Slay the Spire 2 Characters
All 5 playable characters in Slay the Spire 2.
Best Character Quick Answer
If you are searching for the slay the spire best character as a new player, start with Ironclad. He has the highest starting HP and passive post-combat healing, so he is the most forgiving pick while you learn routing, upgrades, and deck building. If you want a faster but less forgiving style, move to Silent next.
Defect
An automaton eternally modifying itself to survive. Deploys Orb technology when it must fight.
Defect: Orb System + Focus Scaling
Ironclad
The last soldier of the Ironclads. Crushes foes with sword and flame against his will.
Ironclad: Strength Scaling + Vulnerability Exploitation
Necrobinder
A Spireborn lich who seeks revenge. Calls upon her trusty left hand, [gold]Osty[/gold], in combat.
Necrobinder: Osty (Companion System) + Doom (Lethal Threshold)
Regent
Heir to the Throne of Stars. Wields cosmic powers but his minions do the work.
Regent: Stars (Secondary Resource) + Forge (Sovereign Blade)
Silent
A huntress from outside the Spire. Ready to stab and poison anything in her way.
Silent: Poison Scaling + Shiv Engine