Complete Archero 2 Tier List – Characters, Skills, Runes, Weapons & More! [Starmoon Vow]

Updated September 24, 2026

We rechecked every ranking for version 1.1.9 and added the Starmoon Vow event, the Dragoon Set and Meteor rune rebalance, and Engraved Twin Runes.

Version 1.1.9 shook up the Archero 2 meta again with the Starmoon Vow Mid-Autumn event, a reworked Dragoon Set, retuned Meteor runes, and Twinborn fusion for Etched runes. Here is our ultimate Archero 2 tier list, ranking the best skills, runes, weapons, gear, and characters in the current build.

What Changed in Archero 2 Version 1.1.9

The Starmoon Vow Mid-Autumn event runs from September 19 to October 2, 2026. It adds two limited Legendary skins, Moonwake Shimmer for Artemis and Silkveil Harvest for Demeter, along with the Fullmoon Pool fishing ground in Angler's Bounty, where you can catch the new Epic Mystling Dragon Gate Koi. A 7-day sign-in and Alliance Chest rewards round out the event.

On the build side, Habby rebalanced the Dragoon Set and the Meteor build runes. The new Dragoon version is equipped by default, but you can still switch back to the old one if it suits your loadout better. No new Meteor runes were added; the existing ones were retuned instead. Exact values haven't been published yet, so we'll adjust the Dragoon and Meteor rankings once the new numbers are tested.

The update also brings Engraved Twin Runes, a Plant Build season for the All-Star Cup and Mega All-Star Cup, and a new Guild Expedition season starting October 5 with the Starbound Eternity rank. New stages include Campaign chapters 201 to 210, Hard Mode chapters 186 to 195, and Shackled Jungle stages 1701 to 2150.

Here you can find the tier list of all skills in Archero 2. Note that the skill choices you make largely depend on your build: whether you're using Staff/Spear, Crossbow/Longbow, or Claw/Knuckles, and what quality they are; the same goes for other gear and runes. From our experience, the Oracle Spear paired with the full Oracle set is the most reliable all-round option. If you're new to the game, test all weapon options before spending any resources. Because you'll need to grind a lot, choose one option and stick to it.

So, consider this tier list an overall power ranking of all skills in Archero 2. The lower a skill is, the less versatility it has and the harder it is to make it work; the opposite is true for higher-ranked skills. Check out our skill combos guide to learn which skills have the best synergies. Additionally, scroll down for explanations of each skill's pros and cons, as well as their rankings.

Legendary Skills

Legendary skills are the rarest in Archero 2, usually offering OP bonuses, and that's why you'll find so many of them at the top of the tier list. However, some, like Rotating Web and Soul of Strength, are not worth that much, and picking them can easily brick your run. Here are the details on all of them.

Skill	Description	Pros & Cons
Beam Strike	Tier: S Effect: Summon a Strike sword that fires lasers periodically. Stats: x0.5 DMG; 4 hits per shot.	+ Provides insanely good DPS and doesn't require any other skills to be good + Lasers pierce enemies + One of the best Strike skills in the game – Damage gets outscaled if you don't build Strike
Corrosive Field	Tier: S Effect: Nearby monsters take damage and become vulnerable. Stats: x0.5 DMG per tick; +40% DMG against nearby enemies.	+ One of the best skills for close-range builds (circling orbs mainly) + Excellent with Claw and Knuckle weapons – Very underwhelming if you're not playing circling orbs or Claw/Knuckles
Power Trio	Tier: S Effect: Max HP ↑↑↑, ATK SPD ↑↑↑, ATK PWR ↑↑↑ Stats: x1.15 DMG; x1.15 MAX HP; x1.15 ATK SPD.	+ The stat boosts are amazing + Gains more value the more other boosts you have – It doesn't provide any extra utility
Rapid Fire	Tier: S Effect: Multishot count +1. Stats: +1 projectile on your attacks; x0.8 ATK SPD.	+ One of the best skills in the game + Excellent DPS increase for main weapon attacks – It lowers your ATK SPD by a bit
Sacred Protection	Tier: A Effect: Gain SHLD that blocks 1 hit per wave. Stats: Block one attack per wave.	+ Excellent defensive utility when the stakes are high – If you have good reflexes, you won't need it
Warrior's Soul	Tier: S Effect: ATK PWR ↑↑↑↑ Stats: x1.3 DMG.	+ Excellent raw DPS increase – It doesn't provide any extra utility
Energy Beam	Tier: A Effect: Charge up to release a powerful penetrating laser. Stats: x0.6 DMG; 4 hits per shot; x0.6 ATK SPD.	+ Insane total DPS when combined with other charge skills – Requires other charge skills to become really busted
Super Meteor	Tier: B Effect: Meteors continuously fall, releasing large shockwaves. Stats: Meteors continuously fall around the arena.	+ Okayish DPS for clearing mobs – There are better legendary skills to choose – Meteors are generally really bad – One of the worst legendary skills in general
Sprite King	Tier: B Effect: Receive a powerful Sprite King. Stats: x0.6 DMG; 4 hits per shot.	+ Solid Sprite DPS increase – Sprites aren't that good – One of the worst legendary skills in general
Rotating Web	Tier: C Effect: All circling orbs form a web. Stats: x0.5 DMG; 4 hits per shot.	+ Helps a bit with mobs and that's it – The bonus DPS is actually garbage – One of the worst legendary skills in general
Soul of Strength	Tier: C Effect: Max HP ↑↑↑↑ Stats: x1.3 MAX HP.	– The most worthless stat increase you can get – The worst legendary skill in the game

Epic Skills

Epic skills are the second-rarest in Archero 2, and some of them are actually broken, even more than most legendary skills, and that's why they are dominating the top of the tier list. The ones you should virtually always get are Revive, Tracking Eye, and Soul of Swiftness. All others provide either less DPS/utility or are of a certain type (Meteor, Sprite, etc.) and therefore not universally good.

Skill	Description	Pros & Cons
Soul of Swiftness	Tier: S Effect: ATK SPD ↑↑↑↑, MOV SPD ↑↑↑↑ Stats: x1.35 ATK SPD; x1.35 MOV SPD.	+ The ATK SPD buff provides a huge DPS increase + The extra MOV SPD helps with dodging attacks + One of the best epic skills
Revive	Tier: S Effect: Revive once with full HP upon death. Stats: Revive once with full HP upon death.	+ OP skill that can single-handedly win you the run + One of the best utility skills in the game
Tracking Eye	Tier: S Effect: Projectiles can track enemies. Stats: Projectiles track enemies.	+ Makes all the suboptimal main weapon skills actually good – Situational, especially if your weapon is detached or you're focusing on close combat
Double Strike Swords	Tier: A Effect: Doubles the number of Strike swords summoned. Stats: x2 Strike Swords summoned.	+ Effectively doubles your Strike DPS + The best Strike skill in the game – Useless for non-Strike builds
Super Venom	Tier: C Effect: Poison effects are greatly enhanced. Stats: x2 Poison DMG; chance of x4 DMG proc.	+ Massively buffs your Poison DPS – Useless if you don't have a poison source – Least efficient of all elemental attacks
Super Flame	Tier: A Effect: Flame effects greatly enhanced. Stats: x1.5 Fire DMG; x1.5 burn proc speed.	+ Improves your burn DPS + Especially useful against bosses, as it's more efficient than other elements. – Useless if you don't have a burn source
Super Circle	Tier: A Effect: Receives 4 powerful neutral non-elemental orbs. Stats: Receives 4 powerful neutral non-elemental orbs.	+ One of the best Circle skills in the game + Massive DPS buff for any Circle build – Underwhelming on non-Circle builds – Fire Circle can outperform it with elemental buffs
Wind Blessing	Tier: A Effect: Chance of dodging, MOV SPD ↑, Size ↓↓ Stats: Increased Dodge and MOV SPD; smaller size.	+ Great buffs to survivability – No DPS impact
Diagonal Arrows	Tier: A Effect: Add 2 bullets that shoot diagonally. Stats: Add 2 diagonal projectiles; x1 DMG per projectile.	+ 2 extra projectiles is a lot of DPS + Very good for clearing mobs and can be OP with proper support skills – Requires Bouncing Arrow or Tracking Eye to become useful against bosses
Strike Boost	Tier: A Effect: Strike ATK ↑↑↑↑ Stats: x1.5 Strike DMG.	+ 50% extra Strike damage is massive + One of the best Strike skills you can get – Useless for non-Strike builds – Double Strike Swords is straight-up better
ATK Increase	Tier: A Effect: ATK PWR ↑↑↑ Stats: x1.25 DMG.	+ DMG increase is always nice + Works no matter what build you have – Most other epic skills are better if you are focusing just on one thing (as you should)
Meteor Pursuit	Tier: B Effect: Chance of casting a meteor when attacking. Stats: Chance of casting a meteor when attacking.	+ One of the best Meteor skills in the game (and still just B-tier) – Meteors are garbage in general
Enchanted Strike	Tier: B Effect: Strike swords can inherit the element of the main weapon. Stats: Strike swords can inherit the element of the main weapon.	+ Extremely useful if you have a full Strike loadout + The extra boss DPS if you have Flame can be massive – Doesn't work if you don't have Strike – Requires a full Strike loadout to really be good – Really only good if you have Flame on your main weapon attacks
Sprite Frenzy	Tier: B Effect: All sprite ATK PWR and ATK SPD greatly enhanced. Stats: x1.5 Sprite ATK PWR; x1.5 Sprite ATK SPD.	+ One of the best Sprite skills in the game (and still just B-tier) + The extra ATK PWR and ATK SPD can be huge if you have all the other Sprite skills – Underwhelming if you don't have enough Sprites – Sprites aren't that good in general
Super Lightning	Tier: B Effect: Lightning effects greatly enhanced. Stats: x1.5 Lightning DMG; Lightning chains.	+ The extra Lightning DPS is quite nice if you have Lightning skills + The chain effect helps with clearing mobs – Requires Lightning skills to even work – Lightning is the worst of all the DPS elements
Laser Sprite	Tier: B Effect: Receive a Laser Sprite. Stats: x0.5 DMG; 4 hits per shot.	+ One of the best Sprites you can pick up + Great for clearing mobs and has solid boss DPS – Sprites are bad in general – Flame Sprite will outdamage this one with proper skills
Energy Ring	Tier: B Effect: Charge up to release a powerful energy ring. Stats: x0.7 DMG; increased size.	+ Increases the projectile size quite a bit + Very helpful against mobs + Kind of OP when combined with other charge skills – The lower damage makes it suboptimal against bosses – Needs other charge skills to become really good
Circling Laser Orb	Tier: B Effect: Get 2 circling Laser Orbs. Stats: x1.25 DMG on balls; x1 DMG on lasers.	+ Solid Circle skill with good DPS even at range – Flame Circle is just better
Giant's Strength	Tier: B Effect: Max HP ↑↑↑, ATK PWR ↑↑↑, MOV SPD ↓↓, Size ↑↑ Stats: x1.2 Max HP, x1.2 DMG, x0.85 MOV SPD, x1.15 Size	+ The extra DPS stats are actually really good – The survivability is much lower – It's seldom worth getting it because the lower speed can make dodging really hard
Weapon Enchantment	Tier: C Effect: Your weapon detaches and will automatically attack enemies; ATK PWR ↓↓↓, Attack Speed ↓↓↓ Stats: x0.8 DMG; x0.8 ATK SPD.	+ Allows you to DPS with your main weapon while moving – The negative effects are too bad to make it worth using – One of the worst epic DPS skills in general
Super Frost	Tier: C Effect: Freeze effects greatly enhanced. Stats: x1 DMG at the end of freeze.	+ Adds extra damage at the end of freeze – The worst elemental buff epic skill DPS-wise – One of the worst epic DPS skills in general
Rapid Fire Meteors	Tier: C Effect: Doubles the chance of casting meteors. Stats: x2 Meteor chance.	+ Doubles any Meteor DPS you might have – Meteors are bad in general – Absolutely useless if you don't have Meteor Pursuit
Wall-Piercing Arrow	Tier: C Effect: Projectiles can pass through obstacles. Stats: Appears only when there are wall obstacles in levels.	+ Can be useful if you don't have a charge skill – Absolutely useless if you already have pierce from some other skill or on your weapon – One of the worst epic utility skills
Slow Field	Tier: D Effect: Slow down nearby projectiles and monsters. Stats: Projectiles in a small area around you move slower.	+ Can actually help against tracking enemy projectiles – The slowing effect is useless 99% of the time – One of the worst skills in the game
Aqua Flight	Tier: D Effect: Can walk on water; MOV SPD ↑↑ Stats: Appears only when there are water obstacles in levels.	– Useless – One of the worst skills in the game

