Derelict Tier List
Choosing the right gear in Derelict can mean the difference between victory and repeated deaths. This tier list ranks weapons, spells, and armor based on damage output, scaling, accessibility, and endgame viability.
Weapon Tier List
S Tier — Best in Class
| Weapon | Type | Why S Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Cerise Dagger | Dagger | Fast attacks, excellent scaling, low skill req |
| Aureatus Dagger | Dagger | Endgame stats, Solar/Lunar synergy |
| Crimson Sword | Sword | High Power scaling, versatile moveset |
| Aureatus Sword | Sword | Top-tier damage and Weapon Art |
| Crimson Greatsword | Greatsword | Massive damage, breaks boss posture |
| Aureatus Greatsword | Greatsword | Best greatsword for endgame bosses |
| Pine Long Bow | Bow | Best ranged DPS, Piercing Shot art |
| Cerise Staff | Staff | Top sorcery scaling |
| Aureatus Staff | Staff | Best spell catalyst endgame |
A Tier — Strong Choices
| Weapon | Type |
|---|---|
| Plasteel Dagger | Dagger |
| Plasma Dagger | Dagger |
| Cerise Sword | Sword |
| Steel Greatsword | Greatsword |
| Brute's Hammer | Hammer |
| Aureatus Bow | Bow |
| Cerise Bow | Bow |
| Oak Long Bow | Bow |
| Shadowsilver Staff | Staff |
| Plasteel Staff | Staff |
B Tier — Situational
Steel Dagger, Plasteel Bow, Shadowsilver Bow, Oak Short Bow — viable mid-game but outclassed later.
C-D Tier — Avoid Unless Necessary
Bronze Dagger, Iron Dagger, Pine Short Bow — starter weapons only. Replace as soon as possible.
Spell Tier List
Spells unlock via Ancient Arts Scrolls (or supporter pass exceptions). Equip a staff/tome, spend Souls, and assign spells at any Bonsai. After beating Asher, enscribe Spell Essence into scrolls at Stormbearer's Tower.
S Tier Spells
- Solar Link — High damage, Solar Tome synergy
- Lunar Might — Strong buff for Lunar builds
- Frosthowl — AoE frost + Frostbite (Frosthorn art)
- Soul Vortex — Large AoE crowd control
- Crystal Eruption — Boss burst
A Tier Spells
- Entrapping Vortex — Water pillar, traps nearby foes
- Barbed Body — Earth shield + reflect when enemies are close
- Earth Spikes — Ground spikes with knockback
- Crashing Embers — Fire DoT; easiest early scroll to grab
- Winter's Grace — Defensive frost buff
- Overcharge — Single-target burst
B–C Tier
Umbral Grasp, Gale Scythe, Slipstream, and basic projectiles work for exploration but fall off versus late bosses. Prioritize enscribing S/A spells once Asher is down.
Armor Tier List
S Tier Armor
- Aureatus Set — Best endgame armor, crafted via Solar Altar with Aureus Bars
- Cerise Set — Excellent mid-to-late game balance of defense and weight
- Crimson Set — High defense, good for tank builds
A Tier Armor
- Plasteel Set — Solid mid-game transition armor
- Shadowsilver Set — Good for agility-focused builds
- Rogue Set — Sold by Gideon, best early-game grinding set
B Tier
Steel Set, Iron Set — use during Mining 15 / Crafting 12 progression phase.
C Tier
Bronze Set, Pale Leather armor — starter only. Replace immediately after Gideon's tutorial quests.
Tier Criteria
Our tier rankings evaluate gear across five factors:
- Damage / Defense Output — Raw Power, Arcane, and armor values
- Scaling — How well stats grow with Strength, Sorcery, Archery levels
- Accessibility — How early you can obtain and equip the item
- Weapon Art / Ability — Utility and damage of special skills
- Endgame Viability — Performance against late-game bosses
Tier lists reflect the current Early Alpha meta (August 2026) and will be updated after major patches.