The Mimic Tier List Hub

How We Tier

Tier lists summarize community consensus after patch stabilization — not official CTStudio rankings. Entities tier by threat in standard and Nightmare contexts; lanterns tier by brightness, stability, cost, and mode suitability.

Tiers shift when balance patches drop — check updated dates. S-tier today may nerf tomorrow.

Subpages: entity tier list, lantern tier list.

Using Tier Lists

Entities: prioritize learning S and A tier threats first when progressing Jealousy — time spent on Grin Demon and Enzukai pays off.

Lanterns: pick best brightness within budget before cosmetic flex. Nightmare pushes lantern tiers up — dim lights drop entire letter grades.

Do not ignore C-tier entities — Hiachi is "learning tier" but still ends runs if ignored.

Nightmare & Event Adjustments

Nightmare elevates entity threat one tier effectively — Biwaki in open ground becomes A+ priority.

Jigoku and Witch Trials may temporarily bump specific entities during events.

Guides: Nightmare guide.

Contribute Feedback

Disagree with tiers? Community debate is healthy — base arguments on patch-specific clears, not nostalgia.

Official balance notes on CTStudio Discord supersede fan tier speculation.

Pair tiers with guides for actionable routes.

Related Pages

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tier lists official?
No. Fan wiki rankings based on community experience and patches.
Which tier list for lanterns?
See dedicated lantern tier list subpage for brightness and value ranks.
Do tiers change after updates?
Yes. Balance patches can move entities and lanterns between tiers.
Hardest entity tier?
Grin Demon and Enzukai typically rank top for standard+Nightmare combined.
Best beginner lantern tier?
Mid-tier stable brightness lanterns — details on lantern tier list.