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.
This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kris's various swords | Kris the silent vessel | Solid choice. |
| Susie's axes | Susie the reckless bruiser | Solid choice. |
| Ralsei's ribbons | Ralsei the healer prince | Solid choice. |
| Noelle's snowring | Noelle the ice mage | Solid choice. |
| Hammer of Justice | Players pursuing the secret route | A hidden powerful weapon tied to the Weird Route in Chapter 2. |
S-Tier: Kris's various swords
Kris's various swords is a top-tier option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Kris the silent vessel |
| Key Mechanic | Bullet dodging battles |
| Recommended Build | Kris the silent vessel |
See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Kris's various swords: Pairs naturally with Kris the silent vessel thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Susie's axes
Susie's axes is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Susie the reckless bruiser |
| Key Mechanic | ACT and mercy system |
| Recommended Build | Susie the reckless bruiser |
Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Susie's axes: Pairs naturally with Susie the reckless bruiser thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Ralsei's ribbons
Ralsei's ribbons is a strong option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Ralsei the healer prince |
| Key Mechanic | Tension Point magic |
| Recommended Build | Ralsei the healer prince |
Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Ralsei's ribbons: Pairs naturally with Ralsei the healer prince thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Noelle's snowring
Noelle's snowring is a specialized option in Deltarune.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Noelle the ice mage |
| Key Mechanic | Party of three combat |
| Recommended Build | Noelle the ice mage |
Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Noelle's snowring: Pairs naturally with Noelle the ice mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Hammer of Justice
A hidden powerful weapon tied to the Weird Route in Chapter 2.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best For | Players pursuing the secret route |
| Key Mechanic | Branching route choices |
| Recommended Build | Berdly support |
Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Hammer of Justice: Pairs naturally with Berdly support thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Hometown
- Susie's axes → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Ralsei's ribbons → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Kris's various swords → 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.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Spare enemies after ACTing them down if you want the intended pacifist route and its lighter tone.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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