The best Race/Kin in Apocrypha is Aurelian (S+ Tier - burst and AoE attacks, heals in the sun, immune to fire damage). Other good choices include Veskan (S Tier - telekenisis ability is very handy), Hyraknian (A Tier - brawler-type Kin, huge in size, gains extra damage and health buffs). See our full tier list for a detailed breakdown of all the Kins in Apocrypha.
Updated on June 2, 2026: Rankings adjusted as per the the full release meta. Changes include Kin Reworks and name changes. Check the Changelog at the end of the page to see all the details.
All Races (Kin) in Apocrypha have their strengths and weaknesses, which is why we've put together this tier list that ranks them all. The game assigns you a race randomly when you're creating your character at the start of the game. You can either stick to that beginner race or reroll for a different race by purchasing three retools for 150 Robux.
What Do The Tier Rankings Mean in Our Apocrypha Tier List
| Tier | Meaning | How Many |
|---|---|---|
| S | Best Kins in the game. Offer an excellent mix of utility and combat skills. | 2 |
| A | Specialty Kins. Good for specific types of builds. | 3 |
| B | Beginner-friendly. You will eventually have to deal with the shortcomings in Combat. | 2 |
| C | Weakest Kins in the game. Make progression difficult and make things difficulty in PvP gamemodes. | 2 |
Apocrypha Races Tier List
| Tier | Race |
|---|---|
| S | Aurelian, Veskan |
| A | Viri, Endling, Hyrkanian |
| B | Teragen, Darkspawn |
| C | Human, Silphid |
The above table shows all the races currently in Apocrypha and ranks them according to their skills and effectiveness across the Arena and Battle Royale game modes. Once the open-world mode is added to the game, we might see a huge shift in the meta and, consequently, this tier list.
Which Races Are S Tier in Apocrypha
| Race | Why This Tier |
|---|---|
| Aurelian | + Rapidly regenerate health just by standing in the Sun. + Immune to Fire damage. + Massive AoE attack (Supernova) that depletes up to 75% HP of anyone in range. + At Level 50, you get one of the best burst damage skills in the game (Solar Beam). - Weak against reality-bending effects. |
| Veskan | + The only race with the ability to see health bars of other players and enemies. + Can use telekinesis to move objects, including other players and enemies. + Use the third eye as a flying camera to freely look around the map. + Foresight ability that helps dodge attacks. - Low damage output and resistance. |
Which Races Are A Tier in Apocrypha
| Races | Why This Tier |
|---|---|
| Viri | + Excellent martial arts combat. + Can learn about the location of all moving players on the entire map. + The only evolvable race in the game. - Combat skills are glitchy. |
| Endling | + Ability to execute multiple enemies at once. + The insects sent out to execute enemies will deal damage to others as well as restore your HP. + Chance to Overheal, making you invincible for a short time. + Immune to diseases and breaking limbs. + Transforms into a swarm of flies for quick movement. - Weak against fire. Takes 1.5x damage from all fire sources. Fire also causes Endlings to panic. |
| Hyrkanian | + The best Common Kin in Apocrypha. + Larger in size than almost all other Kin in Apocrypha. + Get 25% more value from all Physical Damage and Physical Defense buffs. + Rib Breakers (unlocks at Level 15) can break enemy ribs with a single kick. + At level 25, Heavy Attacks can cripple enemies or inflict bleed for DoT. |
What Races Are B Tier in Apocrypha
| Race | Why This Tier |
|---|---|
| Teragen | + Master of all parkour moves. + Reduces fall damage and rag dolling chances by rolling. + Can use Night Vision to reveal nearby enemies. + Can detect danger and flee by detecting loud sounds. - Have to learn even the most basic combat skills. |
| Darkspawn | + Restores 35% HP after getting knocked down. + Revives after death to cause an explosion and deal damage to nearby enemies. + Good for beginners who struggle with survivability. - Doesn't offer much else. |
What Races Are C Tier in Apocrypha
| Races | Why This Tier |
|---|---|
| Human | + Can adapt to various climates and conditions. + Have the ability to restore some health. - Don't have too many skills. - Requires too much grind to learn parkour and master combat. |
| Silphid | + Has the ability to fast travel by gliding across the map. + Can use night vision. + Can unlock Double Jump and can also gain Triple Jump at Level 20. - No combat skill. - Gets attracted to fires that will slowly make you go insane, causing you to Reset. |
Update History
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | - New Kin added: Hyrkanian - Betularian's name changed to Silphid - Hive's name changed to Endling - Elemyn's name changed to Aurelian - Revenant's name changed to Darkspawn - Sightweaver's name changes to Veskan - Darkin's name changed to Viri - Grimalkin's name changed to Teragen |
If you're just starting out in Apocrypha, do check out our guide on How To Escape the Sunken Bastille in Apocrypha so you can complete the tutorial dungeon and start enjoying the game.
