Witchfire

Tier List

Witchfire Tier List

Compare Witchfire weapon rankings by role, safety, scaling, and ease of use so you can choose loadouts for your next run.

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Rankings

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17 ranked 1 types 4 S tier
S 4 ranked
Striga artwork
weapon S

Striga

Striga earns S tier because the stake gun combines heavy impact, strong ammo feel, and flexible elite pressure when upgraded.

Player decision Use Striga when you want a high-impact weapon for elites, bosses, and deliberate burst windows.

Obtain: Early Access owners receive early access; later players unlock it through progression.

Pros: Huge burst damage, Good elite control

Cons: Requires aim discipline

weapon S

Cricket

Cricket ranks highly because fast handling and close-range pressure let mobile players stabilize dangerous fights quickly.

Player decision Use Cricket for aggressive routes if you can dodge cleanly and avoid being surrounded.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Fast close pressure, Rewards mobility

Cons: Risky into heavy crowds

weapon S

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is top tier for players who can maintain rhythm and precision while fighting from safer range.

Player decision Use Hypnosis when you prefer measured shots, weak-spot pressure, and safer spacing.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Excellent precision, Strong at range

Cons: Punishes missed timing

weapon S

Soul Eater

Soul Eater earns S tier because its sigil and stun utility can control high-value targets in advanced builds.

Player decision Use Soul Eater when you can build around control windows and demonic weapon rhythm.

Obtain: Unlock through Revelations-era demonic weapon progression and related systems.

Pros: Powerful stun utility, Strong target control

Cons: Late unlock context

A 5 ranked
weapon A

Rotweaver

Rotweaver is a strong A-tier choice for status builds that can keep pressure active while staying safe.

Player decision Use Rotweaver when decay pressure and attrition fit the route better than instant burst.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Great status synergy, Strong sustained DPS

Cons: Needs support effects

weapon A

Frostbite

Frostbite ranks A tier because freeze-style control creates safer openings for damage, healing, and repositioning.

Player decision Use Frostbite when your build needs control against elites, mobs, or boss adds.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Freeze control, Safe spacing

Cons: Less flexible close up

weapon A

Tempest

Tempest ranks A tier as a sustained ray option that rewards steady tracking and safe exposure windows.

Player decision Use Tempest against sturdy targets when your build can create safe beam time.

Obtain: Requires Gnosis IV and gold cost through Revelations-era demonic weapon progression.

Pros: Sustained elemental pressure, Strong elite focus

Cons: Needs steady tracking

weapon A

Heart Eater

Heart Eater earns A tier by converting accurate weak-spot play into meaningful burst and pressure.

Player decision Use Heart Eater when you consistently hit precision shots and want a payoff for doing so.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Rewards weak spots, Good burst scaling

Cons: Aim-dependent

weapon A

Basilisk

Basilisk is A tier for players who value heavy ranged pressure and clean boss damage windows.

Player decision Use Basilisk from controlled positions where its heavier shots can land safely.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Good range, Reliable boss pressure

Cons: Can feel slow

B 4 ranked
weapon B

Hunger

Hunger sits in B tier as a dependable hand cannon that teaches fundamentals without extreme payoff.

Player decision Use Hunger while learning precision, reload rhythm, and mid-range target priority.

Obtain: Unlock through early weapon access and progression.

Pros: Reliable hand cannon, Easy to understand

Cons: Lower ceiling without mastery

weapon B

Echo

Echo is B tier because it hits hard up close but asks players to manage dangerous distance carefully.

Player decision Use Echo as a close-range answer, not as an excuse to stand inside every fight.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Strong point blank, Simple panic damage

Cons: Dangerous range requirement

weapon B

Corpse Eater

Corpse Eater lands in B tier because decay scaling is useful but requires setup and controlled fights.

Player decision Use Corpse Eater in attrition builds where enemies survive long enough for decay value.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Decay synergy, Good scaling idea

Cons: Needs setup time

weapon B

Fatum

Fatum offers fast machine-pistol pressure, but ammo and exposure management keep it from higher tiers.

Player decision Use Fatum when you want a quick close-range backup and can manage ammo carefully.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Fast fire rate, Good close response

Cons: Ammo hungry

C 4 ranked
weapon C

Midas

Midas is C tier because its stable handling is comfortable but its ceiling is lower than stronger choices.

Player decision Use Midas for comfort runs, testing routes, or learning before moving to higher-impact weapons.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Easy to use, Stable mid range

Cons: Lower impact ceiling

weapon C

Psychopomp

Psychopomp can be fun for close burst, but the exposure required makes it less forgiving in hard routes.

Player decision Use Psychopomp when you want a risky close-range build and accept the danger.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Fun close burst, Aggressive playstyle

Cons: High exposure risk

weapon C

Hailstorm

Hailstorm has a strong precision niche, but its unforgiving nature makes it a weaker general recommendation.

Player decision Use Hailstorm only if you are confident lining up shots under real expedition pressure.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: High precision payoff, Long-range niche

Cons: Very unforgiving

weapon C

All-Seeing Eye

All-Seeing Eye has unique utility flavor, but lower direct pressure limits its general expedition value.

Player decision Use All-Seeing Eye for niche playstyles rather than primary progression pushing.

Obtain: Unlock through Gunroom research and weapon progression.

Pros: Unique utility, Good scouting flavor

Cons: Lower direct pressure