Transformice is Atelier 801's free multiplayer platformer where a room full of mice race to grab a piece of cheese and carry it back to a hole, while one player is chosen as the Shaman and builds the route with planks, boxes, anvils and balloons. The Shaman scores by saving other mice, and after 1,000 saves hard mode unlocks, then divine mode at 5,000 saves with at least 2,000 of them in hard mode. Five skill trees, Spiritual Guide, Wind Master, Mechanician, Wildling and Physicist, hold 15 skills each across six branches, so what a Shaman can summon changes considerably between two players at the same level.
Choosing the right build shapes your entire experience. This guide breaks down every option: what they're good at, what they struggle with, and which one matches your playstyle. For optimized builds with full gear sets, see our builds guide.
Quick Comparison
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Best Equipment | Beginner Friendly? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Guide | A | Balanced | Little Plank | Yes |
| Wind Master | A | Balanced | Big Box | Yes |
| Mechanician | A | Balanced | Anvil | Yes |
| Wildling | A | Balanced | Trampoline | Yes |
| Physicist | A | Balanced | Balloon | Yes |
New player? Start with Wind Master. See our beginner's guide for why.
Spiritual Guide
Spiritual Guide is a strong option in Transformice.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Little Plank |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Cheese and hole scoring |
Strengths
- Highest overall performance across all content types
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Little Plank
Weaknesses
- Popular choice, competition for resources
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Vanilla to learn Spiritual Guide-specific mechanics
- Focus on Cheese and hole scoring. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Little Plank as your first major upgrade
- See our full Spiritual Guide build guide for the optimal gear progression
Wind Master
Wind Master is a strong option in Transformice.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Big Box |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Shaman summoning |
Strengths
- Most versatile, adapts to any situation
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Big Box
Weaknesses
- Lower peak damage than S-tier options
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Vanilla to learn Wind Master-specific mechanics
- Focus on Shaman summoning. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Big Box as your first major upgrade
- See our full Wind Master build guide for the optimal gear progression
Mechanician
Mechanician is a strong option in Transformice.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Anvil |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Nails and joints |
Strengths
- Best survivability for learning hard content
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Anvil
Weaknesses
- Slower progression speed
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Vanilla to learn Mechanician-specific mechanics
- Focus on Nails and joints. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Anvil as your first major upgrade
- See our full Mechanician build guide for the optimal gear progression
Wildling
Wildling is a strong option in Transformice.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Trampoline |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Hard mode and divine mode |
Strengths
- Excellent in group and cooperative content
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Trampoline
Weaknesses
- Less effective solo
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Vanilla to learn Wildling-specific mechanics
- Focus on Hard mode and divine mode. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Trampoline as your first major upgrade
- See our full Wildling build guide for the optimal gear progression
Physicist
Physicist is a strong option in Transformice.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Balloon |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Skill trees |
Strengths
- Highest skill ceiling with unique mechanics
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Balloon
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve, punishing mistakes
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Vanilla to learn Physicist-specific mechanics
- Focus on Skill trees. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Balloon as your first major upgrade
- See our full Physicist build guide for the optimal gear progression
Which Build Should You Pick?
For Beginners
Wind Master is the clear winner. It's forgiving, teaches core mechanics, and remains competitive into endgame. Follow our beginner's guide for the best first-session experience.
For Maximum Performance
Spiritual Guide is the top pick once you understand the game's mechanics. Pair it with Little Plank for the strongest overall setup.
For a Challenge
Physicist offers the highest skill ceiling. It's punishing when misplayed but incredibly rewarding when mastered. Only recommended after you've completed the game with another build.
For Group Play
Wildling shines in cooperative content with utility and team support capabilities.
More Transformice Guides
- Transformice Transformice Overview
- Transformice Best Builds
- Transformice Tier List
- Transformice Walkthrough
- Transformice Beginner's Guide
- Transformice Tips & Tricks
- Transformice Weapons Guide
- Transformice Combat Guide
- Transformice Boss Guide
- Transformice Maps & Locations
- Transformice Crafting Guide
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