This Library Of Ruina 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 | Floor of General Works | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Floor of History | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Floor of Technological Sciences | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Floor of Literature | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Floor of Art | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
Detailed Builds Analysis
Floor of General Works (A-Tier)
Floor of General Works is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Slash dice. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Floor of History (A-Tier)
Floor of History is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Pierce dice. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Floor of Technological Sciences (A-Tier)
Floor of Technological Sciences is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Blunt dice. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Floor of Literature (A-Tier)
Floor of Literature is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: A Zwei Fixer's Page. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Floor of Art (A-Tier)
Floor of Art is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: A Grade 7 Fixer, Page 1. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Best With | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slash dice | Bleed decks, and any guest whose Key Page reads Weak at 1.5x or Fatal at 2x in the Slash column. | One of the three offensive damage types, and the one most Bleed pages are attached to. |
| Pierce dice | Guests who are Endured at 0.5x against Slash but Normal or worse against Pierce. | The second offensive type, tracked on its own resistance row for both HP and stagger. |
| Blunt dice | Hands that stay full, and stagger-focused plans where the Blunt row is the weak one. | The third offensive type. |
| A Zwei Fixer's Page | Mid-game floors that need a durable body while the good Combat Pages are still being printed. | An Urban Legend rank Key Page, sitting in the same tier as A Stray Dog's Page and the Grade 8 Fixer pages. |
| A Grade 7 Fixer, Page 1 | Replacing default Assistant Librarian pages once Urban Legend receptions start dropping Books faster than you can burn them. | One rung above the Grade 8 Fixer pages, on the City's fixer scale where Grade 9 is the bottom and Grade 1 the top. |
Check our weapons guide for in-depth stats and comparisons.
Equipment Analysis
Slash dice: One of the three offensive damage types, and the one most Bleed pages are attached to. Sharpened Blade at cost 2 rolls two Slash dice at 1 to 3 plus a Block die at 4 to 5, and raises Slash power by 2 for the scene on combat start.
Pierce dice: The second offensive type, tracked on its own resistance row for both HP and stagger. Pierce and Slash are mechanically identical rolls, so the entire decision is which column of the guest's Key Page is softer.
Blunt dice: The third offensive type. Will Make Fine Silk at cost 2 pairs a Block die at 4 to 6 with two Blunt dice, adds Fascinating Fabric to your hand, and gains 1 Power for every page held.
A Zwei Fixer's Page: An Urban Legend rank Key Page, sitting in the same tier as A Stray Dog's Page and the Grade 8 Fixer pages. Key Pages set HP, Stagger Resist, Speed, all three resistance columns and the passive slots, so this is the frame every deck is built on.
A Grade 7 Fixer, Page 1: One rung above the Grade 8 Fixer pages, on the City's fixer scale where Grade 9 is the bottom and Grade 1 the top. It arrives in the same Urban Legend batch, so upgrading a whole floor happens in one pass rather than one librarian at a time.
Meta Analysis
The current meta in Library Of Ruina centers on Clashes and speed dice and Light and page cost. 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:
- Floor of General Works with Slash dice is the benchmark. Everything else is measured against it.
- Stagger Resist and damage types builds are gaining ground as players find new combinations.
- Floor of Technological Sciences remains essential for learning hard content. See the boss guide.
What's underrated:
- Floor of History is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
- Blunt dice offers excellent performance for its investment level.
What's overhyped:
- Pure Floor of Art builds. High ceiling but the consistency isn't there for most players.
Quick Picks by Situation
| Situation | Best Build | Best Gear | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall best | Floor of General Works | Slash dice | Highest consistent performance |
| New player | Floor of History | Pierce dice | Most forgiving, teaches mechanics |
| Hard content | Floor of Technological Sciences | Blunt dice | Survivability when you need it |
| Group play | Floor of Literature | A Zwei Fixer's Page | Utility and team support |
| Experienced player | Floor of Art | A Grade 7 Fixer, Page 1 | Unique challenge and high ceiling |
More Library Of Ruina Guides
- Library Of Ruina Library Of Ruina Overview
- Library Of Ruina Best Builds
- Library Of Ruina Walkthrough
- Library Of Ruina Beginner's Guide
- Library Of Ruina Tips & Tricks
- Library Of Ruina Weapons Guide
- Library Of Ruina Combat Guide
- Library Of Ruina Boss Guide
- Library Of Ruina Maps & Locations
- Library Of Ruina Crafting Guide
- Library Of Ruina Classes & Characters
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