Last Epoch Corruption tier list

Modified Mar 08, 2024 17:42 IST

In the Last Epoch Corruption tier list, builds are ranked based on their ability to reach higher Corruption stacks compared to others. Empowered Monoliths is the major endgame activity in the game, where Corruption serves as a mechanic that determines the difficulty of combat encounters and the rarity of loot. It can scale indefinitely, boosting monster health and damage, as well as item rarity and XP gains.

Builds with exceptional survivability and considerable area-of-effect damage are ideal for quickly clearing enemies before they can overwhelm you, allowing you to accumulate high stacks of Corruption. With a diverse range of builds available, players might wonder how they rank in the Last Epoch Corruption tier list.

This article will provide a comprehensive Last Epoch Corruption tier list based on the current meta.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinion.

Last Epoch Corruption tier list (March 2024)

S-tier

Torment Warlock is an exceptional build for Corruption (Image via Eleventh Hour Games and Tenkiei/Youtube)

The builds in this tier are widely recognized for their exceptional performance. They deliver the highest area-of-effect damage in the game, supported by defensive and movement abilities that enable them to thrive even at high levels of Corruption stacks.

The builds that belong to the S-tier are the following:

Torment Warlock
Wraith Necromancer
Plasma Orb Runemaster
Explosive Ballista Falconer

A-tier

Squirrel Beastmaster in Last Epoch is a well-rounded build (Image via Eleventh Hour Games and Dreamer/Youtube)

The A-tier builds rival the S-tier ones in performance, boasting remarkable defensive capabilities and damage output. However, they fall slightly short in terms of consistency in achieving high levels of Corruption stacks.

Here are the builds that belong to the A-tier in the Last Epoch Corruption tier list:

Swipe Werebear Druid
Frostbite Swarmblade Druid
Squirrel Beastmaster
Hydragedron Runemaster
Frostbite Frost Claw Runemaster
Spark Charge Runemaster
Frost Claw Runemaster
Judgement Aura Paladin
Nova Hammerdin paladin
Bleed Hammerdin Paladin
Bleed Warlock
Death Seal Lich
Dive Bomb Falconer
Ballista Falconer
Blast Rain Marksman
Shadow Dagger Falconer
Shadow Daggers Bladedancer

B-tier

The builds in the B-tier compromise certain aspects of gameplay. Unlike the previous tiers, where builds were well-rounded and excelled in every situation, these ones may excel in one area while lacking in another.

The B-tier builds are the following:

Thorn Totem Shaman
Explosive Totem Shaman
Tempest Earthquake Beastmaster
Lightning Swarmblade Druid
Earthquake Werebear Druid
Glacier Sorcerer
Static Orb Sorcerer
Fireball Sorcerer
Smite Hammer Throw Void Knight
Smite Hammerdin Paladin
Electrify Javelin Paladin
Holy Trail Javelin Paladin
Ignite Shield Rush Forge Guard
Echo Warpath Void Knight
Rive Void Knight
Marrow Shards Lich
Hungering Souls Lich
Dancing Strikes Bladedancer
Golem Necromancer
Roid Mage Necromancer
Hail of Arrows Marksman

C-tier

Builds in this tier are worse in every aspect of gameplay. They will need substantial buffs to their abilities in future patches to compete with other builds. While they can attain high Corruption stacks, better options are always available.

These are the C-tier builds:

Upheaval Beastmaster
Cold DoT Werebear Druid
Shatter Strike Spellblade
Disintegrate Runemaster
Elemental Nova Sorcerer
Devouring Orb Void Knight
Manifest Armor Forge Guard
Harvest Lich
Multishot Marksman
Bowmage Marksman
Dragonsong Marksman

D-tier

The build in this tier is an outlier with numerous caveats. Its rotational playstyle, followed by DPS downtime, makes it extremely tricky to manage at high levels of Corruption stacks. The defensive skills also require precise timing, making it feel like playing in hard mode.

Here's the build that belongs to the D-tier in the Last Epoch Corruption tier list: