This Deltarune 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.
Builds Rankings
| Tier | Build | Rating | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Kris the silent vessel | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Susie the reckless bruiser | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Ralsei the healer prince | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Noelle the ice mage | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Berdly support | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
Detailed Builds Analysis
Kris the silent vessel (A-Tier)
Kris the silent vessel is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Kris's various swords. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Susie the reckless bruiser (A-Tier)
Susie the reckless bruiser is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Susie's axes. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Ralsei the healer prince (A-Tier)
Ralsei the healer prince is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Ralsei's ribbons. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Noelle the ice mage (A-Tier)
Noelle the ice mage is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Noelle's snowring. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Berdly support (A-Tier)
Berdly support is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Hammer of Justice. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Best With | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kris's various swords | Multiple builds | Strong option. |
| Susie's axes | Multiple builds | Strong option. |
| Ralsei's ribbons | Multiple builds | Strong option. |
| Noelle's snowring | Multiple builds | Strong option. |
| Hammer of Justice | Players pursuing the secret route | A hidden powerful weapon tied to the Weird Route in Chapter 2. |
Check our weapons guide for in-depth stats and comparisons.
Equipment Analysis
Kris's various swords: A solid choice that works well in multiple builds.
Susie's axes: A solid choice that works well in multiple builds.
Ralsei's ribbons: A solid choice that works well in multiple builds.
Noelle's snowring: A solid choice that works well in multiple builds.
Hammer of Justice: A hidden powerful weapon tied to the Weird Route in Chapter 2.
Meta Analysis
The current meta in Deltarune centers on Bullet dodging battles and ACT and mercy system. Builds that leverage both systems outperform those that focus on only one. Our combat guide explains these interactions in depth.
What's strong right now:
- Kris the silent vessel with Kris's various swords is the benchmark. Everything else is measured against it.
- Tension Point magic builds are gaining ground as players find new synergies.
- Ralsei the healer prince remains essential for learning hard content. See the boss guide.
What's underrated:
- Susie the reckless bruiser is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
- Ralsei's ribbons offers excellent performance for its investment level.
What's overhyped:
- Pure Berdly support builds. High ceiling but the consistency isn't there for most players.
Quick Picks by Situation
| Situation | Best Build | Best Gear | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall best | Kris the silent vessel | Kris's various swords | Highest consistent performance |
| New player | Susie the reckless bruiser | Susie's axes | Most forgiving, teaches mechanics |
| Hard content | Ralsei the healer prince | Ralsei's ribbons | Survivability when you need it |
| Group play | Noelle the ice mage | Noelle's snowring | Utility and team support |
| Experienced player | Berdly support | Hammer of Justice | Unique challenge and high ceiling |
More Deltarune Guides
- Deltarune Deltarune Overview
- Deltarune Best Builds
- Deltarune Walkthrough
- Deltarune Beginner's Guide
- Deltarune Tips & Tricks
- Deltarune Weapons Guide
- Deltarune Combat Guide
- Deltarune Boss Guide
- Deltarune Maps & Locations
- Deltarune Crafting Guide
- Deltarune Classes & Characters
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