Cookie Run Kingdom Tier List (July 2025) 150+ PvP/PvE Cookies

If you're diving into the sweet world of Cookie Run Kingdom in 2025, you know how overwhelming it can be to choose from over 150 unique cookies. I've spent countless hours testing every single cookie in both PvP and PvE content to bring you the most comprehensive tier list available. Whether you're pushing for Master rank in Arena or tackling the latest Beast-Yeast chapter, this guide will help you build the perfect team.

Cookie Run Kingdom Tier List (July 2025) All CRK Cookies Ranked

Here's my complete ranking of every cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom, updated for the current meta in 2025:

Cookie Name	Rarity	Type	Position	PvP Tier	PvE Tier	Key Strength
Shadow Milk Cookie	Beast	Magic	Middle	S+	S+	Game-breaking crowd control and damage
Mystic Flour Cookie	Beast	Healing	Rear	S+	S+	Unmatched healing and support capabilities
Burning Spice Cookie	Beast	Charge	Front	S+	S+	Devastating frontline damage and tankiness
Wind Archer Cookie	Legendary	Ranged	Rear	S+	S+	Consistent high DPS with team buffs
Golden Cheese Cookie (Awakened)	Ancient	Ranged	Rear	S+	S+	AoE destruction with defensive utility
Dark Cacao Cookie (Awakened)	Ancient	Charge	Front	S+	S+	Tank-shredding with massive debuffs
Crimson Coral Cookie	Super Epic	Defense	Front	S	S+	Water-type synergy and damage reflection
Stormbringer Cookie	Legendary	Charge	Front	S	S	Electric team synergies and chain damage
Fire Spirit Cookie	Legendary	Magic	Middle	S	S	Self-revive and explosive fire damage
Elder Faerie Cookie	Super Epic	Defense	Front	S	S	Taunt mechanics with self-cleanse
Pure Vanilla Cookie	Ancient	Healing	Rear	S	S+	Classic healing with shields and revive
Frost Queen Cookie	Legendary	Magic	Middle	S	S	Freeze control with Crystal Jam power
Stardust Cookie	Super Epic	Support	Middle	S	S	Healing reduction and team protection
White Lily Cookie	Ancient	Magic	Middle	S	S+	Powerful AoE with skill cooldown reduction
Black Pearl Cookie	Legendary	Ambush	Middle	S	A	Massive damage with fear debuff
Dark Cacao Cookie	Ancient	Charge	Front	A	S	Solid tank with defense reduction
Hollyberry Cookie	Ancient	Defense	Front	A	A	Damage sharing and team protection
Golden Cheese Cookie	Ancient	Ranged	Rear	A	S	Strong AoE damage dealer
Pitaya Dragon Cookie	Dragon	Charge	Front	A	A	High damage with burn effects
Sea Fairy Cookie	Legendary	Bomber	Rear	A	A	AoE stun with water damage
Moonlight Cookie	Legendary	Magic	Middle	A	A	Sleep debuffs and dream damage
Clotted Cream Cookie	Super Epic	Magic	Middle	A	A	Unique cage mechanic with damage
Financier Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	A	B	Reliable tank with team healing
Cotton Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	A	S	Summons, healing, and stuns
Eclair Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	A	S	Weakness debuff stacking
Wildberry Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	A	B	Damage reduction and knockback
Candy Apple Cookie	Epic	Support	Rear	B	B	Balanced buffs and debuffs
Peach Blossom Cookie	Epic	Healing	Rear	B	A	Healing with slow effects
Snapdragon Cookie	Epic	Healing	Rear	B	A	Attack buff with consistent healing
Cream Ferret Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	B	B	Intangibility during skills
Espresso Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	B	B	Grouping enemies for combos
Latte Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	B	B	Silence and damage amplification
Vampire Cookie	Epic	Ambush	Rear	B	B	Lifesteal and backline diving
Sorbet Shark Cookie	Epic	Ambush	Middle	B	B	Invincibility frames with high damage
Black Raisin Cookie	Epic	Ambush	Rear	B	C	Critical hits and area damage
Strawberry Crepe Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	B	B	Damage reduction for lowest HP ally
Cocoa Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	B	B	Stun immunity and healing
Parfait Cookie	Epic	Healing	Rear	B	B	Healing with defense buffs
Mint Choco Cookie	Epic	Support	Rear	B	B	Attack speed buffs
Licorice Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	B	B	Minion summoning
Madeleine Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	B	C	Self-healing tank
Tea Knight Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	B	B	Damage scales with missing HP
Pumpkin Pie Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	B	B	Pompon summon with healing
Squid Ink Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	B	C	AoE ink damage
Mango Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	B	B	Attack buff waves
Lilac Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	B	C	Attack speed and debuff removal
Red Velvet Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	B	C	Backline targeting
Raspberry Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	C	C	Single target burst
Milk Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	C	C	Basic taunt tank
Herb Cookie	Epic	Healing	Rear	C	C	Continuous healing with cleanse
Sparkling Cookie	Epic	Healing	Rear	C	C	Healing with critical resistance
Custard Cookie III	Epic	Healing	Rear	C	B	Beginner-friendly healer
Chili Pepper Cookie	Epic	Ambush	Rear	C	C	Backline ambush damage
Rye Cookie	Epic	Ranged	Rear	C	C	Consistent ranged damage
Dark Choco Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	C	B	Defense reduction for bosses
Purple Yam Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	C	C	Fury-based damage
Werewolf Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	C	C	Transformation damage boost
Kumiho Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	C	C	Charm crowd control
Tiger Lily Cookie	Epic	Ranged	Rear	C	C	Stun with ranged damage
Almond Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	C	C	Damage linking
Avocado Cookie	Epic	Defense	Front	C	C	Damage-based shields
Blackberry Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	C	C	Critical-based ghost damage
Onion Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	C	C	Summon ghosts on defeat
Pancake Cookie	Epic	Ambush	Rear	C	C	Speed boost mechanics
Cream Unicorn Cookie	Epic	Healing	Rear	C	C	Healing with silence removal
Cherry Cookie	Epic	Bomber	Rear	C	C	Explosive area damage
Devil Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	C	C	Critical hit focus
Adventurer Cookie	Epic	Ambush	Front	C	C	Rope swing mechanics
Snow Sugar Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	C	B	Summon snow king
Twizzly Gummy Cookie	Epic	Ranged	Rear	C	C	Zap debuff stacking
Mala Sauce Cookie	Epic	Charge	Front	C	C	Burn damage specialist
Poison Mushroom Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	C	B	Poison spreading
Pomegranate Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	C	C	Attack buff support
Fig Cookie	Epic	Support	Middle	C	C	Attack speed buffs
Cream Puff Cookie	Epic	Magic	Middle	C	C	Basic magic damage
Sonic Cookie	Special	Ambush	Front	C	C	Speed-based damage
Tails Cookie	Special	Support	Middle	C	C	Device summoning
Knight Cookie	Rare	Defense	Front	D	D	Basic starter tank
Princess Cookie	Rare	Support	Rear	D	D	Basic support skills
Ninja Cookie	Rare	Ambush	Rear	D	D	Basic ambush damage
Gingerbrave	Common	Charge	Front	D	D	Tutorial cookie
Strawberry Cookie	Common	Defense	Front	D	D	Basic defense cookie
Wizard Cookie	Common	Magic	Middle	D	D	Basic magic damage
Beet Cookie	Rare	Ranged	Rear	D	D	Low-tier ranged DPS
Carrot Cookie	Rare	Support	Middle	D	D	Minor healing support
Clover Cookie	Rare	Support	Rear	D	D	Weak support abilities
Custard Cookie	Rare	Healing	Rear	D	D	Inferior to Custard III
Angel Cookie	Rare	Healing	Rear	D	D	Basic healing only
Muscle Cookie	Rare	Charge	Front	D	D	Outdated charge cookie

