Solo Hunters Tier List: Best Class & Weapon

Updated on January 26, 2026: Updated for the Iron Armor Set shadow nerf.

My buddy, Jake, was ready to quit Solo Hunters last week. He’d spent weeks grinding, only to get one-shot by a boss he thought he was ready for. Turns out, his build was a mess, so I helped him respec, and he climbed twenty levels in two days. Making the best build in Solo Hunters is all about carefully selecting your class, weapon, powers, armor set, and rings. Below, I’ll break down each category, ranking them with explanations, drop locations, and stats – consider this your complete Solo Hunters tier list.

Solo Hunters Class Tier List

Ever notice how some players in Solo Hunters seem to have an unfair advantage? Classes are stat bonuses, obtainable via Class Rerolls (buy them or redeem codes—all codes are at the end of the article). For Strength/Weapons builds, Tank reigns supreme. If you favor Magic/Power/Runes, it’s Mage all the way. Let’s explore each class, detailing their stat bonuses individually.

You can get your class in the Stats menu in the top right.

S-Tier Classes

S-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Class Stats
Tank ClassLegendary	• The best class for a Weapon build and overall the best class in the game• This is because weapons give you more reliable DPS and less reliance on cooldowns• Also the highest HP bonus• Check out the best Weapons to use below in their tier list	+40% Health+20% M1 Damage
Mage ClassLegendary	• The best class for a Power/Rune build• Tank/Weapon builds are more reliable since for Power/Rune builds you have to farm mastery for moves to be effective whereas Weapons always have M1s• Still Mage can be quite decent with all moves and mastery farmed but it’s more for late game where AOE is more important• Check out the best Powers/Runes to use below in their tier list	+40% Magic Damage

A-Tier Classes

A-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Notes
AssassinMythic	• Overall, going for a hybrid build is slightly weaker in terms of raw DPS than going for a single stat build • But you get the flexibility of having both single target DPS with weapons and AOE DPS with Powers/Runes• If you’re going for a hybrid Strength/Magic stat build then Assassin is your best option	+20% M1 Damage+20% Magic Damage+20% Health

B-Tier Classes

B-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Notes
ElfEpic	• Both Elf and Summoner are for Magic/Power/Rune builds• Elf just gives 5% more damage but doesn’t get HP• So it’s only a matter if you value that 5% more DPS over HP but overall Summoner is slightly better solo due to the HP boost	+25% Magic Damage
SummonerEpic	• See Elf	+20% Health+20% Magic Damage

C-Tier Classes

C-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Notes
KnightRare	• Just a weaker version of Assassin• The stats are so low that’s it not worth it• Only good for beginner weapon builds if you cannot get Knight or Assassin	+10% M1 Damage+10% Health+10% Magic Damage

Solo Hunters Weapon Tier List

Ever wondered why some players can clear dungeons in minutes while you’re still struggling? The best weapons in Solo Hunters are the Thunder Axe, Shadow Scythe, and Dual Dagger. I favor the Thunder Axe; its “Stormcall Throw” (R skill) is a cheat code for AOE farming at any level. Let’s examine each weapon, one by one, detailing their drop locations.

Combine with maxing Strength, Serpent/Venomspike set and the Tank class for the best DPS.

S-Tier Weapons

S-Tier	Notes
Thunder Axe	Drops in Jungle• Top 2 weapon in the game DPS-wise• The R is the best skill and amazing for grinding and gives you both a ranged and an AOE option• The best weapon for farming
Shadow Scythe	Only available at the Summon Power NPC• Arguably the best late-game weapon in the game• This is because of the long-range skills in the skill tree allowing you to kite end-game raids• Cannot be grinded in dungeons since you can only get it through luck at the Summon Power station

A-Tier Weapons

A-Tier	Notes
Dual Dagger	Drops in Spider Cave or get from Summon Power NPC• High A or low S but it’s slightly weaker than Shadow Scythe and Thunder Axe• Still a really flexibile and fast weapon with some of the best skills in the game• Top 3 weapon• Daggers share the skill tree with swords
Venom Fang	Drops in Subway• Easy to grind while having great skills and the skill tree is the same as your starting weapon

B-Tier Weapons

B-Tier	Notes
Carmsei Katana&King’s Trident	King’s Trident drops in Snow ForestCarmsei Katana drops in Desert• Both are good for mid-game but the S-Tiers powercreep them hard• Plus the A-Tiers are easier to get

C-Tier Weapons

C-Tier	Ranking Explanation
Link Sword	Drops in Cave• Weakest weapon in the tier list but stronger than Demon King Daggers and Diamond Dagger

Solo Hunters Power Tier List

Ever get that feeling someone is playing a totally different game than you are? The best powers in Solo Hunters are Divine Blade and Goliath (late-game). But you *must* farm their mastery. No matter your power, grab the boss-killer skill first to farm mastery. “Sword of Destiny” for DB, “Blackhole Crash” for Goliath, or “Ghoulstorm Mine” for Dark are solid choices. Let’s analyze each Power/Rune individually to find the best.

Tip #1: I recommend farming Jungle boss for mastery.

Tip #2: Max Magic Power stat, get Mage class and Astral Set for the best Power/Rune DPS.

What is the best way to farm mastery in Solo Hunters?

