you add a Skill into your Deck, Upgrade it.
Razor Tooth
S Tier
Effect
Every time you play an Attack or Skill, Upgrade it for the remainder of combat.
Membership Card
S Tier
Effect
50% discount on all products!
Ringing Triangle
S Tier
Effect
Retain your Hand on the first turn of combat.
Gorget
S Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, gain 4 Plating.
Ice Cream
S Tier
Effect
Energy is now conserved between turns.
A Tier
Excellent relics that are strong in most runs, but need a little more context or are slightly less warping than S tier.
14 items
Amethyst Aubergine
A Tier
Effect
Enemies drop 15 additional Gold.
Festive Popper
A Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, deal 9 damage to ALL enemies.
Happy Flower
A Tier
Effect
Every 3 turns, gain 1 Energy.
Lantern
A Tier
Effect
Start each combat with an additional Energy.
Meal Ticket
A Tier
Effect
Whenever you enter a shop room, heal 15 HP.
Blood Vial
A Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, heal 2 HP.
Lunar Pastry
A Tier
Effect
At the end of your turn, gain 1 Star.
Orange Dough
A Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, add 2 random Colorless cards into your Hand.
Red Mask
A Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, apply 1 Weak to ALL enemies.
Toolbox
A Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, choose 1 of 3 random Colorless cards and add the chosen card into your Hand.
Vajra
A Tier
Effect
Start each combat with 1 Strength.
Venerable Tea Set
A Tier
Effect
Whenever you enter a Rest Site, start the next combat with an additional Energy.
War Paint
A Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, Upgrade 2 random Skills.
Whetstone
A Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, Upgrade 2 random Attacks.
B Tier
Good relics with clear upside, but they are either narrower, slower, or less efficient than the top groups.
13 items
Beating Remnant
B Tier
Effect
You cannot lose more than 20 HP in a single turn.
Bronze Scales
B Tier
Effect
Start each combat with 3 Thorns.
Centennial Puzzle
B Tier
Effect
The first time you lose HP each combat, draw 3 cards.
Dolly's Mirror
B Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, obtain an additional copy of a card in your Deck.
Frozen Egg
B Tier
Effect
Whenever you add a Power into your Deck, Upgrade it.
Ninja Scroll
B Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, add 3 Shivs into your Hand.
Oddly Smooth Stone
B Tier
Effect
Start each combat with 1 Dexterity.
Old Coin
B Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, gain 300 Gold.
Regal Pillow
B Tier
Effect
Whenever you Rest, heal an additional 15 HP.
Shuriken
B Tier
Effect
Every time you play 3 Attacks in a single turn, gain 1 Strength.
Strawberry
B Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, raise your Max HP by 7.
Tungsten Rod
B Tier
Effect
Whenever you would lose HP, lose 1 less.
The Courier
B Tier
Effect
The merchant no longer runs out of cards, relics, or potions and his prices are reduced by 20%.
C Tier
Situational or awkward picks that can work, but often miss the fights and floor states that matter most.
5 items
Tiny Mailbox
C Tier
Effect
Whenever you Rest, procure a random potion.
Juzu Bracelet
C Tier
Effect
Regular enemy combats are no longer encountered in ? rooms.
Potion Belt
C Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, gain 2 potion slots.
Power Cell
C Tier
Effect
At the start of each combat, add 2 zero-cost cards from your Draw Pile into your Hand.
Brimstone
C Tier
Effect
At the start of your turn, gain 2 Strength and ALL enemies gain 1 Strength.
D Tier
Relics with major deck tax, unreliable payoff, or downside patterns that can actively lose runs.
4 items
Cauldron
D Tier
Effect
Upon pickup, brews 5 random potions.
Book of Five Rings
D Tier
Effect
Every 5 cards you add to your Deck, heal 20 HP.
Dingy Rug
D Tier
Effect
Card rewards can now contain Colorless cards.
Dragon Fruit
D Tier
Effect
Whenever you gain Gold, raise your Max HP by 1.