Understanding Cookie Types and Rarities

Before I dive into each cookie's detailed analysis, let me explain the fundamental mechanics that make certain cookies excel in 2025's meta.

Cookie Types:

• Defense: Frontline tanks that absorb damage and protect your team
• Charge: Aggressive frontliners that deal damage while tanking
• Magic: Middle-position damage dealers with various effects
• Bomber: High burst damage specialists
• Ranged: Consistent damage from the rear
• Ambush: Target enemy backlines directly
• Support: Provide buffs and utility to your team
• Healing: Keep your team alive with HP restoration

Rarity Tiers:

• Beast (0.054% pull rate): The newest and rarest cookies with game-changing abilities
• Ancient (0.0472% pull rate): Legendary heroes with powerful Soul Jams
• Legendary (0.362% pull rate): Mythical cookies with unique mechanics
• Dragon (Special availability): Powerful cookies from special events
• Super Epic (0.723% pull rate): Enhanced Epic cookies with unique abilities
• Epic (2.5% pull rate): The backbone of most teams
• Rare (15% pull rate): Decent for early game only
• Common (82% pull rate): Tutorial and collection purposes only

CRK S+ Tier Cookies - The Meta Definers

These cookies completely dominate the current meta and should be your top priority for both PvP and PvE content.

Shadow Milk Cookie (Beast/Magic/Middle)

Shadow Milk Cookie stands at the absolute pinnacle of Cookie Run Kingdom's power hierarchy in 2025. His Deceitful Trick skill creates illusions that confuse enemies while dealing massive damage, and his ability to manipulate reality makes him nearly impossible to counter. In PvP, he can single-handedly turn matches around with his crowd control and burst damage. His synergy with other magic-type cookies amplifies his already overwhelming power, making him the most sought-after cookie in the game.

Mystic Flour Cookie (Beast/Healing/Rear)

Mystic Flour Cookie redefined what healing means in Cookie Run Kingdom when she arrived. Her Apathetic Salvation not only heals your entire team but also grants powerful buffs including damage reduction and debuff immunity. What makes her truly broken is her ability to resurrect fallen allies with substantial HP, essentially giving your team multiple lives in battle. She's replaced Pure Vanilla Cookie in virtually every game mode and remains unmatched in her support capabilities.

Burning Spice Cookie (Beast/Charge/Front)

As the premier frontline cookie in 2025, Burning Spice Cookie combines incredible tankiness with devastating damage output. His Destructive Frenzy skill deals percentage-based damage that scales with enemy HP, making him equally effective against squishy targets and tanky bosses. His passive grants him increased attack speed and lifesteal based on damage dealt, creating a self-sustaining warrior that becomes stronger as battles progress. He's essentially unkillable when properly built.

