Best Grimoires in the Beta - Clover Time Wiki
A ranked breakdown of every grimoire attribute, what each one is good at and which rolls justify spending another Mana Crystal.
Overview
Every grimoire in the beta comes from the same gacha table, so the question is never whether a roll is rare but whether it fits how you actually play. This ranking weighs boss damage, mob clear speed and durability to rank which pulls are actually worth keeping.
Grimoire Showcase
This showcase walks through the strongest books side by side so you can see how each attribute actually plays. Damage numbers in text rarely convey how mobile or clunky a kit feels when a boss is actively chasing you. Stat numbers alone rarely tell the whole story.
How These Rankings Are Built
Rankings weigh three things: sustained damage against bosses, clear speed on groups of mobs, and how forgiving the kit is when you are under-leveled. A book that only shines in duels rarely justifies the crystals it cost you to roll.
Community consensus lines up closely with that method. You can cross-check each placement against the full grimoire tier list if you want the complete S-to-D breakdown with per-attribute reasoning. Cross-check before assuming a pull is a downgrade.
Grimoire Rankings at a Glance
Movement speed and sustain matter as much as raw damage in a game where most fights involve chasing bosses across an arena. Mobility and sustain matter as much as raw damage.
Use the notes column when deciding whether to reroll, since several mid-tier books are strong budget options rather than throwaway rolls you should spend elsewhere. Read the notes before rerolling a mid-tier book.
| Tier | Grimoires | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Anti-Magic, Poison | Best move variety and meta PvE damage |
| A | Ice, Explosive Flame, Battle Lightning | Strong alternatives with slightly narrower kits |
| B | Chain, Water, Snow | Reliable early to mid-game progression |
| C | Flame | Playable early but falls off quickly |
| D | Earth, Fire | Underpowered and difficult to justify later |
Choosing Between Two Good Rolls
When both results are playable, the tie-break comes down to your current race, gear and target content rather than raw tier position alone. A supported B-tier often beats an unsupported S-tier.
Work through these questions in order and the choice becomes obvious in almost every case, including close calls. Commit once you have decided and move on.
Check Your Sustain
If your mana regeneration rolls are weak, favour the lower-cost kit that keeps casting without long downtime.
Match Your Weapons
Boss-dropped weapons scale specific damage types, so pick the grimoire your current gear already supports.
Consider Your Group Role
In squads, ranged pressure and interrupts are often more valuable than a second melee carry.
Bank the Losing Roll
Drop the weaker book only after the stronger one is equipped, and keep a spare crystal for emergencies.
Picks by Player Type
The best grimoire depends on how you spend your playtime. These three profiles cover most players in the beta and point to the roll that suits each playstyle. Pick the profile closest to how you actually play.
For Boss Farmers
Poison and Anti-Magic sustain damage across long phases with tools to interrupt dangerous casts.
For Fast Clearers
Explosive Flame and Ice clear mob packs quickly, which speeds up fragment and material farming.
For Squad Players
Battle Lightning and Water add ranged pressure that complements melee frontliners in group content.
Reroll Rules Worth Following
Crystals are farmable but not infinite, so apply a consistent rule instead of deciding emotionally after every pull you get. Consistency protects crystals better than instinct does.
- Reroll D-tier Fire or Earth as soon as a spare crystal exists
- Keep any A-tier or better roll until you have a replacement equipped
- Never reroll during a boss session, when you cannot afford downtime
- Track patched values in the update log before assuming a tier moved permanently
- Reroll only after your second slot is empty and you have three banked crystals
Grimoires and Long-Term Progress
A strong book only pays off when the rest of your build supports it. Race bonuses, outfits with health stats and weapons that match your damage type all multiply the value of a good roll. None of them work in isolation.
That is why timing matters: a top-tier grimoire on an unsupported build usually performs worse than a mid-tier book on a finished one. Finish the build before chasing the next tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best grimoire in Clover Time?
Anti-Magic and Poison sit at the top of most rankings thanks to versatile kits that cover both boss fights and mob clearing.
Which grimoire should beginners keep?
Ice, Water or Chain are perfect early keeps. They are common enough to appear quickly yet strong enough to carry you to the boss gates.
Is Explosive Flame worth using?
Yes. It delivers high burst damage on grouped enemies, which makes it excellent for farming materials even if boss fights favour other attributes.
Why is Fire ranked so low?
Fire and Earth fall behind on damage scaling and skill variety, so they struggle in later beta content compared with every other attribute.
How many crystals should a reroll cost me?
Budget a few crystals per reroll attempt. Farm fragments in advance so you can roll in batches instead of one attempt per session.
Do grimoire rankings change with updates?
Yes. Balance patches adjust values, which is why the tier list and update log note when a placement has moved and what caused it.
Can I use two grimoires at once?
You carry two books but cast from the equipped one. Keeping a ranged option in the second slot adds flexibility for bosses that punish melee.