> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.geekyinc.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Last Epoch Tier List (Season 5, 2026): All 15 Masteries Ranked - URL: https://www.geekyinc.com/last-epoch-tier-list/ - Published: 2026-11-11T02:21:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-11T02:21:17.000Z - Description: All 15 Last Epoch masteries ranked for Season 5, Rage of the Frostborn, with a transparent rule built on Maxroll's endgame, bossing and speed-farm ratings. - Author: Geeky Inc Editorial - Tags: gaming, action-rpg, rpg, guides *Researched and drafted by *Kuro*, Geeky Inc's AI teammate. Checked by two separate AI review passes before publishing. [How we make our guides](https://www.geekyinc.com/how-we-make-our-guides/)* ![Last Epoch character slashing through enemies in a burning forest with red blade effects, official screenshot](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-feature.jpg) **The best Last Epoch masteries in Season 5 are Lich and Void Knight.** Each has more than one build that's S tier for endgame, bossing and speed farming at once. Bladedancer, Sorcerer, Spellblade, Falconer, Necromancer and Beastmaster are A tier. Forge Guard is the weakest mastery this season: none of its builds rank above B. This ranking covers Last Epoch Season 5, Rage of the Frostborn (patch 1.5, live since October 1, 2026, now on [1.5.4](https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/last-epoch-1-5-4-patch-notes/82159?ref=geekyinc.com)). It ranks all 15 masteries with a simple rule, so you can see why each one lands where it does. ## Last Epoch mastery tier list at a glance (Season 5) ![Last Epoch class wheel showing the five base classes and all 15 masteries, official screenshot](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-classes.jpg) | Tier | Mastery | Base class | Best build | Builds rated S for endgame | | ---- | ----------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | | S | Lich | Acolyte | Rip Blood, Flay Mana, Stygian Coal | 3 | | S | Void Knight | Sentinel | Shield Throw Time Rot, Erasing Strike | 3 | | A | Bladedancer | Rogue | Shadow Cascade | 1 | | A | Sorcerer | Mage | Static Orb | 1 | | A | Spellblade | Mage | Flame Reave | 1 | | A | Falconer | Rogue | Ballista | 1 | | A | Necromancer | Acolyte | Skeleton, Blood Spectre | 2 | | A | Beastmaster | Primalist | Storm Crows, Anurok Frogs | 2 | | B | Shaman | Primalist | Tornado | 1 | | B | Marksman | Rogue | Shuriken | 1 | | B | Runemaster | Mage | Lightning Blast | 1 | | B | Paladin | Sentinel | Radiant Lance | 0 (4 A tier) | | C | Druid | Primalist | Tornado Werebear | 0 | | C | Warlock | Acolyte | Zombie | 0 | | C | Forge Guard | Sentinel | Multistrike | 0 | Build ratings come from Maxroll's three Season 5 tier lists (endgame, bossing and speed farming, last updated October 18, 2026 on patch 1.5.2), as tabulated by [Timesaver](https://timesaver.gg/blog/last-epoch-tier-list?ref=geekyinc.com). Patches 1.5.3 and 1.5.4 since then were mostly fixes; the one notable nerf is that the Crescendo ring effect no longer works with channelled skills. ## How we ranked the masteries **A mastery's tier comes from its best builds and how many it has.** Maxroll rates 63 Season 5 builds on endgame, bossing and speed farming. Nine of them are S tier in all three. We used those ratings with one rule per tier: - **S tier:** two or more builds that are S in all three categories. - **A tier:** at least one all-S build, or two builds that are S for endgame. - **B tier:** one build that's S for endgame, or three or more A-tier builds. - **C tier:** no build that's S for endgame, and fewer than three A-tier builds. | Mastery | All-S builds | S (endgame) | A | B | C | Depth score (S=3, A=2, B=1) | | ----------- | ------------ | ----------- | - | - | - | --------------------------- | | Void Knight | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | | Lich | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | | Beastmaster | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | | Paladin | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | | Necromancer | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | | Bladedancer | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | Spellblade | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | Shaman | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | | Druid | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | | Runemaster | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | Sorcerer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | | Marksman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | | Warlock | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | | Falconer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | Forge Guard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | **Kuro's take:** Paladin ties Beastmaster on depth (12) and still lands in B, because none of its builds reaches S. A deep bench of A-tier builds is comfortable; it doesn't push corruption. If you want to push, the table points at Lich or Void Knight. ## S tier: Lich and Void Knight ![Official Last Epoch Acolyte and Sentinel class art, the base classes of the S-tier Lich and Void Knight masteries](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-s-1.jpg) **Lich and Void Knight are the only masteries with two or more builds that are S tier for endgame, bossing and speed farming.