Achilles Survivor merges legendary characters from Greek mythology with survivor gameplay. As is the case with all survivor games, some weapons and abilities are better than others and they often make or break your run. To learn which are best in Achilles, here is our definitive Achilles Survivor powers tier list.
Achilles Survivor Powers Tier List
You can find the tier list of all powers in Achilles Survivor in the table below. They are split into two categories based on whether they are universal or survivor-specific. Generally, any skill that is too close-range will have diminished value, and that is reflected in the tier list. Also, the ranking of the survivor-specific powers reflects the current power ranking of all survivors in the game.
Power Type | S Tier | A Tier | B Tier | C Tier | D Tier |
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For more info on each power, check out the tables below. Each power is upgraded by certain types of improvements and can gain unique transformations, as outlined in the transformations columns. Also, survivor-specific powers are locked for the respective characters and can’t be obtained on others.
Universal Powers List

Universal powers are available to all characters in Achilles Survivor. You can have 3 of them (4 total, including your survivor power), and you get to pick them at levels 5, 12, and 20. If you’re unhappy with the options, you can reroll the selection for 15/20/etc. gold.
Power | Description | Transformations | Pros & Cons |
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Throws fiery axes at the nearest enemy – when hit, a fan of smaller axes is created in the opposite direction. | Godly MusclesShashlikFirst StrikeCatch youRanged CombatSpare AxesClose range combatReforged Power | + Good AoE DPS+ Hitting enemies behind you is very useful– A bit RNG |
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Drops exploding hammers from the sky. | Atena’s AegisYou won’t hideBigger BoomCooling downStronger and fasterMightier but slowerMore StrikesOn FireMythical Fury | + Very good nuke DMG– Very long cooldown– Very RNG |
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Summons the specter of a mythical giant who crushes enemies. | More Damage!Cooling downMightier but slowerSize mattersQuick SupportPhalanxGroooow!Pure Power | – Very RNG– Very bad against single entities |
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Throw a ridiculous amount of poisoned claws in the direction your Survivor is facing. | Catch youRanged CombatEfficient WarriorCombat RageMightier but slowerAround the headShashlikClose range combatPower instead quantity | + Extremely good DPS+ Excellent for dealing with single strong enemies– Requires very good movement to maximize DPS |
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Summons a titanic blade which cleaves enemies around the Survivor. | Powerful momentSmooth GrindingAtena’s AegisDual WieldingReforge LifetimeLiving WeaponMyriad BladesGroooow!Spinner | + Excellent AoE DPS+ Solid single-target DPS+ Doesn’t require good movement– Outperformed by other powers vs bosses |
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Deadly blades whirl around the Survivor. They change direction after each enemy hit. | Prolonged sufferingSlowly cookingLiving WeaponFurious ExplosionDual WieldingCombat RageEfficient WarriorPainful PrecisionSpinnerAura of Fear | + Amazing AoE and single-target DPS+ One of the best powers in the game |
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Launches dangerous spikes at the closest enemy. | First StrikeAround the headPower of AchlysA series of strikesQuantity, not speedMore StrikesSeek and destroyLess is morePower instead quantity | + Amazing single-target DPS+ One of the best powers in the game |
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The God of War brings a powerful explosion around the Survivor upon all enemies close by. | Mightier but slowerStronger and fasterCombat RagePrometheus’ BlessingSize mattersFocus on the ChampHeroic StanceGroooow! | + Solid damage and AoE– Long cooldown– Bad single-target DPS |
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Sharp fangs erupt from the ground behind the Survivor. | More Damage!Stronger and fasterCooling downProlonged sufferingSlowly cookingPower of AchlysEndless PowerCircle of FangsDouble stab | – One of the worst powers in the game– Long cooldown– Very bad DPS |
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Exploding fireworks are thrown around the Survivor. | Myrmidon StaminaA series of strikesMore StrikesMore Damage!Mightier but slowerBigger BoomPower of AchlysSplitMythical Fury | + Short cooldown for AoE explosions+ Solid AoE DPS– Subpar single-target DPS– A bit RNG |
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Throws a shield that bounces between enemies. | More Damage!Cooling downProlonged sufferingSlowly cookingPowerful momentQuick throwEndless PowerPure PowerWhat does it cost?! | + Solid AoE DPS– Subpar single-target DPS– A bit RNG |
Survivor Powers List

Each playable character in Achilles Survivor has his own unique power that is always the same and available at the start of the run. These powers are gameplay-defining, as all other class bonuses each character provides are fairly minor.
