Legends of Dragaea appears to be a very simple idle game at first glance, but jumping into its many progression menus reveals a ton of hidden mechanics and depth. Like most fantasy RPGs, the game also lets you choose a race to start with, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. We’ll be listing the best starter races for the game, along with a recommended team composition.
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Legends of Dragaea Idle Dungeons Race Tier List
| Rank | Race |
|---|---|
| S | Purrkin, Kitkin, Woolkin |
| A | Waykin, Impkin |
| B | Shellkin |
Refer to the tier list above for the full Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons character ranking. There’s a total of 6 races in the current build of Legends of Dragaea, and each race is built around very different strategies. That said, some races are flat-out superior to others and can make your walkthrough much easier.
S Tier - Best Races in Legends of Dragaea
Simply put, these are the best units in Legends of Dragaea and can carry you through most of the game.
| Race | Perks | Best Abilities |
|---|---|---|
Purrkin | + Really good at dodging enemy attacks and traps + Deals an impressive amount of damage | * Triple Stab is a solid pick that has high accuracy. * Dirty Stab is also a great ability to pair with this, thanks to its debuffs. |
Kitkin | + Great DPS, deals Magic damage + Can double a magical ability’s power (5% chance) | * Charge buffs your magical abilities by up to 30%, letting you deal more damage. * Fire is a great base ability to begin with, scaling on Red Magic. |
Woolkin | + Tank/DPS hybrid that can deal a modest amount of damage while taking a beating + Passive Perk lets it negate damage to 1 point (10% chance) - More tailored toward melee attacks | Hungry Chop is a good pick here, since it both deals damage and restores a portion of your HP. |
A Tier - Still Great
The A Tier represents the second-best option here, and includes perfectly serviceable characters.
| Race | Perks | Best Abilties |
|---|---|---|
Waykin | + Heals and adds Barrier with Hype Up + Can make raids have additional drops (25% chance) - Not particularly durable | Hype Up is the best pick here, as it restores both HP and Barrier. Revitalize is useful for removing negative status effects from a party member. |
Impkin | + Can inflict status debuffs on enemies, dealing damage over time - Difficult to master | Hide lets Impkins hit faster, harder, and Crit while doing so. |
B Tier - Decent Alternatives
While not terrible, these units are locked to a specific niche with barely any options for variety.
| Race | Perk | Best Ability |
|---|---|---|
Shellkin | + Can block attacks easily, and is a very solid tank + Has a ton of HP to make up for a lack of Barrier - Strategically boring to play | Shell Up is the de facto skill for Shelkins and greatly boosts your block chances. Consider investing in Protect as well, since it gives Barrier to party members. |
Which Is the Best Race for Beginners in Legends of Dragaea?
If you're just starting, look for characters with high damage output and strong resilience. For this, the Woolkin class is the best pick for beginners. They deal massive damage, in addition to having a very useful passive that reduces damage taken to 1 point, at a 10% chance. When you begin progressing through the game, consider choosing one of our endgame picks below.
Best Race for Harder Difficulties in Legends of Dragaea
Harder difficulties will require much more finesse and control. You won’t be able to rely on brute force alone, and passives make a major difference in playstyles. That being said, the current best pick is the Purrkin. While Purrkins appear to be very weak at first glance, it’s their abilities that change the way the game is played.
- Catlike Agility also helps you escape from traps, which are a common occurrence in dungeons. Also, it lets you avoid enemy attacks, helping you stay alive longer.
- Its active ability, Heightened Awareness, lets you avoid ambushes when full, and has a 25% chance to turn it into an Advantage Encounter, letting your party make the first move.
- When paired with DPS-focused options such as the Kitkin, they make for a fantastic team all around.
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Best Early Game Team Comp in Legends of Dragaea
For now, the best team comp in Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons is a trio of the Shellkin, Waykin, and Woolkin races. If you're planning on dealing with bosses, bring at least two teams, with the second one focused on damage dealing. For harder boss battles, you'll need three stacked teams.
This is Legends of Dragaea Idle Dungeons article is work in progress, and the builds represented here are subject to change.
| Class | Use | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Shellkin | Tank | Front/Left |
| Waykin | Healer | End/Right |
| Woolkin | DPS | Center |
Enemies tend to target the leftmost character the most, so you should always put in a tank to your left, like the Shellkin here. The Waykin is our healer and should be kept for last. On the other hand, while the Woolkin is a dual-tank DPS unit, it has been shifted to the center, where it can hold its own.
This trio follows the holy trifecta of Tank/Healer/DPS, and should carry you through the majority of the game. You can choose to follow more exotic builds later if you plan to (such as replacing units with Purrkins and Kitkins).
Legends of Dragaea Tier List FAQ
The best characters in the current build of Legends of Dragaea are the Woolkin and Purrkin, owing to their excellent damage potential and built-in perks.
Yes, absolutely! B Tier characters might not be very exciting to use, but they have a ton of HP, making them useful for turtle strats and alternative builds.
Progress in dungeons to earn speed-ups during runs. Your speed doubles every time you hit a milestone (Levels 4/10/20/40), so be patient, as you'll get faster action after a couple of minutes spent in the dungeon.
Yes, since storing items eats up precious inventory slots. If you reach max inventory, you won't be able to join any raids. It's better to sell items from your storage than from the shop, as you'll get a better price (for some reason).
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