Every Chicken Ranked from S to C - Grow a Chicken Fighter Wiki
A complete S to C ranking of every chicken, judged on Pit fights, Tower boss battles, and fusion value. See which fighters are worth your coins and which to replace fast.
Overview
This tier list ranks every chicken from S to C tier using three axes: Pit fights, Tower boss battles, and fusion value. S-tier birds like Astro Chicken carry you through late content, while C-tier starters are replaced within minutes. Pair it with our best chicken guide.
S-to-C Quick Reference
Astro Chicken holds the only S-tier slot on the base list as an all-round fighter, dominating Pit fights, Tower climbing, and fusion recipes. Two A-tier options follow: Commando Rooster for sustained damage on mid-game money runs and Tsunami Hen for burst damage against Tower bosses. See our strongest chicken page for the community tests behind these picks.
B-tier Founder Rooster works as a mid-tier bridge fighter for early-to-mid progression, while C-tier Basic Chicken is a starter bird you should replace as soon as possible. For a deeper look at which bird to raise first, see the best chicken article.
| Tier | Chicken | Role | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Astro Chicken | All-round S-tier fighter | Pit, Tower and fusion |
| A | Commando Rooster | Sustained damage fighter | Mid-game money runs |
| A | Tsunami Hen | Burst damage fighter | Tower boss fights |
| B | Founder Rooster | Mid-tier bridge fighter | Early-to-mid progression |
| C | Basic Chicken | Starter bird | Replace as soon as possible |
Watch the Tier Discussion
Watch the full guide video for tier discussion in action: it walks through which chickens and eggs are worth your time, how traits and fusion change your roster, and what rebirth means for your progression. Pair it with our Tower guide for floor-by-floor advice.
If you are hunting rare birds, watch the secrets video, which covers the two Secret chickens and the eggs that produce them, including the hatch rates observed in real gameplay sessions and how rarity compares to Celestial and Divine lines, then read our secret chickens guide for the written version.
Tier Meanings
This ranking comes from the extended community tier list published in August 2026, which grades each chicken on damage, survivability, ability utility, and farming speed. Note that the base list calls the starter bird Basic Chicken while the extended list calls it Basic Chick; both sit in C-tier. Browse the all chickens page to check names and rarities.
S-Tier
The best chickens in the game as of August 2026. Astro Chicken's cosmic beam clears Pit waves up to 40% faster than the next-best fighter and stuns everything in range.
A-Tier
Strong niche fighters with clear jobs: Golden Hen farms passive income, Shadow Clucker shreds armored Tower bosses, and Thunder Beak is the fastest farmer in the game.
B-Tier
Situational picks that work early. Flame Rooster clears early Pit waves but fades around Tower floor 20, while Wind Clucker interrupts boss attacks in the first ten floors.
C-Tier
Skip these. Mud Hen is arguably the worst fighter, Pebble Rooster is not worth upgrading past level 10, and Basic Chick should be replaced within ten minutes.
Extended Tier List by Ability
On the extended list, the S-tier is deeper than the base list. Commando Rooster joins Astro Chicken there thanks to the best single-target damage in the game, and Founder Rooster rounds it out with a 15% leadership aura plus passive gold generation. Our strongest chicken guide confirms both picks.
A-tier and B-tier are filled with farming and utility stars. Golden Hen boosts every egg your farm produces by 25%, while Thunder Beak is the fastest farmer in the game. Read our how to increase attack guide to stack their buffs.
| Tier | Chicken | Ability | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Astro Chicken | Cosmic beam (massive area damage plus brief stun) | Clears Pit waves up to 40% faster than the next-best fighter |
| S | Commando Rooster | Rapid-fire barrage | Best single-target damage; can solo Tower floors needing 2-3 A-tier fighters |
| S | Founder Rooster | Leadership aura (+15% damage to adjacent chickens) | Great survivability and passive gold generation |
| A | Golden Hen | Egg multiplier (+25% egg value at max level) | Best passive income hen; reports of first Rebirth 30% faster |
| A | Shadow Clucker | Stealth strike (ignores enemy armor) | Valuable vs high-defense Tower bosses on floors 30-40 |
| A | Thunder Beak | Lightning dash | Fastest farmer; clears Pit waves at incredible speed |
| B | Flame Rooster | Inferno burst (fire DoT) | Solid early Pit clears; weakens around Tower floor 20 |
| B | Crystal Hen | No standout ability | Rated B/B/C early/mid/late; low fusion potential |
| B | Wind Clucker | Gust attack (knockback) | Good in the first 10 Tower floors; low damage |
| C | Mud Hen | Mud splash | Negligible damage and no utility |
| C | Pebble Rooster | Stone throw | Long wind-up; not worth upgrading past level 10 |
| C | Basic Chick | Peck attack | Starter chicken; replace within the first 10 minutes |
Fusion Results
Fusion combines two max-level chickens into one mutated monster with combined stats and a new ability. Eclipse Hawk, the community's current strongest fusion, needs Astro Chicken and Shadow Clucker and is recommended for Tower bosses, though the pair is hard to assemble. See our strongest chicken page for the fighters involved.