Related: Wittle Defender Tier list

Rare Skills

Rare skills are your bread and butter in Archero 2, and some of them, like Circling Orbs Boost, Front Arrow, Stand Strong, and Lucky Cracker, are so good they made their way to the top of the tier list. Here is the rundown of all of their effects and pros/cons.

Skill	Description	Pros & Cons
Circling Orbs Boost	Tier: S Effect: Circling Orbs DMG ↑↑↑ Stats: x1.5 DMG.	+ One of the best Circling Orb skills in the game + Pays off massively even if you don't have that many Circling Orb skills – Useless for non-Circle builds
Front Arrow	Tier: S Effect: Front shooting arrows +1. Stats: +1 forward-firing arrow; x0.85 DMG.	+ One of the best main weapon skills in the game + Get it whenever it pops up + One of the best skills in the game in general
Stand Strong	Tier: A Effect: The longer you stand, the higher ATK SPD and ATK PWR. Stats: Up to +45% bonus DMG and ATK SPD while standing still.	+ Massively boosts your DMG at range + One of the best skills in the game for non-Knuckle/Claw builds – The more of a bullet hell it is, the less value it has – Very poor performance for Knuckle/Claw builds, as you have to move a lot
Swift Arrow	Tier: A Effect: Some dispersion, ATK SPD ↑↑↑↑↑, ATK PWR ↓↓↓, Projectile Size ↓↓↓ Stats: x0.8 DMG; x1.5 ATK SPD.	+ The extra ATK SPD more than compensates for the lower DMG + A lot of effects that can be stacked with attacks will benefit a lot – The smaller projectile size might make clearing mobs harder
Lightwing Arrow	Tier: A Effect: Projectiles have a chance to sprout wings and deal major DMG to monsters. Stats: x2 DMG.	+ One of the best charge skills + Increases the damage and the attack size by a lot + Extremely good when combined with other charge skills – Requires other charge skills to become OP
Lucky Cracker	Tier: A Effect: Luck Value ↑↑↑, Dodge Rate ↑↑ Stats: x2 Luck; +8% Dodge.	+ The extra luck makes getting all the best skills that much easier + Extra dodge can come in clutch sometimes – No extra DPS – If you get it too late into the run, it has less value
Demon Slayer	Tier: A Effect: Increases ATK PWR for a period of time after killing monsters. Stats: Gain +10% DMG per combo kill, up to 50% bonus.	+ One of the best rare skills for mob DPS – Useless against bosses
Invincibility Potion	Tier: A Effect: Pick up Invincibility Potion and become briefly Invincible. Stats: Pick up Invincibility Potion and become briefly Invincible.	+ One of the best utility skills in the game + Provides extra survivability that can really help you out – Sometimes having more DPS is just better
Frost	Tier: A Effect: Projectiles freeze monsters. Stats: Projectiles freeze monsters on hit.	+ The best elemental attack modifier if you need utility + Increases your survivability substantially – Doesn't provide extra DPS
Bolt	Tier: A Effect: Projectiles shock monsters. Stats: Projectiles shock monsters on hit; x0.3 DMG.	+ Provides bonus damage on all projectiles + Pretty good even without Super Lightning – Worse than Flame
Flame	Tier: A Effect: Projectiles ignite monsters. Stats: Projectiles ignite monsters on hit; x0.2 DMG.	+ Massively boosts your boss DPS + Burn can stack and the more ATK SPD you have, the better it is + The best elemental attack modifier in the game – You need to have Super Flame as well to make it OP
Venom	Tier: C Effect: Projectiles poison monsters. Stats: Projectiles poison monsters on hit; x0.5 DMG.	+ Very good source of extra DPS... – But you have better options. – You need to have Super Venom as well to make it great
Ricocheting Arrow	Tier: B Effect: Projectiles can bounce between monsters; +1 bounce. Stats: Projectiles bounce between monsters; x0.6 DMG.	+ Good buff to mob-clearing – Useless when it comes to bosses – There are better skills that can help you with mob clear
Sprite Boost	Tier: B Effect: Sprite ATK PWR ↑↑↑↑ Stats: x1.5 Sprite DMG	+ A very good Sprite DPS buff – Useless if you don't have enough Sprites – Sprites aren't that good in general
Perilous Fervor	Tier: B Effect: When HP is below 50%, ATK PWR ↑↑↑↑, ATK SPD ↑↑↑↑ Stats: x1.3 DMG and x1.3 ATK SPD below 50% HP.	+ The buffs are actually really good when you're on low HP + Works really well if you're using Helix character – Useless if you're gonna be on max HP all the time – Requires a bit of HP management
Angelic Shelter	Tier: B Effect: Brief Invincibility after injury; Max HP ↑ Stats: Gain invincibility for a few seconds after receiving damage; x1.1 Max HP	+ The invincibility can really come in clutch against a bullet hell – Just dodge? – Invincibility potion is just better.
Underworld Warrior	Tier: B Effect: Devil is guaranteed to appear after defeating a boss; ATK PWR ↑↑ Stats: x1.1 DMG; Devil always spawns after killing a boss.	+ Will help you get good skills sooner at the cost of your Max HP + The DMG multiplier is nice – Can be completely useless if all Devil skills you get are garbage – Too RNG to be considered a worthy pickup
Lucky Band-Aid	Tier: B Effect: Deals DMG to all enemies on-screen and clears enemy projectiles after getting hit; Luck ↑↑ Stats: +10% Luck; clear projectiles and damage enemies on hit.	+ The extra luck will help you get better skills + Projectile clear will save you in a lot of situations – If you can dodge, then you don't need this
Fairy of the Wind	Tier: B Effect: ATK SPD ↑, MOV SPD ↑↑ Stats: x1.1 ATK SPD; x1.1 MOV SPD.	+ Extra ATK SPD and MOV SPD is always nice – The stat bonuses aren't high enough to warrant taking it over most other rare skills
Piercing Arrow	Tier: B Effect: Projectiles can pierce enemies. Stats: Projectiles pierce enemies.	+ Excellent utility if you don't have pierce from a charge skill or from your weapon – Completely useless if you have pierce already
Instant Strike	Tier: B Effect: Summon 1 Strike sword per second. Stats: Summon 1 Strike sword per second.	+ A pretty solid DPS increase for Strike builds + The extra DPS is always there, even when moving – Worse than Assault Strike in terms of DPS
Blitz Strike	Tier: C Effect: Summon 5 Strike swords per wave. Stats: Summon 5 Strike swords per wave.	+ It's better than Strike Potions – One of the worst DPS skills in the game – Don't pick it unless there is absolutely nothing else
Cloud Footed	Tier: C Effect: Continuously unleash gusts to push back and damage enemies; MOV SPD ↑↑↑ Stats: Continuously unleash gusts to push back and damage enemies; x1.2 MOV SPD.	+ The extra movement speed is nice – The pushback passive isn't that relevant
Short-range Strike	Tier: C Effect: ATK RNG ↓↓, ATK PWR ↑↑↑, ATK SPD ↑↑↑ Stats: ATK Range limited; x1.2 DMG; x1.2 ATK SPD.	+ Free DPS if you're running a Knuckle/Claw Circling Orb build – Destroys your ranged DPS – Not worth picking up in 99% of cases
Split Shot	Tier: C Effect: Projectiles can split. Stats: Projectiles can split into 3 parts. x0.66 DMG per part.	+ Can work well if you have Tracking Eye or Bouncing Arrow – Very bad if you don't have any of the above two
Bomb Sprite	Tier: C Effect: Receive a Bomb Sprite. Stats: x0.4 DMG; 4 shots per volley.	+ Provides a solid increase in DPS for Sprite builds – Sprites are not that good in general – Elemental Sprites seem to perform better
Abundant Potion	Tier: C Effect: More potions. Stats: Increased chance of potions spawning.	+ Can make Invincibility and Frenzy potions that much better – Irrelevant if you don't have the above two – Seldom worth picking up with so many good rare skills
Charged Arrow	Tier: C Effect: Charge to launch a giant arrow. Stats: x2 projectile DMG; x0.7 ATK SPD; projectiles pierce enemies and obstacles.	+ Can be good when combined with other charge skills + A source of pierce if you've got no other – The worst charge skill in the game – The lower ATK SPD makes it really bad on its own
Fountain of Life	Tier: D Effect: Fully heal on pickup; Max HP ↑↑ Stats: Fully heal on pickup; x1.2 Max HP.	– The extra HP is the least useful stat you can get – One of the worst skills in the game
Lucky Heart	Tier: D Effect: Picking up hearts has a chance to increase Max HP. Stats: Picking up hearts has a chance to increase Max HP.	– The extra HP is the least useful stat you can get – The chance to get extra HP is too low – One of the worst skills in the game
Heart of Vitality	Tier: D Effect: Max HP ↑↑, Red Heart Heal ↑↑ Stats: x1.2 Max HP; increased red heart heal.	– The extra HP is the least useful stat you can get – One of the worst skills in the game
Warrior's Heart	Tier: D Effect: Picking up hearts has a chance to boost ATK PWR. Stats: Picking up hearts has a chance to boost ATK PWR.	– Insignificant ATK PWR boost chance – One of the worst skills in the game

