The Pixel Lineage tier list changes every time the developer drops a new patch, and the October 2026 meta has reshuffled almost every Super, Ultra, and Oath. Picking the wrong evolution in Act 2 can lock you out of Torment Mode clears for weeks, so knowing which classes actually scale matters before you commit. This ranking covers every Super Class, every Ultra Form, and every Shrine of Oaths option you can currently unlock, with a clear S-to-F verdict on each so you can build a roster that clears Hard Mode and Nightmare Mode without rerolling your entire hero.
How the Pixel Lineage Tier List 2026 Meta Actually Works
Before reading individual rankings, it helps to understand what pushes a class into S-tier versus F-tier in the current meta. The game runs on a turn-based system with 3 Lives, 1 Energy that ramps to a default cap of 10, and 6 actions per turn (Attack, Skill, Guard, Meditate, Potion, Run), so classes that burn Energy efficiently or generate it through passives always outscale raw stat sticks. The game launched with 6 Base Classes, 18 Super Classes, and 18 Ultra Forms, plus a 12-Oath pool that you can layer on top at the Shrine of Oaths, so the meta is genuinely about how those three layers multiply each other.
The four evaluation pillars used throughout this ranking are:
| Pillar | Why It Matters | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per Energy | Energy is the real DPS currency, not raw attack | 30% |
| Survivability (Lives, heals, shields) | You only get 3 Lives per run, so wasted runs are expensive | 25% |
| Scaling into Torment Mode | Hard Mode and Nightmare Mode multiply enemy HP and damage | 25% |
| Ease of Build (gear, race, Oath synergy) | F2P-friendly builds climb faster than whale-locked ones | 20% |
A class that scores high on three of those four pillars usually lands in A-tier or above, while a class that only wins one pillar — even if it wins it hard — tends to drop to B or C. The October 2026 patch nerfed Energy-on-hit stacking and buffed shield-on-block, so any ranking older than that window is now misleading.
Reading a Tier List When You Have a Bad Race Roll
Race and talent are rolled before class choice, so an F-tier class on a Nightborn (15% lifesteal) is often stronger in practice than an S-tier class on a Hollow. The full racial spread is covered in the Pixel Lineage class guide, but the short version is that scaling races like Archon, Dragonborn, and Dullahan can carry a B-tier class into A-tier territory. The tier list below assumes an average race (Slime, Hollow, Halfling) so it reflects class power, not race power.
Pixel Lineage Super Class Tier List
Super Classes are unlocked at the Trainer's Shrine in Act 2 and each one branches off a Base Class (Warrior, Thief, Mage, Fist, Bard, Archer). There are 18 total and three of them are clear standouts in the current meta. The full evolution matrix is detailed in the Pixel Lineage all classes breakdown, but here is the shortlist of which Super Classes actually clear Torment Mode this patch.
| Super Class | Base | Tier | Energy Efficiency | Best Pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Reaver | Mage | S | High (Skill spams AoE) | Archon / Burst Sigils |
| Phantom Dancer | Thief | S | High (dodge refunds Energy) | Nightborn / Crit Sigils |
| Divine Lancer | Warrior | A | Medium (guard scaling) | Dullahan / Tank Oath |
| Brawler King | Fist | A | Medium (counter windows) | Halfling / Counter Sigils |
| Chrono Mage | Mage | A | High (round manipulation) | Any caster race |
| Beastmaster | Archer | B | Medium (pet scaling) | Slime / Pet Oath |
| Battle Bard | Bard | B | Medium (buff uptime) | Any support race |
| Blade Saint | Thief | B | High (single-target burst) | Nightborn / Assassin Oath |
| Iron Sentinel | Warrior | C | Low (tank but Energy-starved) | Dullahan / Guardian Oath |
| Fist of Fury | Fist | C | Medium (high variance) | Hollow / Bruiser Oath |
| Trickster | Bard | D | Low (utility starved) | Hard to place |
| Gunslinger | Archer | D | Medium (ranged but squishy) | Halfling / Mobility Oath |
Soul Reaver is the single best super class for farming because its Skill chains an AoE that refunds 2 Energy on kill, so a single round of clears sustains your Energy bar across an entire floor. Phantom Dancer is the speedrun pick because every successful dodge generates Energy, which means you can Skill-spam on turn three instead of waiting for the Energy ramp. Divine Lancer rounds out the top because guard scaling lets it survive the opening burst of Torment Mode bosses that one-shot most other front-liners.
Mid-Tier Super Classes Worth Knowing
Chrono Mage and Brawler King are both A-tier but require specific gear to function. Chrono Mage wants round-skip Sigils so it can act twice in a row, while Brawler King wants counter-rate Sigils that proc on incoming hits. If you do not have those Sigils yet, both classes feel like B-tier at best. The farming locations for each Sigil tier are mapped in the Pixel Lineage sigil farming routes guide, and pre-farming the right Sigil before committing to a Super Class is the difference between a smooth Act 2 run and a bricked one.