Storm Commander from Commando Rooster plus Thunder Beak is the top Pit-farming pick at medium difficulty, while Golden Sovereign and Cyclone Rooster round out the economy and early-game roles. The full mechanics are explained in our fuse chickens guide, including costs and trait transfer.
| Fusion Pair | Result | Best Use | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astro Chicken + Shadow Clucker | Eclipse Hawk | Tower bosses | Hard |
| Commando Rooster + Thunder Beak | Storm Commander | Pit farming | Medium |
| Founder Rooster + Golden Hen | Golden Sovereign | Economy + Combat | Medium |
| Flame Rooster + Wind Clucker | Cyclone Rooster | Early game | Easy |
How to Use This Tier List
Start by sorting your coop by tier rather than rarity. A C-tier bird can look shiny while quietly wasting feeder time, and a mid-tier bridge fighter like Founder Rooster often carries early-to-mid progression better than a random rare pull. Our beginner guide covers the early roster, and the progression and rebirth guide explains when to push.
Once you know your tiers, push Tower floors you can clear quickly and spend spare money on more eggs. The Tower guide explains floor stat gates, and the progression and rebirth guide ties your roster into rebirth timing. A strong S-tier core usually means faster clears, more coins, and a smoother rebirth cycle.
Identify your roster
Open your coop and note every chicken you own, their rarity, and their current level. Cross-reference each name against the tables in this article to find which tier they belong to before spending coins.
Invest in S and A first
Put your upgrades and feeder time into S-tier and A-tier fighters such as Astro Chicken, Commando Rooster, or Golden Hen. These give the best return on coins, corn, and fusion materials.
Fuse the rest
Turn B-tier and C-tier duplicates into fusion fodder instead of letting them idle. Use the fuse chickens guide to chain weaker birds into stronger fusions.
Re-check after every update
Because rankings are community-reported and stats can drift between updates, revisit this page after patches and compare it with fresh community testing before planning your next rebirth.
Honest Notes on the Data
Every ranking on this page is community-reported. Sergio Verse Games has not published an official stat sheet, and the full-guide video states that no trustworthy complete tier list with verified base stats exists yet, so exact numbers can drift between updates. The how to play guide explains where these rankings fit into the core loop.
Community testing also differs between pages: the base list places Founder Rooster in B-tier while the extended list's prose treats it as S-tier. Use these tables as a starting point, then confirm performance yourself in the Pit and Tower. Keep an eye on patch notes and the official Discord for changes, and check our strongest chicken page for updated testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best chicken in Grow a Chicken Fighter?
Astro Chicken holds the top S-tier slot, with a cosmic beam that deals massive area damage and stuns everything in range. See our strongest chicken page for the full breakdown.
Is the chicken tier list official?
No. Every ranking is community-reported because Sergio Verse Games has not published an official stat sheet, and exact numbers can drift between updates.
Which chicken is best for Tower bosses?
Commando Rooster's rapid-fire barrage melts Tower bosses, while Tsunami Hen provides burst damage. Shadow Clucker also ignores enemy armor, making it valuable on the 30 to 40 floor range.
What tier is the starter chicken?
The starter bird sits in C-tier. The base list calls it Basic Chicken while the extended list calls it Basic Chick, but both have a peck attack and no special abilities, so replace it within minutes.
How are chickens ranked?
Chickens are judged on three axes: Pit fights, Tower boss battles, and fusion value. The extended list also grades damage, survivability, ability utility, and farming speed.
What is the strongest fusion in the game?
Eclipse Hawk, made by fusing Astro Chicken and Shadow Clucker, is the strongest fusion currently available per community reports, and it is recommended for Tower bosses.
Should I upgrade C-tier chickens?
No. Mud Hen performs worse than a level 20 Astro Chicken even at level 50, and Pebble Rooster is not worth upgrading past level 10. Feed them or fuse them instead.
When should I use Golden Hen?
Golden Hen is the best passive-income hen. At max level her egg multiplier raises the value of every egg your farm produces by 25%, helping you reach your first rebirth faster.
Related Guides
Best Chicken
Find out which chicken you should raise first and which fighters dominate each game mode.
Skill Tier List
Every skill ranked from S to C tier with damage ranges, cooldowns, and the eggs that drop them.
Fuse Chickens Guide
Learn how to combine two max-level chickens into stronger fusions like Eclipse Hawk and Storm Commander.