Voidling Bound puts you inside the creature during combat, so the species you bind to shapes everything from how you clear waves to how deep you can push into the Abyss. Each species comes with its own Primary, Secondary, Melee, Defensive, Movement, and Ultimate abilities, plus two mutation branches that change those abilities and grant a perk at the end of each path. The result is that no species is truly weak, but a handful stand out for combat, mobility, and farming.
Quick answer: Pick Gilick for fast farming and Abyss burst, Nimiod for the most flexible all-round combat kit, and Morfang for raw melee damage. The starter Kwipeck and the summoner-style Gwigoon, Kerapin, and Packuran sit lower for general play.
Voidling Bound species tier list (overall combat)
Rankings shift depending on your goal, so treat this overall list as a starting point for moment-to-moment combat. It reflects base species only, not random mutations, which can swing a creature’s power in either direction.
| Tier | Species |
|---|---|
| S | Nimiod, Gilick, Morfang |
| A | Kwipeck, Ur-Sek, Anami |
| B | Gwigoon, Kerapin |
| C | Packuran |
Note: Packuran appears as a known species that is not always available in the current release, so its placement can vary by patch. If you cannot bind to it yet, that is expected rather than a bug.
S tier species
Nimiod is the most complete kit in the game. Its primary ability, Proximity Spark, lets you damage enemies without precise aim, while the secondary, Network Extender, drops pylons that attack alongside you and refill your stamina. Blink Protocol rounds it out with brief invincibility and a quick reposition, which makes Nimiod forgiving on higher difficulties.
Gilick is the farming and Abyss favorite. Its slam mobility skips terrain and reaches egg and research spawns quickly, and the same burst translates into strong damage on escalating Abyss floors. A Draconic build that rushes Air Slam with Lethal Refresh is a popular setup for fast egg and research runs.
Morfang is the aggressive melee pick. It is less technical than Nimiod, but it does not need to be, since Morfang and its pyro mutations can wipe enemies with brute melee strength. If you want a straightforward damage-first creature, this is it.
A tier species
Kwipeck is the starter species, and while it is outclassed by later unlocks, its melee dash and teleport combos give it real staying power. A balanced 50/50 Strength and Agility build with maxed melee and defensive research keeps it mobile while clearing waves.
Ur-Sek is the most unusual species because it carries two playstyles in one creature. Ur is the larger form built around brute force, while Sek is a faster, more agile form. Swapping between them lets you adapt mid-fight.
Anami trades raw power for control. It is highly agile, attacks from range with homing shots, and uses a stamina-linked turret system for sustained area damage. Infinite jumps that cost stamina make it strong in dense enemy zones, though the stamina management carries a learning curve.
B and C tier species
Gwigoon leans on summons, but instead of hatchlings it spawns copies of itself to swarm enemies. It would rank higher if its own attacks dealt more damage, which is the main thing holding it back.
Kerapin is a slow tank that fights from range and suits a defensive playstyle. It does not put out heavy damage, so it functions best as a survivable anchor rather than a primary attacker.
Packuran is the summoner archetype, using radiation attacks and calling in hatchlings to overwhelm enemies. It hits hard for a support-style creature, but it is the lowest pick for general play and is not always available depending on the build you are running.
Best species for farming, the Abyss, and new players
The right pick depends on what you are doing. For speed-farming eggs and research points, mobility matters more than damage. For the Abyss, you want burst and survivability that scale with Corrupted DNA Catalyzers. For learning the game, a forgiving kit reduces early deaths.
| Goal | Top picks | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration / farming | Gilick, Kwipeck, Anami | Slam mobility skips terrain; dash and turret builds clear waves while staying mobile. |
| The Abyss | Gilick, Anami, Kwipeck | Burst and mobility for deeper floors; AoE turret pressure handles swarms; invulnerability windows help single targets. |
| Beginner friendly | Gilick, Kwipeck, Morfang | Forgiving ranged kit, clear melee timing, and a balanced kit without heavy stamina management. |
Tip: Mastering one species’ full mutation tree before pushing deep Abyss layers usually beats spreading research thin. If a floor’s modifiers counter your build, retreat and re-enter with different Catalyzers or the other elemental branch rather than forcing a bad matchup.
How to test species before committing
You do not have to lock yourself into one creature. A free demo is available on Steam, and progress made there carries over to the full game, so you can try the combat feel and evolution systems first. That makes it easy to confirm a species suits your playstyle before you invest research and Mutagens.
Because Voidling Bound is a creature collector at heart, rare Natures and gene-spliced builds can push almost any species above its base ranking. Use the tiers above to choose a strong foundation, then experiment with mutations once you understand how each kit plays. Balance can also shift with patches, so revisit your picks after major updates.
