Character Guide
The Silent
A tactical assassin who builds pressure through multiple viable archetypes. The Silent uses the new Sly keyword alongside classic Poison and Shiv strategies for lethal flexibility.
Overview
Everything you need to know about Silent
A tactical assassin who builds pressure through multiple viable archetypes. The Silent uses the new Sly keyword alongside classic Poison and Shiv strategies for lethal flexibility. In the current meta, Silent is ranked A Tier. The core mechanic revolves around Sly & Poison, which defines the character's playstyle and build paths.
Best Builds
Top-performing Silent builds for the current patch
Sly Discard
SAbuse the new Sly keyword to discard and redraw your way to lethal combos every turn.
Core Cards
Poison Stack
AClassic Poison scaling. Apply massive Poison stacks and watch enemies melt over a few turns.
Core Cards
Card Tier List
Silent card rankings for the current meta
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demon Form | Pwr | 3 | Gains 3 Strength every turn. The ultimate scaling card. |
| Limit Break | Skl | 1 | Doubles your current Strength. Infinite scaling. |
Gains 3 Strength every turn. The ultimate scaling card.
Doubles your current Strength. Infinite scaling.
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Blade | Atk | 2 | Deals 14 damage. Strength applies 3x (5x upgraded). |
| Inflame | Pwr | 1 | +2 Strength immediately. Simple and effective. |
| Feel No Pain | Pwr | 1 | Gain 3 Block whenever a card is Exhausted. |
Deals 14 damage. Strength applies 3x (5x upgraded).
+2 Strength immediately. Simple and effective.
Gain 3 Block whenever a card is Exhausted.
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnage | Atk | 2 | 28 damage Ethereal. Great early-game damage. |
| Shrug It Off | Skl | 1 | 8 Block + draw 1. Efficient defensive option. |
28 damage Ethereal. Great early-game damage.
8 Block + draw 1. Efficient defensive option.
| Card | Type | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Atk | 1 | 9 damage. Puts a card from discard on top of deck. |
9 damage. Puts a card from discard on top of deck.
Tips & Tricks
Pro tips for playing Silent effectively
- Prioritize early Strength gains in Act 1 to snowball through elite fights.
- Don't skip card removal — a lean deck draws your key cards more consistently.
- Boss relics that provide Energy are almost always worth the downside.
- In Co-op, communicate your build path early so teammates can complement your strategy.
- Save potions for elite fights and boss encounters where they provide the most value.