Deep Rock Galactic: Best Overclocks Tier List for All Classes

Introduction

Overclocks are the endgame customization in Deep Rock Galactic, offering powerful modifications to your weapons. With hundreds of options, finding the best ones for each class can be overwhelming. This tier list will break down the strongest Overclocks for the Driller, Engineer, Gunner, and Scout, helping you dominate Hazard 5 missions and Deep Dives.

We've ranked Overclocks into S (must-have), A (excellent), B (solid), C (situational), and F (avoid) tiers. Note that personal preference and mission type matter, but these picks are generally top-tier.

Driller

S-Tier

Ice Spear (Cryo Cannon): Fires a massive projectile that instantly freezes and damages enemies. Perfect for killing Praetorians and Dreadnoughts.
Face Melter (CRSPR Flamethrower): Increases direct damage and heat by 50%, melting swarms and medium targets.

A-Tier

Sticky Flame (CRSPR): Leaves persistent fire puddles that damage and slow enemies—great for area denial.
Improved Thermal Efficiency (Cryo Cannon): Reduces ammo consumption and freeze time, allowing longer freezes.

B-Tier

Thin Containment Field (Experimental Plasma Charger): Can detonate charged shots for AoE, but requires skill.
High Capacity Tanks (Subata 120): Increases magazine size, useful for fighting Mactera.

C-Tier

Volatile Impact Mixture (Sludge Pump): Good against Dreadnoughts but limited versatility.

F-Tier

Roll Control (Experimental Plasma Charger): Hard to use effectively; other overclocks outshine it.

Engineer

S-Tier

Return to Sender (Breach Cutter): Makes the plasma beam travel back, doubling damage output. God-tier for crowd control.
Magnetic Pellet Alignment (Warthog Auto 210): Tightens spread significantly, turning the shotgun into a precision rifle.

A-Tier

Turret EM Discharge (Stubby Voltaic SMG): Combines with turrets to stun and damage enemies in a radius.
Stunner (Breach Cutter): Stuns enemies caught in the beam, providing excellent control.

B-Tier

Hyper-Propellant (40 mm PGL): Transforms the grenade launcher into a single-target sniper weapon.
Proximity Trigger (40 mm PGL): Detonates near enemies, useful for flying targets.

C-Tier

Fat Boy (40 mm PGL): Creates a massive nuclear explosion—fun but dangerous to teammates and ammo-hungry.

F-Tier

Light-Weight Magazines (Breach Cutter): Adds ammo but reduces damage; not worth it.

Gunner

S-Tier

Lead Storm (Lead Storm Minigun): Doubles fire rate but no movement while firing—devastating in bunker or with zip-line.
Hellfire (Hurricane Rocket System): Sets rockets on fire, causing persistent burn damage to swarms.

A-Tier

Burning Hell (Minigun): Adds a close-range heat cone, great for grunt clearing.
Jet Fuel Homebrew (Hurricane): Increases projectile speed and damage, making rockets easier to aim.

B-Tier

Combat Mobility (Minigun): Allows full speed while shooting, but lower damage.
Big Bertha (Thunderhead Auto Cannon): Increases damage and magazine size, but slow fire rate.

C-Tier

Carpet Bomber (Thunderhead): Increases AoE but weakens direct damage; situational.

F-Tier

Mole (Coil Gun): Very niche; requires penetrating terrain to do full damage.

Scout

S-Tier

Hoverclock (M1000 Classic): Allows hovering in mid-air when scoped in—enables unmatched mobility and revives.
Jumbo Shells (Shotgun Zhukov NUK17): Increases magazine size and damage, making the double pistols viable for burst damage.

A-Tier

Embedded Detonators (Zhukov NUK17): Bullets stick to enemies and detonate after a delay, excellent vs Praetorians.
Bullets of Mercy (Deepcore GK2): Extra damage to burning, frozen, or electrocuted enemies—pairs well with Driller.

B-Tier

Active Stability (M1000): Allows movement while focused, but reduces focus damage bonus.
Supercooling Chamber (M1000): Massive weakpoint damage but very slow fire rate.

C-Tier

Hipster (M1000): Converts to a lower-damage fast-firing rifle; not as effective.

F-Tier

Minimal Magazines (Assault Rifle): Ammo increase but damage reduction—avoid.

Conclusion

Remember that Overclocks should complement your playstyle, but these tier list picks are proven powerhouses. Experiment with combinations and mods to find your perfect build. Rock and stone!