Deltarune’s cast keeps growing with every chapter, and so does the argument over who actually deserves the top spot. Ranking these characters is less about combat stats and more about who lands hardest in terms of writing, design, and sheer fan attachment. Below is where the wider community tends to place each character once individual opinions are averaged out.
Quick answer: Susie, Ralsei, Kris, Spamton, and Jevil consistently sit at the top, while one-off background characters and minor enemies settle toward the bottom.
Deltarune character tier list (June 2026)
The ranking below groups characters from S (most beloved) down to D (least impactful or least remembered). Placement reflects how often a character is favored across aggregated community votes, not how strong they are in battle.
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Susie, Ralsei, Kris, Spamton, Jevil |
| A | Noelle, Lancer, King, Seam, Queen, Sans |
| B | Berdly, Rouxls Kaard, Gaster, Toriel, Undyne, Alphys |
| C | Rudy, Carol, Nubert, Asgore, Papyrus |
| D | Egg Man, Werewire, Eram, Rory Nyte |
Why the S-tier characters stand out
Susie and Ralsei carry most of the party’s emotional weight, so they tend to top nearly every list. Susie’s arc from blunt outsider to loyal friend gives her staying power, while Ralsei’s mix of warmth and quiet mystery keeps him a fixture near the top.
Kris benefits from being the player’s window into the story, and the tension around who is really in control fuels constant discussion. Spamton and Jevil round out the top thanks to their memorable boss fights and quotable dialogue, which is why both punch well above their limited screen time.
The middle and lower tiers
The A and B tiers are where opinions split the most. Noelle’s larger role pushes her up for many players, and Lancer and King remain crowd-pleasers from the first chapter. Sans tends to ride goodwill from his original appearance, though he draws sharply divided reactions.
Characters who appear briefly, such as Nubert, are well-liked but limited by how little they show up, which keeps them out of the top groups. The D tier collects minor enemies and one-scene figures who simply do not get enough time to leave a strong impression.
How this ranking was put together
This order is based on aggregated community voting, where many individual tier lists are averaged into a single cumulative ranking. The criteria lean toward overall popularity, writing, and design rather than battle performance, since most of these characters are not party members.
Note: rankings shift as new chapters add characters and reshape opinions, so treat any single placement as a snapshot rather than a fixed verdict. This version reflects sentiment current to late June 2026, and your own list may slot favorites higher or lower depending on which chapters you weigh most.
