Blasphemous 2 Tier List — Current Rankings

This Blasphemous 2 tier list ranks every major option by overall effectiveness. Rankings factor in damage output, survivability, versatility, gear requirements, and how well each option scales.

Tier definitions: S = best in class, always a strong pick. A = strong and competitive, minor weaknesses. B = solid but clearly outperformed in most situations. C = viable only for players who enjoy the playstyle.

Characters Rankings

Detailed Characters Analysis

Veredicto (A-Tier)

The flail specializes in fire damage and wide sweeping attacks. Slower than the rapier but higher AoE damage and stagger. The charged heavy attack creates a fire explosion covering a large area. Veredicto breaks cracked walls to access specific exploration paths.

Best with: Veredicto Flail, fire-themed altarpiece figures, AoE prayer Stat focus: Melee Damage, Fire Damage, Stagger Power

Sarmiento & Centella (S-Tier)

The rapier-and-dagger combo with the fastest attack speed and highest DPS in sustained combat. Sarmiento's mirror ability lets you phase through reflective surfaces, accessing exclusive areas. The weapon excels at hit-and-run boss combat.

Best with: Sarmiento & Centella Rapier, speed-themed altarpiece figures, dodge prayer Stat focus: Attack Speed, Critical Damage, Fervor Generation

Ruego Al Alba (A-Tier)

The greatsword with the highest damage per hit and a charged slash that deals devastating burst. Ruego opens sealed blue doors for exclusive paths. The weapon rewards patient play — waiting for openings and punishing with heavy hits.

Best with: Ruego Al Alba Sword, damage-themed altarpiece figures, charged attack prayer Stat focus: Raw Damage, Charged Attack Damage, Health

Balanced Build (A-Tier)

Uses all three weapons, switching based on the situation. Crowd control with Veredicto, sustained DPS with Sarmiento, burst with Ruego. Requires learning three movesets but provides maximum versatility.

Best with: All three weapons upgraded, versatile altarpiece arrangement Stat focus: Balanced weapon upgrades, Fervor management

Prayer Build (B-Tier)

Focuses on Fervor generation and prayer ability usage over melee damage. Sarmiento's fast attacks generate Fervor quickly, fueling frequent prayer casts. Prayers deal damage independent of melee stats, creating a caster-like playstyle.

Best with: Sarmiento (for Fervor generation), prayer-enhancing altarpiece figures, multiple offensive prayers Stat focus: Fervor Generation, Fervor Pool, Prayer Damage

Weapons Rankings

Weapons Analysis

Veredicto Flail: A spiked flail with fire-element attacks. The heavy attack charges up for an explosion dealing AoE fire damage. Upgrades through the Veredicto skill tree add lava puddles and extended chain range. Obtained as one of three starter choices or found later in the world.

Sarmiento Rapier: A rapier paired with a dagger for rapid-fire combos. The fastest weapon with the best Fervor generation. The mirror ability phases you through reflective surfaces. Upgrades add lightning-fast thrust combos and counter-attack moves.

Ruego Sword: A heavy curved sword with the highest damage per swing. The charged heavy attack deals 3x damage when fully charged (3 seconds). Upgrades add ground wave attacks and aerial slam moves. Opens sealed blue doors.

Prayers: Equipped abilities consuming Fervor. Offensive prayers shoot projectiles, defensive prayers create shields, utility prayers heal or enhance movement. Up to 3 prayers can be equipped simultaneously. Found throughout the world and in hidden rooms.

Rosary Beads: Passive accessories providing stat bonuses — resistance increases, damage boosts, and special effects. Each character slot holds multiple beads. Combining beads that complement your weapon choice maximizes build effectiveness.

Meta Analysis

The current meta in Blasphemous 2 centers on weapon switching and metroidvania exploration. Builds that leverage both systems outperform those that focus on only one.

What's strong right now:

• Veredicto with Veredicto Flail is the benchmark. Everything else is measured against it.
• prayer abilities builds are gaining ground as players find new synergies.
• Ruego Al Alba remains essential for learning hard content.

What's underrated:

• Sarmiento & Centella is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
• Ruego Sword offers excellent performance for its investment level.

What's overhyped:

• Pure Prayer Build builds. High ceiling but the consistency isn't there for most players.

Quick Picks by Situation

For full build guides, see Blasphemous 2 builds. For progression help, check the walkthrough.