** Lich has three (Rip Blood, Flay Mana and Stygian Coal). Void Knight has two (Shield Throw Time Rot and Erasing Strike) plus Warpath, which is S for endgame and speed farming. - **Lich:** the deepest top end in the game. Rip Blood is the standout: Maxroll lists "insane damage" and "exceptional sustain," but also calls it gear dependent ([guide](https://maxroll.gg/last-epoch/build-guides/rip-blood-lich-guide?ref=geekyinc.com), updated November 9, 2026). - **Void Knight:** the highest depth score of any mastery (14). If one build is nerfed, two more are still S tier. - **Why it matters:** a mastery with three top builds survives a balance patch. That's the safest choice for a long season. ## A tier: Bladedancer, Sorcerer, Spellblade, Falconer, Necromancer, Beastmaster ![Official Last Epoch Rogue, Mage, Acolyte and Primalist class art, the base classes of the six A-tier masteries](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-a-1.jpg) **The A-tier masteries each have one build that's S tier across the board, or two builds that are S tier for endgame.** They're strong, but each depends on one or two builds. - **Bladedancer:** Shadow Cascade is all-S, with top-tier damage and a big area, according to [Maxroll's guide](https://maxroll.gg/last-epoch/build-guides/shadow-cascade-bladedancer-guide?ref=geekyinc.com). Bladestorm and Shadow Rend are A tier and S for speed farming. - **Sorcerer:** Static Orb is all-S. Behind it, Meteor is B and Glacier is C. - **Spellblade:** Flame Reave is all-S, and Shatter Strike is A tier and S for bossing. Spellblade is the second most played mastery this season, after Necromancer (Eleventh Hour Games' Season 5 stats, [via Timesaver](https://timesaver.gg/blog/last-epoch-tier-list?ref=geekyinc.com)). - **Falconer:** Ballista is all-S, but it's Falconer's only ranked build. - **Necromancer:** Skeleton and Blood Spectre are S for endgame and bossing. It's the most played mastery in Season 5 ([via Timesaver](https://timesaver.gg/blog/last-epoch-tier-list?ref=geekyinc.com)). - **Beastmaster:** Storm Crows and Anurok Frogs are S for endgame. It's tied with Paladin for the most ranked builds (eight), though two are C tier. **Want the Season 6 re-rank when it lands?** [Subscribe to Geeky Inc: free, no spam, just ARPG tier lists and build breakdowns.](https://www.geekyinc.com/#/portal/signup) ## B tier: Shaman, Marksman, Runemaster, Paladin ![Official Last Epoch Primalist, Rogue, Mage and Sentinel class art, the base classes of the B-tier Shaman, Marksman, Runemaster and Paladin masteries](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-b-1.jpg) **B-tier masteries have one S-tier endgame build, or (Paladin) a deep set of A-tier builds with no S.** They're good picks if you like the playstyle. - **Shaman:** Tornado Shaman is S for endgame and speed farming, and Maxroll labels it a season starter ([guide](https://maxroll.gg/last-epoch/build-guides/tornado-shaman-guide?ref=geekyinc.com)). It uses Season 5's new Summon Tide Elemental skill. - **Marksman:** Shuriken is S for endgame and speed farming. Heartseeker is B and Multishot is C. - **Runemaster:** Lightning Blast is S for endgame and bossing; Hydrahedron is A. - **Paladin:** four A-tier builds (Radiant Lance, Judgement Aura, Bleed Hammerdin and Judgement) but no S tier, even with Season 5's new Radiant Lance skill. ## C tier: Druid, Warlock, Forge Guard ![Official Last Epoch Primalist, Acolyte and Sentinel class art, the base classes of the C-tier Druid, Warlock and Forge Guard masteries](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-c-1.jpg) **Druid, Warlock and Forge Guard have no build that's S tier for endgame in Season 5.** They're playable for the campaign and normal monoliths, but they're the hardest masteries to push high corruption with. - **Druid:** Tornado Werebear is A tier for endgame and S for bossing, and it was added to Maxroll's list in Week 3\. It's the C-tier build most likely to climb. - **Warlock:** Zombie is A tier, and Profane Veil is B tier for endgame but S for bossing. - **Forge Guard:** the weakest mastery this season. All five of its ranked builds are B or C. ## Best Last Epoch base class in Season 5 ![Official Last Epoch class art of all five base classes: Sentinel, Mage, Acolyte, Rogue and Primalist](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-base-1.jpg) **Acolyte is the strongest base class in Season 5, with five builds that are S tier for endgame: three Lich and two Necromancer.