Soul Knight Tier List

In Soul Knight, the pixelated roguelike RPG from ChillyRoom, choosing the right hero can mean the difference between breezing through dungeons or barely scraping by.

Every character boasts distinctive weapons, stats, and playstyles. This comprehensive tier list ranks every character clearly, helping you quickly pinpoint your ideal main hero.

Understanding the Tiers

Before selecting a character, it’s essential to recognize that gameplay enjoyment can significantly influence your hero choice.

Top-tier heroes excel in power, versatility, and survivability, but don’t overlook heroes you personally enjoy playing.

Skins provide cosmetic variation without influencing performance, allowing personalization without altering gameplay effectiveness.

Character Unlocks: While many heroes are accessible from the start, some require specific achievements or in-game purchases. For example, the Airbender becomes available after completing the “No Discord, No Concord” achievement.

Soul Knight Characters Ranked

S Tier – Top Heroes for Easy Progression

Characters here dominate gameplay from start to finish, performing excellently even before substantial upgrades.

This tier includes heroes such as Arcane Knight, Assassin, Paladin, Astromancer, Rogue, Necromancer, Physicist, Special Forces, Trickster, Fighter, Engineer, Warliege, Lancer, Gunner, and Sword Master.

• Arcane Knight: Versatile damage dealer with potent attacks.
• Assassin: Excellent mobility and attack power; lower HP balanced by strong Armor. Focus on hit-and-run tactics.
• Paladin: Highest Armor in the game compensates for low HP, excelling when properly armed. Utilize superior armor to shield allies.
• Astromancer, Rogue, Necromancer: Robust heroes with strong melee capabilities and enemy debuffs. Necromancer excels by summoning minions strategically.
• Physicist, Special Forces, Trickster, Fighter, Engineer, Warliege, Lancer, Gunner, Sword Master: Reliable, well-rounded heroes suitable for various dungeon challenges.

A Tier – Solid Choices with Strategic Depth

These heroes require greater understanding and tactical use in tougher encounters, including Knight, Robot, Bard, Interdimension Traveler, Taoist, Airbender, and Trap Master.

• Knight: Starter-friendly, powerful once upgraded.
• Robot: High Armor, exceptional skills outweigh average base stats.
• Bard, Interdimension Traveler, Taoist, Airbender, Trap Master: Require strategic weapon pairing and mastery of abilities for maximum effectiveness.

B Tier – Situational but Enjoyable

Heroes in this tier are viable but may lack consistency in more challenging late-game scenarios, including Alchemist, Werewolf, Elf, Vampire, Time Traveling Ninja, Special Ops, Priestess, and Witch.

• Alchemist: Strong area damage and crowd control.
• Vampire: Effective sustain and damage through lifesteal and energy steal.
• Werewolf: Damage output scales with HP; situationally useful.
• Elf, Time Traveling Ninja, Special Ops, Priestess, Witch: Decent units with enjoyable mechanics, though overshadowed by higher-tier heroes.

C Tier – Niche Heroes Requiring Skill

These heroes, while entertaining, may prove challenging to use effectively in single-player scenarios, including Berserker, Wizard, Priest, Demonmancer, and The Beheaded.

• Berserker: Strong attack power but suffers due to low Armor.
• Wizard: Powerful range and crowd control, but highly vulnerable in melee range.
• Priest, Demonmancer, The Beheaded: Unique playstyles but difficult to maximize without significant experience.

D Tier – Least Effective Heroes

Generally weaker, these heroes often underperform in later game stages, including Druid, Miner, Officer, and Element Envoy.

• Druid: Summons lack impact, easily overshadowed.
• Miner, Officer, Element Envoy: Offer limited utility; mostly effective early-game.

Soul Knight Prequel Class Rankings

Soul Knight Prequel allows players to strategically blend classes, creating hybrid characters that inherit distinct abilities from two original classes.

This system introduces depth and flexibility, enabling tailored strategies for specific dungeon runs or boss fights.

S Tier Classes – Optimal Fusion Power

• Ranger (Thief + Archer): Superior burst ranged damage, excelling in Strength and Dexterity.
• Shinobi (Animancer + Thief): High-speed clones provide defensive and offensive power despite risks from low HP.
• Warliege (Warrior + Aegis): Exceptional niche capabilities through specialized skillsets.

A Tier Classes – Versatile & Effective

• Stormblade (Thief + Tempest Mage): Massive burst damage capabilities.
• Elementalist (Tempest Mage + Pyromancer): Strong magical damage dealing.
• Heretic (Animancer + Pyromancer): Risky summoner with high damage potential but requires careful health management.
• Assassin (Warrior + Thief): Exceptional in close combat with high physical damage.
• Soulkeeper (Animancer + Aegis): Durable summoner class, costly but effective with proper investment.

B Tier Classes – Reliable but Less Dynamic

• Pyroknight (Pyromancer + Warrior): Effective melee combatant utilizing fire abilities.
• Bastion (Archer + Aegis): High versatility with balanced offensive and defensive skills.
• Tempest Mage: Best when paired strategically with other classes.
• Warrior (Base Class): A staple starting class, dependable across various gameplay scenarios, excelling particularly in close combat.

C Tier Classes – Less Viable but Still Playable

• Artillerist (Archer + Pyromancer): Good ranged damage but limited versatility.
• Stormwarden (Tempest Mage + Aegis): Challenging skill synergy, but rewarding for strategic exploration.
• Thief, Archer: Require significant skill to excel, often overshadowed by other combinations.

Wrapping up

Choosing the right hero or class in Soul Knight should align closely with your preferred playstyle and dungeon strategy.

Powerful heroes often make gameplay smoother, but ultimately, personal enjoyment will ensure your continued success.

Community Insights: Players often debate the best characters based on personal experiences. Engaging with the community can provide valuable perspectives on character strengths.

Stay Updated: Character effectiveness can shift with game updates. Regularly consult patch notes and community discussions to adapt to changes in character balance and new content.