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.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Legendary Sword | S | Templar and Berserker melee builds | True Legendary swords have unique effects like 'Every 5th hit deals 1000% damage' or 'Attacks have a 15% chance to create a lightning storm. |
| Mythic Staff | A | Warden and Warlock caster builds | The highest-tier staff base with superior magic damage stats. |
| Rune Bow | A | Ranged Templar and hybrid Warlock builds | A ranged weapon enabling bow-based builds for Templars and Warlocks. |
| Void Daggers | B | Berserker critical hit builds | Fast-attacking dual daggers with shadow damage bonuses. |
| Crystal Shield | B | Templar tank builds and defensive Berserker builds | A defensive off-hand that provides block chance and shield-specific abilities. |
S-Tier: True Legendary Sword
True Legendary swords have unique effects like 'Every 5th hit deals 1000% damage' or 'Attacks have a 15% chance to create a lightning storm.' These effects define melee builds. A single True Legendary sword can triple your DPS over a regular Legendary.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Templar and Berserker melee builds |
| Key Mechanic | loot system |
| Recommended Build | Templar |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using True Legendary Sword: Pairs naturally with Templar thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Mythic Staff
The highest-tier staff base with superior magic damage stats. Staves are the primary weapon for Wardens and Warlocks. True Legendary staves add effects like 'Minions deal double damage' or 'DoTs spread to 3 additional enemies.' The staff's base stats multiply all spell damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Warden and Warlock caster builds |
| Key Mechanic | enchanting |
| Recommended Build | Berserker |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Mythic Staff: Pairs naturally with Berserker thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Rune Bow
A ranged weapon enabling bow-based builds for Templars and Warlocks. Rune Bows fire enchanted projectiles that deal elemental damage. True Legendary bows can fire multiple projectiles or chain between enemies, creating screen-wide destruction.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Ranged Templar and hybrid Warlock builds |
| Key Mechanic | true legendary items |
| Recommended Build | Warden |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Rune Bow: Pairs naturally with Warden thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Void Daggers
Fast-attacking dual daggers with shadow damage bonuses. Void Daggers enable the Berserker's Assassin build path, stacking critical hits and shadow damage. True Legendary daggers add effects like 'Critical hits cause void explosions' for massive burst damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Berserker critical hit builds |
| Key Mechanic | endless dungeon |
| Recommended Build | Warlock |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Void Daggers: Pairs naturally with Warlock thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Crystal Shield
A defensive off-hand that provides block chance and shield-specific abilities. Crystal Shields enable tank builds for Templars and Berserkers. True Legendary shields can reflect damage, create shield novas on block, or grant invulnerability on critical block.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Templar tank builds and defensive Berserker builds |
| Key Mechanic | mastery points |
| Recommended Build | All Masteries |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Crystal Shield: Pairs naturally with All Masteries thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Act 1 Tombs
- Mythic Staff → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Rune Bow → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- True Legendary Sword → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- True Legendaries only drop in Anomaly endgame — don't waste time farming for them during the story acts. Rush to max level and Anomaly mode where the real loot begins.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Chronicon Guides
- Chronicon Chronicon Overview
- Chronicon Best Builds
- Chronicon Tier List
- Chronicon Walkthrough
- Chronicon Beginner's Guide
- Chronicon Tips & Tricks
- Chronicon Combat Guide
- Chronicon Boss Guide
- Chronicon Maps & Locations
- Chronicon Crafting Guide
- Chronicon Classes & Characters
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