Note: throughout this post, “dummy” means the Cosmic raid dummy in the S.H.I.E.L.D. Training Room. It's the community's apples-to-apples benchmark for single-target DPS.
TL;DR Top 5 (Fastest Recent TTK)
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Juggernaut — “Cyttorak's Top Guy (MIU)” — 1:06 TTK (678 IP; author: Holmer)
Link: https://itembase.mhbugle.com/build/9035/ -
Vision — “20/20 Vision” — 1:17 TTK (866 IP; author: jubite)
Link: https://itembase.mhbugle.com/build/9162/ -
Hawkeye (Melee) — “The Legend of Kickeye” — 1:21 TTK (~1177–1179 IP in videos; author: mikwuyma)
Link: https://itembase.mhbugle.com/build/9027/ -
Wolverine — “Berserker's Fury (no-spirit scaling)” — 1:27 TTK (author: mikwuyma)
Link: https://itembase.mhbugle.com/build/9155/ -
Nightcrawler — “Bamfing Around (Teleports)” — 1:28 TTK (author: mikwuyma)
Link: https://itembase.mhbugle.com/build/8992/
Context matters: Juggernaut's burst relies on brutal luck and momentum windows, so expect run-to-run variance even with identical gear/IP. See methodology notes below.
Leaderboard (with bonus boss splits)
| Hero | Build (link) | Author | TTK (Dummy) | Kurse | Ultron | IP Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juggernaut | Cyttorak's Top Guy (MIU) | Holmer | 1:06 | 0:52 | 1:17 | ~678 IP |
| 2 | Vision | 20/20 Vision | jubite | 1:17 | 0:58 | 1:41 | 866 IP (also an Entry TTK at 150 IP) |
| 3 | Hawkeye (Melee) | The Legend of Kickeye | mikwuyma | 1:21 | 1:12 | 1:49 | Videos at ~1177–1179 IP |
| 4 | Wolverine | Berserker's Fury | mikwuyma | 1:27 | 1:18 | 1:46 | — |
| 5 | Nightcrawler | Bamfing Around | mikwuyma | 1:28 | 0:54 | — | — |
| 6 | Beast | Slam Jam (Movement) | mikwuyma | 1:41 | 1:15 | 1:49 | ~1200 IP (video) |
| 7 | Magik | Can't Believe It's Magik | jubite | 1:49 | 1:15 | 2:01 | — |
| — | Iceman (Summoner) | Tahiti Golemite | Frostacus | 2:15 | — | 2:15 | Early no-craft baseline |
| — | Ultron | Battery Powered | jubite | 2:48 | — | 2:29 | — |
| — | Winter Soldier | Melee Hybrid Bucky | Imahuntudown | 2:24 | 1:34 | 2:31 | — |
Inclusions prioritize 2025 updates on Item Base. Older legacy TTKs (e.g., 2017 Nova/Human Torch) aren't ranked because balance, items, and IP pools differ in modern servers.
Category Winners
- Best Overall TTK: Juggernaut (MIU) — 1:06. If you enjoy high-APM momentum gameplay and chasing brutal spikes, this is the current pace car.
- Best Ranged/Energy DPS: Vision (20/20) — 1:17, with 0:58 Kurse and a documented Entry TTK (150 IP) that makes it a great alt or budget pick.
- Best “Off-Meta” Melee Surprise: Hawkeye (melee) — 1:21, fast splits and practical terminal clear.
- Best “Simple but Strong” Melee: Wolverine (no-spirit scaling) — 1:27, rotation clarity and solid real-content times.
- Best Teleport Skirmisher: Nightcrawler (teleports) — 1:28, plus 0:54 Kurse for boss rushing.
Methodology & Notes
- Benchmark: Times are taken from each author's post/video against the Cosmic raid dummy in the Training Room.
- Patch Context: This list reflects Project T.A.H.I.T.I / 2025 Item Base posts to keep comparisons fair.
- RNG & Variance: Builds that rely on Brutal spikes (e.g., Juggernaut) can swing several seconds between attempts; authors often share multiple sample runs.
- IP Disclosure: Where authors list Infinity Points used, they're noted to help you gauge reproducibility on your roster.
- Practicality vs. Parse: Fastest TTK doesn't always equal fastest Ultron/Kurse or best mapping. Consider your goals (raid DPS vs. terminals vs. DR).
What to Play if You're New to Parsing
- Want the cleanest ramp into TTK? Start with Vision: strong times, transparent IP notes, and a learning-friendly rotation.
- Prefer melee with clear cues? Wolverine and Hawkeye (melee) post consistent boss splits without relying solely on procs.
- Like mobility and style points? Nightcrawler or Beast (movement) deliver engaging rotations and competitive clears.