Companion Tier List — Reap and Rush
Best companions in Reap and Rush ranked: aura effects, duty synergy, boss utility, and Early Access availability.
Companions join mid-run — spirit allies providing auras, chip damage, or duty helpers. Unlike Envoys, companions are swappable when shops or events offer choices. This tier list ranks companions for biome clears, underworld duties, and boss support in July 2026 Early Access. Relic interactions: Companions & Relics Items. Builds: Builds Hub.
S Tier companions
Soul Lantern: magnet + Soul XP — universal. Escort Heron: god duty speed — Underworld Duties. Stagger Moth: boss stagger extension — How to Beat Bosses.
A Tier companions
Element auras matching Five Elements resonance — conditional S tier when tags align: Five Elements Builds.
B Tier companions
Trash damage pets — fine for learning Combat Basics, fall off biome three.
C Tier companions
Meme auras for screenshots and hidden achievements — Achievements Guide.
Companion selection rules
One active companion slot default; ledger unlock adds echo slot. Prioritize run goal — Souls vs boss vs duties. Envoys still define start: Envoy Tier List.
Related lists
Fate Stone Tier List, Yin Spell Tier List, Review for EA companion balance notes.
Companion acquisition timing
First companion offer often appears mid-biome one — pick universal utility over flavor unless achievement routing requires specific duty helpers. Second offer may arrive pre-boss; prioritize stagger or freeze support if crafts are thin. Echo slot unlocks from ledger meta — Getting Started explains when that purchase beats another envoy unlock.
Companion synergy tables
Pair Soul Lantern with high-kill builds for level bar acceleration. Pair Escort Heron with misplaced god duties and Earth stones. Pair Stagger Moth with Metal boss setups from How to Beat Bosses. Mismatching companion to run goal is the most common “tier list feels wrong” complaint — fix goal, not companion.
Two-companion future note
Echo slot exists via ledger — treat your second pick as a duty or boss specialist, not duplicate aura. If both picks boost Souls, boss phases may feel undertuned; add stagger or freeze support.
Low-tier companion niche
Meme companions still trigger hidden achievements — Achievements Guide — and flavor dialogue for Zhong Kui storyline collectors. Tier rank ignores story value by design.
Tier list disclaimer and methodology
Rankings reflect July 2026 Early Access launch solo runs on mouse-and-keyboard with average shop RNG. Controller, future co-op, or post-patch reworks can shift placements within days — always read Updates before flaming a “bad” pick. We rank for general biome three clears unless a section says duty-only or achievement-only. Hybrid opinions belong in Build Planner experiments, not comment wars. When two entries feel close, pick the one matching your run goal from Getting Started.
Additional context
This page is part of the independent Reap and Rush (地府有点忙) wiki — not affiliated with Beijing Pacifier Technology, Mecrew Games, or Assemble Entertainment. Cross-check mechanics after patches via Updates and discuss findings on Steam Community Hub with version numbers attached.
Additional context
This page is part of the independent Reap and Rush (地府有点忙) wiki — not affiliated with Beijing Pacifier Technology, Mecrew Games, or Assemble Entertainment. Cross-check mechanics after patches via Updates and discuss findings on Steam Community Hub with version numbers attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can companions die permanently?
They despawn on player death. No permanent companion loss.
Do companions trigger element tags?
Some auras add soft tags — read tooltip for Resonance contribution.
How many companions exist?
Early Access ships a growing roster. Updates page tracks additions.