Update 0.5 Meta Tier List
Post–Update 0.5 meta: Dark Mage leads limited units; Shadow, 8th Sword, Puppet remain core S+ for standard modes.
Synthesized from Beebom, TheSpike, BO3, and clear guides after Update 0.5. **Standard S+** carries remain essential for Story/Raids. Among **limited** units, spend resources in the order **Dark Mage → Crow → RazorJaw → Cursed Immortal**.
Core Ladder (Standard Modes)
| Tier | Units |
|---|---|
| S+ | Shadow (Divine), 8th Sword (Berserk), Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love), Toy Maker, Dark Mage |
| S | Crow, Crimson (Brother), Flame Emperor (Reincarnate), Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1), Lady Giant (Envy), Elf Mage (Unleashed), Ramen Guy |
| A | RazorJaw, String Demon (Awakened), Reaper (Released), Hollow (Blaze), Forbidden Teacher, The Hero, True Saint (Holy) |
| B | Cursed Immortal, Greed, Ice Queen, Water Princess, Scissor |
| C–D | Stone Alchemist / early fillers — economy only |
Limited Banner Priority
- Dark Mage — best coins-per-power among the four
- Crow — chase only after Dark Mage or if Secret collection matters
- RazorJaw — flexible DPS filler
- Cursed Immortal — complete last
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Update 0.5 kill launch S+ units?
No. Shadow, 8th Sword, and Puppet remain first-line for non-event content and Act 4 solos.