Torchlight: Infinite Season 11 - Full SS11 Best Builds Tier List

Season 11 of Torchlight: Infinite has dramatically reshaped the endgame landscape. With new balance changes, energy regeneration adjustments, and scaling improvements across multiple archetypes, the meta has shifted toward builds that deliver either constant, reliable pressure or massive burst on demand. In this complete tier list, we will walk through every major hero version from C Tier to S Tier, explain why each build stands where it does, and provide a realistic summary of how these builds perform in actual high-tier mapping and bossing.

C Tier – Outdated, Inconsistent, or Outperformed in SS11

These builds are playable, but they do not match the pace, survivability, or raw efficiency that Season 11 demands.

Rehan 1 – Slow, Awkward, and Poorly Aligned With SS11

Rehan 1 struggles with Season 11’s pacing. Rage generation is clunky, uptime is inconsistent, and the final damage window simply doesn’t justify the setup. At a time when SS11 heavily rewards either constant uptime or immediate burst, Rehan 1 offers neither. Defensive scaling has also moved toward energy shield layering and hybrid mitigation, two systems Rehan 1 does not utilize well. The result: low damage and a fragile feel in both maps and bosses.

Moto 1 – Minion Build Left Behind

Although some minion builds benefited from Season 11’s pet survivability buffs, Moto 1 barely improved. Minions are slow, their AI feels outdated, and their single-target output is far too low without heavy gear investment. Compared to the powerful minion alternatives—especially Iris 2—Moto 1 feels clunky and out of place.

Bing 1 (Base Bing) – Overshadowed by Bing 2

SS11 added huge improvements to explosive chaining and detonation speed, and Bing 2 absorbed all those benefits. Base Bing did not. Expect inconsistent damage, slower clear, and weaker defenses—especially because the build often forces you to stand still to set up explosions.

Youga 1 & 2 – Stylish but Fundamentally Inconsistent

Youga remains one of the coolest visual playstyles in the game, but Season 11 did not fix its core issue: damage windows collapse against mobile bosses. Although uptime improved slightly, burst is still low, and inconsistent targeting makes the build unreliable in the current meta.

Tier 1 & Tier 2 Freeze-Control Variants

Freeze builds received small buffs, but SS11 is a high-damage meta. While these versions can lock down weaker enemies, they cannot kill bosses quickly enough. Good for casual farming, not for endgame.

B Tier – Playable but Outclassed

These builds are functional and capable of completing content, but they fall behind more optimized versions.

Iris 1 – Decent, but Overshadowed Completely by Iris 2

Minion survivability buffs improved all Iris versions, but Iris 2 outscales Iris 1 in every meaningful metric. Iris 1 maps smoothly and gears reasonably, but once you see the power ceiling of Iris 2, this version feels like a stepping stone rather than a final build.

Karano 2 – Playable, Yet Stressful

Cold scaling and crit consistency buffs help Karano 2, but Karano 1 leverages them far better. Damage is acceptable, and mapping is fine, but boss survivability is a real problem, forcing high-risk gameplay without high payoff.

Selena 1 – Great AoE DoT, Weak Burst

Season 11’s elemental stacking buffs smoothed out DoT ramp-up, and Selena 1 clears large packs beautifully. However, the lack of burst leaves it far behind in boss encounters, where players now expect phase-deleting power. Easy to gear and fun, just not meta.

A Tier – Strong, Efficient, and Endgame-Capable

These builds are powerful and smooth to play, but have one or two weaknesses preventing them from reaching S Tier.

Rosa 1 – The Underrated Projectile Workhorse

Rosa quietly became one of Season 11’s strongest all-around projectile builds. Cold projectile scaling, attack speed improvements, and crit consistency brought it firmly into the meta. Fast, responsive, and effective—just not as flashy or tanky as top-tier options.

Rosa 2 – Stronger, Faster, and Hard-Hitting

Everything Rosa 1 does, Rosa 2 does better. The projectile buffs in Season 11 were practically designed for this version. The only downside is survivability—you must play carefully or risk sudden deaths in high-tier encounters.

