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Silent Cards

All 88 Silent cards in Slay the Spire 2 — browse, filter, and find your best picks.

Silent is a rogue assassin who specializes in Poison, Shiv tempo, and card draw manipulation.

88 Total Cards 28 Attacks 41 Skills 19 Powers

Quick Answer

Silent has 88 cards (28 Attacks, 41 Skills, 19 Powers) — the most Skill-heavy character. Her card pool enables Poison stacking for infinite scaling, Shiv burst damage, and the unique Prepared mechanic for deck manipulation. With 41 Skills, she excels at defensive play while building lethal Poison counts.

Silent Card Archetypes

Poison
Shiv
Discard/Draw
Prepared

Card Distribution

4 Starter
20 Common
36 Uncommon
26 Rare
2 Ancient
88
Defend
1
Defend
Skill

Gain 5 Block.

Neutralize
0
Neutralize
Attack

Deal 3 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.

Strike
1
Strike
Attack

Deal 6 damage.

Survivor
1
Survivor
Skill

Gain 8 Block.
Discard 1 card.

Acrobatics
1
Acrobatics
Skill

Draw 3 cards.
Discard 1 card.

Anticipate
0
Anticipate
Skill

Gain 3 Dexterity this turn.

Backflip
1
Backflip
Skill

Gain 5 Block.
Draw 2 cards.

Blade Dance
1
Blade Dance
Skill

Add 3 Shivs into your Hand.

Cloak and Dagger
1
Cloak and Dagger
Skill

Gain 6 Block.
Add 1 Shiv into your Hand.

Dagger Spray
1
Dagger Spray
Attack

Deal 4 damage to ALL enemies twice.

Dagger Throw
1
Dagger Throw
Attack

Deal 9 damage.
Draw 1 card.
Discard 1 card.

Deadly Poison
1
Deadly Poison
Skill

Apply 5 Poison.

Deflect
0
Deflect
Skill

Gain 4 Block.

Dodge and Roll
1
Dodge and Roll
Skill

Gain 4 Block.
Next turn, gain 4 Block.

Flick-Flack
1
Flick-Flack
Attack

Deal 7 damage to ALL enemies.

Leading Strike
1
Leading Strike
Attack

Deal 7 damage.
Add 1 Shiv into your Hand.

Piercing Wail
1
Piercing Wail
Skill

ALL enemies lose 6 Strength this turn.

Poisoned Stab
1
Poisoned Stab
Attack

Deal 6 damage.
Apply 3 Poison.

Prepared
0
Prepared
Skill

Draw 1 card.
Discard 1 card.

Ricochet
2
Ricochet
Attack

Deal 3 damage to a random enemy 4 times.

Slice
0
Slice
Attack

Deal 6 damage.

Snakebite
2
Snakebite
Skill

Apply 7 Poison.

Sucker Punch
1
Sucker Punch
Attack

Deal 8 damage.
Apply 1 Weak.

Untouchable
2
Untouchable
Skill

Gain 9 Block.

Accuracy
1
Accuracy
Power

Shivs deal 4 additional damage.

Backstab
0
Backstab
Attack

Deal 11 damage.

Blur
1
Blur
Skill

Gain 5 Block.
Block is not removed at the start of your next turn.

Bouncing Flask
2
Bouncing Flask
Skill

Apply 3 Poison to a random enemy 3 times.

Bubble Bubble
1
Bubble Bubble
Skill

If the enemy has Poison, apply 9 Poison.

Calculated Gamble
0
Calculated Gamble
Skill

Discard your Hand,
then draw that many cards.

Silent Card FAQ

What are the best Silent cards in Slay the Spire 2?
Top Silent cards by archetype: Poison — Corpse Explosion, Catalyst, Noxious Fumes; Shiv — Blade Dance, Cloak and Dagger, Accuracy; Draw/Discard — Adrenaline, Prepared, Acrobatics, Calculated Gamble. Ancient-rarity cards offer the most unique effects.
How many Silent cards are in Slay the Spire 2?
Silent has 88 unique cards: 4 Basic/Starter, 20 Common, 36 Uncommon, 26 Rare, and 2 Ancient. By type: 28 Attacks, 41 Skills (the most of any character), and 19 Powers.
What does Prepared do in Slay the Spire 2?
Prepared is a Silent 0-cost Common Skill card: Draw 1 card, then Discard 1 card. It enables discard synergies and deck cycling at zero energy cost. When upgraded to Prepared+, it draws 2 and discards 2, making it central to discard-focused Silent builds that pair with cards like Calculated Gamble and Tactician.
What is the best Silent build in STS2?
The strongest Silent builds are: 1) Poison — stack Noxious Fumes + Corpse Explosion for scaling damage, 2) Shiv Tempo — Blade Dance + Accuracy for burst turns, and 3) Draw Engine — Prepared + Well-Laid Plans for perfect hand control. Poison is generally considered the most reliable for high Ascension.

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