If you’ve unlocked the Minecart minigame in Cauldron, you already know it’s more than just a side distraction—it’s a full-on bullet-hell brawler where your survival hinges on smart picks and synergy. But without any in-game tooltips, figuring out which characters are actually pulling their weight can feel like guesswork.
That’s where this tier list comes in. Based on performance, scaling, synergy potential, and overall usefulness during runs, I’ve ranked every available character from top-tier game-changers to more situational picks. Whether you’re going for long survival or crystal farming, this guide will help you build the best team possible.
Cauldron Character Tier List and Abilities for Minecart Minigame
S Tier
These characters bring overwhelming utility or damage, and their special abilities scale incredibly well. You’ll feel their impact instantly.
Nyx
Magic Missile + Magic Barrage
Reliable, consistent, and always your starter. Her barrage special is devastating in the late game. Auto-pick.
Buffy
Damage Buff + Party Damage +
Teamwide damage buffs that stack over time? She turns every character into a DPS machine.
Plague
Puddle + Giant Puddle
Poison damage over a wide area is game-changing. Giant puddle zones the entire screen.
Hearth
Heal + Revive
Survival insurance. The revive special alone is worth taking her every time.
Grofl
Momentous Strike + Tenfold Strikes
Massive random-target damage that scales with enemy count. Brutal for bosses and swarm waves.
A Tier
These characters are solid choices that can carry or support effectively, but may depend a little more on synergy or upgrades.
Froggy
Slash + 10,000 Blades
Good area control, and the special can clear the screen in a pinch.
Sparky
Lightning + Electric Orbs
Chain lightning is excellent for dealing with grouped enemies. Electric Orbs bounce forever in tight maps.
Burny
Torch + Flamethrower
Strong AOE burn with persistent flame zones. Great for map control.
Shieldra
Revolving Shields + Armor
Essential for high-sustain runs. Shields double as offense and defense.
Chill
Icy Wave + Frigid Wave Blast
Freezing slows the game down and gives you breathing room. Great synergy with poison or spark builds.
B Tier
They’re not must-picks, but in the right composition, they can do serious work.
- Tankston
Quake + Mega Quake
Knockback-focused, useful for crowd control but lacks finishing power. - Huntress
Multi Shot + Arrow Storm
Scales well, especially with damage buffs, but arrows can be inconsistent. - Ticktock
Hero Skill Quicken + Party Skill Quicken
Strong utility, especially when paired with characters like Hearth or Grofl. Needs planning. - Thor
Skill Copy + Special Copy
High potential, but very random. Better in larger teams where there’s more to pull from. - Debuffette
Area Slow + Enemy Debuff +
Underrated. Slows help control mobs, and the defense debuff adds survivability.
C Tier – Niche Use or Low Impact
Decent but often outclassed. Pick only if they fit your strategy or you need filler.
- Chop
Bouncing Axe + Whirling Blades
Cool visuals but underwhelming damage output unless heavily upgraded. - Dodge
Dash Recover + Crystal Value+
Dash regen is niche. Crystal bonuses are only worth it in long, grindy runs. - Cleanse
Repel + Crystal Vacuum
The vacuum is neat for farming, but doesn’t help in actual fights. Weak offensively.
The Cart for Crystals minigame has a surprising amount of depth once you understand each character’s abilities. Picking blindly will only get you so far, but with a smart loadout and a bit of synergy, you’ll be smashing waves and stacking crystals in no time. Use this tier list as a foundation, experiment, and build a cart that fits your playstyle.
