Deltarune is Toby Fox's followup to Undertale, released in episodic chapters starting in 2018. It blends a fixed party RPG with bullet hell dodging in battle, and your choice to fight or spare shapes the tone of each encounter.
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris the silent vessel | A | Balanced | Kris's various swords | Yes |
| Susie the reckless bruiser | A | Balanced | Susie's axes | Yes |
| Ralsei the healer prince | A | Balanced | Ralsei's ribbons | Yes |
| Noelle the ice mage | A | Balanced | Noelle's snowring | Yes |
| Berdly support | A | Balanced | Hammer of Justice | Yes |
New player? Start with Susie the reckless bruiser. See our beginner's guide for why.
Kris the silent vessel
Kris the silent vessel is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Kris's various swords |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Bullet dodging battles |
Strengths
- Highest overall performance across all content types
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Kris's various swords
Weaknesses
- Popular choice, competition for resources
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Hometown to learn Kris the silent vessel-specific mechanics
- Focus on Bullet dodging battles. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Kris's various swords as your first major upgrade
- See our full Kris the silent vessel build guide for the optimal gear progression
Susie the reckless bruiser
Susie the reckless bruiser is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Susie's axes |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | ACT and mercy system |
Strengths
- Most versatile, adapts to any situation
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Susie's axes
Weaknesses
- Lower peak damage than S-tier options
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Hometown to learn Susie the reckless bruiser-specific mechanics
- Focus on ACT and mercy system. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Susie's axes as your first major upgrade
- See our full Susie the reckless bruiser build guide for the optimal gear progression
Ralsei the healer prince
Ralsei the healer prince is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Ralsei's ribbons |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Tension Point magic |
Strengths
- Best survivability for learning hard content
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Ralsei's ribbons
Weaknesses
- Slower progression speed
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Hometown to learn Ralsei the healer prince-specific mechanics
- Focus on Tension Point magic. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Ralsei's ribbons as your first major upgrade
- See our full Ralsei the healer prince build guide for the optimal gear progression
Noelle the ice mage
Noelle the ice mage is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Noelle's snowring |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Party of three combat |
Strengths
- Excellent in group and cooperative content
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Noelle's snowring
Weaknesses
- Less effective solo
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Hometown to learn Noelle the ice mage-specific mechanics
- Focus on Party of three combat. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Noelle's snowring as your first major upgrade
- See our full Noelle the ice mage build guide for the optimal gear progression
Berdly support
Berdly support is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Hammer of Justice |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Branching route choices |
Strengths
- Highest skill ceiling with unique mechanics
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Hammer of Justice
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve, punishing mistakes
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Hometown to learn Berdly support-specific mechanics
- Focus on Branching route choices. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Hammer of Justice as your first major upgrade
- See our full Berdly support build guide for the optimal gear progression
Which Build Should You Pick?
For Beginners
Susie the reckless bruiser 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
Kris the silent vessel is the top pick once you understand the game's mechanics. Pair it with Kris's various swords for the strongest overall setup.
For a Challenge
Berdly support 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
Noelle the ice mage shines in cooperative content with utility and team support capabilities.
More Deltarune Guides
- Deltarune Deltarune Overview
- Deltarune Best Builds
- Deltarune Tier List
- Deltarune Walkthrough
- Deltarune Beginner's Guide
- Deltarune Tips & Tricks
- Deltarune Weapons Guide
- Deltarune Combat Guide
- Deltarune Boss Guide
- Deltarune Maps & Locations
- Deltarune Crafting Guide
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