All Mycopunk Classes Ranked: Best to Worst Tier List (March 2026)

Looking for the best class to dominate in Mycopunk? With four unique robot employees to choose from, each offering different abilities and playstyles, picking the right class can make or break your fungal-fighting experience. Each class is being ranked mostly based on how their skills help in a mission and accomplish the goals, balancing out how useful it is when playing alone or with a team.

This comprehensive guide ranks all Mycopunk classes from best to worst, helping you choose the perfect employee whether you’re playing solo or with your squad. We’ll analyze each class’s abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and overall effectiveness to give you the competitive edge against the mycological menace.

Class	Tier	Best For	Primary Ability	Mobility
Glider	S	All-around excellence	Rocket Salvo	Wingsuit
Wrangler	A	Solo/Versatile play	Rocket Lasso	Air Dash
Bruiser	A	Tank/Team support	Hard-Light Projector	Nose Dive
Scrapper	B	Co-op support	Grapple Pole	Jetpack

All Mycopunk Classes Tier List Ranked

S-Tier: The Best Class in Mycopunk

Glider – The Undisputed Champion

The Glider is by far the best class due to the Wingsuit and Rocket Salvo. This aerial ace dominates both solo and co-op gameplay with unmatched versatility.

Abilities:

• Rocket Salvo: Lock on and fire a barrage of rockets that damage enemies and heal allies. This dual-purpose ability makes Glider incredibly valuable in any team composition
• Wingsuit: Hold jump to activate your wingsuit jets and fly forward. The Wingsuit is also by far the best movement ability, as you can fly in any direction and even turn while flying.

Why Glider Dominates:

• Superior three-dimensional mobility surpasses all other movement options
• The Rocket Salvo deals decent damage and only requires a cooldown, helping this class not get locked away if you happen to run out of ammo.
• Since the ability distinguishes between enemies and allies, you can often fire it recklessly with good results.
• Perfect for hit-and-run tactics
• Excellent survivability through mobility

A-Tier: High-Performance Classes

Wrangler – The Versatile Gunslinger

Wrangler is a highly agile character, in fact, the most agile and one of the best DPS characters. This class excels at both solo and team play with its balanced toolkit.

Abilities:

• Rocket Lasso: Throw a rocket-powered lasso that can pull objects or launch you forward. You can use this lasso to latch onto enemies and pull yourself towards them. Alternatively, you can also use the lasso to pull objects towards you, allowing you to adapt as needed.
• Air Dash: Jump while airborne to dash forward.

Strengths:

• Exceptional crowd control capabilities
• High damage potential with shotgun and machine gun loadout
• ✅ Ideal for solo players ✅ Great for crowd control ✅ Versatile and beginner-friendly
• Can single out enemies for quick eliminations

Weaknesses:

• Wrangler’s Air Dash is arguably the worst of the mobility options, and his Rocket Lasso can easily be used wrong, putting him in a dangerous position.
• Requires good positioning and timing

Bruiser – The Frontline Fortress

The two higher-tier classes are the Glider and Bruiser, due to the damage and area of effect from their abilities. This tank class brings devastating damage and team protection.

Abilities:

• Hard-Light Projector: Project a shield that stuns enemies and reflects incoming projectiles. The Hard-Light Projector is also a great shield for not only himself, but also any allies behind you.
• Nose Dive: Jump while airborne to slam into the ground, emitting a shockwave that damages and launches nearby targets.

Strengths:

• Bruiser may be a bit slower than the other options, but his jumps can turn into his Nose Dive ability, which not only deals a lot of damage but also clears out waves of enemies in seconds.
• Excellent defensive capabilities for team protection
• High health pool for survivability
• Perfect for holding chokepoints

Weaknesses:

• Limited horizontal mobility compared to other classes
• Slower movement speed
• Relies on team support for maximum effectiveness

B-Tier: Situational Classes

Scrapper – The Team Player

The lower-tier classes to use in Mycopunk are Scapper and Wrangler. Despite being lower-ranked, Scrapper shines in coordinated team play.

Abilities:

• Grapple Pole: Construct a tall pole that any ally can grapple to. Scrapper has some uses when playing as a group, as his grapple pole can be used by everyone in the team, but overall, it’s only good for a bit of mobility if you get good at swinging while using it.
• Jetpack: Hold jump to gain height

Strengths:

• Excellent team utility with shared grapple poles
• The Scrapper’s Jetpack is one of the better mobility options in terms of height and distance, but it’s also not the best mobility option for flying.
• Creates traversal points for strategic positioning
• Strong in coordinated teams

Weaknesses:

• Limited solo effectiveness
• Abilities don’t directly contribute to damage output
• Requires team coordination for maximum value

Best Team Compositions

2-Player Teams

For 2-player team comps, I recommend pairing Wrangler and Scrapper, or Wrangler and Glider.

• Wrangler + Glider: Maximum damage and mobility
• Wrangler + Scrapper: Balanced support and damage

3-Player Teams

For 3-player, Wrangler, Glider, and Bruiser, or Wrangler, Scrapper, and Bruiser are your best choices.