Wind Archer Cookie (Legendary/Ranged/Rear)

Wind Archer Cookie emerged as the strongest Legendary cookie and the only non-Beast cookie that can compete at the highest level. His wind arrows deal consistent damage while his tornado skill provides excellent area control. What sets him apart is his ability to reduce enemy healing by 50% and increase allies' critical damage. In a meta dominated by healing, this anti-heal mechanic makes him invaluable for both PvP and high-level PvE content.

Golden Cheese Cookie - Awakened (Ancient/Ranged/Rear)

The awakened form of Golden Cheese Cookie transforms her from a good damage dealer into an absolute monster. Her Golden Sovereignty skill now creates a massive golden tornado that pulls enemies together while dealing continuous damage. The awakened passive grants her damage immunity during her skill and increases all allies' attack by 30%. She's particularly dominant in PvE content where her AoE damage can clear entire waves instantly.

Dark Cacao Cookie - Awakened (Ancient/Charge/Front)

Awakened Dark Cacao Cookie became the ultimate answer to tanky team compositions. His enhanced sword strike now reduces enemy defense by 75% while dealing damage based on their maximum HP. The awakening also grants him cc immunity and damage reduction that scales with the number of debuffed enemies. In PvP, he can shred through even the tankiest Hollyberry teams, while in PvE, he makes short work of high-HP bosses.

S Tier Cookies - Top Performers

These cookies are extremely powerful and form the core of most competitive teams in 2025.

Crimson Coral Cookie (Super Epic/Defense/Front)

Crimson Coral Cookie revolutionized the tank role with her unique water-type damage reflection. Her Somber Affection skill creates a coral barrier that reflects 150% of received damage as water damage while shielding allies. She synergizes perfectly with other water-type cookies and can actually out-damage many DPS cookies through her reflection mechanics. Her only weakness is against teams that rely on true damage or healing rather than direct attacks.

Stormbringer Cookie (Legendary/Charge/Front)

Stormbringer Cookie brings the thunder with her electricity-based kit that gets stronger with more electric-type allies. Her chain lightning can jump between enemies up to 7 times, with each jump dealing increased damage. Her passive grants her and electric allies increased critical chance and damage. While she requires specific team building to maximize her potential, a full electric team with Stormbringer can achieve some of the highest burst damage in the game.

Fire Spirit Cookie (Legendary/Magic/Middle)

Fire Spirit Cookie's self-resurrection mechanic makes him incredibly valuable in extended battles. His phoenix flames deal massive area damage that increases by 20% for each fire-type ally. When defeated, he resurrects with 70% HP and summons flame spirits to fight alongside him. This makes him exceptionally strong in PvP where his revival can catch opponents off-guard and in PvE boss battles where sustaining damage is crucial.

Elder Faerie Cookie (Super Epic/Defense/Front)

Elder Faerie Cookie introduced a new defensive mechanic with his ability to redirect all enemy attacks to himself while becoming immune to debuffs. His Verdant Guardian skill creates mystical shields for allies while marking enemies with fairy dust that amplifies damage against them. His self-cleansing passive makes him incredibly reliable against debuff-heavy compositions, though he struggles against pure damage teams that can burst through his defenses.

Pure Vanilla Cookie (Ancient/Healing/Rear)

Despite being one of the oldest cookies, Pure Vanilla Cookie remains relevant through consistent buffs and his versatile healing kit. His healing provides shields equal to the amount healed, effectively doubling his support value. His ability to dispel debuffs and provide damage reduction keeps him viable in PvP, while his consistent healing output still makes him top-tier for PvE content, especially for players who haven't obtained Mystic Flour Cookie yet.

Frost Queen Cookie (Legendary/Magic/Middle)

Frost Queen Cookie's recent Crystal Jam upgrade transformed her from a mid-tier cookie into a freezing powerhouse. Her enhanced Freezing Squall now freezes enemies for 3.5 seconds while dealing damage based on their max HP. The Crystal Jam also grants her a passive that reduces enemy healing by 30% while frozen. She excels in arena battles where her freeze can completely shut down enemy teams and in guild battles against high-HP targets.

Stardust Cookie (Super Epic/Support/Middle)

Stardust Cookie provides unique utility with his ability to reduce enemy healing while protecting allies. His Cosmic Barrier creates shields that explode when depleted, dealing damage based on the shield's strength. His passive increases all allies' debuff resistance by 30%, making him invaluable against control-heavy teams. While he doesn't fit into every composition, his anti-heal mechanics make him a crucial counter-pick in the current healing-dominated meta.

White Lily Cookie (Ancient/Magic/Middle)

White Lily Cookie offers unparalleled skill cycling for your entire team. Her Lily's Staff skill not only deals substantial area damage but also reduces all allies' skill cooldowns by 2 seconds. This cooldown reduction can enable devastating combo chains, especially with cookies like Dark Cacao or Sea Fairy. Her awakened form is anticipated to push her into S+ tier, but even in her current state, she remains one of the best enablers in the game.

A Tier Cookies - Strong Choices

These cookies remain highly viable and can compete at high levels with proper investment and team composition.

Black Pearl Cookie (Legendary/Ambush/Middle)

Black Pearl Cookie terrorizes enemy backlines with her ability to create whirlpools that pull in and damage rear-position enemies. Her Terror of the Abyss skill inflicts fear, causing enemies to flee while taking increased damage. Recent buffs to her base stats and the addition of Crystal Jam have made her more viable, though she still struggles against tanky frontline compositions that can protect their damage dealers effectively.

