I froze as the boss turned its attention to my voidling. For a second, every upgrade I’d skipped felt like a decision I couldn’t afford. You’re about to avoid that mistake.
Steam threads and Discord channels explode when someone asks which voidling to bring — here’s the short answer, then the map.
I’ve played the matchups, read forum arguments, and tested evolutions so you don’t waste time guessing. This guide sorts every species into three practical tiers so you can make picks that actually win missions. Read on and you’ll spend less time respec’ing and more time sending enemies back to the void.
How I ranked them
- S-tier: The ones I reach for when a mission can’t be flubbed — high damage, flexible play, strong evolution ceilings.
- A-tier: Very good choices that require a bit more tuning or a particular build to shine.
- B-tier: Serviceable; fine for early runs or specific tastes, but there are better options for the same role.
Which Voidling Bound species are the best?
Short answer: you want species that give you options in both playstyle and upgrades. Higher raw power wins fights; versatility keeps you alive.
How do I evolve Voidlings effectively?
Evolve toward the role you need for the mission. If the map punishes close range, favor mobility and pylons; if you’re facing a durable boss, lean into raw melee or invincibility windows. I’ll note evolution cues under each entry.
Which Voidlings work well for bosses?
Look for damage spikes, temporary invulnerability, or summonable helpers that soak attention. Those traits flip long fights in your favor.
Observation: In the heat of a boss fight, a split-second choice usually decides the round.
S-tier
I prefer to call these the reliable heavy-hitters — they win fights and keep you in control.
| Species | Why I pick it |
|---|---|
| Ur-Sek | Two-form playstyle: the bulky Ur form crushes enemies while Sek trades power for speed. You can pivot mid-fight to match the situation, giving you both a battering ram and a scout in one shell. Treat its evolution choices like gears: one for raw force, one for mobility. |
| Nimiod | Nimiod’s toolkit solves aim problems and creates battlefield control. Proximity Spark hits even when you miss, and Network Extender plants pylons that extend your damage reach. It can also buy you invulnerability windows during boss phases — one of the clearest “you win” traits in the game. |
| Morfang | Morfang is pure force: get close, hit hard, repeat. The Pyro evolution turns it into a walking furnace — think of it as a sledgehammer through paper when you stack melee and burn effects. If your playstyle is melee-first, this is the voidling you want. |
Observation: Players praise mobility, but damage often tells the real story.
A-tier
These voidlings are flexible, but they demand thought during leveling.
| Species | Why I pick it |
|---|---|
| Packuran | Packuran trades raw basic damage for persistent radiation damage and hatchling summons. If you like attrition strategies and map control, it rewards patient play. I push its evolutions toward stronger DOT and more resilient summons. |
| Anami | Anami lets you hit and relocate: poke from range, retreat, and reset fights. Its crowd-control options and burst mobility make it a go-to when survival matters more than brute force. It’s also friendly for players who favor kiting on Steam and Discord guides. |
| Gwigoon | Gwigoon is a clone specialist: summons soak damage and create distractions. Fun to use and excellent for chaos control, but the clones lack high single-target damage. If you evolve its base damage, it climbs several ranks. |
Observation: New players usually pick favorites fast — but experience teaches which ones scale.
B-tier
Workable early, weaker later — these species serve you well while you learn the systems.
| Species | Why I pick it |
|---|---|
| Kwipek | Kwipek is the common starter: easy to use, clears early missions without fuss. Its damage plateaus, so if you keep it, rush evolutions that raise base output or swap it out once tougher maps appear. |
| Kerapin | Kerapin feels oddly paced: ranged animations with a tank’s profile. It can absorb hits and hold ground, but it’s slow to move in combat. If you prefer slower, methodical play, it’s fine — otherwise I’d aim higher on the tier list. |
I track chatter on Reddit, YouTube creators testing builds, and the devs at Hatchery Games for balance notes — follow their Discord for patch context. If you want build templates, community tools on Steam and tier posts on Moyens I/O are good starting points.
Which species are you tempted to try next and why?