🏆 The Spell Brigade Tier List (1.0)
Community-consensus rankings for all wizards, spells, and elements in The Spell Brigade 1.0. Updated following the full release on April 29, 2026.
Tier lists reflect general play. Every wizard can shine with practice.
Want a drag-and-drop tier list? You can remix rankings or share your own using Tier List Maker— handy for comparing notes with friends.
🧙 Wizard Tier List
✨ Spell Tier List
⚡ Element Tier List
📖 Understanding The Spell Brigade Tier List
Why Star Mage and Reginald Are S-Tier
Star Mage dominates the wizard tier list because Falling Stars has no practical ceiling — each Spell Level upgrade multiplies its output, and with four simultaneous instances plus Lightning's Thunder burst in 1.0, the damage numbers become genuinely absurd by late-game. Reginald's Luck passive is the other S-tier justification: better upgrade rolls compound across the entire run, consistently producing stronger builds than other wizards running the same spells.
Why Lightning Is S-Tier
Lightning received the Thunder upgrade in 1.0 — a big burst strike on initial hit that front-loads damage before the sustained piercing effect. This makes Lightning strong in two phases: burst (initial Thunder) and sustained (piercing chains). No other element covers both phases simultaneously. Acid is close to S-tier and is stronger specifically for boss encounters, but Lightning wins in general horde-clearing scenarios.
The C-Tier Exception: Ludwig & Wizard King
Ludwig and the Wizard King are genuinely C-tier for most players but become absolute powerhouses with mastery. Ludwig's sacrifice mechanic snowballs exponentially — if you successfully sacrifice 200+ enemies before the boss, your damage output rivals S-tier builds. The Wizard King's dual-spell kit (Resurrection Beam + Magic Missile) plus +10% Critical Chance creates a build that outperforms most S-tier options when fully understood. Do not dismiss these wizards — learn them.
1.0 Tier Changes
Several tier placements shifted with 1.0. Wildfire moved from B to A-tier after gaining Critical Damage capability. The Balthazar ghost-revive mechanic proved more valuable than initially assessed in Hardcore runs, moving him from B to A. Knelly enters at B-tier as a new addition with her Bell March resonance — the community expects her to rise as players master the overlapping wave mechanic. Dark element remains C-tier for general play but its team-build ceiling was confirmed as the highest in the game by the famous SSS-tier Void video.
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❓ The Spell Brigade Tier List — FAQ
What is the best wizard in The Spell Brigade tier list? +
Star Mage and Reginald are the S-tier wizards in The Spell Brigade. Star Mage has the highest DPS ceiling via Falling Stars, while Reginald's Luck passive makes him the most forgiving and consistent pick. Campanelli, Hatti, and Balthazar are strong A-tier choices.
What is the best spell in The Spell Brigade? +
Falling Stars is the community's consensus best spell at max investment. Astral Orbs is the best overall early-through-late spell due to augment synergy. Resurrection Beam has the highest sustained single-target DPS.
Is Dark a good element in The Spell Brigade? +
Dark is C-tier for solo and standard play. However, in a coordinated 4-player team where all members run Dark, it becomes S-tier — the Void chain reaction creates an unstoppable corruption cascade. Dark + Acid (Blight) is also strong in 2-player co-op.
Is Aldric good in The Spell Brigade? +
Aldric is C-tier in solo play due to Aether Beam's low DPS. However, in 4-player Hardcore co-op, a dedicated Aldric healer is arguably essential — his +60% Revive Speed and exclusive healing beam keep teams alive through the most punishing runs.
Are tier lists accurate in The Spell Brigade? +
Tier lists reflect community consensus for general play. The Spell Brigade's design intentionally allows lower-tier wizards to become incredibly powerful in the right hands. Ludwig and Wizard King are C-tier for beginners but produce S-tier results for players who master their mechanics.