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TL;DR: Best magics are Beast, Wind and Time. Best races are Lesser Demon (highest physical ceiling) and Lesser Angel (best survivability). Learn Mob Slayer and Arcane Rebound first, and never take Bounty Hunter - it halves PvE XP permanently.

Magic / Grimoire tier list

Rolled at level 15. Ranked for combined PvE and PvP - Time is the rarest pull in the game at 1%.

TierMagicRoll rateWhy
SBeast5%Fast moves, great mobility, true combo potential, iFrame safety
SWind20%Updraft/T. Palm/Rupture combo kit, huge Blade Storm burst
STime1%Stuns on nearly every skill plus healing - versatile but lower raw damage
ALight22%Best solo PvE sustain: heals, blinds, mobility, true combos
BShadow15%Stronger at night; good ranged spam, weak true combos
BFlame22%Decent PvE moves and passives, but no sustain and low synergy
BLightning15%Serviceable kit that falls off against top-tier matchups

Race tier list

Rolled at character creation; changed only with a race reroll. The two 1% races are worth the grind.

TierRaceRoll rateKey trait
SLesser Demon1%+20 HP, +5 phys resist; Wrath Unbound stacks +2.5% physical damage per melee hit (10 stacks)
SLesser Angel1%+40 Energy, +10 magic resist; Divine Retribution regenerates 15% HP instead of dying - once per life
ADark Elf10%+5% spell damage, +10 energy, +10 mana regen - best caster pick
AEldritch10%+10 HP, +2 max Resolve; physical hits deal 2.5% more damage
BElf20%+20 energy, spells cost 15% less mana
BDryad6%+10 energy; brief health regen when wounded
CHuman52%Sell prices +15% - a money farmer, not a fighter

Best traits to learn first

Traits are passive perks learned in the Inner Realm (press U) once you meet the requirement. Grab these early.

TraitRequirementEffect
Mob Slayer150 NPC kills, 4 pts+10% damage against mobs - the best PvE pickup
Arcane ReboundIntelligence 10, 6 pts + 50 MarksParrying or dodging restores 5% mana - core for casters
Graceful EscapeAgility 25+10% dodge frames - best Agility trait
Weapons ExpertLevel 8, 1 pt+50% weapon proficiency gain - speeds up the whole grind
Pick-Me-UpLevel 21, 3 ptsLose 40% fewer items on death
Lucky MinerLevel 35, 4 pts30% chance of double ore when mining
Avoid Bounty Hunter: it cuts your PvE XP gain in half and cannot be undone. Nothing it gives is worth a permanent XP penalty while leveling.

Weapon tier list by class

Your class is locked by the starter weapon you take from Vulcan in the tutorial (gauntlets, blade, longsword or spear) - it cannot be changed without a wipe. Ranked by damage times attack speed.

ClassS tierA tierBest early pick
LightClover Gauntlets, Bloodthorne, Luminous Thorn, ElderthorneArachne's Venom FangClover Gauntlets - strongest weapon overall (score 15.3)
MediumBalmung, Dragnipur, Purple/Red WidowbaneMystbloom Staves, Cinderblade, Skullspire Blade, HachimanVulcan's Spear or Cinderblade (craftable)
HeavyMournblade, Ceremonial Greataxe, Bone Reaper, Executioner's AxeElkstrider, Wanderer's Edge, Highland Axe, Primeval BattleaxeHighland Axe - best early heavy at proficiency 3
Highest raw damage: the Ceremonial Greataxe hits for 23 - the biggest number on any weapon. Mournblade (22) and Clover Gauntlets (18, at light speed) round out the top.

FAQ

What is the best magic in Clover RPG?

Beast, Wind and Time sit in S tier. Beast has the best combos and mobility, Wind brings the biggest burst through Blade Storm, and Time stuns on almost every skill with healing on top - but it only rolls 1% of the time.

What is the best race in Clover RPG?

Lesser Angel for most players - Divine Retribution saves you from lethal damage once per life. Lesser Demon has the higher damage ceiling if you fight in melee. Both roll at 1%.

Can I change my race or magic later?

Race needs a reroll item. Magic is rolled when your grimoire awakens at level 15 - plan your build around whatever you pull, or reroll.

Can I change weapon class?

Not without wiping your character. The starter you pick at Vulcan in the tutorial locks your class, so check the tier list for your class before committing.