Beyond Nen Race Tier List

Your race in Beyond Nen is a permanent passive stat stick. It will never replace a strong lineage mode or an S-tier Nen ability, but the right race quietly adds damage, durability, Nen output, stamina, or movement that shows up in every fight. This page ranks all five published races for the November 2026 meta, explains when a mid roll is still a keep, and covers how spins and codes pay for rerolls without emptying your bank on day one.

Race bonuses are modest next to Hatsu kits and lineage modes. That is good news for new players: you can progress on Human or Cat while you learn the map, then spend spins when a free-code window lands. It is also why Celestial and Cyborg feel so valuable—they are the only races that clearly move both PvE clears and PvP trades.

Beyond Nen race tier list (November 2026)

S tier — keep immediately

Celestial (Mythical). The consensus best all-round race. Published boards list roughly +5% Strength, Weapon, Durability, Nen, and Stamina, plus about +2.5% damage. Celestial is the only race with a Nen damage line, which is why Nen-focused builds treat a Celestial roll as the chase. If you plan around Godspeed, Jajanken, or Big Bang Impact, this race multiplies the part of your kit that already wins fights. Cosmetics lean celestial or horned; the stats matter more than the look.

Cyborg (Legendary). The best defensive and flex keep. Expect about +10% Durability and roughly +3.5% damage. Cyborg lacks Celestial’s Nen percentage, but the durability package helps in PvP trades, boss telegraphs, and any melee string where you cannot afford to get clipped. Many writers call Cyborg the “any build” race: weapon M1s, Enhancement fists, or hybrid kits all benefit from not dying first. If you already rolled Celestial, you do not need to chase Cyborg; if you are weapon-heavy and still on Human, Cyborg is the upgrade that feels best in real lobbies.

A tier — strong situational keeps

Rabbit (Uncommon). The best beginner-friendly and weapon-focused race on most November boards. Typical bonuses: +10% Weapon, +5% Stamina, and +5% movement speed. That weapon line is the largest single weapon bump in the race pool, so Rabbit punches above its Uncommon rarity whenever your damage comes from M1s and weapon skills. Destructoid and Pro Game Guides both treat Rabbit as a legitimate keep while you save Mythical or Legendary spins. It loses to Cyborg on defense and to Celestial on Nen builds, but it is never a panic reroll if your spins are thin.

B and lower — starter or reroll when you can

Cat (Rare). Usually parked in B or low A depending on the author. You get strong movement speed (about +10%) and a bit of stamina. Mobility helps chase, kite, and reposition on Whale Island routes, but Cat does not add the damage or durability that S-tier races provide. Keep it if you love PvP spacing and have no spins; otherwise treat it as a soft reroll once codes refill your bank.

Human (Common). The default and the weakest long-term race. Bonuses cluster around stamina and a small movement bump. Human is fine for the tutorial and first hours—do not tilt-spin every Common away before you understand Affinity—but it should not survive once you have a stable spin income. Almost every November 2026 list puts Human at the bottom of the board.

Match race to your build

Use this pairing guide before you burn a rare spin:

• Nen damage / Hatsu focus: Celestial first. Pair with the Nen Ability Tier List S picks and an Enhancement or Transmutation affinity when you can.
• Tanky melee / PvP survival: Cyborg. Works cleanly with Netero or Kurta lineage modes.
• Weapon / M1 pressure: Rabbit, or Cyborg if you already value durability over the weapon percentage.
• Mobility and chasing: Cat is acceptable; do not over-invest spins just for ears and a speed line.
• Brand-new account: Rabbit or even Human is fine while you follow Getting Started and unlock Nen through How to Get Nen. Spend the first free spins on a bad lineage before you obsess over race.

Race does not lock your Affinity. You can be a Celestial Transmuter or a Cyborg Enhancer. Think of race as a multiplier on the kit you already chose.

How spins, codes, and rerolls work

Races are rolled with the same economy as lineages: spins (rerolls) come from gameplay rewards and, more importantly for free-to-play players, from promo codes. Whenever the game drops a RELEASE, thank-you, or milestone code, redeem it on the Codes page workflow in-game and bank the spins instead of dumping them the second you load in.

Practical reroll rules for races:

1. Never reroll Celestial or Cyborg. Both are S-tier keeps for almost every build.
2. Rabbit is a safe keep on weapon accounts and a soft keep on hybrid accounts if spins are scarce.
3. Cat and Human are the main reroll targets once you have at least a small spin reserve.
4. Do not empty the bank chasing Mythical Celestial on day one. Lineage modes and Hatsu kits move the needle more; race is the polish layer.
5. After a balance patch that changes race percentages, re-read this page and the Tier List Hub before you spend paid or rare spins.

If you are still early in the XP curve, put parallel effort into Leveling so your base stats rise while the race percentage multiplies them. A Celestial on a low-level shell still loses to a Rabbit who finished the early quest spine and unlocked a real Hatsu.

Common mistakes

• Rerolling Rabbit for Cat. Cat’s speed is flashy; Rabbit’s weapon percentage pays rent every M1.
• Ignoring Celestial because “race barely matters.” The Nen line is unique. On ability builds it is the entire point of the race roll.
• Spending every code spin on race while stuck on a Common lineage. Fix the lineage first if your clan has no combat mode or grind perk.
• Comparing only rarity. Rabbit (Uncommon) outranks Cat (Rare) on most weapon boards. Rarity is a drop rate, not a power guarantee.

Quick reference table

Tier	Race	Rarity (approx.)	Why it sits here
S	Celestial	Mythical (~1%)	Only Nen boost; +5% across key stats; best all-rounder
S	Cyborg	Legendary (~4%)	Best durability; flat damage; flex for any kit
A	Rabbit	Uncommon (~20%)	Best weapon race; strong beginner keep
B	Cat	Rare (~10%)	Speed and stamina; situational PvP mobility
B/C	Human	Common (~65%)	Starter stats only; reroll when spins allow

Drop rates vary slightly by source; treat the percentages as planning ranges, not guarantees.

Next steps

After you lock a race plan, open the Lineage Tier List so your clan mode matches the same playstyle, then confirm your Hatsu on the Nen Ability Tier List. Keep Codes bookmarked for spin income, and return to the Tier List Hub whenever a patch note touches race bonuses. Race is the quietest part of a Beyond Nen build—and the easiest place to stop leaking free power once you know which two letters are worth keeping forever.