Fine Skills

The first thing you'll realize while playing Archero 2 is that most fine skills are garbage, and our tier list reflects that. However, there are a few exceptions, most notably Long-Range Power, Assault Strike, and Bane of Bosses. There are also many basic typed skills (Circle, Sprite, etc.), and all of them can work depending on your build. Here is info on all of them.

NOTE: Sprites are a complete build path in Archero 2, but they trade burst damage for safety, which is why every Sprite skill sits at B-tier or lower here. The appeal is range and consistency: a Sprite loadout lets you keep your distance and apply steady damage while you focus on dodging, which makes it one of the more forgiving builds for survival-heavy content. The catch is that this sustained, capped damage can't keep up with the burst that Combo, Blast, and Circle builds put out against bosses and in Seal Battles, so Sprites end up outclassed wherever a fight is won by raw DPS.

There are two exceptions worth knowing. Healing Sprite is genuinely strong as a survival tool rather than a damage pick, and the Sprite's Awe etched rune gives Sprites an uncapped damage scaling that can turn a Sprite PvP build into a real threat. Outside of those, treat Sprites as a safety-first option rather than a top damage archetype, and don't mix Sprite picks into a non-Sprite run, since committing to one path means the off-build Sprite skills only dilute your better choices.

Skill	Description	Pros & Cons
Long-Range Power	Tier: S Effect: Your projectiles deal higher DMG when fired from a further distance. Stats: x1.1-1.5 DMG depending on distance.	+ The best fine skill in Archero 2 + Insane DMG boost at range, which is OP against bosses + Works no matter what build you have – Can be underwhelming if you're playing a close-range build
Assault Strike	Tier: A Effect: Chance to trigger Strike when attacking. Stats: Trigger strike with a chance when attacking.	+ The best fine Strike skill + Core skill you'll need if you're playing around Strike + Insane DPS increase – Underwhelming if you're not going all-in on Strike
Bane of Bosses	Tier: A Effect: Fully heal before boss battles; DMG dealt to bosses ↑↑↑ Stats: x1.2 DMG to bosses; full heal before boss battles.	+ Good boss DPS increase and also provides heals + One of the best fine skills in the game + Works no matter what build you have
Ice Circle	Tier: A Effect: Get 2 circling Ice orbs. Stats: x1.25 DMG. Inflicts freeze on hit.	+ The freeze on hit makes you extremely safe in Knuckle/Claw + The best fine Circle skill you can get – Underwhelming DPS
Pursuit Strike	Tier: B Effect: Trigger Strike upon slaying monsters. Stats: Trigger Strike upon slaying monsters.	+ A very solid Strike skill for dealing with mobs – Absolutely useless against bosses – Assault Strike is miles better
Thunder Circle	Tier: B Effect: Get 2 circling Thunder orbs. Stats: x1.25 DMG. Inflicts shock on hit.	+ Solid Circle skill for that bit of extra DPS – Worse than Fire Circle by far – Lowest-priority Circle skill
Fire Circle	Tier: B Effect: Get 2 circling Fire orbs. Stats: x1.25 DMG. Inflicts burn on hit.	+ The best fine Circle skill for DPS + Excellent for killing bosses – You need to stand in melee to continuously apply it
Venom Circle	Tier: B Effect: Get 2 circling Venom orbs. Stats: x1.25 DMG. Inflicts poison on hit.	+ One of the better Circling Orbs DPS-wise + Poison lasts until the enemy dies, making it a solid sustained DPS source – Fire Circle is a better choice because burn stacks
Backward Arrow	Tier: B Effect: Backward shooting arrows +1. Stats: +1 1x DMG backward shooting arrow.	+ Can provide extra DPS if you have Bouncing Arrow or Tracking Eye – Literally useless if you don't have any of the above 2 – The mob DPS increase is irrelevant
Frenzy Potion	Tier: B Effect: Pick up Frenzy Potion to get ATK SPD ↑↑↑, Crit Rate ↑↑↑ for a duration. Stats: Gain x1.5 ATK SPD and 30% Crit Rate for a few seconds.	+ The extra ATK SPD and Crit are great for DPS + A really good utility skill in general – These don't spawn on bosses much – The frenzy duration is a bit short
Bouncing Arrow	Tier: B Effect: Projectiles can bounce off walls. Stats: +1 wall bounce on projectiles.	+ Helps you deal damage with diagonal projectiles if you don't have Tracking Eye + Can also work if you have pierce on your projectiles – Pretty underwhelming if you don't have pierce/diagonal projectiles
Demon Slaying Meteor	Tier: C Effect: Cast a meteor upon killing monsters. Stats: Cast a meteor upon killing monsters.	+ Helps with mob clear – Absolutely useless against bosses – Meteors are bad in general
Flame Sprite	Tier: C Effect: Receive a Flame Sprite. Stats: x0.4 DMG. Inflicts burn on hit.	+ The best fine Sprite DPS-wise + Burn can stack and deal massive damage over time to bosses – Pretty bad outside of full Sprite builds
Ice Spike Sprite	Tier: C Effect: Receive a Ice Spike Sprite. Stats: x0.1 DMG. Inflicts freeze on hit.	+ The freeze it provides is actually good utility + You can get it even if you aren't building sprites – Worst Sprite DPS-wise – Having ice on your main weapon is much better
Lightning Sprite	Tier: C Effect: Receive a Lightning Sprite. Stats: x0.5 DMG. Inflicts shock on hit.	+ It's good if you are building full Sprites – Sprites are bad in general – Arguably the worst Sprite skill to get
Venom Sprite	Tier: C Effect: Receive a Venom Sprite. Stats: x0.5 DMG. Inflicts poison on hit.	+ Consistent bonus DPS – Sprites are bad in general – Venom doesn't stack like burn – The DPS isn't that great
Fairy's Breath	Tier: C Effect: ATK SPD ↑ Stats: x1.15 ATK SPD.	+ Extra ATK SPD is always nice – The bonus ATK SPD modifier isn't that significant
Vampiric Circle	Tier: C Effect: Get 2 circling Vampiric orbs. Stats: x1.25 DMG; lifesteal on hit.	+ Gives you a lot of survivability if you have a circle build – The healing is bad unless you got circle buffs – The worst circle skill DPS-wise
Warrior's Breath	Tier: C Effect: ATK PWR ↑. Stats: x1.1 DMG.	+ Extra DMG is always nice – The bonus damage modifier isn't that significant
Demon Recovery	Tier: C Effect: Chance to heal when killing monsters. Stats: Chance to heal when killing monsters.	+ Can help with sustain if you can't dodge and are dying to mobs – Just dodge – Absolutely useless against bosses
Breath of the Wind	Tier: C Effect: MOV SPD ↑ Stats: x1.1 MOV SPD.	+ Extra speed is always nice – There are so many other fine skills you should get over this one – The extra movement speed is rarely needed
Strike Potion	Tier: C Effect: Randomly generate Strike potions that summon Strike upon collection. Stats: Randomly generate Strike potions that summon Strike upon collection.	+ Can provide a bit of extra DPS for Strike builds – One of the worst strike skills you can get – Requires you to pick up potions to proc them
Frost Meteor Potion	Tier: C Effect: Summon Frost Meteor upon picking up a Frost Meteor Potion. Stats: Summon Frost Meteor upon picking up a Frost Meteor Potion.	+ Freezes enemies, which can come in clutch against bosses – Non-existent damage – A very low-priority fine skill
Lightning Meteor Potion	Tier: D Effect: Cast Lightning Meteor when picking up a Lightning Meteor Potion. Stats: Cast Lightning Meteor when picking up a Lightning Meteor Potion.	– All DPS meteor potions are garbage
Flame Meteor Potion	Tier: D Effect: Cast Flame Meteor when picking up a Flame Meteor Potion. Stats: Cast Flame Meteor when picking up a Flame Meteor Potion.	– All DPS meteor potions are garbage
Venom Meteor Potion	Tier: D Effect: Cast Venom Meteor when picking up a Venom Meteor Potion. Stats: Cast Venom Meteor when picking up a Venom Meteor Potion.	– All DPS meteor potions are garbage
Strength Blood	Tier: D Effect: Max HP ↑ Stats: x1.1 Max HP.	– The worst stat boost you can get from a skill – Just don't pick this
Burning Path	Tier: D Effect: Your character leaves a trail of flames where they walk. Stats: Damage enemies that walk over the trail you leave behind.	– Very low damage of the effect – Provides no extra stats – Useless against ranged enemies
Restore HP	Tier: D Effect: Random amount of healing. Stats: Restores your HP moderately.	– Pick it only if there is no other choice
Perilous Recovery	Tier: D Effect: When HP is below 30%, slowly regain HP back to 30%. Stats: When HP is below 30%, slowly regain HP back to 30%.	– The value of this skill is really questionable – Sustain you get is irrelevant most of the time
Riposte Strike	Tier: D Effect: Chance to trigger Strike when receiving damage. Stats: Trigger a Strike Sword when receiving damage.	– The worst strike skill in Archero 2 – Borderline zero DPS increase
Wounded Warrior	Tier: D Effect: Greatly increases ATK PWR when damaged; lasts 5s. Stats: x1.5 DMG for 5 seconds when injured.	+ Can be useful if you have sustain and can afford to get hit at times – Really bad in general because it forces you to take damage to make it worth

