In Archero 2, you have to rely not only on your talent, but also on your gear and, above all, your skills to complete the adventure. But since it's a roguelite, you don't have much choice in the skills you're going to obtain. Here's an Archero 2 skill tier list, to help you choose between the various bonuses offered by the Valkyries, the Angels and your XP. Which are the best skills in Archero 2 and which ones should you avoid? Find out!
Archero 2 skill tier list: the skills ranking system
Skills are an integral part of your build in Archero 2. You'll need to choose skills that match your gear, but also according to their effectiveness. Skills are ranked according to their rarity (common, rare, epic, legendary) and the power of their effects.
This Archero 2 skill tier list will help you to target the skill you should choose more easily, to avoid ruining your build. These skills are divided into tiers, from Tier S for the best skills, to Tier F for the worst, the ones you should avoid:
Tier S: Power Trio, Tracking Eye, Wind Blessing, Freeze.
And if all this seems incomprehensible, don't worry, we've got a Archero 2 beginner's guide to help you!
Archero 2 skill tier list: the complete ranking of skills
Now find out in detail which skills are the best and which ones you should avoid. With this Archero 2 skill tier list, you'll no longer have to hesitate between the two or three skills the game offers you:
Skills
Tier
Effect
Power Trio
S
Max HP ↑↑↑, Attack Speed ↑↑↑, ATQ PWR ↑↑↑
Tracking Eye
S
Projectiles can track enemies
Wind Blessing
S
Attack speed ↑, Size ↓↓, Dodge chance
Freeze
S
Projectiles freeze enemies
Sprite King
A
Grants a Sprite King
Rapid Fire
A
Multiple shots + 1 projectile
Sacred Protection
A
Blocks one shot per wave
Soul of Strength
A
Max HP ↑↑↑↑
Warriors Soul
A
ATQ PWR ↑↑↑↑
Beam Circle
A
Grants 2 laser orbs
Soul of Swiftness
A
Attack speed ↑↑↑↑, Movement speed ↑↑↑↑
Revive
A
Restores life to the dead
Laser Sprite
A
Grants a laser sprite
Frenzy Sprite
A
Improved sprite speed and attacks
ATK Increase
A
ATQ PWR ↑↑↑
Perilous Fervor
A
ATQ PWR ↑↑↑↑,Attack speed ↑↑↑↑ when life is < 50%
Demon Slayer
A
Increases ATQ PWR for a period of time after killing enemies
Max HP ↑, gives a period of invincibility after taking a hit
Instant Strike
C
Summons a Strike sword per second
Lightning Meteor Potion
C
Generates a lightning meteor
Warriors Breath
C
ATQ PWR ↑
Demon Recovery
C
Gives chances to heal yourself by killing enemies
Fairy's Breath
C
Attack speed ↑
Bane of Bosses
C
Damage inflicted on bosses ↑↑↑, heals completely before a boss fight
Frost Meteor Potion
C
Gives a potion that generates a meteor of ice
Venom Meteor Potion
C
Generates a poison meteor potion
Flame Meteor Potion
C
Generates a fire meteor potion
Ice Circle
C
Grants two ice orbs
Demon Slaying Meteor
C
Generates a meteor when an enemy is killed
Rotating Thunderballs
C
Grants two orbs of lightning
Rotating Web
C
All orbs form a web
Energy Ring
D
A ring of energy is generated after a charge period
Aqua Flight
D
Allows you to walk on water, movement speed ↑↑
Blitz Strike
D
Summons 5 strike swords with each wave
Lucky Heart
D
Looting hearts gives a chance to increase Max HP
Underworld Warrior
D
ATQ PWR ↑↑, the demon appears systematically after defeating a boss
Circle Boost
D
Orb Damage ↑↑↑
Charged Arrow
D
Chager to launch a giant arrow
Heart of Vitality
D
HP ↑↑, Red Heart Care ↑↑
Pursuit Strike
D
Generates strikes after killing enemies
Rotating Vampballs
D
Grants two vampiric orbs
Wounded Warrior
D
Significantly increases ATQ Power when taking damage, effect lasts 5 seconds
Fire Circle
D
Grants two fire orbs
Backward Arrow
D
The arrow shoots forwards and backwards
Fiery Path
D
The player leaves a trail of fire behind them
Breath of the Wind
D
Movement speed ↑
Posion Circle
D
Grants two poison orbs
Flying Sword Riposte
E
Generates flying swords to counterattack when the player has taken damage
Perilous Recovery
E
When HP is <30%, restores HP up to 30%.
Strength Blood
E
Max HP ↑
Restore HP
F
Heals a random number of HP
Short-Range Strike
F
ATQ Range ↓↓, ATQ Power ↑↑↑, Attack Speed ↑↑↑↑
Power Trio, the best bonus in this Archero 2 skill tier list
If you had to single out just one skill, it would undoubtedly be Power Trio. It's definitely the best skill in Archero 2, as it multiplies your HP Max, attack speed and damage inflicted by 1.15.
Whether in early or late game, this skill will help you beat a maximum number of bosses and waves of enemies. That's why we've rated it S in this Archero 2 skill tier list.
Sprite King, the best sprite in Archero 2
Of all the sprites in Archero 2, Sprite King is clearly the best. With it, you can multiply your damage by 0.6 and inflict 4 hits per shot.
It's a legendary skill that's the perfect addition to any build.
Freeze, the best elemental effect in the Archero 2 skill tier list
Let's finish off with the best elemental effect on this tier list. As well as freezing enemies in place, you'll be able to inflict damage when the effect wears off.
This brings us to the end of the Archero 2 skill tier list. I hope it will help you choose and optimise your future build. And if you'd like any other guides to the game, don't hesitate to check out our Archero 2 tips and tricks!
Platypousse
In between boss battles on Bloodborne or Dark Souls III, our editor-in-chief Platypousse likes to look after her plants and watch an episode of Moomins under a blanket.