Dark Cacao Cookie (Ancient/Charge/Front)

The non-awakened version of Dark Cacao Cookie still serves as a solid frontline option for players building towards his awakened form. His sword strikes reduce enemy defense by 40% and can hit multiple targets in a line. While overshadowed by his awakened version, he remains one of the better epic-tier alternatives and performs exceptionally well in guild battles where defense reduction is crucial for defeating high-level bosses.

Hollyberry Cookie (Ancient/Defense/Front)

Once the undisputed queen of tanks, Hollyberry Cookie has fallen from grace but remains a solid defensive option. Her damage-sharing mechanic reduces all allies' damage taken by 15% while redirecting a portion to herself. With proper healing support, she can still anchor defensive teams, though she struggles against the current meta's emphasis on true damage and healing reduction effects that bypass her defensive mechanics.

Golden Cheese Cookie (Ancient/Ranged/Rear)

The base form of Golden Cheese Cookie delivers consistent AoE damage with her spear throws that create golden storms. While waiting for her awakened form, she serves as a reliable damage dealer for players lacking premium DPS options. Her ability to grant herself and allies bonus critical chance makes her particularly effective in teams built around critical damage, though she lacks the utility to compete with newer releases.

Pitaya Dragon Cookie (Dragon/Charge/Front)

Pitaya Dragon Cookie brings raw damage to the frontline with their dragon fire that inflicts burn damage over time. Their transformation skill doubles their attack speed and grants area damage to basic attacks. While their lack of defensive utilities makes them squishier than other frontline options, their sheer damage output can overwhelm enemies in PvE content. They particularly excel in dragon-themed teams with proper support.

Sea Fairy Cookie (Legendary/Bomber/Rear)

Despite being powercrept by newer releases, Sea Fairy Cookie's 3-second area stun remains one of the best crowd control abilities in the game. Her Soaring Compassion skill deals substantial water-type damage while controlling the battlefield. She synergizes well with other water-type cookies and can still dominate in lower-tier PvP brackets, though she struggles against debuff immunity and cleanse-heavy teams in higher ranks.

Moonlight Cookie (Legendary/Magic/Middle)

Moonlight Cookie specializes in putting enemies to sleep while dealing dream-type damage that bypasses some defensive buffs. Her unique mechanic of trapping enemies in dreams where they take increased damage can enable powerful burst combinations. However, her reliance on the sleep debuff makes her inconsistent against teams with debuff immunity or frequent cleansing, limiting her use primarily to specific counter-compositions.

Clotted Cream Cookie (Super Epic/Magic/Middle)

Clotted Cream Cookie's cage mechanic offers unique crowd control by trapping enemies and dealing damage based on their max HP. His ability to generate shields for allies based on damage dealt provides surprising sustainability. While his long skill animation can be interrupted, proper positioning and timing make him a valuable addition to control-focused teams, especially in PvE where enemies can't cleanse his cage effect.

Financier Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Financier Cookie proves that Epic rarity doesn't mean weak, offering reliable tanking with team-wide healing based on her max HP. Her light-based damage increases against debuffed enemies, creating synergy with defense reduction teams. While she lacks the complexity of higher-rarity tanks, her straightforward kit and accessibility make her an excellent option for players building their first competitive teams.

Cotton Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Cotton Cookie remains one of the most versatile Epic cookies, summoning sheep that tank damage while providing healing and dealing damage. Her stun on skill activation offers crucial interruption potential. She fits into almost any team composition and excels particularly in PvE content where her summons can distract enemies. Her only limitation is her relatively low healing compared to dedicated healers.

Eclair Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Eclair Cookie's weakness debuff stacking mechanic makes him invaluable for guild battles and boss content. Each book he throws applies a weakness stack that increases damage taken by 12.5%, stacking up to 4 times. His ability to amplify your entire team's damage by 50% against marked targets remains unmatched among Epic cookies. He's less effective in PvP where battles end quickly, but dominates in extended PvE encounters.

Wildberry Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Wildberry Cookie provides solid tanking with his ability to knock back enemies and reduce damage for the ally with the lowest HP. His punch creates a shield based on his max HP while stunning enemies in a line. Despite being an older release, he remains viable due to consistent stat buffs and his synergy with cookies that benefit from grouping enemies together.

B Tier Cookies - Situational Picks

These cookies can perform well in specific situations or team compositions but generally require more investment to compete.

Candy Apple Cookie (Epic/Support/Rear)

Candy Apple Cookie offers a mix of offensive and defensive support, reducing enemy attack and defense while buffing allies. Her apple bombardment provides consistent chip damage and healing. While she doesn't excel in any particular area, her versatility makes her useful for players who need an all-around support option. She works best in extended battles where her incremental advantages can accumulate.

Peach Blossom Cookie (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Peach Blossom Cookie combines healing with enemy slow effects, creating space for your team while sustaining them. Her healing flowers bloom based on the number of enemies affected by her slow, potentially providing massive healing in crowded battles. She struggles in PvP where burst damage is prevalent but shines in PvE stages with numerous enemies where her area healing can keep your team healthy.

Snapdragon Cookie (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Snapdragon Cookie provides consistent healing while buffing your team's attack power by 25%. Their dragon breath heals in an area while applying a regeneration buff. They're particularly effective in teams that rely on sustained damage rather than burst, as their attack buff can significantly increase overall damage output over time. However, they lack emergency healing options for burst damage scenarios.

