Fast answer
The answer before the background
A useful god of weapons tier list ranks complete packages under stated conditions. New-save consistency favors accessible characters, forgiving shapes and early coverage. Difficulty 5 and Endless favor scaling, pool control and survival after the build is established. DLC characters must be graded with Eternal Nightmare ownership stated. Rank access, low-roll floor, maximum ceiling and objective fit separately instead of declaring one permanent best class or weapon.
Test card
Every letter grade needs boundaries
| Boundary | Example | Why it changes rank |
|---|---|---|
| Version | Post-1.5 free update | Favor, Banish, autosave and new equipment alter consistency. |
| Content | Base game or Eternal Nightmare | DLC characters and systems are not universal. |
| Difficulty | First clear or Difficulty 5 | Early reliability and late scaling have different value. |
| Mode | Standard tower or Endless | A completed run and open-ended survival reward different packages. |
| Account | Unlock and achievement state | A locked character is not an actionable recommendation. |
Character rank
Grade the route to a working inventory
A character deserves a high beginner grade when its rule is easy to activate, starting gear leaves flexible space, and average shops can supply compatible weapons. A specialist may have a higher ceiling but a lower floor when it needs one unique item, a difficult unlock or narrow adjacency geometry. Show both grades instead of hiding the cost behind highlight footage.
The Eternal Nightmare trio should be ranked by its own systems. Treasure Hunter values sockets and gems, Necromancer values summons, and Plague Doctor values disease interactions. Comparing those systems with a base character requires the same difficulty, content pool and scoring objective; otherwise the DLC row is marketing comparison, not evidence.
Weapon and upgrade rank
Delivery and shape belong beside damage
Weapon tables contain melee, ranged, magic and unique entries with scaling, attack speed, reach, combination and special effects. A weapon that wins on theoretical damage can lose when its shape blocks the inventory or its attack pattern misses dense groups. Score damage, coverage, geometry, set access and upgrade path together.
Best unlock and best upgrade searches should also state time horizon. An unlock can be excellent for expanding future build variety but useless for the current boss attempt. Keep the published list short enough to update when an official patch changes range, status behavior, item rolls or crash-related interactions.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the best character?
Choose by version, owned content, difficulty, objective and unlock state; beginner floor and Endless ceiling are different rankings.
What is the best weapon?
Compare scaling, delivery, inventory shape, set synergy and upgrade access for the selected character.
Are DLC characters automatically top tier?
No. They add distinct mechanics, but ranking still depends on shop consistency, difficulty and the tested objective.
Can I trust an old tier list?
Only after checking the free 2025 systems update, Eternal Nightmare ownership and later patch notes.
Sources
What we checked
Official listings establish current availability and product facts. Community pages are used for mechanics and build history, then labeled separately.
- OfficialOfficial Steam listing
- OfficialOfficial Steam announcements
- OfficialOfficial Eternal Nightmare DLC
- CommunityCommunity character roster
- CommunityCommunity weapons table