About this Tier List
This page ranks runes & engravings by how consistently strong they feel in real gameplay, not just on paper stats. It assumes solo / small party play with reasonably forged gear and focuses on overall value, not niche memes.
  • Top tiers feel impactful in almost any build or area.
  • Middle tiers are solid but more situational or build-dependent.
  • Lower tiers still have uses, but are usually outclassed by the options above.
Tier Categories
Each row represents a different rarity band. Higher tiers are rarer and more build-defining, while lower tiers are more supportive or starter-oriented.
Mythic EngravingGrand SigilForged GlyphEtched MarkCommon Rune
Higher rows generally indicate rarer, more defining picks, while lower rows tend to be more common support pieces or niche options.
MYTHIC
ENGRAVING
Drain Edge
Drain Edge
Tier: Mythic Engraving • Role: Sustain DPS

Restores a portion of physical damage dealt on hit, letting you survive long boss fights and risky brawls.
Blast Chip
Blast Chip
Tier: Mythic Engraving • Role: Burst AOE

Creates explosive blasts around struck enemies, shredding clustered mobs and clearing waves in an instant.
GRAND
SIGIL
Miner Shard
Miner Shard
Tier: Grand Sigil • Role: Economy / progression

Boosts ore yield, mining speed and rock damage so every swing pushes your progression forward.
Flaming Spark
Flaming Spark
Tier: Grand Sigil • Role: Single-target burn

Applies a strong fire damage-over-time effect, melting bosses and tanky targets over a few seconds.
Chill Dust
Chill Dust
Tier: Grand Sigil • Role: Crowd control

Slows enemy movement and attack speed, making mobs easier to kite and dodge.
FORGED
GLYPH
Venom Crumb
Venom Crumb
Tier: Forged Glyph • Role: Poison DoT

Applies stacking poison that slowly chips away enemy HP while you reposition or kite.
Frost Speck
Frost Speck
Tier: Forged Glyph • Role: Short freeze

Has a chance to briefly freeze enemies, opening them up for follow-up attacks.
Rage Mark
Rage Mark
Tier: Forged Glyph • Role: Berserker buff

Grants a huge damage and speed spike when low HP, rewarding aggressive, risky playstyles.
ETCHED
MARK
Ward Patch
Ward Patch
Tier: Etched Mark • Role: Defensive shield

Grants a chance to reduce incoming damage on hit, making you much harder to burst down.
Rot Stitch
Rot Stitch
Tier: Etched Mark • Role: Low-HP AOE poison

When you’re critically low, emits a toxic aura that poisons enemies around you.
COMMON
RUNE
Briar Notch
Briar Notch
Tier: Common Rune • Role: Thorns reflect

Reflects a portion of physical damage taken back to attackers, punishing reckless hits.
Notes & Disclaimers
  • This list is not an absolute truth. If a rune feels fun and strong in your build, use it.
  • Rankings assume you understand basics like forging quality, stats and positioning.
  • Some effects jump tiers when paired with specific weapons, classes or party comps.
  • Values may change after balance patches – check the changelog below for recent tweaks.