Pixel Lineage Ultra Class Tier List
Ultra Forms are awakened by rare Ultra Sigils and represent the real endgame ceiling. There are 18 Ultra Forms in total, and unlike Super Classes they are not locked to a base — any Super Class can theoretically evolve into any Ultra, but the community has settled on a clear meta. According to community testing in October 2026, only five Ultra Forms can reliably solo Torment Mode floors without a healer, and those five are where you should pour your Ultra Sigil budget.
| Ultra Form | Origin Super | Tier | Solo Viability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Void Reaper | Soul Reaver | S | Excellent | One-shots floor 8+ bosses |
| Eternal Striker | Phantom Dancer | S | Excellent | Best single-target DPS |
| Aegis Saint | Divine Lancer | A | Strong | Tankiest Ultra, slow kills |
| Quantum Mage | Chrono Mage | A | Strong | Round-skip wins boss phases |
| Beast Sovereign | Beastmaster | B | Average | Pet AI still buggy |
| Iron Tyrant | Iron Sentinel | B | Average | Needs healer support |
| Crimson Bard | Battle Bard | B | Average | Buffs carry the party |
| Chaos Fist | Brawler King | C | Below average | Counter window too narrow |
| Shadow Blade | Blade Saint | C | Below average | Outclassed by Eternal Striker |
| Spectral Archer | Gunslinger | D | Weak | Squishy, low scaling |
| Twilight Trickster | Trickster | D | Weak | Utility not worth a slot |
| Wraith Saint | Fist of Fury | F | Unviable | Energy-starved, no payoff |
Void Reaper is widely considered the best Ultra Form because its awakened passive makes every Skill use refund 3 Energy, which means you can Skill twice on turn two and then chain into a burst finisher on turn three. Eternal Striker is the alternative for players who want raw single-target damage, because its awakened passive adds 40% true damage to backstab hits. The reason Aegis Saint sits in A-tier and not S-tier is that its taunt is great for parties, but solo it just slows down the kill timer.
When to Skip an Ultra Form
If you rolled an F-tier or D-tier Ultra Form, do not invest any more Ultra Sigils into it. The honest truth is that the bottom three Ultra Forms (Spectral Archer, Twilight Trickster, Wraith Saint) cannot clear Torment Mode floor 10 even with full Legendary gear, so save the Sigils for a reroll at the Sigil Enchanter instead. The exact reroll math is in the Pixel Lineage tier list 2026 update, which walks through the token economy step by step.
Pixel Lineage Best Super Class by Build Goal
The single best super class depends entirely on what you are trying to accomplish in a given run, because a farming build and a boss-killing build want very different things. Energy economy dominates farming, while burst damage dominates bossing, so the meta answer changes based on your goal.
| Goal | Best Super Class | Why | Pair With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor 1–6 Gold Farm | Soul Reaver | AoE refunds Energy on kill | Archon, Wealth Oath |
| Floor 7–12 Boss Rush | Phantom Dancer | Dodge refunds Energy, burst windows | Nightborn, Assassin Oath |
| Torment Mode Solo | Void Reaper (Ultra) | Three Energy refund per Skill | Any scaling race |
| 4-Player Party Carry | Battle Bard | Buff uptime is party multiplier | Any support race |
| F2P New Player | Divine Lancer | Guard scaling needs no rare gear | Dullahan, Guardian Oath |
| Pet Comp Enthusiast | Beastmaster | Pet damage scales with mastery | Slime, Beastmaster Oath |
For pure gold per minute, Soul Reaver still wins because nothing else refunds Energy on trash kills, and Energy is the actual currency that gates Skill use. For Torment Mode bossing, Void Reaper is technically an Ultra, not a Super, so the best Super Class for bossing is Phantom Dancer, which dodges and refunds Energy simultaneously. For new F2P players who do not have any rare Sigils, Divine Lancer is the safest pick because guard scaling works even with Common-tier gear.
Build Goal Synergies That Are Easy to Miss
Most players do not realize that the Battle Bard buff uptime is what carries 4-player parties through Torment Mode, even though the Bard's personal damage looks unimpressive. A Battle Bard in a party with a Soul Reaver, a Phantom Dancer, and a Divine Lancer can push the whole group's effective DPS by 25–30% just by maintaining Inspiration stacks, which is why Battle Bard is an A-tier support even though its solo tier is B. The community runs "buff-battery Bard" compositions specifically for the harder raid floors, and the playstyle is well documented by players who farm floor 12 weekly.
