Beyond Nen Tier List: Nen Ability, Lineage & Race (RELEASE)

Beyond Nen Tier List: Nen Ability, Lineage & Race (RELEASE)

I spawned into a match and watched a single decision erase an entire evening of progress. You know the feeling: ten seconds, a menu, and the wrong pick means fumbling through content you should have cleared. I’ve been collecting data, testing match after match, and the conclusions are sharper than most patch notes.

Updated on November 9, 2026: Added a complete Nen Ability tier list with ranking reasons.

I’ve ranked every Nen Ability, Lineage and Race for Beyond Nen—with clear notes on what works for PVP, what shreds PVE, and which choices you should keep or reroll. I’ll tell you where to spend spins, which modes to respect, and what combos are worth practicing. Consider this your hands-on field guide, grounded in hundreds of hours of lab testing across Roblox servers and patch iterations noted by outlets like Moyens I/O and community threads on Discord.

The lobby timer always forces a decision — Beyond Nen Nen Ability & Affinity Tier List

If you want the short version: pick your Nen Ability based on whether you want to frag in PVE or hold lanes in PVP. The following table is my practical ranking—complete with why each ability matters in matches and progression.

All Nen Abilities Ranked in Beyond Nen

Order Within Any Tier Is Arbitrary

⇓ Meta Nen Abilities for PVE and PVP ⇓

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Godspeed (Transmutation) (Mythical) game image

Godspeed (Transmutation) (Mythical)

The fastest Nen ability with hyperarmor dashes and unblockable/undodgeable skillsHuge defenses for PVP from enhanced dashes and unpunishable moves that launch you into the airAmazing for PVP and good with yoyo in PVE
Jajanken (Enhancement) (Legendary) game image

Jajanken (Enhancement) (Legendary)

A better version of BBI since it’s got massive damage and faster moves that don’t have slow windups
Crazy Slots (Conjuration) (Extraordinary) game image

Crazy Slots (Conjuration) (Extraordinary)

Needs a ton of practice for combos but’s quite strong due to high M1 damage combos with ScytheThe skills also combo really well

⇓ Great Alternatives That Excel in Either PVP or PVE ⇓

A

Earth Sludge (Transmutation) (Common) game image

Earth Sludge (Transmutation) (Common)

Massively underrated on a Nen buildPoison M1s deal excellent damage and go through Nen defensesThe pool moves just stack poison damage on top for great sustained DPS
Rising Sun (Transmutation) (Extraordinary) game image

Rising Sun (Transmutation) (Extraordinary)

The sun is an incredibly good move since it stuns your enemy canceling movesThis is devastating when fighting multiple enemies since it’s basically an AOE stunThe tick damage from the sun isn’t the best but the other moves do good damage
Paper Manipulation (Manipulation) (Legendary) game image

Paper Manipulation (Manipulation) (Legendary)

Requires you to play without Shiftlock since you want to aim the moves yourself but they do really great damageOn a nen build the moves are all burst damage but some have windups so you need to get used to landing them but it’s worth itThe problem with Paper is that Manipulation affinity moves aren’t the best due to high CDs
Big Bang Impact (Enhancement) (Legendary) game image

Big Bang Impact (Enhancement) (Legendary)

The moves are a bit hard to use in PVP since they either have low range or slow windupsThat said some moves are great for PVP and all of them deal massive damage in PVE where it’s much easier to hit all moves for huge DPS

⇓ Good But Have Weaker Moves or Are Situational ⇓

B

Ripper Cyclotron (Enhancement) (Rare) game image

Ripper Cyclotron (Enhancement) (Rare)

Decent damage and combos but it’s just a weaker version of BBI and JJK
Super Attack (Enhancement) (Uncommon) game image

Super Attack (Enhancement) (Uncommon)

Just a variant of other Enhancement movesets that’s a bit weaker but still usable
Aura Corruption (Specialization) game image

Aura Corruption (Specialization)

It’s not as good as it was in CC since it got heavily nerfedIt’s still usable with practice since it’s got decent guardbreaksWhile they do good damage most are combo enders so you’ll have trouble starting combos
Enchanting Music (Manipulation) (Rare) game image

Enchanting Music (Manipulation) (Rare)

Can be good in some PVP setups due to the stuns but it’s quite situational
Boost (Specialization) (Rare) game image

Boost (Specialization) (Rare)

Can be decently good on Weapon builds but is quite a niche option

⇓ Weaker Nen Abilities ⇓

C

Fan Beam (Emission) (Common) game image

Fan Beam (Emission) (Common)

Can be okay in PVE since the last move does decent damage but all the moves are incredibly hard to hit due to huge windups

⇓ I Haven’t Tested These Nen Abilities Yet (Rankings Coming Soon) ⇓

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Arrow (Emission) (Legendary) game image

Arrow (Emission) (Legendary)

I only recently started playing with it and it’s pretty good but I need more testing
Toolbox (Conjuration) (Uncommon) game image

Toolbox (Conjuration) (Uncommon)

After you finish the Hunter Exam guide you’ll pick your Nen. My notes above tell you what to prioritize: speed and defensive frames for PVP, burst and combo flow for PVE. Use the table to match the playstyle you prefer—then practice the M1 strings that actually win fights.

What is the best Nen Ability for PVP?

Godspeed is king if you want to control fights: hyperarmor dashes, unblockable tools and strong escape framed moves make it the safest bet for ranked play. If you prefer raw burst to finish duels, Jajanken performs better once you’ve learned to read parries.

