Ball x Pit Tier List: Ranking Every Evolution and Character (2025)
Looking for the definitive Ball x Pit tier list? You've found it. We've tested every evolution and character extensively to bring you accurate rankings for the current meta. Whether you're a beginner wondering what to aim for, or a veteran optimizing your builds, this tier list has you covered.
How We Ranked This Ball x Pit Tier List
Before diving into the rankings, here's what each tier means and how we evaluated everything:
| Tier | Meaning | Should You Use It? |
|---|---|---|
| SS | Game-breaking. Achievement evolutions that trivialize content. | Yes, if you can get them |
| S | Meta-defining. Consistently powerful in all situations. | Always a great choice |
| A | Excellent. Very strong with specific builds or situations. | Yes, especially for synergies |
| B | Good. Solid and reliable, but not exceptional. | Yes, if it fits your build |
| C | Situational. Better options usually exist. | Only if you have a reason |
| D | Weak. Rarely worth using. | Avoid unless for fun |
📊 Ranking Criteria
We evaluated each evolution and character based on:
- Power Level: Raw damage output and effectiveness
- Consistency: How reliable is it across different runs?
- Ease of Obtaining: How hard is it to get?
- Versatility: Does it work in multiple builds?
- Late-Game Scaling: Does it stay strong in later waves?
Ball x Pit Evolution Tier List (SS to C)
Here's our complete ranking of all evolutions in Ball x Pit. Click on any evolution to see why it's ranked where it is.
| Evolution | Recipe | Why SS-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 🕳️ Black Hole | Sun + Dark | Pulls ALL enemies in, massive damage. Nothing survives. |
| ☢️ Nuclear Bomb | Bomb + Poison | Huge explosion + radiation DoT. Clears everything. |
| 😈 Satan | Incubus + Succubus | Enemies fight for you + lifesteal. Incredible sustain. |
| 🦇 Nosferatu | Vampire Lord + Mosquito King + Spider Queen | Immortality through lifesteal. Can't die. |
| Evolution | Recipe | Why S-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Storm | Lightning + Wind | Best AoE in the game. Easy to get. Chain lightning destroys waves. |
| ✨ Holy Laser | Light + Laser | Highest single-target DPS. Melts bosses instantly. |
| 🌋 Magma | Burn + Earthquake | Leaves burning ground. Incredible area denial. |
| ❄️ Blizzard | Freeze + Wind/Lightning | Freezes entire screen. Best crowd control. |
| 🧛 Vampire Lord | Vampire + Bleed/Dark | Massive lifesteal. Makes you nearly unkillable. |
📖 Don't know the recipes? See our complete evolution recipe list with all 95+ combinations.
| Evolution | Recipe | Why A-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Sun | Burn + Light | Strong AoE, needed for Black Hole. Great standalone. |
| 💣 Bomb | Burn + Iron | Reliable explosions. Needed for Nuclear Bomb. |
| 🗡️ Assassin | Dark + Iron/Ghost | High crit damage. Perfect for The Shade. |
| 🦠 Virus | Poison + Cell/Ghost | Spreading infection. Exponential damage. |
| 🔥❄️ Frozen Flame | Burn + Freeze | Burns AND slows. Great utility. |
| 🏔️ Glacier | Freeze + Earthquake | Defensive powerhouse. Walls + slow. |
| ⚡ Flash | Lightning + Light | Instant damage + blind. Good burst. |
| 🔫 Shotgun | Iron + Egg Sack | Multiple projectiles. Great with fire rate. |
| Evolution | Recipe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🔥 Inferno | Burn + Wind | Spreading fire. Good DoT. |
| 👻 Phantom | Dark + Ghost | Passes through, backstab bonus. |
| 🕷️ Spider Queen | Brood Mother + Egg Sack | Minion army. Fun playstyle. |
| 🦟 Mosquito King | Brood Mother + Vampire | Swarm lifesteal. Needed for Nosferatu. |
| 🐸 Swamp | Poison + Earthquake | Toxic ground. Good area denial. |
| ❄️ Freeze Ray | Freeze + Laser | Piercing freeze. Decent CC. |
| ☠️ Hemorrhage | Iron + Bleed | Heavy bleed damage. |
| 💕 Succubus | Charm + Vampire | Charm + lifesteal. Needed for Satan. |
| 😈 Incubus | Charm + Dark | Shadow charm. Needed for Satan. |
| Evolution | Recipe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 👻 Wraith | Freeze + Ghost | Chilling ghost. Outclassed by Blizzard. |
| ✨ Flicker | Dark + Light | Teleporting. Inconsistent. |
| 😤 Berserk | Burn/Bleed + Charm | Damage boost. Hard to control. |
| 🩸 Leech | Brood Mother + Bleed | Minor lifesteal. Vampire Lord is better. |
| 🐛 Maggot | Brood Mother + Cell | Multiplying. Slow to scale. |
| 💨 Noxious | Dark + Wind | Poison spread. Virus is better. |
| 🌱 Overgrowth | Cell + Earthquake | Spreading plants. Slow damage. |
| ☠️ Sacrifice | Dark + Bleed | High risk. Inconsistent reward. |
Ball x Pit Character Tier List (S to D)
Characters are ranked based on their abilities, starting balls, and overall effectiveness.
