Chronicon is a pixel-art ARPG in the vein of Diablo that punches far above its solo-developer weight class. Four classes tear through randomized dungeons across five acts, chasing True Legendary items in the infinitely scaling Anomaly endgame. The enchanting system lets you reroll and customize every stat on every item, and Mastery points after max level provide endless character progression. If you've burned out on Diablo and Path of Exile but still crave the loot-explosion dopamine hit, Chronicon delivers hundreds of hours of monster-slaying satisfaction.
Choosing the right build shapes your entire experience. This guide breaks down every option — what they're good at, what they struggle with, and which one matches your playstyle. For optimized builds with full gear sets, see our builds guide.
Quick Comparison
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Best Equipment | Beginner Friendly? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templar | S | Use Smite for massive AoE holy damage, activate shields for survival, push deep Anomaly with sustain. | True Legendary Sword | Moderate |
| Berserker | A | Spin through packs with Whirlwind, lifesteal sustain, build Rage for empowered abilities. | Mythic Staff | Yes |
| Warden | A | Summon an army, let minions kill everything, focus on positioning and survival. | Rune Bow | Yes |
| Warlock | S | Apply DoTs to packs, move to next pack while previous ones die, stack curse debuffs on bosses. | Void Daggers | Moderate |
| All Masteries | B | Play whatever build you enjoy, backed by hundreds of Mastery Points providing universal stat bonuses. | Crystal Shield | No |
New player? Start with Berserker — see our beginner's guide for why.
Templar
The holy warrior class with melee and ranged holy abilities. Templar builds focus on either Smite (AoE holy damage) or Shield Throw (bouncing projectile). The Smite build with True Legendary items that increase AoE range clears screens instantly. Templars have the highest survivability due to holy shield and healing abilities.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Playstyle | Use Smite for massive AoE holy damage, activate shields for survival, push deep Anomaly with sustain. |
| Best Equipment | True Legendary Sword |
| Stat Priority | Holy Damage, Critical Chance, Area of Effect, Cooldown Reduction |
| Core Gear | True Legendary Smite items, Holy Shield, Heavenly Mace, Divine Armor |
| Key Mechanic | loot system |
Strengths
- Highest overall performance across all content types
- Use Smite for massive AoE holy damage, activate shields for survival, push deep Anomaly with sustain.
- Pairs well with True Legendary Sword
Weaknesses
- Popular choice, competition for resources
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Act 1 Tombs to learn Templar-specific mechanics
- Focus on loot system — it's this build's primary system
- Prioritize True Legendary Sword as your first major upgrade
- See our full Templar build guide for the optimal gear progression
Berserker
The melee brawler with Rage mechanics — dealing and taking damage builds Rage, which empowers abilities. Berserker builds revolve around Whirlwind (spinning AoE) or Slam (ground pound). The Whirlwind build with True Legendary Whirlwind items is one of the fastest clearing builds in the game.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Spin through packs with Whirlwind, lifesteal sustain, build Rage for empowered abilities. |
| Best Equipment | Mythic Staff |
| Stat Priority | Physical Damage, Life Steal, Attack Speed, Rage Generation |
| Core Gear | True Legendary Whirlwind items, Rage-boosting rings, Vampiric Weapon, Heavy Armor |
| Key Mechanic | enchanting |
Strengths
- Most versatile — adapts to any situation
- Spin through packs with Whirlwind, lifesteal sustain, build Rage for empowered abilities.
- Pairs well with Mythic Staff
Weaknesses
- Lower peak damage than S-tier options
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Act 1 Tombs to learn Berserker-specific mechanics
- Focus on enchanting — it's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Mythic Staff as your first major upgrade
- See our full Berserker build guide for the optimal gear progression
Warden
The nature/summoner class using minions (wolves, treants, elementals) to fight alongside you. Warden builds scale minion damage and count. True Legendary items that add extra minions or boost their damage create armies that clear content while you walk. The safest build since minions tank damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Summon an army, let minions kill everything, focus on positioning and survival. |
| Best Equipment | Rune Bow |
| Stat Priority | Minion Damage, Minion Count, Cooldown Reduction, Survivability |
| Core Gear | True Legendary Summon items, Minion Damage rings, Nature Staff, Druid Robes |
| Key Mechanic | true legendary items |
Strengths
- Best survivability for learning hard content
- Summon an army, let minions kill everything, focus on positioning and survival.
- Pairs well with Rune Bow
Weaknesses
- Slower progression speed
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Act 1 Tombs to learn Warden-specific mechanics
- Focus on true legendary items — it's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Rune Bow as your first major upgrade
- See our full Warden build guide for the optimal gear progression
Warlock
The dark magic class with DoT (damage over time) and curse abilities. Warlock builds stack poison, fire, or shadow DoTs that kill enemies while you move to the next pack. The Poison build with True Legendary items that spread DoTs to nearby enemies is the deepest Anomaly pushing build.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Playstyle | Apply DoTs to packs, move to next pack while previous ones die, stack curse debuffs on bosses. |
| Best Equipment | Void Daggers |
| Stat Priority | DoT Damage, Duration, Spread chance, Cooldown Reduction |
| Core Gear | True Legendary Poison items, DoT-boosting rings, Curse Staff, Shadow Robes |
| Key Mechanic | endless dungeon |
Strengths
- Excellent in group and cooperative content
- Apply DoTs to packs, move to next pack while previous ones die, stack curse debuffs on bosses.
- Pairs well with Void Daggers
Weaknesses
- Less effective solo
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Act 1 Tombs to learn Warlock-specific mechanics
- Focus on endless dungeon — it's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Void Daggers as your first major upgrade
- See our full Warlock build guide for the optimal gear progression
All Masteries
A late-endgame approach where you've invested so many Mastery Points that any build becomes viable. At 1000+ Mastery Points, the generic stat bonuses are large enough that non-optimal builds still clear content. This is the 'play what's fun' tier for veteran players.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Playstyle | Play whatever build you enjoy, backed by hundreds of Mastery Points providing universal stat bonuses. |
| Best Equipment | Crystal Shield |
| Stat Priority | Whatever matches your chosen build, amplified by Mastery Points |
| Core Gear | Whatever True Legendaries you've found, high Mastery Point investment |
| Key Mechanic | mastery points |
Strengths
- Highest skill ceiling with unique mechanics
- Play whatever build you enjoy, backed by hundreds of Mastery Points providing universal stat bonuses.
- Pairs well with Crystal Shield
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve, punishing mistakes
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Act 1 Tombs to learn All Masteries-specific mechanics
- Focus on mastery points — it's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Crystal Shield as your first major upgrade
- See our full All Masteries build guide for the optimal gear progression
Which Build Should You Pick?
For Beginners
Berserker is the clear winner. It's forgiving, teaches core mechanics, and remains competitive into endgame. Follow our beginner's guide for the best first-session experience.
For Maximum Performance
Templar is the top pick once you understand the game's mechanics. Pair it with True Legendary Sword for the strongest overall setup.
For a Challenge
All Masteries offers the highest skill ceiling. It's punishing when misplayed but incredibly rewarding when mastered. Only recommended after you've completed the game with another build.
For Group Play
Warlock shines in cooperative content with utility and team support capabilities.
More Chronicon Guides
- Chronicon Chronicon Overview
- Chronicon Best Builds
- Chronicon Tier List
- Chronicon Walkthrough
- Chronicon Beginner's Guide
- Chronicon Tips & Tricks
- Chronicon Weapons Guide
- Chronicon Combat Guide
- Chronicon Boss Guide
- Chronicon Maps & Locations
- Chronicon Crafting Guide
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