Power | Survivor | Description | Transformations | Pros & Cons |
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Hector The Desecrated Brother | A sword chops enemies close by, while a shield protects the Survivor and repels enemies. | Mightier but slowerMore Damage!A series of strikesMore StrikesHermes’ BlessingAtena’s AegisPure PowerMythical FuryPower instead of quantityStay away from me! | + Beginner-friendly+ Excellent survivability boost– Subpar DPS– Just dodge |
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Tantalus The Tormented Undead | A rotten aura surrounds the Survivor inflicting poison damage to your enemies. | Stronger and fasterProlonged sufferingCooling downReforge LifetimeSlowly cookingPowerful momentBigger and strongerEndless PowerWhat does it cost?! | + Excellent AoE DPS+ Poison+ One of the best survivor powers |
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Brontes The Boulder Thrower | Rolls a slow boulder towards the closest enemy. | Cooling downMightier but slowerLoose wristRock and RollCatch youPrometheus’ BlessingQuantity, not speedFragmentationBigger and stronger | + Excellent damage– A bit RNG if swarmed– Subpar total DPS |
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Achilles The Myrmidons Commander | Performs precise thrusts at nearby enemies. | First StrikeAround the headMyrmidon StaminaPower of AchlysLoose wristHermes’ BlessingBigger and strongerGroooow!God’s Nightmare | + Excellent single-target DPS– Lacking AoE |
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Pronomus The Wise Shaman | Releases an enchanted runic sphere in front of the Survivor, which explodes with a Curse effect after contact with the enemy. | Stronger and fasterCooling downCatch youRanged CombatAtena’s AegisBigger BoomSplitClose range combatHeroic Stance | + Very high damage+ Solid AoE– Requires very precise movement to maximize DPS |
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Alectryon The God of Chickens | The Survivor leaves behind eggs that explode with random effects on contact with the enemy. | More Damage!Stronger and fasterBigger BoomCombat RageEfficient WarriorGodly MusclesPainful PrecisionChicken InvasionPure Power | + Very good DPS in general+ The random effects can be really useful– Requires constant good movement |
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Barbaros The Stranger From The North | Sweeping axe attacks that slash enemies in front of the Survivor. | Loose wristMore Damage!Combat RageEfficient WarriorPrometheus’ BlessingAtena’s AegisPainful PrecisionGod’s NightmarePure Power | + Solid AoE and single-target DPS– Requires precise movement to maximize DPS |
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Pythia The Oracle of Delphi | Magical Orbs circle around the Survivor. | Atena’s AegisCursed GodsPotent ReleaseOne More OrbMore OrbsApollo’s StudentSize mattersApollo’s CelerityEndless Power | + One of the best survivor powers+ Excellent AoE and single-target DPS |
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Sciron The Infamous Bandit | Enemies around the Survivor are attacked with deadly daggers. | More Damage!A Series of StrikesRock and RollLoose WristCatch YouRanged CombatPrometheus’ BlessingShashlikStay Away From Me!Close Range CombatLess is More | + One of the best survivor powers+ Excellent AoE and single-target DPS |
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Paris The Slayer of Achilles | Shoots arrows towards enemies in front of the Survivor. | A series of strikesHermes’ BlessingCombat RageRanged CombatPowder ChargeShashlikHeel BreakerSeek and destroyGod’s NightmareOn Fire | + Solid AoE and single-target DPS+ Solid range– Requires precise movement to maximize DPS |
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Diomedes The Brave Officer | Simple and quick sword cuts in front of the Survivor. | Stronger and fasterLoose wristHermes’ BlessingMore StrikesMyrmidon StaminaCombat RageEfficient WarriorSize mattersPure PowerPainful PrecisionHeroic Stance | + Okayish AoE and single-target DPS– A bit lacking range– Requires precise movement to maximize DPS |
Now that you’ve gone through our tier list and learned which powers to pick in your next Achilles Survivor run, it’s time you open the game and start slaying those monsters! Also, for more Achilles content, be sure to bookmark Moyens I/O.
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