Trench Decay Tier Lists
Early-beta rankings for weapons, melee, and loadouts — updated as studio rook. patches the meta.
Welcome to the Trench Decay tier list hub. TRENCH: DECAY is an early-access Roblox WW1 squad PvE FPS by studio rook. where you push frontlines, survive gas, and extract with your squad while victories shift the shared Live War Map. Gear comes from medals, Enlisted Firearms Crates, Enlisted Melee Crates, and cosmetic rolls — so every ranking here is community-informed early-beta guidance, not a permanent gospel truth.
The solo developer ships frequent balance passes. A strong pick today may drop a tier after the next server restart. Treat these lists as a starting point for medals spending and crate priorities, then adjust once you see patch notes on the Big Bertha update page or fresh community tests.
What each tier list covers
This hub splits rankings into three focused pages so you can jump straight to the advice you need mid-run:
- Weapons Tier List — Firearms from Enlisted Firearms Crates and medal shop unlocks, ranked for PvE pushes, gas segments, and extraction firefights.
- Melee Tier List — Close-quarters tools from Enlisted Melee Crates, rated for trench clearing, blocking, and silent finishes when ammo runs dry.
- Loadouts Tier List — Full squad-ready kits combining primary, sidearm, melee, and role habits for repeatable extractions.
Each child page cross-links the others. If you only read one, start with loadouts when planning a full run, or weapons when deciding where to spend your next medal stack.
How we rank gear in early beta
Rankings weigh four pillars that matter in TRENCH: DECAY’s co-op loop:
- Objective throughput — How fast can this tool help your squad capture ground before a gas timer or wave spike?
- Ammo economy — Bolt-actions and shotguns behave differently in long pushes; waste means reloading under fire in a trench.
- Extraction reliability — Gear that saves you during the final sprint to extract ranks higher than flashy boss DPS that leaves you empty-handed.
- Medals and crate ROI — If a weapon only appears in rare crate pulls, we note whether the grind beats buying a safer medal unlock first.
We do not treat cosmetic skins as power. A reskin from an Enlisted Cosmetic Crate may look elite, but tier placement follows combat utility. Check Codes for free crate bundles before you spend medals duplicating RNG paths.
S鈥揊 tier scale explained
| Tier | Meaning in Trench Decay |
|---|---|
| S | Meta-defining for current beta; worth medals priority and repeated crate opens |
| A | Excellent general picks; slight map or role caveats |
| B | Solid when built around; outclassed in raw TTK or range |
| C | Niche or outpaced; use for fun or until you unlock better |
| D/F | Avoid for serious pushes unless a patch buff lands |
Because crate RNG varies, an A-tier gun you already own beats an S-tier blueprint you cannot afford yet. Progression beats paper ranks — see Getting Started for medal routes and first-hour priorities.
Big Bertha and the shifting meta
The Big Bertha update introduced heavier artillery pressure, revised objective pacing, and fresh firearm crate pools. Several community spreadsheets moved shotguns and high-rate primaries up while slow bolt-actions slipped in open-field segments. Re-read child tier pages after every major patch; we annotate Big Bertha-sensitive picks inline.
If you squad with friends, align loadouts instead of all chasing the same S-tier primary. One player on crowd control, one on precision, and one on melee cleanup extracts more reliably than four identical rifle builds — details in Squad Roles.
When to trust these lists
Use this hub when you:
- Opened a new Enlisted Firearms Crate or Enlisted Melee Crate and want to know whether to main the drop or stash it.
- Have medals saved after redeeming Codes and need a spend order before the next wipe announcement.
- Return after a week away and suspect balance changed during a beta hotfix.
Skip blind tier-chasing if you have not finished the Commissar onboarding — mechanics like crouch, prone, block, and tilt matter more than a single gun slug early on.
Related guides
- Getting Started — Controls, first objectives, and medal basics.
- Squad Tips hub — Cooperation habits that make A-tier guns feel S-tier.
- Updates Hub — Patch tracker including Big Bertha notes.
Pick a category above and dive in. Rankings will evolve with the trenches — bookmark this hub and check back after each studio rook. update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Are these tier lists official?
No. They are fan-made, community-informed rankings for the early-access beta. studio rook. does not publish an official tier list; always test gear in your own squads.
Why did my favorite gun drop tiers?
Balance patches — especially around the Big Bertha update — retune damage, spread, and crate pools. Re-check child pages after major updates listed on the Updates hub.
Should I spend medals or open crates first?
Redeem active Codes for free crates, then spend medals on reliable medal-shop unlocks. Use tier lists to avoid wasting medals on C-tier placeholders.
Do cosmetics change tier placement?
No. Skins from Enlisted Cosmetic Crates are visual only. Rankings reflect combat stats and utility in PvE extractions.
Which tier list should new players read first?
Start with Loadouts for a full kit picture, then Weapons if you are choosing a main primary. Melee matters most after you understand block and kick mechanics.