Pixel Lineage tier list October 2026

Updated October 26, 2026

Our ranking of races and talents, based on what each one actually does in the game's own descriptions. Class matters: a B-tier race that fits your class can beat an A-tier one that doesn't.

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Pixel Lineage artwork showing the six classes: Warrior, Thief, Mage, Fist, Bard and Archer — Image: official Pixel Lineage page on Roblox

Races

Changes how fights go. Reroll for these.

SeraphMythic · 0.7% · Best for: Party play, Bard and Cleric

NightborneMythic · 0.7% · Best for: Solo damage dealers: Warrior, Fist, Thief

TidebornMythic · 0.7% · Best for: Long fights and Torment runs, any class

Strong in the right build.

CelestineMythic · 1.4% · Best for: Mage, Archer and crit builds

VesperRare · 5.8% · Best for: Mage and Bard (they spend Energy)

SylvanRare · 7.2% · Best for: Solo players who want an extra ally

Solid, especially with a matching class.

AshbornUncommon · 9.4% · Best for: Warrior and Fist

StonekinUncommon · 8% · Best for: Fist (Monk, Brawler, Oni)

MushroomRare · 4.3% · Best for: Tanky Warriors who get hit a lot

SlimeRare · 6.5% · Best for: Beginners (less healing between fights)

Utility or early-game only.

HumanCommon · 37.7% · Best for: Levelling a new hero faster

DwarfUncommon · 8.7% · Best for: Warrior (Sentinel)

GoblinUncommon · 8.7% · Best for: Farming gold on an alt

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Talents

ProdigyMythic · 1%

SurvivorCommon · 30%

Arcane SparkRare · 10%

Iron SoulUncommon · 14%

Keen EyeCommon · 22%

Fortune's FavorRare · 5%

Quick StudyUncommon · 18%

Which class to start with

Solo and first hero: Warrior. Its Reinforced passive and high defense forgive mistakes.
Playing with friends: Bard. Encore turns heals into Energy and the party loves Minstrel.
Big numbers: Mage, if you're comfortable managing Energy.
Fast and flashy: Fist or Thief, ideally with Nightborne or Stonekin.

Best races by class

Class	Races that suit it
Warrior	Nightborne, Ashborn, Mushroom, Dwarf
Thief	Nightborne
Mage	Celestine, Vesper
Fist	Nightborne, Ashborn, Stonekin
Bard	Seraph, Vesper
Archer	Celestine

Taken from the Best for column on the races page. Tideborn, Sylvan, Slime, Human and Goblin work with any class.

Recent changes

October 23: tier list checked against the game data (build b374) and the codes were re-checked.
Spear Class and Dragon Race appear in the game's title; they are not ranked until we can verify their stats.
October 19 (reported by Destructoid): Race Evolution and Heirloom/Heartblood notes. Not verified in game by us.

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Ranked by us from the effects listed in the game data (build b374). There's no official tier list; we update this after balance changes.

FAQ

What is the best race in Pixel Lineage?

The three 0.7% Mythics: Seraph, Nightborne and Tideborn. Celestine and Vesper are the best realistic targets.

What is the best class in Pixel Lineage?

There's no single best class. Warrior is the easiest solo start and Bard is the best party support.