Shakes and Fidget is Playa Games' satirical browser RPG, spun out of the German comic strip of the same name and on Steam since 2016. Combat runs itself: you spend a daily pool of adventure thirst on Tavern quests, pick an opponent in the Arena, and read the fight log afterwards. The depth sits outside the fights, in eleven classes with fixed damage and health multipliers, a Fortress that caps every other building at its own level, and an Underworld that only opens once your Gem Mine passes level 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | S | The first slot to upgrade after every level, ahead of any armour piece. | The only slot that carries a damage range rather than an armour value, so it decides more of your output than any other item. |
| Shield | A | Warrior and Paladin characters who want block chance and a second attribute roll from one item. | A restricted slot. |
| Breastplate | A | Any class taking sustained damage in dungeons rather than one-rounding Arena opponents. | The chest piece carries the largest armour number of any armour slot, which is why the Weapon Shop price on a good one is always the highest of the set. |
| Amulet | B | Pushing raw attribute when your armour slots are already close to your level cap. | Sold at Fidget's Magic Shop rather than the Weapon Shop, alongside rings and talismans. |
| Talisman | B | Cheap incremental attribute gains between the big Weapon Shop purchases. | The third Magic Shop accessory. |
S-Tier: Weapon
The only slot that carries a damage range rather than an armour value, so it decides more of your output than any other item. Damage rolls are tied to your class attribute, which is why a Strength weapon is worthless in a Mage's hands.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | The first slot to upgrade after every level, ahead of any armour piece. |
| Key Mechanic | Adventure thirst and quests |
| Recommended Build | Warrior |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Weapon: Pairs naturally with Warrior thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Shield
A restricted slot. Warriors and Paladins carry a shield for its block value and free attribute rolls, while the Assassin fills the off-hand with a second weapon instead.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Warrior and Paladin characters who want block chance and a second attribute roll from one item. |
| Key Mechanic | Automated combat and class multipliers |
| Recommended Build | Mage |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Shield: Pairs naturally with Mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Breastplate
The chest piece carries the largest armour number of any armour slot, which is why the Weapon Shop price on a good one is always the highest of the set.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Any class taking sustained damage in dungeons rather than one-rounding Arena opponents. |
| Key Mechanic | Fortress building and raids |
| Recommended Build | Scout |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Breastplate: Pairs naturally with Scout thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Amulet
Sold at Fidget's Magic Shop rather than the Weapon Shop, alongside rings and talismans. Amulets carry no armour but roll main attribute and Constitution, and epic versions turn up in the shop at a small daily chance.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Pushing raw attribute when your armour slots are already close to your level cap. |
| Key Mechanic | Gem Mine and the Underworld |
| Recommended Build | Berserker |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Amulet: Pairs naturally with Berserker thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Talisman
The third Magic Shop accessory. Like the amulet and ring it contributes attributes instead of armour, and the shop refreshes its offers at midnight or for one mushroom.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Cheap incremental attribute gains between the big Weapon Shop purchases. |
| Key Mechanic | Scrapbook and Toilet aura |
| Recommended Build | Paladin |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Talisman: Pairs naturally with Paladin 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 Arena
- Shield → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Breastplate → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Weapon → 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.
- Adventure thirst does not carry over on its own. Build the Time Machine in the Underworld as early as you can, because it is the only building that stores unspent thirst for a day you can actually play.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Shakes and Fidget Guides
- Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget Overview
- Shakes and Fidget Best Builds
- Shakes and Fidget Tier List
- Shakes and Fidget Walkthrough
- Shakes and Fidget Beginner's Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Tips & Tricks
- Shakes and Fidget Combat Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Boss Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Maps & Locations
- Shakes and Fidget Crafting Guide
- Shakes and Fidget Classes & Characters
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