Torchlight Infinite Tier List – Best Characters and Builds Ranked

Torchlight Infinite has a ton of variety when it comes to unique character builds, but like usual, some are stronger than others. The next season is here, and you're going to want to know the best meta picks. We've ranked all the different builds and setups for all characters in our Torchlight Infinite character tier list.

Torchlight Infinite Character Tier List

S Tier - The Best Meta Characters

Character	Pros & Cons
Bing 2	+ Bing 2 has been newly buffed with Spellburst synergy and pet support which allows for explosive clear speeds and excellent bossing. + Flexible builds (nova, projectile, trap) make it viable across map tiers. – Gear prices skyrocket due to popularity making building Bing 2 difficult with early-market competition. – Early acts feel underpowered without key Spellburst or energy-regen gear.
Thea 3	+ Thea 3 converts blessings into deadly Erosion bursts, giving her one of the best scaling mechanics in the game. + High single-target burst and rapid clear when optimized. – Candle removal hit her sustain and defenses hard. – Demands precise timing and familiarity with buff management.
Erika 1	+ Extremely fast clear and high mobility from dual-blade multi-strike combat. + Erika 1 is a cheap starter that transitions well to endgame content. – Needs expensive gear to reach peak damage. – Slightly worse bossing consistency than her Lightning variant.
Rosa 2	+ Tanky hybrid build with great sustain and block potential + Rosa 2 can clear any boss safely as she performs well even under pressure thanks to great stats. – Early leveling can feel sluggish until talents synergize. – Expensive to min-max due to aura gear demand.
Iris 2	+ Spirit Magi provide both offense and durability, making her one of the safest endgame farmers + Iris 2 is exceptional in high-tier content due to minion damage scaling. – Relatively slow mapping speed due to lack of mobility. – Requires proper positioning to keep minions effective.

A Tier - Powerful and Reliable Builds

Character	Pros & Cons
Gemma 3	+ Versatile hybrid of cold and fire spells which synergizes perfectly with Spellburst builds. + Gemma 2 has outstanding AoE coverage and crowd control that helps in group battles. – Gear overlap with other Spellburst users makes entry cost high. – Requires mechanical precision to juggle elements effectively.
Gemma 2	+ Purgatory zones weaken enemies and boost party DPS making her great for coordinated group play. + Great utility for supporting hybrid damage teams. – Gemma 2 needs good cooldown management to stay effective. – AoE control can feel clunky solo due to limited mobility.
Rosa 1	+ Excellent sustain with Holy Domain uptime which synergizes well her block and healing mechanics. + Extremely durable under heavy AoE fire. – Uptime and positioning sensitive to get use out of her skills. – Rosa 1 requires grouping enemies to deal efficient damage.
Carino 1	+ Fast reload + shotgun projectile scaling gives one of the best burst DPS setups. + Simple to scale with crit or ailment builds. – Divineshot Carino requires careful positioning and aiming. – Struggles with high-mobility bosses without gear investment.
Youga 1	+ Youga 1 creates a shadow double to auto-cast spells, multiplying output and simplifying play. + Very safe and effective mapping option. – Heavy mana and gear dependency for optimal uptime. – Shadow AI can occasionally misfire in tight areas.
Moto 2	+ Bomb minions create spectacular AoE bursts; extremely efficient in packs. + Moto 2 is easy to gear and has strong early progression. – Minion AI is still unreliable at times. – Damage falls off if minions die mid combo chain.
Rehan 2	+ Ancestor Spirit clone mirrors your main skills and effectively doubles melee bursts. + Much smoother than previous seasons, offering good hybrid AoE. – Rehan 2 still lacks sustain if mistimed. – Requires rhythm mastery to stay alive during rage spikes.

B Tier - Decent Picks That Can Be Strong

Character	Pros & Cons
Selena 1	+ Layered combat system (bubbles + strikes) gives a lot of options for every situation. + Excellent sustain and hybrid scaling with movement. – Complex playstyle with a high skill floor making her hard to learn. – Selena 1 requires prism or bubble synergy to feel impactful.
Erika 2	+ Fast and flashy multistrike play with lightning stuns and agile repositioning. + Great boss killer with proper lightning scaling. – Erika 2 is heavily reliant on gear quality for sustain. – Needs good positioning and game knowledge as mistakes are relatively punishing..
Youga 2	+ Enhances DoT builds dramatically, which is perfect for Flame Jet, corrosion, and time distortion setups. + Great for crowd control and safe ranged play– Lacks burst DPS. – Youga 2 is expensive to scale and not newbie-friendly.
Bing 1	+ Massive AoE detonation potential when bombs are stacked. + Bing 1 is beginner-friendly with a very simple combo loop once learned. – Positioning is critical as mistimed detonations waste DPS. – Clunky setup compared to newer heroes.
Gemma 1	+ Reliable cold DPS and steady progression path. + Frostbite scaling gives her natural CC and safety. – Gemma 1 falls behind her newer hybrids in burst potential. – Requires big crafting investment to compete endgame.
Iris 1	+ Iris 1 is a solid starter with early-game minion access. + Safe mapper with low mechanical demand. – Candle loss hurts durability. – Low endgame scaling ceiling.

C Tier - Play For Fun or Avoid

Character	Pros & Cons
Rehan 1	+ Rage meter enables explosive melee DPS bursts. + Consistent and tanky during Berserk state. – Rehan 1 needs good uptime management. – Suffers outside Berserk window with Candle nerfs and has limited ranged options.
Carino 2	+ Easy to use projectiles and smooth leveling curve. + Decent entry-level bossing. – Carino 2 lacks scaling and payoff compared to Lethal Flash. – Underwhelming trait impact.
Carino 3	+ Mode-switching creates unique flexibility for different situations. – Ammo/heat management too punishing. – Carino 2 has inconsistent uptime which makes DPS unreliable.
Thea 1	+ Blessing conversion gimmick is fun to use. – Damage too low for meta. – Thea 1 lacks sustain and identity compared to Blasphemer.
Thea 2	+ Unique Divine Realm play loop. – Thea 2 is too situational and will feel weak outside niche builds. – Outclassed by every other Thea variant.
Moto 1	+ Classic minion commander theme. – Minion AI issues causes poor DPS uptime. – Moto 1 is outclassed by Charge Calling’s burst builds.

That concludes our Torchlight Infinite tier list and our rankings for the best characters and their variants. Make sure to check back as we'll keep it updated with the latest changes! You can also check out our Torchlight section here on PGG for even more helpful guides.