Cream Ferret Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Cream Ferret Cookie's unique intangibility mechanic during skill activation makes them surprisingly durable for a support cookie. They provide attack speed buffs and shields to your highest attack ally while becoming untargetable. This combination of offense and defense makes them valuable in protect-the-carry compositions, though they struggle when your main damage dealer is eliminated early.

Espresso Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Espresso Cookie's ability to group enemies together enables powerful combo potential with area damage dealers. His coffee grinder pulls enemies while dealing continuous damage and applying slow. While power creep has reduced his individual impact, he remains valuable as an enabler for cookies like Sea Fairy or Frost Queen who benefit from clustered enemies.

Latte Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Latte Cookie silences enemies while creating a damage amplification field where they take 40% more damage. Her utility in shutting down enemy skills makes her a decent counter-pick against skill-reliant teams. However, her relatively low personal damage and the prevalence of debuff immunity in high-tier PvP limits her effectiveness to niche situations.

Vampire Cookie (Epic/Ambush/Rear)

Vampire Cookie's lifesteal mechanic and ability to target the enemy with the highest attack make him a backline assassin. His skill deals damage based on enemy attack power while healing himself, creating interesting counter-play against glass cannon teams. His effectiveness drops significantly against tanky teams or those with strong backline protection.

Sorbet Shark Cookie (Epic/Ambush/Middle)

Sorbet Shark Cookie's brief invincibility during their skill makes them excellent for dodging major attacks. They deal substantial damage to the enemies with the lowest HP, making them effective at cleaning up weakened targets. Their high skill ceiling and timing requirements make them less consistent than other options, but skilled players can leverage their invincibility for impressive plays.

Black Raisin Cookie (Epic/Ambush/Rear)

Black Raisin Cookie delivers critical-focused area damage with her crow swarm. Her passive increases critical damage for all allies, making her valuable in critical-focused teams. However, her reliance on critical hits makes her inconsistent without proper support, and her relatively squishy nature requires careful positioning to avoid being eliminated early.

Strawberry Crepe Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Strawberry Crepe Cookie protects your lowest HP ally with damage reduction while providing decent tanking. Their skill creates a protective zone that reduces damage by 50% for the targeted ally. They excel at protecting squishy damage dealers but struggle when multiple allies need protection simultaneously. Their lower personal durability compared to other tanks also limits their effectiveness.

Cocoa Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Cocoa Cookie provides team-wide stun immunity while healing based on her max HP. Her hot chocolate creates a cozy atmosphere that prevents interruption of your team's skills. She's particularly valuable against stun-heavy compositions but offers little else against teams that don't rely on stuns, making her a situational counter-pick rather than a universal option.

Parfait Cookie (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Parfait Cookie offers consistent healing with defense buffs and debuff resistance. Her upbeat melody provides sustained healing over time while making your team more durable. She's a solid budget healer for players lacking better options, though her healing output falls short of premium healers, especially in burst damage situations.

Mint Choco Cookie (Epic/Support/Rear)

Mint Choco Cookie's attack speed buff can enable rapid-fire strategies with cookies that benefit from faster attacks. His musical performance increases team attack speed by 30% while providing minor healing. He synergizes well with cookies like Vampire or Rye who scale with attack speed, but the overall impact is often less than direct damage or healing buffs.

Licorice Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Licorice Cookie summons minions that tank damage and provide consistent chip damage. His servants can absorb substantial damage in PvE while his defense reduction debuff aids in boss battles. However, his minions are easily cleared in PvP, and his personal damage is too low to justify his slot in most compositions.

Madeleine Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Madeleine Cookie combines tanking with self-healing based on damage dealt. His skill grants him damage immunity while dealing area damage. While his self-sustain seems attractive, his overall durability falls short of dedicated tanks, and his damage isn't high enough to justify a hybrid role in competitive teams.

Tea Knight Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Tea Knight Cookie's damage scales inversely with his HP, making him stronger as he takes damage. His battleborn passive can lead to surprising burst damage when he's low on health. However, this risky playstyle often results in his elimination before he can maximize his damage potential, limiting his reliability in serious content.

Pumpkin Pie Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Pumpkin Pie Cookie summons Pompon, a large pumpkin creature that tanks damage and provides healing. Her summon can absorb substantial damage while her skill deals area damage. She's effective in PvE where Pompon can distract enemies, but the summon is too easily eliminated in PvP to provide consistent value.

Squid Ink Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Squid Ink Cookie deals area damage with ink slaps that scale with the number of enemies. Their potential for massive damage against grouped enemies is offset by their extremely squishy nature and lack of utility. They can surprise opponents in lower-tier PvP but quickly become ineffective as enemies learn to focus them down.

Mango Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Mango Cookie creates attack buff waves that enhance your team's damage output. His tropical vibes increase attack by up to 35% while providing minor healing. While the attack buff is substantial, his lack of other utility and relatively long cooldown make him less versatile than other support options.

Lilac Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Lilac Cookie increases attack speed while removing debuffs from your team. His graceful performance can cleanse multiple debuffs while hastening your team's actions. He's useful against debuff-heavy teams but offers little value when enemies don't rely on debuffs, making him another situational pick.

Red Velvet Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Red Velvet Cookie's ability to target and pull the enemy with the highest attack makes him a backline disruptor. His cake hound deals damage based on the target's attack power. While this can eliminate key threats, his lack of durability and the prevalence of position-immune cookies limit his effectiveness in current meta.