I recommend farming the Jungle boss as it strikes a good balance between challenge and reward, allowing you to efficiently improve your skills.

S-Tier Powers

S-Tier	Ranking Explanation
Divine BladeMythic	• The best Power/Rune in the game with the highest DPS• Sword of Destiny is a DPS nuke dealing massive damage on bosses• The range is a bit short but the damage is god-tier• You even get invincibility frames on all skills so you can dodge damage while DPS-ing
GoliathLegendary	• Also short ranged like Divine Blade and less AOE but still does really impressive damage• The best boss killer in the game after DB• Blackhole Crash is the best move• You also have some iFrame skills to dodge boss telegraphs• Overall the second best Power in the game

A-Tier Powers

A-Tier	Ranking Explanation
DarknessEpic	• Really strong for an Epic despite not having iFrames• Ghoulstorm Mine is a boss killer for farming• Plus, unlike BE and Goliath you have huge range and AOE so it’s much safer in teams
LightLegendary	• Less DPS than the three above but it’s long-ranged and does excellent AOE damage• That said it doesn’t have iFrame moves

B-Tier Powers

B-Tier	Ranking Explanation
CrimsonLegendary	• Great beginner Power• Good damage even though it has low range and AOE• Great for early farming and has an iFrame skill
NatureEpic	• The best beginner Power for farming bosses and mastery• Great damage, range and AOE for its rarity• The first skill does the best damage with R being a close second for boss-killing

C-Tier Powers

C-Tier	Ranking Explanation
LightningRare	• Wide AOE attacks but abysmally low DPS• I wouldn’t use this• No iFrames so you can get damaged during channeling moves
VinesRare	• A weaker version of Lightning

Solo Hunters Armor Set Tier List

Ever feel like you’re hitting a brick wall in Solo Hunters? The best armor depends on your damage preference: Melee or Magic. Melee builds have multiple options; Serpent and Venomspike are at the top. Magic users should aim for the Astral set. Below, I have listed all the stats and drop locations, with notes on each for ranking purposes.

S-Tier Armor Sets

S-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Stats & Drop Location
Serpent Armor Set	• The best melee damage bonus in the game with slightly higher HP than Venomspike• This makes Serpent the best armor set in the game• Otherwise the melee damage bonus is the same as Venomspike so you can use either if you don’t care about HP	2 Piece Bonus: Gain 12% extra HP3 Piece Bonus: +25% Melee DamageDrops from Subway
Astral Armor Set	• The best armor in the game for Magic Power builds• Combine with Divine Blade or Goliath Power for the best DPS	2 Piece Bonus: Gain 14% extra HP3 Piece Bonus: +20% Magic DamageDrops from Snow Forest
Venomspike Armor Set	• Same as Serpent except you get a bit less HP• Otherwise just as good for optimal melee DPS	2 Piece Bonus: Gain 10% extra HP3 Piece Bonus: +25% Melee DamageDrops from Caves

A-Tier Armor Sets

A-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Stats & Drop Location
Bloodsteel Armor Set	• Both Bloodsteel and Sunforge are great alternatives to S-Tier• It’s just slightly lower stats but they’re still great armor sets for melee builds	2 Piece Bonus: Gain 8% extra HP3 Piece Bonus: +20% Melee DamageDrops from Jungle
Sunforge Armor Set	• Same as Bloodsteel but more HP	2 Piece Bonus: Gain 15% extra HP3 Piece Bonus: +20% Melee DamageDrops from Spider Cave

B-Tier Armor Sets

B-Tier	Ranking Explanation	Stats & Drop Location
Oathkeeper Armor Set	• The passive Burn damage is nice for beginners but in mid-to-late game the melee damage bonus gets you much more DPS	2 Piece Bonus: Gain 18% extra HP3 Piece Bonus: Burn PassiveDrops from Desert
Iron Armor Set	• Used to be the best once it gave 50% melee damage but now it’s okay for beginners after the shadow nerf• Basically the same as all the other melee bonus sets except you don’t get the HP	Deal 20% more melee damageDrops from all Gates

Solo Hunters Best Build

The other night, I was watching two players duel; one was a glass cannon, the other an impenetrable fortress. The best build in Solo Hunters boils down to Weapon/Strength or Power/Magic. Late-game, both are viable, but Weapons offer consistent M1 damage, while Powers excel at AOE. Here’s what you need for both.

Best Weapon Build	Best Magic Build
Weapon: Shadow Scythe or Thunder AxeArmor: Serpent Set or VenomspikeRing: Wanwood or Black IronClass: TankStats: Strength 1000, Defense 600, Agility 400Agility is a great tertiary stat for doging boss telegraphs	Power/Rune: Divine Blade or GoliathArmor: Astral SetRing: Dark Heart RingClass: MageStats: Magic Power 1000, Defense 500, Energy 100, Agility 400Agility is a great tertiary stat for dodging boss telegraphs

What rings are best for late game Solo Hunters builds?

For a Weapon build, Wanwood or Black Iron rings are your best bet. If you are running a magic build, you’ll want to equip the Dark Heart Ring.

That’s my tier list for Solo Hunters weapons, classes, powers, armor, and the best builds. Don’t forget to redeem your *Solo Hunters* codes for freebies like Class Rerolls.

Does the real strategy in Solo Hunters lie in exploiting the meta, or carving your own path?