Best builds · patch v0.106.1 / v0.106.0

Slay the Spire 2 builds for v0.106.1 / v0.106.0

Find the best current Slay the Spire 2 builds for the official v0.106.1 / v0.106.0 scope, then jump straight into a build guide, a beginner-friendly route, or a patch-aware retest path by character.

If you came here looking for a Slay the Spire 2 build guide, start with the quick links below, pick your character, and use the second hop to reach the exact build, cards, or patch context you need.

Beginner build Patch-aware route All build guides Cards Patch notes

Use this page to choose a Slay the Spire 2 build fast: beginner route, character build guide, or patch-aware retest path.

Every build tile tells you what the build does, what changed on this patch, and where to click next for cards or deeper guides.

The quickest win is to pick a character build and move into the second hop instead of staying on overview text.

Ironclad, Silent, Regent, Necrobinder, and Defect build paths for the current Early Access watchlist.

Build guide intent

Use this page to pick the next exact build step

Searchers arriving on “build guide”, “tips”, or “strategies” should leave this overview in one click: open a character build, retest with patch notes, or verify key cards first.

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Quick start

Pick your next build guide in one click

These are the fastest second-hop routes if you came in looking for a beginner build, a character guide, or a patch-aware retest.

Beginner

Ironclad beginner build

Start with the safest early build guide if you want a clean first run.

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Build guide

Silent build guide

Go straight into a reliable build guide built around sequencing, draw, and discard tempo.

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Patch-aware

Regent patch-aware route

Check the current Stars vs. Forge route before committing to Regent artifact payoffs.

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Starter route

Defect early build

Use the low-variance Defect route if you need a stable early-game build plan.

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Retest

Patch notes before you reroute

Open the current patch hub if you need to sanity-check build priorities first.

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Start here

Beginner build route

Need a fast answer? Start with a beginner-friendly Ironclad route before branching into harder builds.

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Patch-aware

Patch-aware build path

Jump into a Regent build path if you want the clearest patch-aware build decision on this patch.

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Characters

All character build guides

Browse character-specific build guides if you already know who you want to play.

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Retest

Retest build priorities

Open patch notes first if you need to confirm whether an older build guide still holds.

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Status tiers

Patch v0.106.1 / v0.106.0

Beginner

Beginner primer

Lean on builds that trade burst for guarded pacing while the current balance cycle settles.

Stable

Stable core

Repeatable Strength, Sly, and Forge threads still pay off more consistently than one-patch spike plays.

Watchlist

Watchlist picks

These lines still have upside but demand tight pacing while the current patch cycle keeps encounter reads and role timing in motion.

Patch Signal

What patch v0.106.1 / v0.106.0 means for builds

Patch v0.106.1 / v0.106.0 is your current balance baseline: retest Ironclad Strength and Exhaust lines, Regent Blade interactions, and any route assumptions that still depend on older beta reads.

Latest beta patch Hotfix recap

Decision hygiene

Double-check patch log before updating card priorities.
Focus on reliable mechanics instead of chasing hypothetical synergies.
Use the cards/relics lookup if your next draft is missing a critical tool.

Character builds

Hero cards with patch notes

Each tile packs the archetype, patch context, focus, and where to go next.

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The Relentless Warrior

Ironclad

Intermediate

Beginner tier

Draft guard-heavy draws, then layer Strength when the map calms before branching out.

Retest Strength AoE and Exhaust energy turns before treating old Ironclad ratings as settled.

Patch focus

The current balance cycle keeps Ironclad focused on Strength-friendly AoE lines and cleaner Exhaust payoffs.

Card focus: Track Conflagration, Drum of Battle, guard, and Strength pairings in early elite paths.

Relic focus: Favor relics boosting Strength or Block in tandem, not one-shot damage spikes.

Next step

Open Ironclad build guide →Ironclad overview →Ironclad cards →Retest Ironclad on patch →

Pick the guide for the build line, the character page for baseline context, the character cards page for exact pool checks, or patch retest if this route still feels unsettled.

Strength

Exhaust

Self-Damage

The Deadly Assassin

Silent

Advanced

Stable tier

Prioritize clean sequencing, then layer Poison while keeping draw and discard consistent.

Build hand quality and sequencing before locking into high-variance Sly payoffs.

Patch focus

Silent is still less about headline reworks and more about keeping Sly and Poison guidance conservative.

Card focus: Emphasize card draw and discard smoothing to bait reliable Poisons.

Relic focus: Lean into relics that reward discard cycling rather than random burst boosts.

Next step

Open Silent build guide →Silent overview →Silent cards →Retest Silent on patch →

Pick the guide for the build line, the character page for baseline context, the character cards page for exact pool checks, or patch retest if this route still feels unsettled.

Sly

Poison

Shivs

Heir to the Throne of Stars

The Regent

Advanced

Stable tier

Stack Stars early, set up Forge triggers, and delay artifact burst until your map reading is reliable.

Retest Blade lines with Dexterity and Frail in mind before promoting Regent rankings.

Patch focus

Regent still rewards cleaner Block and Blade reading, so Stars and Forge decisions should stay grounded in current patch context.

Card focus: Monitor Stars generation vs. artifact payoff so you know when to pull trigger.

Relic focus: Pick relics that smooth extra Stars or offset Forge cooldowns.

Next step

Open The Regent build guide →The Regent overview →The Regent cards →Retest The Regent on patch →

Pick the guide for the build line, the character page for baseline context, the character cards page for exact pool checks, or patch retest if this route still feels unsettled.

Stars

Forge

Minions

The Undead Summoner

Necrobinder

Advanced

Watchlist tier

Manage Soul stacks closely and only deploy Osty when the board is stable.

Stagger Osty usage, stack Souls, and keep Doom thresholds readable while beta balance settles.

Patch focus

Necrobinder is still not the safest headline route, so Doom and Soul plans belong in watchlist language until more run evidence lands.

Card focus: Watch guard timing and Soul pacing to avoid Doom backfires.

Relic focus: Consider relics that smooth Soul generation or protect against delayed Doom.

Watchlist note: Still prone to variance if Doom windows misalign or if patch tweaks reduce Soul gains.

Next step

Open Necrobinder build guide →Necrobinder overview →Necrobinder cards →Retest patch risks →

Pick the guide for the build line, the character page for baseline context, the character cards page for exact pool checks, or patch retest if this route still feels unsettled.

Doom

Osty

Souls

The Broken Automaton

Defect

Advanced

Stable tier

Layer control orbs early, then transition into scaling Focus stacks once you lock cadence.

Balance early control orbs with late-game investment orbs without going full random burst.

Patch focus

Defect remains more about stable orb sequencing and Focus pacing than any one headline patch push.

Card focus: Highlight orbs that pair with Focus ramps instead of random burst draws.

Relic focus: Seek relics that tack on orb generation or steady Focus gains.

Next step

Open Defect build guide →Defect overview →Defect cards →Retest Defect on patch →

Pick the guide for the build line, the character page for baseline context, the character cards page for exact pool checks, or patch retest if this route still feels unsettled.

Orbs

Focus

Sequencing

Need more depth?

Next stops for cards, relics, and deeper patch context

Every tile below links to the resource you need to validate the build you are drafting.

Patches

Slay the Spire 2 patch notes hub

Use the patch hub to confirm the current official beta scope before changing a build.

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Patch

Latest beta patch notes

Start with the current enemy-rework / Aeonglass beta notes, then decide which build assumptions need retesting.

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Cards

Cards database

Character-specific pools, breakout cards, and tempo checks before each draft pick.

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Relics

Relic synergies

Reference relic tables to see what best complements the current build path.

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