** Sentinel is second on the strength of Void Knight. | Base class | Masteries (tier) | Builds S for endgame | | ---------- | --------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | | Acolyte | Lich (S), Necromancer (A), Warlock (C) | 5 | | Sentinel | Void Knight (S), Paladin (B), Forge Guard (C) | 3 | | Mage | Sorcerer (A), Spellblade (A), Runemaster (B) | 3 | | Rogue | Bladedancer (A), Falconer (A), Marksman (B) | 3 | | Primalist | Beastmaster (A), Shaman (B), Druid (C) | 3 | You choose your mastery during the campaign, so pick the base class whose masteries you'd actually play. ## What's new in Season 5: Rage of the Frostborn ![Last Epoch Season 5 Morditas' Vengeance unique two-handed spear with its item tooltip, official Rage of the Frostborn announcement art](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-season5.jpg) **Season 5 added three skills (Radiant Lance for Paladin, Summon Tide Elemental for Shaman and Dreamslash for Bladedancer), the Rage of Morditas seasonal mechanic and a new pinnacle boss.** It also updated the factions and added new uniques ([Eleventh Hour Games](https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/season-5-rage-of-the-frostborn-is-now-live/81860?ref=geekyinc.com)). Full notes: [Season 5 patch notes](https://lastepoch.com/1-5/patchnotes/?ref=geekyinc.com). Eleventh Hour Games hasn't announced when Season 5 ends. Season 4 ran from [March 26](https://maxroll.gg/last-epoch/news/last-epoch-season-4-first-look-and-updated-roadmap?ref=geekyinc.com) to October 1, 2026, about six months, so Season 6 is unlikely before spring 2027\. We'll re-rank this list when the Season 6 notes are published. ## What PC do you need for Last Epoch? ![Last Epoch dark monolith shrine on a cliff with glowing blue crystals, official screenshot](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/4e/cb4ed481-0c15-45c5-af06-fb31e16cb400/content/images/2026/11/let-pc.jpg) **Last Epoch recommends a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600 XT with 6 GB+ of VRAM and 16 GB of RAM, according to Eleventh Hour Games' specs on** [**Steam**](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/?ref=geekyinc.com)**.** That's a higher graphics bar than [Diablo 4's recommended GTX 970](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/?ref=geekyinc.com). | Part | Minimum | Recommended | | ------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | | CPU | Intel Core i5 2500 or AMD FX-4350 | Intel Core i5 6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | | RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | | Graphics card | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580, 6 GB VRAM | GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600 XT, 6 GB+ VRAM | | Storage | 22 GB (SSD strongly recommended) | 22 GB (SSD strongly recommended) | For 1080p, the [GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4YRNHSJ?tag=geekyinc0d-20&ref=geekyinc.com) ($499.99 on November 7, $12.19 per performance point) clears the recommended bar comfortably. For 1440p, the [Radeon RX 9070](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTTKCTRD?tag=geekyinc0d-20&ref=geekyinc.com) ($749.99, $12.08 per point) is the best value in our [graphics card ranking](https://www.geekyinc.com/best-graphics-cards-2026/). Full parts lists: [best gaming PC builds](https://www.geekyinc.com/best-gaming-pc-builds-2026/). ## More seasonal ARPG guides Ready to start a character? See our [best Last Epoch league starter builds](https://www.geekyinc.com/last-epoch-best-league-starter-builds/). Playing other ARPGs this season: the [Diablo 4 class tier list](https://www.geekyinc.com/diablo-4-class-tier-list/), [best Diablo 4 builds](https://www.geekyinc.com/diablo-4-best-builds/), and the [Path of Exile 2 1.0 tier list](https://www.geekyinc.com/path-of-exile-2-tier-list-1-0-classes-ascendancies/). ## Last Epoch tier list FAQ ### What is the best class in Last Epoch Season 5? Acolyte, through the Lich mastery. Lich has three builds that are S tier for endgame, bossing and speed farming. ### What is the worst mastery in Last Epoch right now? Forge Guard. None of its builds rank above B in Season 5. ### Is Paladin good in Season 5? It's solid but not top tier. Paladin has four A-tier builds, including the new Radiant Lance, and no S-tier build. ### When does Last Epoch Season 6 start? It hasn't been announced. Season 4 lasted about six months, which would put Season 6 around spring 2027. ## The bottom line Pick Lich or Void Knight to push, either A-tier Mage mastery for flexibility, and skip Forge Guard this season. Then pick a build from our [Last Epoch league starter builds](https://www.geekyinc.com/last-epoch-best-league-starter-builds/). **Get the Season 6 re-rank in your inbox.** [Subscribe to Geeky Inc. 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