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Slay the Spire 2 Launches With Five Playable Characters and Quick, Sequential Unlocks

Early guides currently rate Regent with Necrobinder as the strongest picks in this opening meta.

Overview

  • Players begin with Ironclad and unlock Silent, Regent, Necrobinder, then Defect by starting a run with each preceding character.
  • Destructoid reports you can expedite unlocks by starting a run and selecting Give Up, with participation still counting toward the next character.
  • Each class starts with 99 coins but different health and unique relics, shaping distinct roles and strategies from the outset.
  • Signature mechanics include Regent’s three starting Stars for spellcasting, Necrobinder’s Osty summon and Doom, Defect’s Lightning Orbs via Cracked Core, Silent’s two-card pre-combat draw from Ring of the Snake, and Ironclad’s Burning Blood healing after fights.
  • Launch impressions place Regent and Necrobinder at the top, though reviewers note a slight Necrobinder summon bug and caution that balance and rankings may change with updates.