The Best Common Attack Cards Tier List
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A list of all Common Attack cards from Slay the Spire, ranked
from best to worst. We combined votes from 65 players to create
this list. Common attack cards are usually needed in every
successful Slay the Spire run. They all deal damage, but some
are better than others. This list can be a helpful resource for
deciding which common attack cards to go for, and which to skip.
S Tier
Pommel Strike, Cut Through Fate
A Tier
Ball Lightning, Cold Snap, Compile Driver, Empty Fist
B Tier
Dagger Throw, Go for the Eyes, Follow-Up, Anger, Sweeping Beam, Sneaky Strike, Rebound, Headbutt, Flurry of Blows, Sword Boomerang
C Tier
Twin Strike, Dagger Spray, Bowling Bash, Beam Cell, Consecrate, Flying Knee, Poisoned Stab, Sash Whip, Wild Strike, Sucker Punch, Clothesline, Crush Joints, Heavy Blade, Quick Slash, Streamline, Thunderclap, Body Slam, Cleave, Just Lucky
D Tier
Slice, Barrage, Claw, Perfected Strike, Iron Wave, Flying Sleeves
F Tier
Bane, Clash