Pixel Lineage Oath Tier List and Build Synergy
Oaths are unlocked at the Shrine of Oaths once you have a Super Class, and there are 12 in the current pool. Oaths are not class-locked, so the same Oath can be layered on a Warrior Super or a Mage Super, but the value of each Oath changes dramatically depending on which class is wearing it. According to community testing, the top three Oaths are Wealth, Assassin, and Beastmaster, while the bottom three are Mobility, Caster, and Guardian when paired with the wrong class.
| Oath | Best On | Tier | Why It Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealth Oath | Soul Reaver, Beastmaster | S | Gold bonus multiplies AoE clears |
| Assassin Oath | Phantom Dancer, Blade Saint | S | Backstab bonus stacks with class passives |
| Beastmaster Oath | Beastmaster, Battle Bard | A | Pet damage compounds |
| Guardian Oath | Divine Lancer, Iron Sentinel | A | Shield uptime is essential in Torment |
| Caster Oath | Soul Reaver, Chrono Mage | B | Energy refund is solid but already covered by class |
| Bruiser Oath | Brawler King, Divine Lancer | B | Counter damage is niche |
| Healer Oath | Battle Bard, Divine Lancer | B | Heals are wasted on most meta comps |
| Mobility Oath | Phantom Dancer, Gunslinger | C | Energy refund on dodge is too small |
| Tank Oath | Iron Sentinel, Aegis Saint | C | Outclassed by Guardian |
| Elemental Oath | Chrono Mage, Soul Reaver | C | Damage bonus, no utility |
| Berserker Oath | Brawler King, Iron Tyrant | D | Low HP scaling is risky with 3 Lives |
| Trickster Oath | Trickster, Twilight Trickster | F | Pure flavor, no real value |
Wealth Oath is the single best Oath in the game right now because it adds a 20% gold bonus to every kill, which compounds across an entire farming run. On a Soul Reaver clearing floor 6 trash, that 20% stacks into several thousand extra gold per hour, which then funds faster gear honing. Assassin Oath is the speedrun pick because its 30% backstab damage bonus is multiplicative with the Phantom Dancer's existing backstab scaling, so a backstab crit hits for almost double damage.
How to Lock In an Oath Without Wasting It
Oath selection is permanent for the run, so do not pick Berserker Oath or Trickster Oath even if they sound cool. Both Oaths have low-value passives that do not survive the difficulty curve, and you cannot undo the choice until the next rebirth. A safe early-game pick is Guardian Oath on any tank class because shields scale with class level, while a safe late-game pick is Wealth Oath on any AoE class because gold compounds regardless of your progression speed. Players who want to optimize both the class and the Oath at once should pre-roll both, since the Shrine of Oaths is the second-to-last checkpoint before the final boss and you cannot revisit it without a full rebirth.
Pixel Lineage Best Ultra Class and How to Actually Get One
The best Ultra Class is the one that matches your current race, gear, and Oath, not the one that tops the chart in a vacuum. Void Reaper is the strongest Ultra in raw numbers, but it needs an Ultra Sigil to unlock, and Ultra Sigils drop at a notoriously low rate. According to community reports, the average player needs roughly 15–20 hours of farming to drop a single Ultra Sigil for the class they actually want, which means the practical best Ultra Class is whichever one your Sigil luck lets you awaken first.
A practical priority list for Ultra Sigil spending:
| Priority | Target Ultra | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Void Reaper | S-tier in every game mode |
| 2 | Eternal Striker | Second-best, easier to gear |
| 3 | Aegis Saint | Reliable tank Ultra |
| 4 | Quantum Mage | Niche but strong |
| 5 | Skip the rest | Drop rate too low to be picky |
The reason the top three are so dominant is that they all share one property: their awakened passive multiplies Energy economy, and Energy economy is the only stat that does not get diluted by higher difficulty. As Torment Mode increases enemy HP, raw damage bonuses shrink proportionally, but Energy refund skills let you cast more spells in the same window, which means your effective damage per turn actually goes up as the difficulty climbs. The bottom Ultra Forms all scale with stats that the enemy HP multiplier is actively negating, which is why they fall off a cliff in Torment Mode.
Pairing Ultra Form with Oath for Maximum Value
The strongest Ultra + Oath combo in the October 2026 meta is Void Reaper with Wealth Oath, because Void Reaper's AoE clears farm gold and Wealth Oath's 20% gold bonus compounds across the run. The runner-up is Eternal Striker with Assassin Oath, because Eternal Striker's backstab damage stacks multiplicatively with the Oath's 30% backstab bonus. Avoid pairing tank Ultras (Aegis Saint, Iron Tyrant) with damage Oaths, because the Oath's bonuses do not scale with the tank's low base damage, and avoid pairing damage Ultras with Guardian Oath because the shield uptime is wasted when the enemy is dead before the second turn.