C Tier Cookies - Niche Use Only

These cookies have fallen significantly behind the power curve but may still find use in very specific situations or for newer players.

Raspberry Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Raspberry Cookie delivers high single-target burst damage with her rapier thrust. Her ability to potentially one-shot squishy targets made her feared in early PvP metas. However, the prevalence of damage reduction, shields, and revival mechanics has severely limited her effectiveness. She can still surprise unprepared opponents but lacks consistency against properly built teams.

Milk Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Milk Cookie provides basic tanking with his taunt ability that forces enemies to target him. His healing based on damage taken offers some sustain, but his overall kit is too simple to compete with modern tanks. He serves adequately as a starter tank for new players but should be replaced as soon as better options become available.

Herb Cookie (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Herb Cookie offers consistent healing with his garden that removes debuffs over time. His sprout ability provides sustained healing in an area, making him decent for PvE content with consistent incoming damage. However, his lack of burst healing or shields makes him inadequate for current content where spike damage is common.

Sparkling Cookie (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Sparkling Cookie provides healing with critical resistance buffs, theoretically countering critical-focused teams. His healing scales with allies' missing HP, potentially providing clutch saves. In practice, his healing is too slow and his utility too narrow to justify using over other healers, even budget options like Parfait.

Custard Cookie III (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Custard Cookie III serves as the quintessential beginner healer with straightforward healing and minor shields. His royal pudding provides reliable healing for early game content. While completely outclassed by later options, he remains valuable for new players progressing through early story chapters who haven't pulled better healers yet.

Chili Pepper Cookie (Epic/Ambush/Rear)

Chili Pepper Cookie targets the enemy with the lowest HP, potentially securing eliminations on weakened foes. Her flame spirit deals additional damage over time, adding some sustained damage. However, her low base stats and predictable targeting make her easy to counter, limiting her use to very early game content.

Rye Cookie (Epic/Ranged/Rear)

Rye Cookie provides consistent single-target damage with her revolver shots. Her ability to target enemies with the highest HP makes her theoretically useful against tanks. In practice, her damage is too low to threaten modern tanks, and her lack of utility makes her inferior to other ranged options.

Dark Choco Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Dark Choco Cookie reduces enemy defense with his sword strikes, making him useful for guild battles and boss content. His defense reduction stacks with other sources, potentially enabling massive damage amplification. However, his poor personal stats and lack of survivability make him a liability in most content outside of specific boss strategies.

Purple Yam Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Purple Yam Cookie's fury mechanic increases his damage as he takes hits, theoretically making him stronger in extended fights. His spinning attack deals area damage while moving forward. Unfortunately, his base stats are too low to survive long enough to build meaningful fury, and his damage even at max fury can't compete with modern options.

Werewolf Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Werewolf Cookie transforms to gain increased attack speed and area damage on basic attacks. His transformation provides some damage reduction, attempting to blend offense and defense. Neither aspect is strong enough to excel, leaving him outclassed by specialists in both roles.

Kumiho Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Kumiho Cookie charms enemies, forcing them to attack their allies briefly. Her fox fire deals additional damage to charmed enemies. While charm is a unique mechanic, its short duration and the prevalence of debuff immunity make her extremely situational, primarily useful in specific PvE stages.

Tiger Lily Cookie (Epic/Ranged/Rear)

Tiger Lily Cookie stuns enemies with her spear throws while dealing consistent damage. Her ability to interrupt enemy skills from range provides some utility. However, her low damage and the availability of better stunning options make her obsolete in current content.

Almond Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Almond Cookie links enemies with magical handcuffs, spreading damage between linked targets. His unique mechanic can theoretically enable interesting strategies, but the damage spread is too low and the setup too complicated to compete with straightforward damage options.

Avocado Cookie (Epic/Defense/Front)

Avocado Cookie creates shields based on damage dealt, attempting to be a self-sustaining tank. His smithing hammers deal area damage while generating protection. However, his shield generation is too slow and his base defense too low to survive focused attacks, making him unreliable as a primary tank.

Blackberry Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Blackberry Cookie summons ghosts based on critical hits, adding extra damage sources. Her spectral servants can accumulate to deal surprising damage. The reliance on critical hits and the ghosts' low individual impact make her too inconsistent for competitive use.

Onion Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Onion Cookie summons ghosts when allies are defeated, potentially turning defeats into counterattacks. Her crying also provides minor healing to remaining allies. This reactive playstyle is too unreliable, as preventing ally defeats is always preferable to capitalizing on them.

Pancake Cookie (Epic/Ambush/Rear)

Pancake Cookie gains stacking speed buffs with each skill use, theoretically becoming faster over time. His acrobatic attacks deal damage based on his speed. The ramp-up time required and his low base stats make him ineffective in fast-paced battles where immediate impact is crucial.

Cream Unicorn Cookie (Epic/Healing/Rear)

Cream Unicorn Cookie provides healing while removing silence debuffs from allies. Their heavenly light offers consistent healing with cleanse utility. However, the specific counter to silence is too narrow, and their overall healing output doesn't justify their use over more versatile healers.

Cherry Cookie (Epic/Bomber/Rear)

Cherry Cookie throws explosive cherries that deal area damage after a delay. Her bombs can stack up impressive damage against stationary targets. The delay and predictable targeting make her easy to avoid in PvP, while better area damage options exist for PvE content.

