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Sephiria Tier List — Weapons, Artifacts & Builds
Last updated: August 12, 2026 · 9 min read
"Sephiria best builds" and "sephiria builds reddit" are top related searches — players want to know what's strong before they commit a run. This tier list is context-aware: the best pick depends on where you are in the game, so each tier list is split by stage.
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How to read this tier list
Sephiria is balance-patched regularly (the community actively asks for balance patches), and artifact strength depends on what else you've found. Treat this as a starting point, not a law — the game rewards adapting to what drops.
Weapon tier list
| Tier | Weapon | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Katana (max upgrade) | Highest DPS ceiling; dash-slash tier is game-changing |
| S | Greatsword (shockwave) | Boss killer + wave clear in one |
| A | Staff | Best AoE and chaos synergy; squishy |
| A | Sword & Shield | Safety first; lower ceiling but never bad |
| B | Ranged (rare drops) | Situational; shines only with projectile artifacts |
For beginners: Sword & Shield (A) beats Katana (S) — you won't hit Katana's ceiling until you've mastered dodging. Full weapon details here.
Artifact tier list
| Tier | Artifacts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| S | On-hit heal, flat damage % | Universal value, every build |
| S | Chaos scaling (late game) | Only after Chapter 4 + partners |
| A | Damage reduction, attack speed, crit | Strong with the right weapon |
| A | On-kill triggers | Great in Survival, weaker vs bosses |
| B | Lone combo pieces (no partner) | Dead slots until you find the pair |
Full synergies and combos: Artifacts Database.
Best builds ranked
| Rank | Build | Best for | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Glass Cannon (crit greatsword) | Bosses, Chapter 6 | Hard |
| 🥈 | The Engine (on-hit sustain) | Everything, beginners | Easy |
| 🥉 | Chaos Engine | Late game, endless runs | Hard |
| 4 | The Wall (tank) | Co-op, Survival | Easy |
Tier list disclaimer
Tier lists are community opinion, not official data. Balance patches can shuffle these rankings — we update this page after each major patch. Check the beginner guideand build system explainer before trusting any single ranking.
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