Building a Roster That Actually Climbs Torment Mode
A single over-leveled hero can clear Normal Mode, but Torment Mode requires a full four-hero roster with at least one tank, one healer or buffer, and two damage dealers. The reason this matters for the tier list is that some classes look weak in solo play but become S-tier in a roster context, and vice versa. Battle Bard is the clearest example: it is a B-tier solo class but an S-tier support because its Inspiration buff persists across all four party members.
| Slot | Best Class | Alternative | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank | Aegis Saint (Ultra) | Divine Lancer | Taunt + shield uptime |
| Healer / Buffer | Battle Bard | Chrono Mage | Inspiration or round-skip |
| AoE DPS | Soul Reaver | Beastmaster | Energy refund on kill |
| Burst DPS | Phantom Dancer | Eternal Striker | Dodge refund + backstab |
This composition clears Torment Mode floor 12 reliably with appropriate gear, and it scales into Nightmare Mode once every member has at least +7 honed weapons. The composition also has built-in redundancy because the Battle Bard can swap to a damage build if the healer slot is empty, and the Divine Lancer can swap to Aegis Saint once the Ultra Sigil drops. Players who want to experiment should try the Pixel Lineage how to unlock classes walkthrough for the exact unlock order, since some classes are gated behind story progress and not just Sigil drops.
The One Mistake That Wrecks Most Rosters
The most common roster mistake is doubling up on AoE damage dealers without a real tank or healer, because the trash clears are fast but the boss fights become unwinnable once the burst window expires. A roster of two Soul Reavers, one Phantom Dancer, and one Beastmaster can clear floor 6 in under four minutes, but it will brick on floor 8 bosses because no one can survive the enrage phase. The fix is to always include at least one Divine Lancer or Aegis Saint in any roster that plans to push past floor 7, because the taunt and shield uptime are what keep the damage dealers alive long enough to land their burst windows.
Pixel Lineage Tier List Wrap-Up
The current meta rewards Energy-efficient classes that refund resources through their passives, and it punishes raw stat sticks that rely on gear to keep up with the difficulty curve. Void Reaper is the top of the class tier list, Soul Reaver and Phantom Dancer are the best Super Classes for new players, and Wealth Oath is the single best Oath in the game right now. The bottom of the tier list (Trickster, Wraith Saint, Spectral Archer) is not worth investing in unless the developer reworks them, because the gap between them and the next tier up is wider than the gap between A-tier and S-tier. Save your Ultra Sigils for Void Reaper, save your reroll tokens for a class that pairs with your actual race, and the tier list will mostly take care of itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Super Class in Pixel Lineage right now?
Soul Reaver and Phantom Dancer are tied for the best Super Class in the current meta, because both refund Energy on kill or dodge, which is the rarest and most valuable stat in the game. Soul Reaver is the better pick for AoE farming, while Phantom Dancer is the better pick for boss rushing. Both clear Torment Mode floor 12 with optimized gear and a competent support partner.
Which Ultra Class should I burn my first Ultra Sigil on?
Void Reaper is the best target for your first Ultra Sigil because its awakened passive refunds 3 Energy on every Skill use, which is the strongest scaling in the game. If your Sigil luck does not drop a Void Reaper Sigil, Eternal Striker is the second-best target because its 40% backstab damage is the highest single-instance multiplier in the current patch. Skip tank Ultra Sigils until you already have a working damage Ultra, because tank Ultras without a damage partner cannot clear the boss enrage timer.
Is the Pixel Lineage class tier list different from the Super Class tier list?
Yes. The base class tier list ranks the six starting classes (Warrior, Thief, Mage, Fist, Bard, Archer), while the Super Class tier list ranks the 18 evolutions you pick at the Trainer's Shrine. Most base classes are B-tier or C-tier, but a single Super Class evolution can push them into S-tier. The Ultra Class tier list is a third, separate ranking because Ultra Forms have a different unlock path and a different power ceiling.
How often does the Pixel Lineage tier list change?
The tier list changes every major patch, which the developer ships roughly every 4 to 6 weeks. The October 2026 patch nerfed Energy-on-hit stacking and buffed shield-on-block, so any tier list published before that patch is now inaccurate. Smaller hotfixes sometimes buff or nerf a single class without changing the broader meta, so check the patch notes before committing Ultra Sigils.
What is the best Oath for a F2P player?
Wealth Oath is the best F2P Oath because it adds a 20% gold bonus to every kill, which compounds across farming runs and lets F2P players catch up to paying players in gear honing speed. Guardian Oath is the second-best F2P pick because shield uptime requires no rare gear to function. Avoid Berserker Oath and Trickster Oath even on a budget, because both have passives that do not scale into Torment Mode.