Strawberry

Strawberry is a Rare relic in Slay the Spire 2 that permanently raises your Max HP by 7 upon pickup. This is a straightforward but consistently valuable effect that expands your health pool for the remainder of the run, giving you a larger buffer against incoming damage.

The 7 Max HP boost may seem simple, but extra health is always relevant. A larger Max HP pool means you can take more hits before dying, makes Rest Site healing more effective in absolute terms, and gives you more room to take calculated damage from elites and events. This relic is especially valuable in the early game, where 7 HP represents a significant percentage increase to your total health.

Strawberry has no anti-synergies and benefits every character and build equally. It pairs well with healing relics like Meat on the Bone and Blood Vial, which become more effective with a larger HP pool. While it lacks the flashy impact of build-defining Rare relics, Strawberry provides quiet, reliable value that makes your entire run more forgiving. If you are struggling to survive rather than deal damage, Strawberry is always a solid choice.