Which Nen Ability shreds PVE progression fastest?

Big Bang Impact and Jajanken both clear waves and bosses quickly. For farm speed, pair an A-tier ability with the right Lineage and Celestial race boosts to keep your damage ceiling high.

You can tell a player’s experience by their Lineage choice — Beyond Nen Lineage Tier List

Lineages change how you play. Some add survivability; others turn your damage meter into a bonfire. I treat modes as toolkit modifiers: pick one that fills your weak spot.

All Lineages in Beyond Nen Ranked

Best Options: Netero (Defense) – Kurta (Damage) – Krueger (Beginner)

⇓ Meta Lineages ⇓

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Kurta Lineage game image

Kurta Lineage

ExtraordinaryVersatile Mode That Buffs Everything and HealsExcellent DPS Boosts from PerksMode Can Double Proc on Low HPDoesn’t Stack Well With Nen Modes (Could be a bug)
Netero Lineage game image

Netero Lineage

LegendaryBest Defensive Boosts While Still Buffing DPSMode Lasts a Long Time With Low CDMix of Defense, DPS & Mobility
Zoldyck Lineage game image

Zoldyck Lineage

MythicalFastest Mode With Good DamageElectric/Poison Resist is Good for PVP and BossesThe Mode Lasts a Long TimeHigh Mode CD
Krueger game image

Krueger

RareBest Beginner Lineage & Easy to GetTons of Raw Damage/Highest DMG ModeFree Heals in PVE ProgressionThe Mode is Only 35s on a Relatively High CD

⇓ Excellent Sub-Meta Alternatives ⇓

A

Morrow Lineage game image

Morrow Lineage

LegendaryExcellent Damage & Speed ModeAs Good as Zoldyck and Other S-TiersIt’s A-Tier Since the Mode is Short on a Crazy High Cooldown
Lucilfer Lineage game image

Lucilfer Lineage

LegendaryArguably the Best Defensive ModeAuto-dodges are on a Short CDGood for FarmingGreat in PVPDoesn’t Buff DMG Which is Why It’s Not S-Tier
Freecss Lineage game image

Freecss Lineage

ExtraordinaryAn Overall Great ModeEXP Boost is Great for GrindingThe Only Problem is the Mode is Only 30s on a Lengthy Cooldown

⇓ Beginner Lineages ⇓

B

Hazama Lineage game image

Hazama Lineage

RareA Decent Little Damage Boost After ParriesNothing Special But Always Useful for Beginners
Hill Lineage game image

Hill Lineage

RareA Decent Pseudo CounterNote Sure if Taking DMG Through Counter Is Intended But It’s Not Always Worth the ReflectIn PVP Experienced Players Will Just M1 for Minimal Damage Reflection

⇓ Reroll ⇓

C

All Uncommon Lineages game image

All Uncommon Lineages

UncommonTheir only use is to be kept as progression boosts if you lack spinsReroll otherwise
All Common Lineages game image

All Common Lineages

Common

Lineages matter more than many players realize: the right mode turns sloppy play into clean wins. Treat them like a secondary toolkit and pick one that fills what your Nen Ability lacks.

Which Lineage should I pick for grinding?

If you’re farming XP, Freecss and Morrow give quality-of-life boosts (EXP gains, speed) that shave hours off progression. Krueger is the best starter if you want raw damage while learning mechanics.

You can spot a meta build by its race pick — Beyond Nen Race Tier List

Races are small stat nudges, but they change match outcomes more than you’d expect. A single percent in Nen damage or defense shifts the math against tightly contested bosses.

All Beyond Nen Races Ranked

Cyborg is better if you want more defense and Celestial is better for Nen/Weapon damage

⇓ Tier I – Meta Races ⇓

S

Celestial game image

Celestial

MythicalMost Versatile Stat BoostsThe Only Nen Damage BoostCyborg/Rabbit Are Better For Weapon-focused Builds
Cyborg game image

Cyborg

LegendaryStrong For Any BuildBest Defenses In The Game Which is Good for Both PVP/PVELacks Nen Damage If You’re Focusing On It

⇓ Tier II – Best Alternatives ⇓

A

Rabbit game image

Rabbit

UncommonBest Beginner RaceExcellent on Weapon Builds & In General for Extra M1 DMGOutscaled By Cyborg Due to Defense & Celestial If You’re Nen-Focused

⇓ Tier III – Beginner/Starter ⇓

B

Cat game image

Cat

RareExtra Move Speed is Situationally GoodNot Worth the Lack of DMG/Defense Boosts
Human game image

Human

CommonThe Stats Are Not Worth Over Other Races

Practically speaking: Cyborg is the safest all-around pick, Celestial is the damage specialist, and Rabbit is where beginners get the most immediate M1 value. Races won’t carry a sloppy player, but the right choice tightens margins on bosses and competitive encounters.

Which race is best in Beyond Nen?

For mixed play (PVP+PVE), Cyborg wins most matchups thanks to stacked defenses. If your focus is pure Nen damage and you plan to use high-output abilities, Celestial raises your ceiling.

Note: All the tier lists in this article are based on data from the Early Access version, so some numbers and cooldowns may change after the public release — I will update the lists after the launch and patch notes from Roblox or dev posts.

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Final notes: pick a Nen Ability that matches your playstyle, pair it with a Lineage that fills gaps, and use race tweaks to push numbers where they matter. Choosing wrong means wasted spins and hours—so what will you commit to when the next patch drops?