Devil Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Devil Cookie focuses on critical hits with his pitchfork attacks that reduce enemy critical resistance. His demonic presence increases critical chance for allies. The critical-focused strategy requires too much investment to compete with more straightforward damage approaches in current meta.

Adventurer Cookie (Epic/Ambush/Front)

Adventurer Cookie swings forward on a rope, dealing damage and potentially stunning enemies. His treasure hunting provides minor team buffs based on "treasures" found. The RNG elements and low base effectiveness make him more of a fun option than a competitive choice.

Snow Sugar Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Snow Sugar Cookie summons a snow king that deals area damage and slows enemies. Recent buffs have made them more viable in specific compositions, particularly with Frost Queen Cookie. While improved, they still require specific team support to be effective, limiting their general usefulness.

Twizzly Gummy Cookie (Epic/Ranged/Rear)

Twizzly Gummy Cookie applies electrifying zap debuffs that deal damage when enemies use skills. Her disruption potential seems valuable, but the damage is too low and modern cookies have too many cleanse options for her debuffs to stick consistently.

Mala Sauce Cookie (Epic/Charge/Front)

Mala Sauce Cookie spreads burn damage with her spicy attacks, creating areas of fire damage. Her pepper power increases damage against burned enemies. While thematic with fire teams, her personal damage and durability are too low to justify inclusion even in specialized compositions.

Poison Mushroom Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Poison Mushroom Cookie spreads poison to enemies, dealing damage over time and reducing their accuracy. His spore clouds create area denial zones. He can be surprisingly effective in certain PvE stages but lacks the immediate impact needed for PvP or high-level content.

Pomegranate Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Pomegranate Cookie provides attack buffs to allies while dealing minor damage. Her crimson curse increases attack by 30% but at the cost of allies' HP. The self-damage mechanic is too risky in current meta where sustain is crucial, making her buff not worth the trade-off.

Fig Cookie (Epic/Support/Middle)

Fig Cookie increases attack speed for allies with the highest attack speed, doubling down on speed strategies. Their ancient melodies provide sustained buffs over time. The narrow focus on attack speed and lack of other utility make them too specialized for general use.

Cream Puff Cookie (Epic/Magic/Middle)

Cream Puff Cookie deals basic magic damage with her jellies while providing minor team support. Her sweet spells offer a balance of damage and utility. However, she doesn't excel in any area, making her a suboptimal choice when specialized cookies are needed.

Sonic Cookie (Special/Ambush/Front)

Sonic Cookie brings speed-based mechanics from his crossover event. His spin dash deals damage based on his movement speed while his rings provide temporary invincibility. Limited availability and lack of synergy with Cookie Run's mechanics make him more of a collector's item than a competitive option.

Tails Cookie (Special/Support/Middle)

Tails Cookie supports the team with his inventions, summoning devices that provide various effects. His gadgets can heal, damage, or provide buffs randomly. The RNG nature and limited availability make him unreliable for serious content, though he remains a fun option for Sonic fans.

D Tier Cookies - Not Recommended

These cookies are severely outdated and should only be used if you have absolutely no other options available.

Knight Cookie (Rare/Defense/Front)

Knight Cookie represents the most basic tank in the game with a simple defense buff. His shield provides minimal protection for the team. Only useful in the very early tutorial stages, he should be replaced immediately when any Epic or higher tank becomes available.

Princess Cookie (Rare/Support/Rear)

Princess Cookie throws her scepter to deal damage and provide minor buffs to allies. Her royal presence is supposed to inspire the team but provides negligible benefits. She exists primarily as a collection piece and has no place in any serious team composition.

Ninja Cookie (Rare/Ambush/Rear)

Ninja Cookie jumps to the enemy backline to deal minor damage. His stealth mechanics are poorly implemented and his damage is laughably low. Even new players should skip investing in him and wait for better ambush options.

Gingerbrave (Common/Charge/Front)

The mascot of Cookie Run serves as your starting cookie but quickly becomes obsolete. His brave charge deals minimal damage and his candy cane provides negligible healing. Keep him for sentimental value but never use him in actual content past the tutorial.

Strawberry Cookie (Common/Defense/Front)

Strawberry Cookie attempts to tank with her lollipop shield but has stats so low she can barely survive tutorial enemies. Her strawberry jam provides minor healing that's too small to matter. She exists to teach basic game mechanics and nothing more.

Wizard Cookie (Common/Magic/Middle)

Wizard Cookie casts basic spells that deal insignificant damage. His magic is so weak it barely registers on enemy HP bars. He serves as an introduction to magic-type cookies but should never see use beyond the first few stages.

Beet Cookie (Rare/Ranged/Rear)

Beet Cookie plays music that supposedly damages enemies but might as well be silent for all the impact it has. Her notes provide minor buffs that are too small to notice. She's outclassed by every other ranged option in the game.

Carrot Cookie (Rare/Support/Middle)

Carrot Cookie attempts to support with vegetable-based buffs that provide minimal benefits. Her healthy offerings are ignored by any cookie with actual power. She exists in the game but serves no practical purpose.

Clover Cookie (Rare/Support/Rear)

Clover Cookie brings "luck" to the team, which translates to RNG-based minor buffs. His four-leaf clovers are apparently not lucky enough to make him viable. Pure collection fodder with no competitive use.

Custard Cookie (Rare/Healing/Rear)

The inferior version of Custard Cookie III provides even less healing with no additional utility. His existence is puzzling when his son is readily available and strictly better. Never use him when Custard Cookie III exists.