Archero 2 Rune Tier List

Below are the tier lists of all runes in Archero 2, both for PvP and for PvE, as the gameplay differs hugely between those two types of content. When choosing which runes to fodder, check both of the tier lists first so as not to waste some really good runes. Keep in mind that the Meteor runes were rebalanced in version 1.1.9, so their rankings may shift once the new values are tested.

PvE Rune Tier List

The main weapon, utility, and element runes are the most important ones for PvE in Archero 2, and the tier list above reflects that. Plus, the elemental runes are a much more reliable way of getting DoTs on your attacks compared to skills.

PvP Rune Tier List

The PvP rune tier list differs quite a bit from the PvE one, as that's the only mode in Archero 2 where combat and skill choices are completely automated. Arena matches now last around 60 seconds, so runes that keep stacking damage, like Sharp Arrow, Arrow Rain, and the elemental Seals, have pulled ahead of burst and trigger-based picks.

Etched Runes

Etched runes provide the best bonuses out of all runes in Archero 2. You need all equipped runes to be at Epic/Legendary/Legendary +2 to unlock their respective slots. The best etched rune in Archero 2 is Arrow of Echoes, and that's why it's on top of both the PvE and PvP tier lists. Other runes are situational and largely depend on the type of content you're doing.

Rune	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Sword Strike Split	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: Strike DMG +100 Fine: ATK DMG +100 Rare: Sword Strike skills have increased chance to spawn Epic: Sword Strikes have a chance to split into 3 mini-strikes when they fade Legendary: Sword Strikes have a chance to split into 5 homing strikes when they fade Mythic: Sword Strike skills have a greatly increased chance to spawn	+ Strike is just really good and the DPS increase is really good + One of the best etched runes for PvE – Relatively bad for PvP – There aren't many good Strike skills, making the spawn chance buffs kind of bad – It needs to be at least on legendary fusion level to be good
Meteor Split	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: Meteor DMG +100 Fine: ATK DMG +100 Rare: Meteor skills have increased chance to spawn Epic: Meteor drops have a chance to split Legendary: Split meteors will bounce forever Mythic: Meteor skills have greatly increased chance to spawn	+ The split meteor DPS increase is actually big in PvP – Extremely bad for any PvE build – Meteors are generally a bad thing to build around – Sprites are just better – Meteor runes were rebalanced in version 1.1.9, so recheck its output before investing
Arrow of Echoes	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: Main Weapon DMG +100 Fine: ATK DMG +100 Rare: Main weapon skills have increased chance to spawn Epic: When firing more than 4 projectiles at once, they have a chance to form a web Legendary: Starting skill Diagonal Arrow Mythic: Main weapon skills have a greatly increased chance to spawn	+ The overall best etched rune in Archero 2 + Buffs the chance of getting weapon skills which are mostly OP + The Diagonal Arrow at start makes it so you only need one extra projectile for the epic passive
Elemental Domain	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: Elemental DMG +100 Fine: ATK DMG +100 Rare: Elemental skills have increased chance to spawn Epic: When enemies fall from Elemental DMG, 30% chance to form an elemental area for 5s. Enemies in it take Elemental DMG Legendary: Elemental Domain lasts 10s with increased DMG Mythic: Elemental skills have a greatly increased chance to spawn	+ Solid elemental DMG buff in PvE – One of the worst etched runes – The epic passive is useless against bosses and in PvP
Pulsing Orb	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: Circle DMG +100 Fine: ATK DMG +100 Rare: Circle skills have increased chance to spawn Epic: Circle pulses shrink and expand Legendary: Circle trails deal DMG to monsters Mythic: Circle skills have a greatly increased chance to spawn	+ One of the best etched runes in the game + Very good for PvE and solid in PvP – Arrow of Echoes is a bit better
Sprite's Awe	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: Sprite DMG +100 Fine: ATK DMG +100 Rare: Sprite skills have increased chance to spawn Epic: When hero is hurt, Sprites have a chance to trigger clones that last 5s Legendary: For every additional Sprite or Sprite clone, monsters in battle take 5% more DMG Mythic: Sprite skills have a greatly increased chance to spawn	+ A very good rune for PvP + The extra DMG isn't capped, which can turn Sprite PvP builds into actual beasts – Underwhelming in PvE, as you need to take damage to trigger clones

Blessing Runes

You will have two slots for blessing runes, which provide general bonuses that aren't tied to any skills. The best blessing runes in Archero 2 right now are Revive, Rabbit's Foot (PvE), and Lucky Shadow (PvP). With them, you'll be able to make the optimal rune loadouts for both PvE and PvP. So, it's paramount you focus on upgrading them first.

Rune	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Revive	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: Max HP +240 Epic: 50% Chance to revive upon death, with half of HP restored Legendary: Increases ATK by 20% after revival Mythic: 100% Chance to revive upon death, with half of HP restored	+ The best blessing rune in Archero 2 + Broken both for PvE and PvP
Demon Pact	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +60 Epic: Demon encounter chance increases by 10% and reduces HP loss when exchanging abilities by 25% Legendary: Demon encounter chance increases to 20% Mythic: Reduces HP loss to 50% when exchanging abilities with a demon	+ Solid source of extra skills and reduces the HP cost for pacts – Requires you to get it to mythic for it to actually become good – Useless for PvP – One of the worst blessing runes in general
Intelligence	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: Max HP +240 Epic: Increases XP gain rate by 10% Legendary: Increases XP gain rate by 20% Mythic: Max level cap +1 during battle	+ The extra XP gain is pretty solid in PvE – Useless for PvP – There are better blessing runes you can take
Resilience	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: Max HP +240 Epic: Converts 15% ATK to 20% HP Legendary: Converts 15% ATK to 25% HP Mythic: Converts 15% ATK to 30% HP	+ Very good stats buffs from a single rune + Pretty good for PvP – No extra utility effects to help you out
Guardian	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +60 Epic: Reduces DMG taken by 5% Legendary: Reduces DMG taken by 5% Mythic: Reduces DMG taken by 5%	+ Pretty good for PvP – The DMG reduction has very low value in PvE – One of the worst blessing runes to use in general
Rabbit's Foot	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +60 Epic: Chance of obtaining high-quality skill upon level-up increases to 20% Legendary: Increases the chance of landing on Valkyrie in the roulette by 15% Mythic: Chance of obtaining high-quality rewards upon meeting Valkyrie increases by 20%	+ One of the best blessing runes for PvE + The skill quality buffs are actually massive – Useless in PvP
Lucky Shadow	Base: ATK PWR+, Max HP+ Normal: None Fine: None Rare: Max HP +240 Epic: Increases Luck by 5% and Dodge by 2% Legendary: Increases Luck by 10% and Dodge by 5% Mythic: Increases Luck by 15% and Dodge by 10%	+ One of the best blessing runes for PvP + Works really well in PvE as well + The best blessing rune in the game after Revive

Enhancement Runes

There are four slots for enhancement runes, and there is a very small pool of good ones to choose from. The best enhancement runes in Archero 2 right now are Sharp Arrow, Flamenox Seal, and Frostshock Seal, which pull their weight in both PvE and PvP. Dragonflight Sword is still the best Strike rune for PvE, but it has dropped out of the PvP meta.

