Beasts and characters

How the roster works

You do not just pick a skin. Each beast is a character with its own traits and a progression track. Playing a beast earns XP, and levelling it unlocks variants with different stats, abilities and cosmetics. The launch build ships with eight beasts; the developers have said more beasts and variants are on the post-launch roadmap.

What we can confirm about the roster

• Eight playable beasts at launch.
• Rhino and Ibex were added during the demo updates and are part of the roster.
• Variants change stats and abilities and come with cosmetics.
• Beast XP is earned by playing that beast, not by winning with a different character.

The official launch material does not publish a full stat sheet for every beast. Any guide that gives you exact tier rankings on day one is guessing. This page focuses on how to evaluate a beast instead.

How to choose a beast

1. Pick the trait you will actually use. A defensive trait on a player who never blocks is decoration. A mobility trait on a player who stands still is wasted.
2. Think about the chain. In co-op, the best beast is the one whose movement and attack timing fit the group. A beast that wants to charge ahead will fight the chain.
3. Commit to one beast for a while. XP unlocks variants. Constantly switching spreads progress and leaves you with fewer options.
4. Check the variant, not just the base. A variant can change how the beast plays. If the base feels wrong, the variant may be the reason to keep going.
5. Build around the afflictions you accept. If you keep taking throwing injuries, a beast whose plan depends on thrown weapons is a bad fit.

Team composition advice

There is no official role system, but the mechanics suggest a simple rule: do not bring four players who all want the same space. At least one player should be comfortable holding a line and blocking, one should be ready to use the chain defensively, and the group should agree on who is committing to the execute.

• Talk before the run. Decide who pulls, who trips and who takes the first shop upgrade.
• Do not all dive the same downed enemy. The chain makes clustering dangerous.
• Let the crowd favourite lead. If one player is generating executions and crowd favour, support them instead of competing for the same kill.

Is there a tier list?

Not a reliable one yet. The game launched on 15 October 2026, the roster has eight beasts plus variants, and the official material does not publish stats. A tier list built on day-one impressions would be entertainment, not data. This guide will publish role-based recommendations only after there is enough verified play data to support them.