Angel Cookie (Rare/Healing/Rear)

Angel Cookie provides the most basic healing in the game with no additional effects. Their divine light is too dim to keep anyone alive in actual content. They exist to show what healing looks like but provide too little to matter.

Muscle Cookie (Rare/Charge/Front)

Muscle Cookie flexes his way into battle but his protein shakes aren't enough to make him viable. His workout routine deals minimal damage and his durability is laughable. He's all show and no substance in actual combat.

Team Building Guide for 2025

Best PvP Team Compositions

Meta Burst Comp:

• Shadow Milk Cookie (Main DPS/Control)
• Wind Archer Cookie (Secondary DPS/Anti-heal)
• Mystic Flour Cookie (Healer/Support)
• Burning Spice Cookie (Tank/Damage)
• Crimson Coral Cookie (Secondary Tank/Reflect)

This composition dominates the current arena meta with overwhelming damage and sustain. Shadow Milk provides control and burst, Wind Archer counters enemy healing, while your three defensive cookies ensure survival.

Electric Storm Comp:

• Stormbringer Cookie (Main Tank/DPS)
• Elder Faerie Cookie (Secondary Tank)
• Mystic Flour Cookie (Healer)
• Cream Ferret Cookie (Support)
• Wind Archer Cookie (DPS)

Built around Stormbringer's electric synergies, this team excels at chain damage while maintaining solid defenses. The electric damage bonus stacks impressively when all cookies contribute.

Best PvE Team Compositions

Boss Killer Comp:

• Awakened Dark Cacao Cookie (Defense Reduction)
• Eclair Cookie (Weakness Stacking)
• Cotton Cookie (Sustain/Damage)
• Pure Vanilla Cookie (Healing/Support)
• Awakened Golden Cheese Cookie (Main DPS)

This team maximizes damage against high-HP targets through defense reduction and weakness stacking. Perfect for guild battles and boss stages.

Story Mode Auto-Clear:

• White Lily Cookie (Cooldown Reduction)
• Cotton Cookie (Summons/Healing)
• Pumpkin Pie Cookie (Summons/Damage)
• Frost Queen Cookie (Freeze/AoE)
• Pure Vanilla Cookie (Healing)

Summons tank damage while your AoE dealers clear waves. White Lily's cooldown reduction ensures constant skill usage.

Investment Priority Guide

For New Players:

1. Obtain one solid Epic healer (Cotton/Parfait)
2. Build a reliable Epic tank (Financier/Wildberry)
3. Focus on pulling featured Ancient/Legendary cookies
4. Save resources for Beast cookie banners

For Intermediate Players:

1. Prioritize getting Mystic Flour Cookie or Pure Vanilla
2. Build towards one complete meta team
3. Invest in key supports like Eclair for guild content
4. Start preparing for awakened Ancient requirements

For Advanced Players:

1. Focus on obtaining and maxing Beast cookies
2. Build multiple teams for different game modes
3. Invest in counter-pick options for arena
4. Optimize substats and toppings for competition

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom?

Shadow Milk Cookie currently stands as the strongest cookie in 2025, with his reality-bending abilities and massive damage making him dominant in all game modes. However, Mystic Flour Cookie is arguably more impactful for most players due to her game-changing healing and revival abilities.

How often does the tier list change?

The meta shifts significantly every 2-3 months with major updates introducing new cookies or balance changes. Minor shifts happen monthly with events and small buffs/nerfs. I update this tier list whenever significant changes occur to keep it current for 2025.

Which cookies should beginners focus on?

New players should prioritize Cotton Cookie and Eclair Cookie as they're relatively easy to obtain and remain useful even in late game. For tanks, Financier Cookie provides excellent value. These Epic cookies can carry you through most content while you save resources for higher rarity cookies.

Are lower tier cookies ever worth using?

C and D tier cookies generally aren't worth investment, but some have niche uses. For example, Dark Choco Cookie's defense reduction can still be valuable in certain guild battle strategies. However, resources are better spent on higher-tier options that provide more versatility.

How do I get Beast and Ancient cookies?

Beast cookies have extremely low pull rates (0.054%) and are typically featured in special banners. Ancient cookies (0.0472% rate) can be obtained through regular gachas or the Might of the Ancients event. Save at least 30,000 crystals before pulling on featured banners for better chances.

What makes a cookie S-tier vs A-tier?

S-tier cookies fundamentally change how the game is played or provide irreplaceable utility. They remain effective even when countered. A-tier cookies are powerful but have clearer weaknesses or can be replaced by other options. The gap between tiers has widened significantly in 2025 with Beast cookies' introduction.

Should I build mono-element teams?

Element-focused teams (like all Fire or Electric cookies) can be extremely powerful due to synergy bonuses. However, they're also easier to counter. Mixed teams with 2-3 cookies of the same element often provide the best balance of synergy and flexibility.

Is it worth building awakened Ancients?

Absolutely. Awakened Golden Cheese and Dark Cacao Cookie jump from A-tier to S+ tier with their awakenings. The investment is substantial but transforms them into meta-defining cookies that compete with Beast rarity. Future awakened forms are expected to follow this pattern.

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This tier list represents the current state of Cookie Run Kingdom in 2025, but remember that personal playstyle and available resources should guide your decisions. Even lower-tier cookies can surprise you with the right team composition and investment. Keep experimenting, and most importantly, have fun building your cookie kingdom!