Rune	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Sprite Link	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Sprite DMG +5 Fine: Sprite DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Every extra sprite increases all Sprite DMG by 5% Legendary: Every extra sprite increases all Sprite DMG by 10% Mythic: Every extra sprite increases all Sprite DMG by 15%	+ Can provide a massive DPS increase if you stack Sprites + Works really well with the Sprite etched rune – Sprites are a bad skill option in general – Takes a lot of sprites to start working – One of the worst enhancement runes in the game
Sprite Multishot	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Sprite DMG +5 Fine: Sprite DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Sprites have a 30% chance to fire multiple shots Legendary: Sprite ATK SPD increases by 25% Mythic: Sprite ATK SPD increases by 50%	+ Works better than Sprite Link in most cases – Sprites are a bad skill option in general
Giant Meteor	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Meteor DMG +5 Fine: Meteor DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Meteors have a 20% chance to become Giant Meteors, DMG increases by 50% Legendary: After absorbing a Meteor Potion, 50% chance to summon 1 extra Meteor Mythic: After summoning 5 Meteors, the next summon will be 1 Giant Meteor	+ Solid choice for PvP + Can be fused with Potion Magnet into a single Twinborn rune – Meteors are just garbage for PvE – Meteor runes were rebalanced in version 1.1.9, so recheck its output before investing
Potion Magnet	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Meteor DMG +5 Fine: Meteor DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Auto absorbs Meteor Potions when dropped Legendary: Meteor DMG increases by 25% Mythic: Meteor DMG increases by 50%	+ Frees up a slot when fused with Giant Meteor as a Twinborn rune – One of the worst enhancement runes in the game on its own – Terrible even for a Meteor rune
Ricochet Strike	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Strike DMG +5 Fine: Strike DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Strike has a 35% chance to ricochet Legendary: Strike ricochet chance increases to 70% Mythic: Strike always ricochets	+ Can work with Strike builds for PvE – Terrible for PvP – Still really bad on epic fusion level – One of the worst enhancement runes in the game
Dragonflight Sword	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Strike DMG +5 Fine: Strike DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Strike has a 35% chance to become Dragon Strike Legendary: Dragon strike has a chance to increase to 70% Mythic: Dragon strike has a chance to increase to 100%	+ The best Strike rune in the game + Massive DPS increase for Strike builds in PvE – Has fallen out of the current PvP meta
Spin SPD Up	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Circle DMG +5 Fine: Circle DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Circle speed increases by 50% Legendary: Circle speed increases by 100% Mythic: Circles increase from 2 orbs per group to 3	+ One of the best circle runes in the game + Massive DPS increase even on epic/legendary fusion levels – Circles are a relatively poor build option in general
Sawblade Circle	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Circle DMG +5 Fine: Circle DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Circles become Sawblade Circle Legendary: Sawblade Circle DMG increases by 50% Mythic: Sawblade Circle inherit main weapon's CRIT rate	+ One of the best circle runes in the game + Massive DPS increase even on epic/legendary fusion levels – Circles are a relatively poor build option in general – Spin SPD Up is often better
Frostshock Seal	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Lightning DMG +100 Fine: Ice DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Lightning strikes have a chance to cause paralysis Legendary: Freezing deepens enemy injuries by 30% Mythic: Lightning strike DMG to frozen monsters increases by 30%	+ One of the best runes in the game + Can work extremely well both in PvP and PvE + Extremely good synergy with Frostshock Touch – You need to get both Lightning and Ice from skills/runes to make it work – Needs to be at least on legendary to be useful
Flamenox Seal	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Fire DMG +10 Fine: Poison DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Fire DMG increases by 50% Legendary: Poison DMG increases by 50% Mythic: When Fire and Poison coexist, an explosion occurs every second	+ Can work extremely well both in PvP and PvE + One of the best runes in the game + Extremely good synergy with Flamenox Touch – Needs to be at mythic fusion level to be really OP – You need both Poison and Fire from skills/runes for it to work
Sharp Arrow	Base: ATK PWR+ Normal: Main Weapon DMG +5 Fine: Main Weapon DMG +10 Rare: ATK PWR +50 Epic: Main Weapon DMG increases by 10% Legendary: Main Weapon DMG increases by 20% Mythic: Main Weapon DMG increases by 30%	+ One of the overall best runes in Archero 2 + Useful for both PvE and PvP + Massive DPS increase on mythic rarity – Doesn't provide as much value on just epic/legendary fusion levels – Has no Twinborn partner, so it always takes its own slot

Ability Runes

As with enhancement runes, there are four slots for ability runes, and the number of good ones is actually bigger here. The best ability runes in Archero 2 right now are Arrow Rain and Ring of Agony (especially for Knuckle/Claw builds), followed by Healing Sprite and the elemental Flamenox Touch and Frostshock Touch. Star of Fury used to be a PvP staple, but it has slipped in the 60-second Arena meta, and its Meteor effects were retuned in version 1.1.9.

Rune	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Healing Sprite	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Sprite DMG +5 Fine: Sprite DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Start with a Healing Sprite, restores a small amount of HP for character when it attacks Legendary: Healing Sprite ATK increases by 50% Mythic: Healing Sprite ATK SPD increases by 50%	+ Can provide solid sustain both in PvP and PvE – You lose a bit of DPS in PvE
Melee Sprite	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Sprite DMG +5 Fine: Sprite DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Start with a Melee Sprite Legendary: Melee Sprite DMG increases by 50% Mythic: Melee Sprite ATK SPD increases by 50%	– One of the worst ability runes in Archero 2 – Useless in PvE and terrible in PvP
Strike Potion	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Strike DMG +5 Fine: Strike DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Start with a Strike Potion Legendary: Trigger Strike upon absorbing a potion Mythic: Strike Potion has a 50% chance to summon double Strike Swords	– One of the worst ability runes in the game – Performs badly both in PvP and PvE
Sword of Time	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Strike DMG +5 Fine: Strike DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Initial Ability: Summon 1 Strike sword every 3s Legendary: Sword of Time's strike sword summoning is reduced to 1.5s Mythic: Sword of Time has a 50% chance to summon double Strike swords	+ A solid Strike rune for both PvE and PvP – The DPS increase isn't that great unless you're really stacking Strike – There are better ability runes you can use
Star of Time	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Meteor DMG +5 Fine: Meteor DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Initial Ability: Summon 1 Meteor every 10s Legendary: Star of Time's Meteor summoning time reduced to 5s Mythic: Star of Time has a 50% chance to summon double Meteors	+ Can be fused with Star of Fury into a single Twinborn rune – One of the worst ability runes in the game on its own – Absolutely terrible DPS
Star of Fury	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Meteor DMG +5 Fine: Meteor DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Initial Ability: Upon taking DMG, summon 3 Meteors to randomly bombard the field Legendary: Recover a small amount of HP when a Meteor hits Mythic: Upon taking DMG, summon 7 Meteors to randomly bombard the field	+ Still a solid PvP option for Meteor builds + Triggers reliably in PvP, since taking damage is guaranteed – Has fallen behind Arrow Rain and Ring of Agony in the 60-second Arena meta – Meteor runes were rebalanced in version 1.1.9, so recheck its output – Extremely bad for PvE
Circle	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Circle DMG +5 Fine: Circle DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Start with 2 weak circling orbs Legendary: Start with 2 strong circling orbs Mythic: Start with 4 strong circling orbs	+ One of the best Circle runes if you're starting out – Outperformed by most other runes both in PvP and PvE – Requires a lot of fusions to become even remotely good
Ring of Agony	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Circle DMG +5 Fine: Circle DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Start with Ring of Agony. Monsters within the ring take 20% more DMG Legendary: Ring of Agony deals DMG to enemies Mythic: Ring of Agony becomes Ring of Lightning	+ One of the best PvP runes in the game + Extremely good for Knuckle/Claw builds – Isn't the best for PvE
Arrow Rain	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Main Weapon DMG +5 Fine: Main Weapon DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Initial Ability: Every 7 shots trigger an AoE Arrow Rain Legendary: Main weapon ATK SPD increases by 15% Mythic: Main weapon ATK SPD increases by 30%	+ One of the best ability runes in Archero 2 for both PvP and PvE + The ATK SPD buff at mythic fusion level is insane + The AoE rain is very helpful for clearing mobs – Has no Twinborn partner, so it always takes its own slot
Frostshock Touch	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Ice DMG +10 Fine: Lightning DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Initial Ability: Strike a random monster with lightning every 2s Legendary: Initial Ability: Freeze a random monster every 2s Mythic: Lightning Touch can hit 2 monsters instead	+ Extremely good synergy with Frostshock Seal + A solid PvP pick in Freeze/Lightning builds – Doesn't really work well without Frostshock Seal
Flamenox Touch	Base: Max HP+ Normal: Poison DMG +10 Fine: Fire DMG +10 Rare: Max HP +200 Epic: Initial Ability: Ignite a random monster every 2s Legendary: Initial Ability: Poison a random monster every 2s Mythic: Flame-Poison touch cooldown shortened to 1.5s	+ Extremely good synergy with Flamenox Seal + A solid PvP pick in Fire/Poison builds – Doesn't really work well without Flamenox Seal

Rune Enchantments

Rune enchantments were added in update 1.0.15 and give your runes an extra bonus stat on top of their normal bonuses. To unlock enchantments, you need a rune at Epic +2 rarity or higher. You then farm Enchantium in the Shackled Jungle and re-roll for the enchantment bonus you want.

The stats scale dramatically with enchantment rarity, so always chase the highest rarity you can get. Boss DMG is the best enchantment stat to roll for, as the scaling from green to red rarity is enormous. The general rule is: don't overthink the individual stat options at lower rarities. Once you hit purple rarity enchantments, you're in good shape, and anything above that is a bonus. Focus on getting your most important runes to Epic +2 first before spending Enchantium, and prioritize enchanting your Revive, Arrow of Echoes, and Flamenox Seal runes first.

Twinborn and Engraved Twin Runes

Twinborn fusion merges two runes of the same type and series into a single rune that keeps every effect and enchantment from both, freeing up a slot for another build path. It unlocks once you own any Mythic rune, and both runes you want to fuse must be Legendary +2 or higher. Fusion costs Runic Remnants, which you get by dismantling runes, and Twinborn Cores from the Fishing Exchange Shop. Splitting a Twinborn rune refunds all materials, so you can experiment freely.

Version 1.1.9 extends the system to Etched runes as Engraved Twin Runes, with early data pointing to 160 Twinborn Cores per Etched fusion. For Meteor builds, the key pairs are Giant Meteor + Potion Magnet and Star of Time + Star of Fury, which let a Meteor setup fit into far fewer slots. Sharp Arrow, Arrow Rain, and Revive have no fusion partner, so they still need their own slots.

Archero 2 Gear & Weapons Tier List

We've split the gear & weapons tier list into two sections, as some builds in Archero 2 require you to combine pieces from multiple sets, and some simply don't work if you don't have a full set. Still, feel free to experiment with different pieces, especially if you don't have that much of the top-tier gear.