| Character | Starting Ball | Why S-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| The Shade | Dark | 3x backstab crits. Highest damage ceiling. |
| The Warrior | Iron | Most versatile. Perfect for beginners and pros. |
| The Itchy Finger | Burn | Rapid fire + best starting ball for evolutions. |
👤 Want detailed character analysis? See our Best Character Guide with builds and strategies.
| Character | Starting Ball | Why A-Tier |
|---|---|---|
| The Shieldbearer | Iron | Best survival. Wide paddle, tanky. |
| The Physicist | Lightning | Chain lightning. Easy Storm path. |
| The Embedded | Varies | Piercing balls. Great crowd clear. |
| The Tactician | Varies | Strategic bonuses. Rewards planning. |
| Character | Starting Ball | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Cogitator | Varies | Auto-upgrade selection. Good for casual play. |
| The Radical | Varies | Full auto-play. Perfect for AFK grinding. |
| The Cohabitants | Varies | Mirror shots. Unique but inconsistent. |
| The Repentant | Varies | Lifesteal focus. Good sustain. |
| Character | Notes |
|---|---|
| The Juggler | Precision aiming. High skill floor. |
| The Makeshift Sisyphus | AoE specialist. Niche use. |
| The Hoarder | Extra slots. Doesn't help damage. |
| The Gambler | RNG-based. Inconsistent. |
| The Minimalist | Challenge character. Not for optimization. |
SS-Tier Spotlight: The 4 Achievement Evolutions
These evolutions are in a league of their own. Here's a quick breakdown of each:
🕳️ Black Hole
Recipe: Sun (Burn+Light) + Dark
Power Level: 10/10
Difficulty to Get: Hard
Creates a gravitational singularity that sucks in ALL enemies and deals massive continuous damage. Once you have Black Hole, you've basically won the run.
☢️ Nuclear Bomb
Recipe: Bomb (Burn+Iron) + Poison
Power Level: 9.5/10
Difficulty to Get: Hard
Massive explosion followed by lingering radiation. Perfect combination of burst and sustained damage.
😈 Satan
Recipe: Incubus + Succubus
Power Level: 9/10
Difficulty to Get: Very Hard
Enemies fight for you while you drain their life. Incredible sustain and crowd control combined.
🦇 Nosferatu
Recipe: Vampire Lord + Mosquito King + Spider Queen
Power Level: 9/10
Difficulty to Get: Hardest
The ultimate lifesteal evolution. You literally cannot die as long as there are enemies to drain.
Current Ball x Pit Meta Analysis (January 2025)
Here's what's dominating the current meta and what strategies are most effective:
Ball x Pit Tier List FAQ
Why isn't [evolution] in S-tier?
Tier rankings consider consistency, ease of obtaining, and versatility — not just raw power. An evolution might be strong in specific situations but not reliable enough for S-tier.
Should I only use S-tier evolutions?
No! A-tier and B-tier evolutions are often easier to get and can be just as effective. Use what fits your build and what you can actually obtain in your run.
How often is this tier list updated?
We update after major patches or when the meta shifts significantly. Last update: January 2025.
What's the easiest S-tier evolution to get?
Storm (Lightning + Wind) is the easiest S-tier evolution. Both balls are common, and The Physicist starts with Lightning.
Are achievement evolutions worth the effort?
Yes, but only if you're experienced. They require careful planning and multiple Fusions. Start with S-tier evolutions first, then work toward achievement evolutions as you improve.
Final Thoughts
This Ball x Pit tier list should help you make better decisions about which evolutions and characters to prioritize. Remember:
- Tier lists are guidelines, not rules
- Your skill matters more than tier rankings
- Experiment and find what works for YOU
- Even C-tier picks can be fun and viable
Good luck with your runs! 🎮