• Wrangler + Glider + Bruiser: Optimal balance of offense and defense
• Wrangler + Scrapper + Bruiser: Tank-heavy composition with support

4-Player Teams

With all four classes available, you get the complete synergy of abilities:

• Glider for aerial superiority and healing
• Wrangler for crowd control and damage
• Bruiser for tanking and area denial
• Scrapper for team mobility and support

Solo Play Rankings

For solo players, the tier list shifts based on self-sufficiency:

1. Scrapper (S-Tier for Solo): For solo play, the main factors that I have kept in mind while ranking the characters are survivability, DPS, movement, etc.
2. Wrangler (A-Tier): Versatile toolkit perfect for handling various situations
3. Bruiser (B-Tier): Tanky but lacks mobility for solo missions
4. Glider (B-Tier): Great abilities but benefits more from team synergy

Movement Abilities Comparison

Understanding movement is crucial in Mycopunk, as Players choose one of four robot characters. While each has a unique ability, they are otherwise functionally similar, except for one crucial difference: movement abilities.

Class	Movement Ability	Rating	Best Use
Glider	Wingsuit	10/10	All situations
Scrapper	Jetpack	7/10	Vertical movement
Wrangler	Air Dash	5/10	Quick repositioning
Bruiser	Nose Dive	6/10	Offensive positioning

Tips for Each Class

Glider Tips

• Use Wingsuit to gain high ground advantage
• Fire Rocket Salvo into groups for maximum effect
• Stay mobile to avoid taking damage
• Prioritize healing teammates in co-op

Wrangler Tips

• Master the Rocket Lasso for both offense and mobility
• As long as you use his pull, it can be great for singling out weaker enemies to get a kill and drop some health or ammo, but compared to the later classes, Wrangler falls behind.
• Combine Air Dash with Lasso for extended movement
• Use shotgun for close encounters, machine gun for range

Bruiser Tips

• Position yourself between enemies and teammates
• Time Nose Dive for maximum enemy clusters
• Use Hard-Light Projector to protect objectives
• Don’t overextend without team support

Scrapper Tips

• Place Grapple Poles at strategic vantage points
• Coordinate pole placement with team movements
• Use Jetpack to reach otherwise inaccessible areas
• Focus on support rather than direct combat

Weapon System and Class Synergy

You only have access to two guns when you’re on a mission, but when you use one, it adds ammo to the other. The game forces you to use both guns and honestly, I like this mechanic quite a lot. This unique ammo system affects all classes equally, but each class’s abilities complement different weapon strategies:

• Glider: Benefits from long-range weapons due to aerial positioning
• Wrangler: Shotgun synergizes perfectly with Lasso pulls
• Bruiser: Close-range weapons complement aggressive playstyle
• Scrapper: Versatile weapon choices due to support role

Future Updates and Class Balance

Since there are only four characters at the moment, with the next one slated to arrive in Spring 2026, according to the Mycopunk official roadmap, there’s no point in ranking characters for 4-player co-op. The developers have acknowledged some balance issues:

From our very official poll in ⁠roles we’ve noticed a couple outlier characters, specifically Bruiser with a 14% pick rate and Glider at 42%. Glider is TOO popular and she will be … Glider’s current wingsuit uptime and mobility blows every other class out of the water.

Expected balance changes:

• Glider mobility adjustments (slight nerf)
• Bruiser horizontal mobility improvements
• Potential buff to Scrapper’s solo viability

Frequently Asked Questions

Which class is best for beginners?

Wrangler is the most beginner-friendly class due to its balanced toolkit and straightforward abilities. The Wrangler is the most balanced class in Mycopunk.

Can I change classes mid-mission?

No, you must select your class before starting a mission and cannot change during gameplay.

Which class has the highest damage output?

While weapon damage is shared across classes, Glider and Wrangler typically achieve the highest DPS through their offensive abilities.

Is Scrapper viable for solo play?

Yes, despite being B-tier overall, Scrapper ranks S-tier for solo play according to community tier lists due to its self-sufficiency and mobility options.

Will there be more classes added?

Yes, a fifth class is confirmed for Spring 2026 according to the official roadmap.

Which class is best for co-op healing?

Glider is the only class with healing capabilities through its Rocket Salvo ability, making it essential for team compositions.

Do different classes have different health pools?

Bruiser has higher base health as the tank class, while other classes have standard health values.

Conclusion

While every class has its uses in certain situations, some can be a lot better than others when playing alone or with a team. Glider currently reigns supreme as the most versatile and powerful class in Mycopunk, offering unmatched mobility and dual-purpose abilities. However, each class brings unique strengths to the table, and team composition matters just as much as individual class choice.

Whether you’re drawn to Wrangler’s versatility, Bruiser’s tankiness, or Scrapper’s support capabilities, success in Mycopunk ultimately comes down to mastering your chosen class and working effectively with your team. As the game continues to evolve through Early Access, we’ll see balance adjustments that may shift these rankings.

Remember, the best class is the one that matches your playstyle and brings you the most enjoyment while exterminating the fungal threat on New Atlas!