Overall Gear Set Tier List

In the tier list above, we ranked all the gear sets in Archero 2 based on their overall strength across all game content. Generally, the Oracle set is the best all-around set, the Dragoon set is the best for PvE, and the Griffin set is the best for PvP.

Individual Gear Pieces & Weapons Tier List

In this tier list, we ranked all the individual gear pieces and weapons in Archero 2. More often than not, when using a weapon that isn't the Spear or the Staff, combining different gear pieces is required to make the best build.

Also, in the early game, which gear you use boils down to which pieces you have the highest fusion rank on (check out our Archero 2 beginner's guide for more tips). Once you start fusing Legendary gear or getting Epic S-Tier gear, you should start focusing on maxing out specific pieces.

Oracle Set (Oracle Spear) - S Tier

The Oracle set is the best all-around gear set in Archero 2 right now, and that's why it's at the top of the tier list. The increased CRIT and CRIT DMG from the passives are insane, and the Combo is an OP mechanic you can abuse with virtually any fast-attacking skill. It's the set that you should aim to get first out of all S-Tier gear.

Gear	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Oracle Spear	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: DMG increases with Combo, up to 10% Epic: For every 5 Combo, CRIT Rate increases by 2%, up to 8% Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Weapon's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: For every 5 Combo, CRIT Rate increases by 4%, up to 16%	+ The best weapon for PvE in Archero 2 – The worst S-Tier weapon for PvP
Oracle Amulet	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: For every 5 Combo, the next DMG is doubled Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Amulet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: For every 3 Combo, the next DMG is doubled	+ The combo passive provides a 20-33% DPS increase + The extra bit of CRIT DMG is nice – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff
Oracle Ring	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: CRIT Rate +3% Epic: For every 5 Combo, ATK SPD increases by 2%, up to 8% Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Ring's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: For every 5 Combo, ATK SPD increases by 4%, up to 16%	+ The extra ATK SPD allows you to stack combo quicker – The total DPS increase from the ATK SPD passive isn't that massive – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff
Oracle Armor	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: For every 5 Combo, the next hit gains 2 diagonal arrows Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Armor's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: For every 5 Combo, the next hit gains 4 diagonal arrows	+ The extra diagonal arrows can be massive if you get Tracking Eye + A popular defensive swap in mixed PvP builds – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff – The boss DPS increase isn't relevant without proper skills
Oracle Helmet	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: Gain 2x Combo on CRIT Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Helmet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Gain 3x Combo on CRIT	+ One of the best pieces of the set when you have everything maxed out – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff – The combo gain can be useless if you aren't stacking enough CRIT
Oracle Boots	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Dodge +5% Epic: Crit DMG increases by 32% when Combo exceeds 30 Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Boots's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Crit DMG increases by 48% when Combo exceeds 20	+ The extra Crit DMG is good if you are stacking enough CRIT + The extra dodge is good for PvP – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff

Dragoon Set (Crossbow of the Dragoon) - S Tier

The Dragoon set is ranked second on the tier list overall, and it's by far the best gear set in terms of boss DPS in Archero 2. It's also decent for PvP, though still not better than the Griffin set. However, some of its pieces are really bad, so to make a good build, it's usually best to combine the Dragoon set with a few pieces from the Griffin set for the best balance of PvP/PvE power.

NOTE: The Dragoon Set was rebalanced in version 1.1.9. The passives below reflect the original version, which you can still select manually. The reworked version is now the default, so compare both on the same content before spending upgrade materials.

Gear	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Crossbow of the Dragoon	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: 30% chance to trigger AoE explosion on hit Epic: Blast DMG +200% Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Weapon's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Doubles the chance to trigger AoE explosion on hit	+ The best boss DPS weapon in Archero 2 + Pretty good for both PvP and PvE – Reworked in version 1.1.9, so compare the new and old versions before upgrading
Amulet of the Dragoon	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: Randomly detonates 2 monsters on the field every 2s Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Amulet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Randomly detonates 4 monsters on the field every 2s	+ Can help with clearing mobs in PvE – One of the worst pieces of S-Tier gear in the game for PvP/boss DPS – Very little reason to upgrade it
Ring of the Dragoon	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: CRIT Rate +3% Epic: Chance to lay landmine upon hitting enemies Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Ring's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Landmine laying rate doubled	+ Can help with clearing mobs in PvE – One of the worst pieces of S-Tier gear in the game for PvP/boss DPS – Very little reason to upgrade it
Armor of the Dragoon	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: Gain 1 Flame Shield that lasts for 10s; when damaged it shatters and explodes upon being hit again Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Armor's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Slowly restore HP while Flame Shield is active	+ One of the best pieces of gear for PvE in Archero 2 + The extra survivability when maxed out is invaluable – Useless in PvP
Helmet of the Dragoon	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: For each monster defeated, the next attack ignites an area explosion. This effect triggers at least 1 time every 5s Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Helmet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Monsters within the explosion radius are ignited	+ Can help with clearing mobs in PvE – One of the worst pieces of S-Tier gear in the game for PvP/boss DPS – Very little reason to upgrade it
Boots of the Dragoon	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Dodge +5% Epic: Triggers an explosion on the attacking monster when dodging Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Boots's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Dodge +10%	+ Extremely good piece of gear in Archero 2 for both PvP and PvE + The extra dodge can really come in clutch – Peaks only when you get it to mythic

Griffin Set (Griffin Claw) - A Tier

The third on the tier list is the Griffin set, which is the best gear set for PvP in Archero 2. It focuses on short-range power, and that's what the Arena forces on you. Its PvE power is underwhelming, though, as the melee gameplay is quite risky, and you need to go melee if you want to maximize your damage output.

Gear	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Griffin Claw	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: The closer, the higher DMG, up to 10% Epic: The closer, the higher CRIT Rate, up to 9% Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Weapon's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: The closer, the higher CRIT Rate, up to 18%	+ The best weapon for PvP in Archero 2 – The worst S-Tier weapon for PvE
Griffin Amulet	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: CRIT DMG +12% Epic: Counter with 2x DMG to nearby monsters Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Amulet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Counter with 4x DMG to nearby monsters	+ The most broken piece of gear for PvP in Archero 2 + Extremely good even on epic fusion level – Borderline useless in PvE
Griffin Ring	Fine: ATK PWR +5% Rare: CRIT Rate +3% Epic: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 9% Legendary: ATK PWR +10% Legendary 3: Ring's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 18%	+ The extra CRIT Rate can be useful even on the Oracle set + Very good piece of gear for PvE – The DPS increase against bosses/players isn't that great
Griffin Armor	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Epic: Deals continuous DMG on enemies within 7 meters Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Armor's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: Doubles continuous DMG on enemies within 7 meters	+ One of the best pieces of gear for Claw/Knuckle builds – You want to constantly stand in melee, which is bad against bosses
Griffin Helmet	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Red Heart Heal +20% Epic: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 36% Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Helmet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 72%	+ One of the best pieces of gear for Claw/Knuckle builds + One of the best pieces of gear for PvP – Doesn't work well on non-Claw/Knuckle builds
Griffin Boots	Fine: Max HP +5% Rare: Dodge +5% Epic: CRIT DMG increases with more nearby monsters, up to 36% Legendary: Max HP +10% Legendary 3: Boots's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: CRIT DMG increases with more nearby monsters, up to 72%	+ Very good DPS increase against mobs if you can stack CRIT – One of the worst pieces of S-Tier gear for boss/PvP DPS

Echo Set (Beam Staff) - B Tier

The Echo gear set is a worse version of the Oracle set, and is the best non-S-tier gear set in Archero 2. It's the best of the non-S-Tier sets for PvE, and it'll help you clear the campaign chapters, which is the most important thing for progression.

Gear	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Beam Staff	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: DMG increases with Combo, up to 10% Legendary: For every 5 Combo, CRIT Rate increases by 2%, up to 8% Legendary 3: Weapon's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The best non-S-Tier weapon in Archero 2 for PvE – The worst weapon in the game for PvP
Echo Amulet	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: CRIT DMG +12% Legendary: For every 5 Combo, the next DMG is doubled Legendary 3: Amulet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ Flat 20% DMG boost on legendary is nice for a non-S-Tier piece of gear – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff
Echo Ring	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: CRIT Rate +3% Legendary: For every 5 Combo, ATK SPD increases by 2%, up to 8% Legendary 3: Ring's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	– Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff – The extra bit of ATK SPD isn't that amazing – One of the worst gear pieces in the game
Echo Armor	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Legendary: For every 5 Combo, the next hit gains 2 diagonal arrows Legendary 3: Armor's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	– Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff – The boss DPS increase isn't relevant without proper skills – One of the worst gear pieces in the game
Echo Helmet	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Red Heart Heal +20% Legendary: Gain 2x Combo on CRIT Legendary 3: Helmet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	– Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff – Doesn't work if you're not stacking enough CRIT – One of the worst gear pieces in the game
Echo Boots	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Dodge +5% Legendary: Crit DMG increases by 32% when Combo exceeds 30 Legendary 3: Boots's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The extra dodge is good for PvP – Only works with the Oracle Spear/Beam Staff – Doesn't work if you're not stacking enough CRIT

Destruction Set (Heroic Longbow) - B Tier

The Destruction set is virtually the same as the Dragoon set, though you don't get all the best passives. It's solid for PvE once you get it to epic/legendary rarity, though the Echo set is just a bit more versatile.

