The Spell Brigade drops one to four wizards into a survivors-like arena where spells fire on their own and friendly fire stays switched on. Bolt Blaster Games shipped Early Access on 16 September 2024 and the 1.0 build on 29 April 2026, with seven elements and ten dual element pairings. Three finished realms plus a work in progress fourth carry every run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Missile | S | New players learning which element to infuse first | The plain starter projectile that tracks the nearest target and scales cleanly with cooldown reduction. |
| Astral Orbs | A | Close range defence and body blocking in co-op | Reginald's signature spell, orbs that circle the caster with plus 25 percent spell size and 12 percent lower cooldown. |
| Falling Stars | A | Clearing dense packs in solo runs | Star Mage's opener, dropping stars across a wide zone with a 12 percent cooldown bonus attached. |
| Arcane Broadsword | B | Frontline wizards holding a choke point | Ludwig's melee arc, 25 percent larger and 8 percent faster to recharge than the baseline. |
| Solar Pulse | B | Clearing crowds around a wizard who never stops moving | Sun Mage's expanding burst, carrying a 33 percent spell size bonus straight out of the gate. |
S-Tier: Magic Missile
The plain starter projectile that tracks the nearest target and scales cleanly with cooldown reduction.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | New players learning which element to infuse first |
| Key Mechanic | Friendly fire between wizards |
| Recommended Build | Reginald |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Magic Missile: Pairs naturally with Reginald thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Astral Orbs
Reginald's signature spell, orbs that circle the caster with plus 25 percent spell size and 12 percent lower cooldown.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Close range defence and body blocking in co-op |
| Key Mechanic | Elemental infusions on every spell |
| Recommended Build | Sun Mage |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Astral Orbs: Pairs naturally with Sun Mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Falling Stars
Star Mage's opener, dropping stars across a wide zone with a 12 percent cooldown bonus attached.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Clearing dense packs in solo runs |
| Key Mechanic | Ten dual element pairings |
| Recommended Build | Star Mage |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Falling Stars: Pairs naturally with Star Mage thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Arcane Broadsword
Ludwig's melee arc, 25 percent larger and 8 percent faster to recharge than the baseline.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Frontline wizards holding a choke point |
| Key Mechanic | Revive Cores for downed allies |
| Recommended Build | Ludwig |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Arcane Broadsword: Pairs naturally with Ludwig thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Solar Pulse
Sun Mage's expanding burst, carrying a 33 percent spell size bonus straight out of the gate.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Clearing crowds around a wizard who never stops moving |
| Key Mechanic | Gold funded Enchantments in the lobby |
| Recommended Build | Hatti |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Solar Pulse: Pairs naturally with Hatti 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 The Verdant Meadows
- Astral Orbs → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Falling Stars → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Magic Missile → 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.
- Lightning is rated the strongest element in the 1.0 tier lists because it pierces a line of enemies and adds a Thunder strike on the first hit. If you are unsure what to infuse, take Lightning twice and let the doubled version carry.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More The Spell Brigade Guides
- The Spell Brigade The Spell Brigade Overview
- The Spell Brigade Best Builds
- The Spell Brigade Tier List
- The Spell Brigade Walkthrough
- The Spell Brigade Beginner's Guide
- The Spell Brigade Tips & Tricks
- The Spell Brigade Combat Guide
- The Spell Brigade Boss Guide
- The Spell Brigade Maps & Locations
- The Spell Brigade Crafting Guide
- The Spell Brigade Classes & Characters
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