Your Chronicle is a free text based idle RPG by Samurai Games, released on Steam on 4 April 2021 and also playable in a browser. You start in a village with a father telling you to be strong and save your mother, and you progress by spending Action points on button driven tasks like picking weeds and chopping wood. More than 3,000 story actions sit behind it, across 19 documented areas that run from the starting Village to the Akashic Record.
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Routine | A | Balanced | Wooden Sword | Yes |
| Familiar Routine | A | Balanced | Steel Sword | Yes |
| Will Routine | A | Balanced | Leather Shield | Yes |
| Warrior Routine | A | Balanced | Item Pouch | Yes |
| Gluttony Routine | A | Balanced | Spirit Orb | Yes |
New player? Start with Familiar Routine. See our beginner's guide for why.
Energy Routine
Energy Routine is a strong option in Your Chronicle.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Wooden Sword |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Action and Stamina costs |
Strengths
- Highest overall performance across all content types
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Wooden Sword
Weaknesses
- Popular choice, competition for resources
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Village to learn Energy Routine-specific mechanics
- Focus on Action and Stamina costs. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Wooden Sword as your first major upgrade
- See our full Energy Routine build guide for the optimal gear progression
Familiar Routine
Familiar Routine is a strong option in Your Chronicle.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Steel Sword |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Habit points and Routines |
Strengths
- Most versatile, adapts to any situation
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Steel Sword
Weaknesses
- Lower peak damage than S-tier options
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Village to learn Familiar Routine-specific mechanics
- Focus on Habit points and Routines. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Steel Sword as your first major upgrade
- See our full Familiar Routine build guide for the optimal gear progression
Will Routine
Will Routine is a strong option in Your Chronicle.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Leather Shield |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Sacred Ritual ranking |
Strengths
- Best survivability for learning hard content
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Leather Shield
Weaknesses
- Slower progression speed
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
Recommended Progression
- Start in Village to learn Will Routine-specific mechanics
- Focus on Sacred Ritual ranking. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Leather Shield as your first major upgrade
- See our full Will Routine build guide for the optimal gear progression
Warrior Routine
Warrior Routine is a strong option in Your Chronicle.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Item Pouch |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | Dark Ritual prestige |
Strengths
- Excellent in group and cooperative content
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Item Pouch
Weaknesses
- Less effective solo
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Village to learn Warrior Routine-specific mechanics
- Focus on Dark Ritual prestige. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Item Pouch as your first major upgrade
- See our full Warrior Routine build guide for the optimal gear progression
Gluttony Routine
Gluttony Routine is a strong option in Your Chronicle.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Playstyle | Balanced approach |
| Best Equipment | Spirit Orb |
| Stat Priority | Balanced stats |
| Core Gear | Best available |
| Key Mechanic | A party of ten allies |
Strengths
- Highest skill ceiling with unique mechanics
- Solid all-around choice
- Pairs well with Spirit Orb
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve, punishing mistakes
- Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively
Recommended Progression
- Start in Village to learn Gluttony Routine-specific mechanics
- Focus on A party of ten allies. It's this build's primary system
- Prioritize Spirit Orb as your first major upgrade
- See our full Gluttony Routine build guide for the optimal gear progression
Which Build Should You Pick?
For Beginners
Familiar Routine 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
Energy Routine is the top pick once you understand the game's mechanics. Pair it with Wooden Sword for the strongest overall setup.
For a Challenge
Gluttony Routine 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
Warrior Routine shines in cooperative content with utility and team support capabilities.
More Your Chronicle Guides
- Your Chronicle Your Chronicle Overview
- Your Chronicle Best Builds
- Your Chronicle Tier List
- Your Chronicle Walkthrough
- Your Chronicle Beginner's Guide
- Your Chronicle Tips & Tricks
- Your Chronicle Weapons Guide
- Your Chronicle Combat Guide
- Your Chronicle Boss Guide
- Your Chronicle Maps & Locations
- Your Chronicle Crafting Guide
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