Requiem of Reuinis Tier List

How tier rankings work

This tier list ranks Requiem of Reuinis demo equipment and skills from S tier through C tier based on overall impact across three regions, thirty maps, and six bosses. Rankings weigh routing efficiency, boss kill speed, synergy depth, and opportunity cost of detouring to obtain the item. An S-tier piece justifies a multi-day detour; a C-tier piece is usable but replaceable as soon as better options appear.

Tier placement assumes standard progression — Cave Entrance first, Forgotten Ruins second, Deep Sanctum third. Speedrun or challenge categories may reorder certain items; notes call out those edge cases. Rankings reflect the current demo build and update when Zaxiquej patches balance ahead of the July 15, 2026 full release.

S tier equipment and skills

Golden Triumph (S tier, accessory) grants plus twenty-five percent physical damage per unique state active — the multiplier that makes State Burst builds viable in the Deep Sanctum. Craft it from the Golden Triumph Shard found on a Deep Sanctum detour. No other accessory approaches this damage scaling when paired with Dream State and token derivatives from Ashen Death.

Ashen Death (S tier, weapon) generates token derivatives based on combat choices, feeding Token Forge previews and Golden Triumph state counts simultaneously. It replaces Rusty Sword or any mid-tier weapon the moment you equip it. Dream State (S tier, skill) enables stationary turret clearing with Dream Anchor — the navigation efficiency skill for crowded Deep Sanctum floors. Token Forge (S tier, skill) previews derivative forms before commitment, reducing wasted combat turns.

• S tier equipment: Golden Triumph, Ashen Death
• S tier skills: Dream State, Token Forge
• Key synergy: Golden Triumph + Ashen Death + Dream State = State Burst core

A tier and B tier staples

Dream Anchor (A tier, accessory) enables Dream State turret-style clearing — essential for state builds and strong even without Golden Triumph equipped. Iron Buckler (A tier, shield) provides reliable DEF for Ruin Warden, Ashen Sentinel, and mid-Demo Final Guardian phases. Alchemy Burst (A tier, skill) converts materials into area damage, bridging the gap before state skills unlock.

Alchemist Ring (B tier, accessory) improves alchemy output efficiency — core to the Alchemy Master build through Forgotten Ruins. Research Lens (B tier, accessory) reduces research material costs, accelerating camp progression. Guard (B tier, skill) provides temporary DEF boosts for boss telegraphed attacks across all regions. These B-tier items punch above their rank in specialized builds documented on the Best Demo Builds page.

C tier starter gear

Rusty Sword (C tier, weapon) and Leather Vest (C tier, armor) carry Tasia through the Cave Entrance adequately but should be replaced before Forgotten Ruins boss encounters. Strike (C tier, skill) is the default attack — functional, outclassed once Alchemy Burst or state skills unlock. C-tier items are not mistakes to avoid; they are stepping stones with clear upgrade paths documented in the Equipment Guide.

Do not detour days for C-tier upgrades when a B or A-tier piece lies one region ahead on the critical path. The tier list helps distinguish worth-it detours from inventory clutter. Consult the Equipment Database for all sixty demo pieces beyond those highlighted here — niche items may fit specific routing strategies even at lower tiers.

Using the tier list in your run

Reference this tier list when planning detours in the Route Calculator or reviewing walkthrough floor priorities. If a two-day detour yields an A-tier shield before a boss, take it. If the detour leads to a C-tier duplicate, skip it. Tier placement also informs the Build Planner when comparing loadout options.

Late-demo tier compression matters most: S-tier Golden Triumph and Ashen Death together define whether you finish the Demo Final Guardian comfortably or exhaust potions on the Calamity Echo add phase. Read the Tokens & States Guide to understand why S-tier items outperform raw stat sticks, and the Deep Sanctum Walkthrough for shard and fragment detour locations that unlock top-tier gear.