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Underlegion and Melting Remnant lead the cited clan ranking. Lazarus League and Luna Coven are strong alternatives; choose a tier alongside its setup cost.
Scope: patch 2.2.1 mechanics, checked 9 November 2026. The clan letters below reproduce Pro Game Guides’ 6 February 2026 editorial ranking; they are one author’s assessment of primary-clan power and complexity, not our measured results. Our notes focus on opening consistency, scaling requirements and Covenant 10 risk. Champion paths can change the result substantially, and the unreleased Punished is kept as a preview.
| Tier | Clan | Setup / editorial use | Covenant 10 concern | DLC | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Underlegion | Troop and Spawn provide a clear growth plan. | Keep the scaling floor alive through early waves. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| S | Melting Remnant | Reform and death effects reward a focused deck. | Manage Burnout and the timing of repeated summons. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| A | Lazarus League | Flexible equipment and Unstable lines. | Avoid relying on one perfect equipment draw. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| A | Luna Coven | Conduit and spells support high scaling. | Build a front line before adding more spell payoff. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| A | Banished | Direct Valor/Shift plan; Fel is a clear starting point. | Positioning and multi-floor coverage matter. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| A | Railforged | Forge supports unit and equipment growth. | Spend Forge deliberately and cover the first battles. | Destiny of the Railforged | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| B | Pyreborne / Hellhorned / Wurmkin | Use a focused damage engine instead of drafting every theme. | Economy, Rage or Echo setup still needs immediate damage. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| C | Awoken / Stygian Guard | Support and spell packages can solve a partner’s weakness. | Do not mistake survival or casting volume for sufficient boss damage. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| D | Umbra | Morsels and capacity require careful floor planning. | Keep food generation and a suitable recipient consistent. | Base | 1 ranking source · Pro Game Guides |
| Preview | Punished | New self-damage and Monolith lines; no released-patch tier. | Announced for 10 November 2026. | The Punished | Developer preview; PC Gamer opinion |
Independent community discussion disagrees: a Steam tier thread puts Lazarus League and Underlegion at the top and places Luna Coven lower. That disagreement is useful when selecting a champion: a high setup line can be excellent after drafting its engine and uncomfortable before that. We preserve the different opinions instead of averaging them into a supposedly objective score.
Champion and card priorities
| Pick | Editorial role | Build requirement | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fel | Starter recommendation | Commit to a path and use movement/Valor deliberately. | 1 source · Destructoid beginner guide |
| Orechi | Spell-engine option | Repeated spell casts and a clear Unstable or potion plan. | 1 source · Pro Game Guides |
| Arduhn / Ekka | Conduit-oriented option | Draft spells that benefit from Magic Power plus a tank. | 1 source · Pro Game Guides |
| Archus | Preview only | PC Gamer calls him S-tier in a prerelease build; keep that opinion separate from released champions. | 1 source · PC Gamer prerelease review |
For cards, prioritize the missing function rather than a universal letter: a tank if the front unit dies, repeatable scaling if bosses survive, or wave removal if enemies leak. One powerful card drawn too late does not repair a weak opening. Use the filterable card database, the pairing shortlist, and the separate Soul Savior tier list.
FAQ
Is this an objective Covenant 10 tier list?
No. The letters are a dated published opinion, and the Covenant 10 column describes practical risks rather than measured win rates.
Where is the new Punished tier?
The clan is scheduled for 10 November. Archus has a positive PC Gamer prerelease assessment, but preview and released-patch rankings are shown separately.
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Sources
- Pro Game Guides — dated clan ranking — checked 2026-11-09
- Steam — alternative tier opinions — checked 2026-11-09
- Destructoid — beginner pairing — checked 2026-11-09
- PC Gamer — Punished preview — checked 2026-11-09
- Miraheze — champions — checked 2026-11-09
Related: Monster Train 2 hub · how facts are checked