STS2Calc Case Studies
Real gameplay scenarios analyzed with our tools. Each case study breaks down a specific decision moment — the wrong choice, the right choice, and the math that reveals the difference.
Why case studies matter
Tools are only useful if you know when to apply them. These case studies show how STS2Calc calculators transform specific gameplay moments — elite fights, shop decisions, boss phases — from "I think this is right" to "I know this is optimal."
What you'll learn from each case study
- The scenario: Exact game state and decision moment
- The calculation: Which tools to use and what inputs to enter
- The result: Why one choice succeeds where another fails
- The lesson: How to apply this to your own runs
All Case Studies
Necrobinder Lethal Math
How precise soul damage calculation turned an elite wipe into a clean kill by identifying the exact lethal threshold.
Deck Thinning Trap
How draw probability analysis revealed that removing 2 cards was worse than adding a win-con copy for combo consistency.
Forge vs Star Power Timing
How timing analysis identified the optimal hybrid investment path through a 3-phase boss fight that pure forge or star power strategies failed.
Two Damage Dealers Trap
How role distribution analysis revealed why two damage dealers kept dying to elites and how shifting to damage/support transformed the team.
Shop Greed Analysis
How conservative shopping outperformed aggressive buying by preserving deck consistency and maintaining emergency funds.
How to use these case studies
Read the scenario
Understand the exact game state and decision being made. Put yourself in the player's position.
Follow the calculation
See which tools were used and what numbers were entered. Try calculating with your own inputs first.
Apply to your runs
Next time you face a similar situation, open the relevant tool and calculate instead of guessing.
Ready to analyze your own gameplay?
Explore our calculator suite and start making data-backed decisions in your runs. Each tool includes specific guidance on when and how to use it.