Gear	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Heroic Longbow	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: 30% chance to trigger AoE explosion on hit Legendary: Blast DMG +200% Legendary 3: Weapon's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The best non-S-Tier boss DPS weapon in Archero 2 + Pretty good for both PvP and PvE
Amulet of Destruction	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: CRIT DMG +12% Legendary: Randomly detonates 2 monsters on the field every 2s Legendary 3: Amulet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ Can help with clearing mobs in PvE – One of the worst gear pieces in the game
Ring of Destruction	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: CRIT Rate +3% Legendary: Chance to lay landmine upon hitting enemies Legendary 3: Ring's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The mines can help for PvE clear – Zero value against bosses/for PvP
Armor of Destruction	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Legendary: Gain 1 Flame Shield that lasts for 10s; when damaged it shatters and explodes upon being hit again Legendary 3: Armor's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The best non-S-Tier armor piece + The extra survivability on legendary is amazing for PvE – Almost zero value in PvP
Helmet of Destruction	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Red Heart Heal +20% Legendary: For each monster defeated, the next attack ignites an area explosion. This effect triggers at least 1 time every 5s Legendary 3: Helmet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	– One of the worst gear pieces in the game – Almost zero value against bosses/for PvP
Boots of Destruction	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Dodge +5% Legendary: Triggers an explosion on the attacking monster when dodging Legendary 3: Boots's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The extra bit of dodge and the explosions are okay for PvP – Borderline useless in PvE – One of the worst gear pieces in the game

Decisiveness Set (Agile Knuckles) - C Tier

The Decisiveness set is a watered-down version of the Griffin set and is all-around bad, except for the amulet, which has the OP passive for PvP: 2x DMG counter to nearby enemies. So, upgrade the amulet to legendary and use it for PvP; for the rest of the set, just use it as fodder.

Gear	Bonuses	Pros & Cons
Agile Knuckles	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: The closer, the higher DMG, up to 10% Legendary: The closer, the higher CRIT Rate, up to 9% Legendary 3: Weapon's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The best non-S-Tier weapon for PvP in Archero 2 – The worst weapon for PvE in the game
Amulet of Decisiveness	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: CRIT DMG +12% Legendary: Counter with 2x DMG to nearby monsters Legendary 3: Amulet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The legendary passive is extremely good for PvP + The best piece of non-S-Tier gear for PvP – Useless for PvE
Ring of Decisiveness	Fine: None Rare: ATK PWR +5% Epic: CRIT Rate +3% Legendary: CRIT Rate increases with more nearby monsters, up to 9% Legendary 3: Ring's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The extra bit of CRIT is nice for PvE – The DPS increase against bosses/players isn't that great
Armor of Decisiveness	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Barrage DMG REDUC +5% Legendary: Deals continuous DMG on enemies within 7 meters Legendary 3: Armor's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ Okayish for PvP and Knuckle/Claw builds – You want to constantly stand in melee, which is bad against bosses
Helmet of Decisiveness	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Red Heart Heal +20% Legendary: The closer, the higher CRIT DMG, up to 36% Legendary 3: Helmet's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ One of the best pieces of non-S-Tier gear for PvP – Doesn't really work if you're not stacking enough CRIT – Very bad against bosses
Boots of Decisiveness	Fine: None Rare: Max HP +5% Epic: Dodge +5% Legendary: CRIT DMG increases with more nearby monsters, up to 36% Legendary 3: Boots's base stats increased by 20% Mythic: None	+ The extra bit of Dodge is nice for PvP – The DPS increase isn't that great

How Does Combo Work?

Combo is a special mechanic that requires you to use either the Beam Staff or the Oracle Spear (both are top-tier weapons in Archero 2 right now). By getting consecutive hits without a break, your combo counter will increase, and your combo passives will trigger. Once you stop attacking, the counter will reset, and you will have to stack combo again.

Archero 2 Build Archetypes Quick Reference

Before diving into the character rankings, it helps to know which build archetype you're going for, as your gear choice locks you into one of three main damage types. Mixing archetypes wastes a lot of stat potential, so pick one and commit. Here's a quick breakdown of all three.

Build	Best Weapon	Best Gear Set	Playstyle
Combo Build	Oracle Spear / Beam Staff	Oracle Set (full)	Stay still, stack Combo hits, and let CRIT and ATK SPD bonuses snowball. Best for beginners and F2P players. Easiest to learn.
Blast Build	Crossbow of the Dragoon / Heroic Longbow	Dragoon Set (mix with Griffin Boots)	Trigger AoE explosions on hit. Best for boss DPS and PvE chapter progression. The Dragoon Set was reworked in version 1.1.9, so test the new version before committing.
Close-Range Build	Griffin Claw / Agile Knuckles	Griffin Set (full)	Stay in melee range, stack CRIT DMG and circling orb damage. Best for PvP. Hardest to master.

Archero 2 Character Tier List

You can find the tier list of all characters in Archero 2 in the table below. Thor and Cleo sit at the top for both PvE and PvP. Thor's detached weapon lets you dodge freely without losing damage, and Cleo's Fire marks shred bosses and players alike. In PvP, Wukong, Artemis, and Demeter join them once they reach 5 stars. For PvE, Seraph at 8 stars is still the best way to draft strong Archero 2 skill combos, while Demon King Atreus has fallen off in PvP now that Arena matches last around 60 seconds and reward sustained damage over shields.

On the other hand, Alex, Nyanja, and Helix all provide niche bonuses that aren't felt as much during gameplay. The best out of those three is Helix, as his DPS buffs make him a decent budget PvP option. Anyway, here is the full breakdown of every character, including the newer additions.

