The Best Shells for Etheria: Restart Beta
If you’re looking to power up your Animus with the best Shells in Etheria: Restart, you’ve landed in the right place. With new Shells added and old ones being re-evaluated, the latest tier list update delivers a shake-up that will influence PvP, PvE, and everything in between. Whether you’re prepping your roster for endgame content or looking to build a tanky team around Tiamat or Tsukiyo Mi, this guide breaks down what matters most in your Shell choices—raw power, synergy, and long-term value.
Let’s dive into the complete breakdown of the new Shell Tier List and what’s changing in the meta!
Double S Tier – The Best Shells in the Game
This is the cream of the crop. These Shells offer top-tier Matrix stats, unique mechanics, and raw power output that define competitive builds.
Supernova
Top-tier healing boost (+35%) and a HoT when allies fall below 75% [HP]. Perfect on pure healers like Lingluo. It’s sticking at the top for a reason.
S Tier – Still Strong, Just a Step Down
These shells are great, especially for specific comps or strategies, but don’t quite match the raw efficiency of the Double S crowd.
Count
Grants [Life Leech] and bonus [ATK]. Works best on self-sustaining units like Borgne, but redundant if your Animus already has lifesteal.
Amber
Revives the Animus in [Ice State] with huge [DEF] and [Immunity] to turn manipulation. Great for units like Tiamat, but its PvP viability depends on specific setups.
Jackal Guard
A clear upgrade over Black Flag with better damage, longer speed buffs, and more turn meter push. Great utility shell for fast-paced comps.
A Tier – Excellent for Early and Midgame Players
Think of A tier as the new player’s Double S. These Shells offer excellent support through early content but may fall off in endgame.
B and C Tier – Use with Caution
B Tier includes niche or budget picks that can fill gaps temporarily. C Tier (mostly rares) are essentially fodder and not worth investing into beyond early quests.
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Diamond Heart and Crossroads: Lower rarity versions of Artisan and Count. Functional but outclassed quickly.
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Electro Squid and White Gale: Healing and debuff extensions, respectively. Nice in a pinch, but better Shells outpace them quickly.
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Teacher Owl, Agent Lizard, Tamamo Doji: Generic utility but forgettable in the long term.
Uniques
Uniques like Reason, Star, and Mermaid Princess have useful mechanics—healing, cooldown reduction, debuff purify—but suffer from poor long-term value due to their lack of scalability. You can’t transfer investment from one Shell to another, so over-investing here can be painful.
Even Budo Panda, while solid for crit damage buffs, doesn’t quite compete with more specialized Mythics.
Final Thoughts: Meta Trends and Investment Advice
This updated Shell Tier List is more than a simple reordering—it reflects the current Etheria: Restart meta and addresses key gameplay mechanics like damage scaling, healing efficiency, and turn manipulation. The takeaway? Mythics continue to dominate, and the gap between rarity levels is widening.
If you’re a new player, S tier Shells are your early game MVPs, but be mindful of over-investing into anything below Double S. Once you hit endgame, you’ll want to reserve your resources for Shells like Codex of Magic, Fortissimo, or Revelation.
Do you have a favorite shell? Let us know in the comments!
