How up to date is the tier list?

S-tier: The strongest builds of the season. They handle every type of content, push the highest Pit tiers, and work even without perfect gear.
A-tier: Very strong and fully endgame-viable, but needs somewhat better gear or more fine-tuning than S-tier.
B-tier: Solid builds for regular season content with noticeable weaknesses at the high end.
C-tier: Works, but with clear limits — mostly fun or theme builds.
D-tier: Not recommended right now, e.g. after heavy nerfs.

The tier list is reviewed after every patch and hotfix. The "last updated" date at the top of the page shows the most recent revision.

Why does the rating differ from other sites?

Tier lists are always a snapshot with their own weighting. We primarily rate real endgame performance (Pit, lair bosses, Helltides) rather than theoretical maximums — so a build may be ranked differently here than elsewhere.

What is the difference between the meta and community view?

The meta view shows editorially rated builds with fixed tier placements. The community view sorts builds by player votes and views — with no editorial rating at all.

Does the tier list apply to Hardcore?

The ratings refer to the regular seasonal mode. For Hardcore, defensive builds (such as Minion Necromancers or tanky Barbarians) gain roughly a tier in value, while pure glass cannons lose one.