Karano 1 – High-Damage Glass Cannon

Cold buffs pushed this version’s DPS into extreme territory. Clear is fast, and direct damage feels explosive. But one mistake can end your run instantly, which keeps it out of the top tier.

Erica 2 – Speed, Mobility, and Smooth Clear

Projectile speed changes turned Erica 2 into a rapid-fire, high-mobility mapper. Bossing is slightly weaker than the top options, but overall performance is excellent and surprisingly underplayed.

A+ Tier – Borderline Meta, Extremely Strong

These versions nearly break into S Tier and will outperform most setups with proper investment.

Tier 3 – Lightning Powerhouse

Season 11’s lightning scaling and energy regen buffs were massive for this build. Damage is explosive, and the clear speed is exceptional. Mobility is its only limitation—slightly slower than ranged builds, but still deadly.

Rehan 3 – Rage Done Right

This is where Rehan truly shines. Rage generation is smooth, burst damage is massive, and Season 11’s changes pushed this version extremely close to S Tier. Clear is strong, bossing is terrifying, and the build feels aggressive and rewarding from start to finish.

Gemma 1 – Complex but Exceptionally Rewarding

Gemma 1 benefits heavily from improved elemental stacking. High dual-element scaling, freeze interactions, and burn synergy make this build a monster both in clear and bossing. More complex than straightforward builds, but extremely potent.

Bing 2 – Explosive, Glassy, and Devastating

Season 11’s chaining and detonation buffs made Bing 2 a screenwide nuke. It’s gear-dependent and positioning-heavy, which keeps it out of S Tier, but with proper setup, it absolutely melts content.

S Tier – The Absolute Best Builds in Season 11

These are the strongest, most popular, and most efficient builds in the entire game right now. They dominate both mapping and bossing with minimal friction.

Erica 1 & Erica 3 – The Best Ranged Builds in SS11

Erica is the queen of Season 11. Projectile chaining, lightning scaling, and crit-consistency buffs elevated her into a league of her own.

Key strengths:

• Near-instant map clears

• Extremely high boss damage

• Smooth, uninterrupted gameplay flow

• Strong defensive layering

• Fantastic movement and targeting

Everything works together seamlessly. No downtime, no awkward mechanics—just pure destruction.

Rehan 2 – The Melee Monster

Rehan 2 remains one of the most consistently god-tier builds in the game. Rage uptime is nearly permanent, burst windows are huge, and the build is incredibly tanky thanks to great defensive scaling.

Highlights:

• Safe and reliable

• High mobility for melee

• Massive, consistent damage

• Extremely smooth for both mapping and bossing

If you want a melee build that feels unstoppable, this is it.

Iris 2 – Minion Meta Defined

This is the gold standard for minion builds in Season 11. Automation, survivability, and scaling all align perfectly.

Why it dominates:

• Minions clear while you stay safe

• Boss damage is extremely serious

• Gearing is rewarding but not punishing

• Zero effort gameplay loop

For players who want power with minimal mechanical stress, Iris 2 is unmatched.

Youga 3 – Explosive, Fast, and Hard-Hitting

Season 11’s chain mechanic and energy cycling improvements turned Youga 3 into a top-tier caster. The screenwide coverage and burst potential are both huge, and optimized cycling melts bosses in seconds.

Gemma 2 – The Fastest Mapper in the Game

Gemma 2 is Season 11’s speed-clearing champion. Automated explosions, precise elemental triggers, and improved timing create a build that feels effortless. You move—everything behind you explodes.

Final Thoughts

Season 11 of Torchlight: Infinite heavily favors builds with consistent damage uptime, efficient automation, and powerful burst windows. Ranged projectile builds, high-scaling lightning casters, and well-optimized minion setups dominate the meta, while older or slower archetypes fall behind. If you want to try these powerful builds, prepare plenty of Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium and Torchlight Infinite Currency, and finding the build that suits you best is the best approach.

If you want to start strong this season, the S Tier builds—Erica 1/3, Rehan 2, Iris 2, Youga 3, and Gemma 2—represent the absolute peak of performance.

MMOexp Torchlight Infinite Team