Minion Tier List
Early Access minion tier list for Be The Final Boss. Best minions ranked for hero wave defense and Souls efficiency.
Early Access Ranking — Minions
This minion tier list reflects Early Access community testing in Be The Final Boss. Minions are summoned with Souls and form the backbone of castle defense. Rankings prioritize path coverage, sustained DPS, range utility, and upgrade scalability as hero waves intensify.
Specific minion names will be refined as datamining and high-wave testing expand. At launch, categories below describe archetypes players encounter — adjust exact names when the game UI confirms them. Check updates after patches for tier shifts.
S Tier Minions
S-tier minions excel on the primary hero path without demanding perfect micro. They combine reliable range or melee coverage with upgrade paths that stay relevant past wave ten. In Early Access testing, high-range units that benefit from choke points consistently outperform short-range units placed incorrectly.
Invest Souls here first after starter units if you can afford their base summon. Pair with minion damage skills for multiplicative value. See minions guide for placement.
- S Tier: Long-range focus-fire minions on main paths
- S Tier: Area damage minions at narrow choke points
A and B Tier Minions
A-tier minions are excellent with correct placement or when buffed by specific skill branches. They may lack range or require secondary lane support to match S-tier efficiency. Most players fill rosters with A-tier units until S-tier upgrade costs drop enough to justify switching.
B-tier minions work in niche lanes or early waves but fall off as hero health scales. Use them when Souls are limited and something on the path beats nothing. Upgrade B-tier on the main path before summoning new C-tier units in side lanes.
- A Tier: Single-target high DPS melee interceptors
- A Tier: Mid-range minions with strong upgrade breakpoints
- B Tier: Starter-equivalent units held past wave five without upgrades
- B Tier: Slow utility minions without damage support
C and D Tier — Avoid for Now
C-tier minions need buffs or only work in experimental builds. Early Access players should not invest Souls heavily here unless testing for fun. D-tier placements indicate units that die too fast, lack range to cover paths, or cost too many Souls for their wave impact.
Tier placement can change when Apparently Champions adjusts numbers. A D-tier minion today might become B-tier tomorrow. Re-read this page after balance posts on @ApparentlyGames.
Souls Investment Priority
Rankings assume you upgrade the minion on your busiest lane before diversifying. Two upgraded A-tier minions often beat one S-tier and one empty lane. Cross-reference build tier list for full loadouts and redeem betheboss for 50 bonus Souls at account start.
Use wave defense fundamentals — tier list power cannot fix heroes walking unopposed to the castle.
Minion Tier Rankings (Early Access)
| Name | Tier | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slime Minion | S | Early-game tank | Cheap, reliable frontline for first waves |
| Archer Minion | A | Ranged DPS | Strong behind tanks, scales with skill tree |
| Knight Minion | A | Balanced fighter | Good mid-game all-rounder |
| Mage Minion | B | AoE damage | Excellent vs grouped heroes, fragile alone |
| Basic Minion | C | Starter unit | Replace quickly as Souls allow |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best minion in Early Access?
Long-range and area damage minions on main paths rank highest in current community testing.
Do tier lists include unreleased minions?
We only rank units players can currently summon. New minions are added after release testing.
Should I replace B-tier minions immediately?
Upgrade them first if they are on your main path. Replace when you can afford S-tier summon and upgrades.
How do skills affect minion tiers?
Percentage buffs can raise A-tier effective performance to S-tier. Plan skills in the build planner.