Character	Boosts	Pros & Cons
Thor PvE: S PvP: S	Lv. 1: Weapon detaches automatically and attacks enemies on its own Lv. 2: Detached weapon has a chance to summon a hammer and stun nearby enemies Lv. 3: Attacks generate lightning that chains to nearby enemies Lv. 4: Increases the number of lightning projectiles triggered per attack	+ The best overall character in Archero 2 right now, alongside Cleo + Detached weapon deals full damage while you focus entirely on dodging + Lightning stuns and chains give great crowd control across all wave types + A near-fixed pick in both PvP and PvE + Works well with every build archetype, including Combo, Blast, and Close-Range + Pairs especially well with Griffin gear in PvP – Requires investment to unlock his strongest passives – So dominant right now that he is close to a must-pick in both modes
Demon King Atreus PvE: C PvP: D	Lv. 1: Spawns an energy shield at the start of each run that absorbs incoming damage Lv. 2: Shield boosts elemental damage output while active Lv. 3: Shield also boosts CRIT DMG while active Lv. 4: Dark orbs orbit the character and deal continuous damage to nearby enemies	+ Outstanding survivability from the starting shield + The elemental and CRIT DMG boosts can help in extended boss fights – The 60-second Arena meta rewards sustained damage over shields, which has pushed him to the bottom in PvP – Community rankings now rate his kit poorly for PvE chapter clears – Only available during limited-time events – Requires significant resources to fully unlock and star up
Alex PvE: D PvP: C	Lv. 1: Increases Red Heart Drops Lv. 2: Increases ATK SPD by 10% for 10s after a CRIT Lv. 3: Increases in-game EXP gain by 10% Lv. 4: Guarantees a CRIT on the next attack after taking DMG	+ The guaranteed CRIT after taking DMG is still strong in PvP once he's maxed out – Virtually useless until you reach 8 stars – Has been pushed down by damage-focused heroes in the current Arena meta – Extremely bad for PvE
Nyanja PvE: C PvP: D	Lv. 1: Increases MOV SPD by 10% and periodically releases Swift Wind to push away and damage enemies Lv. 2: Increases Swift Wind range and doubles Swift Wind DMG Lv. 3: Triggers an explosion upon contact with monsters during Swift Wind Lv. 4: Significantly reduces Swift Wind cycle	+ Pretty solid beginner character for PvE + Free and cheap to raise, which suits F2P players early on – Falls off compared to all other characters – By far the worst character in the game when you have everything maxed out
Helix PvE: D PvP: B	Lv. 1: The lower the HP, the higher the ATK, up to 20% increase Lv. 2: Increases ATK SPD by 20% for 5s after taking DMG Lv. 3: Increases ATK by 20% for 10s after taking DMG Lv. 4: Increases ATK SPD by 20% when HP is below 50%	+ A decent PvP option for F2P and low-spend players – Very bad for PvE – Falls behind the Tier 1 damage heroes in the current Arena meta
Seraph PvE: S PvP: D	Lv. 1: 50% chance to encounter the Valkyrie at the start Lv. 2: Chance to get another skill when Healing is selected during the encounter with the Angel Lv. 3: Chance that Max HP is not reduced when making a pact with a devil Lv. 4: Easier to get higher grade abilities when acquiring new abilities	+ One of the best PvE characters, especially at 8 stars + The extra skills will help you make OP skill combos quicker + Pairs extremely well with Thor in PvE – Useless for PvP
Dracoola PvE: A PvP: D	Lv. 1: Chance to absorb enemy HP during attacks Lv. 2: Excess healing will be converted into damage on the next attack Lv. 3: When HP is over 50%, MOV SPD +20% Lv. 4: At full HP, ATK +40%	+ Stabilizes long boss fights at 5 stars and up thanks to his lifesteal cycle + The lifesteal passive is extremely clutch if you're bad at dodging – Rarely picked in the current PvP meta, where burst damage heroes dominate
Otta PvE: B PvP: A	Lv. 1: The higher the enemy's HP, the easier it is to land a CRIT Lv. 2: After taking DMG, CRIT rate increases by 40% for 5s Lv. 3: CRIT hits can instakill minions below 30% Lv. 4: The farther the range, the higher the CRIT rate, up to 15%	+ Still one of the strongest all-rounders, even after slipping from the very top + Excellent DPS buffing-passives for both PvE and PvP + Her CRIT boost after taking damage makes her a strong PvP pick, and she does Alex's job better at lower stars – Needs 2 stars and her skin to reach her full PvP potential – Falls behind Thor, Cleo, and Seraph in PvE, where she works best as a backup pick
Cleo PvE: S PvP: S	Lv. 1: Buffs ATK with Fire Lv. 2: Every 20 Fire hits marks the highest-HP enemy on the field, then triggers a cross-shaped explosion for 300% DMG and leaves a burning trail Lv. 3: Marking also triggers a cross explosion at your position for 300% DMG and grants +40% ATK for 3s Lv. 4: Marked enemies are Frightened and lose 50% ATK before the blast, or 35% ATK for marked players	+ Sits at the top of both PvP and PvE, a rare dual-mode Tier 1 pick + Ember Throne fire scaling and marked-target explosions clear waves and melt bosses + The Frighten and ATK reduction at Lv. 4 add real PvP control on top of damage – Only reaches full PvE power at 5 stars and up – Premium legendary, so she is resource-heavy to build
Wukong PvE: B PvP: S	Lv. 1: Summons 3 permanent Monkey Mirages when the battle starts Lv. 2: Attacking or taking damage can summon an extra Mirage for 10s, up to 6 total Lv. 3: Each active Mirage grants +3.5% ATK, DMG reduction, and control resistance Lv. 4: Mirages can steal nearby enemy Hearts and Potions for +20% ATK for 7s	+ A consensus top-tier PvP pick and Tier 1 staple once he hits 5 stars + Monkey Mirages act as extra damage sources while you focus on dodging + The per-Mirage stat stacking makes him both tanky and flexible – Needs 5 stars and up before the clone engine comes online – Premium legendary with a steep investment curve
Artemis PvE: A PvP: S	Lv. 1: Summons a Hawk Sprite that auto-attacks the nearest enemy for 60% ATK and applies Hunt Mark, raising Sprite damage taken by 15% Lv. 2: After a marked enemy is hit 10 times by Sprites, Grand Hunt sends a wave of Phantom Hawks diving for 60% ATK each Lv. 3: Grand Hunt ends with a 200% ATK Hawk Dive, kills convert leftover hawks into extra dives, and you gain +30% ATK, rising with marked enemies up to +45%, for 10s Lv. 4: Weapons fight on their own and count as Sprites, with Sprite damage up 20%, plus 20% more per marked enemy up to 3	+ Lands straight in the top PvP bracket once she reaches 5 stars + Hawk Sprites and Grand Hunt pour out autonomous damage while you kite + Hunt Mark stacking scales her Sprite damage hard in longer fights + Her new Moonwake Shimmer skin is available during the Starmoon Vow event – Still fairly new, so the meta around her is still settling – The Sprite-summon payoff leans on higher star levels
Demeter PvE: A PvP: S	Lv. 1: Every 6s plants a Wheatfield for 15s that spawns 1 to 5 Plant Bombs and upgrades Plant Guardians inside it into double-firing Twinborn Guardians Lv. 2: Every 10 plants summoned triggers Harvest State, doubling Wheatfield spawn rate, maxing Plant Bombs, and adding +100% CRIT DMG to all plants for 20s Lv. 3: Plant deaths have a 10% chance to spawn a small Wheatfield and grant +40% ATK for 10s, while Twinborn projectiles rise to 80% damage and gain homing Lv. 4: Plant Bomb explosions deal 100% splash damage inside Wheatfields, and you gain +15% elemental DMG reduction, plus another 15% while standing in one	+ Strong PvP standing at 5 stars and up, with heavy AoE zoning + Wheatfields and Plant Bombs blanket the screen and shred grouped enemies + The Lv. 4 elemental damage reduction gives her survivability most damage heroes lack + A natural fit for the current Plant Build All-Star Cup season + Her new Silkveil Harvest skin is available during the Starmoon Vow event – The plant-summon engine is star-hungry to run at full output – Builds are still being worked out
Nezha PvE: C PvP: D	Lv. 1: Your movement path stays burning for an extended time Lv. 2: Main-weapon attacks have a chance to launch 2 Cosmic Hoops at the target Lv. 3: Cosmic Hoops gain the fiery-path effect and track enemies Lv. 4: Main-weapon attacks can launch 3 Cosmic Hoops with a chance to chain-fire	+ His fire and burning-path damage can help with early PvE chapter clears + Cosmic Hoops track targets and build into steady sustained damage + A comfortable, low-risk playstyle that does not demand tight positioning – Rankings are split, and most current community lists rate him poorly in both modes – Leans on fire and burn synergies to reach his ceiling
Phynx PvE: A PvP: A	Lv. 1: Elemental hits apply Bleed for 15% Bleed damage every 0.15s Lv. 2: Every 10 Bleed hits grant +5% elemental damage for 5s, up to 5 stacks Lv. 3: Against Burning or Poisoned enemies, Bleed deals 50% more and their burn or poison ticks 20% faster Lv. 4: When an enemy takes Lightning or Ice damage, all remaining Bleed ticks resolve at once	+ At 8 stars he holds his own in both PvP and PvE as an elemental bleed stacker + Desert Tribunal bleed plus burn and poison synergy piles on damage over time + Instant bleed resolution on Lightning or Ice hits rewards elemental builds – Weak until you push him to 8 stars, a major investment – His damage depends on running the right elemental setup
Rolla PvE: B PvP: B	Lv. 1: Attacks carry ice and can Freeze enemies Lv. 2: Enemies have reduced ATK for 5s after thawing Lv. 3: Attacks upgrade to Super Freeze Lv. 4: Hitting frozen enemies calls down a frost meteor	+ One of the more useful B picks thanks to reliable Freeze crowd control + Super Freeze and frost meteors add both control and damage at 5 stars and up + Handy for stabilizing crowded PvE rooms – Thor's detached-weapon damage often overshadows her ice contribution – Underwhelming below 5 stars
Loki PvE: D PvP: C	Lv. 1: Moving has a chance to enter Focus State for +20% ATK over 3s Lv. 2: After two Focus procs, the next one adds +30% ATK SPD and doubles its duration Lv. 3: When Focus ends, there is a 30% chance to immediately re-enter it Lv. 4: In PvP, an active Focus State can grant immunity to all control effects	+ Focus State ATK and attack-speed spikes can pop off in the right window + The Lv. 4 control immunity is a useful PvP tool – His skill and skin do not fit the current 60-second arena meta – Bottom of the pack for PvE, best used as a resonance filler
Hou Yi PvE: C PvP: D	Lv. 1: Each boss kill grants a Sunpiercer stack for +4% ATK SPD, up to 9 stacks Lv. 2: Each stack also adds +4% ATK Lv. 3: Bosses grant 2 stacks and elites grant 1 Lv. 4: Start each run with 2 stacks, and each stack also adds +4% CRIT DMG	+ Sunpiercer stacking makes him a decent early-game PvE damage dealer + Scales attack speed, ATK, and crit damage the longer a run goes – Stacks rely on defeating bosses and elites, so he ramps slowly – Not recommended for PvP, and he gives up his slot once you land a real main
Hela PvE: C PvP: D	Lv. 1: Boosts her own and nearby allies' ATK by 5% Lv. 2: Restores 1% HP over time to herself and nearby allies Lv. 3: Adds +5% CRIT Rate to herself and nearby allies Lv. 4: Adds +20% CRIT DMG to herself and nearby allies	+ A team buffer handing out ATK, healing, crit rate, and crit damage + Useful in co-op or any mode where allies share her aura – In solo PvE the buffs only apply to her, which caps her value – Early-game filler that falls off once stronger mains arrive
Mymu PvE: D PvP: B	Lv. 1: The first time HP hits 0, there is a 60% chance to enter Overdraw, draining 50% to 100% HP while cutting ATK and MOV SPD by 50% Lv. 2: Killing enemies has a small chance to clear Overdraw Lv. 3: While Overdraw is active, nearby enemies lose 30% ATK and MOV SPD Lv. 4: Entering Overdraw increases its HP-drain range from 100% to 150%	+ Immortal Curse gives a second-life style safety net through Overdraw + Lv. 3 turns his revival window into an enemy ATK and speed debuff – The Overdraw penalty cuts his own ATK and movement while active – Needs his skin to complete the build, and he struggles in PvE
Rick PvE: B PvP: B	Lv. 1: Every 2s activates one of the three available Garage Inventions: Freeze Ray, Mini Black Hole, Neutrino Bomb Lv. 2: When all three inventions are used, Rick summons Ship Bombardment. This is activated when an ally is defeated. Lv. 3: Inventions are used in sequence with a 10% chance to get one Wired stack (up to 50), which increases Ship damage by 4%. Lv. 4: Get 10 Wired stacks and one revival after you get 50 Wired stacks	+ Fantastic against bosses + Rick is very chaotic and fun, as Garage Inventions are very powerful, especially the Neutrino Bomb, which deals 1200% ATK – Top-level skills are very situational and RNG. – His Lv. 4 only works with an ally, which limits him in solo PvE. – Was only available during the limited-time Rick & Morty crossover event, which has ended
Morty PvE: C PvP: C	Lv. 1: On entering battle, Morty Waves auto-activates, periodically cleansing 1 debuff from each nearby ally and granting Lame Adventure stacks. 10 stacks of Lame Adventure activate Aw Geez Adventure, which summons 10 drone cannons for 10s. Lv. 2: 30% chance to get 1 Lame Adventure stack when taking dmg or an attack is dodged by an enemy. Each ally defeated adds one Drone Cannon during Aw Geez, up to 10. Lv. 3: Morty Waves cleanse interval is reduced during Aw Geez, Drone Cannons deal 4 extra attacks when cleanse is activated. When the adventure ends, 10% chance to count as being defeated once. Lv. 4: When an ally is defeated, Drone Cannon damage gets a 45% damage buff. Each time an ally is defeated, you get one Lame Adventure stack.	+ Good support character who cleanses ally debuffs with Morty Waves + A strong tag-team support pick in modes where allies are present – Support cleanse does little in solo PvE, which is most of the game – Was only available during the limited-time Rick & Morty crossover event, which has ended

Archero 2 Tier List FAQ

And that concludes our ultimate Archero 2 tier list. If you need more gems to roll for that S-Tier gear and get everything else in the game, redeem the Archero 2 codes we collected. Also, see our beginner's guide for more tips and tricks.

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