If you want to build a strong team in Mongil Star Dive, you cannot ignore Monsterlings. These companions boost stats, add buffs, and sometimes support your entire team. Choosing the right ones can decide whether you clear bosses fast or struggle in fights.

This guide breaks down the best Monsterlings tier list, explains why they matter, and helps you pick the right ones for your team.
What Are Monsterlings in Mongil Star Dive?
Monsterlings act as support units that enhance your characters. They provide:
- Stat boosts (Attack, Crit Rate, HP)
- Elemental damage bonuses
- Team-wide buffs
- Utility effects like healing or resistance reduction
Some Monsterlings only affect the equipped character, while others boost your entire team.
Mongil Star Dive Monsterlings Tier List
Below is a simplified ranking based on overall usefulness, synergy, and consistency.
S-Tier (Best Overall Picks)
These Monsterlings provide strong buffs, healing, or team-wide effects. Always prioritize them.
| Monsterling | Ability |
|---|---|
| Cappy Mama | Special Skills restore 2.4% of Max HP |
| Leafy Mama | Special Skills restore 2.52% of Max HP |
| Forkmugger | Reduces enemy Physical Resistance after hitting weakness |
| Big Bro Goblin | Team heals after 10 Basic Attacks |
| Teal Cappy | Increases Crit DMG from Special Skills |
| Green Cappy Papa | Increases Special Skill Attack over time |
| El Dorado Guardian | Boosts team Attack against bosses |
These are top-tier because they improve both survivability and damage output.
A-Tier (Strong and Reliable)
Great for most builds and situations. Slightly weaker than S-tier but still very effective.
| Monsterling | Ability |
|---|---|
| Cappy | Increases Crit Rate of Special Skills |
| Cappyberry | Higher Crit Rate boost |
| Frostjaw | Boosts Critical Ice Damage |
| Crimsonjaw | Higher Ice Crit Damage |
| King Slime | Increases team DEF vs Water enemies |
| Moon Shadow Lupe | Reduces enemy Ice Resistance on crit |
| Digger Mole | Crit Rate boost vs downed enemies |
| Gold Digger Mole | Higher Crit Rate vs downed enemies |
| Brown Cappy | Increases Crit DMG |
| Teal Cappy | Higher Crit DMG boost |
| Spark Slime | Crit Rate boost vs Lightning enemies |
| Golden Spark Slime | Higher Lightning Crit Rate |
| White Wolf Fulminator | Increases Lightning damage on crit |
These Monsterlings shine in elemental teams and critical-hit builds.
B-Tier (Situational Picks)
Useful in specific builds but not universal.
| Monsterling | Ability |
|---|---|
| Slimelet | Increases Crit DMG vs Physical enemies |
| Inklet | Same Physical Crit DMG boost |
| Goblin Recruit | Crit DMG boost after 10 hits |
| 2nd Lt. Goblin | Slightly lower Crit DMG boost |
| Pvt. Goblin | Physical DMG boost after hits |
| Cpl. Goblin | Suppression DMG boost after hits |
| Scarlet Queen | Attack boost vs Water enemies |
| Lupe | Increases Neutralization DMG on crit |
| Uncle Cappy | Boosts Fire Special Skill damage |
| Green Cappy Bro | Higher Fire damage boost |
| Tunneler Mole | Earth DMG vs downed enemies |
| Green Cappy | Neutralization DMG boost |
| Orange Cappy | Higher Neutralization DMG |
| Moley Mole | Suppression DMG vs downed enemies |
| Gold Digger Moley Mole | Higher Suppression DMG |
| Custos | Reduces enemy DEF with Earth crits |
They work best when your team strategy matches their conditions.
C-Tier (Limited Value)
| Monsterling | Ability |
|---|---|
| White Wolf Warrior | Small Brawl DMG boost on crit |
| Black Wolf | Slightly higher Brawl DMG boost |
These provide minor bonuses and get outclassed quickly.
D-Tier (Avoid Using)
| Monsterling | Ability |
|---|---|
| Taglock | Attack boost after 20 hits |
| Ring Slime | Small attack bonus vs Physical enemies |
Low impact and not worth investing resources.
Best Monsterlings for Early Game
If you’re just starting, focus on these:
- Cappy Mama – Easy healing and survivability
- Forkmugger – Strong debuff for bosses
- Uncle Cappy – Simple Fire damage boost
- Lupe – Strong neutralization damage
These give immediate power without needing complex setups.
How to Choose the Right Monsterlings
Do not pick randomly. Build around your team.
1. Match Element Synergy
Choose Monsterlings that boost your main damage type (Fire, Ice, Lightning, etc.).
2. Focus on Team Buffs
Monsterlings that affect the whole team give better long-term value.
3. Prioritize Boss Utility
Debuffs like resistance reduction make boss fights much easier.
4. Balance Damage and Survival
Mix healing and damage buffs instead of going all-in on one.
Best Strategy for Using Monsterlings
To maximize performance:
- Pair resistance reduction with high burst DPS
- Use healing Monsterlings for longer fights
- Combine crit buffs + elemental damage
- Rotate Monsterlings based on boss weaknesses
This approach gives you consistent results across all game modes. The right Monsterlings can turn an average team into a top-performing setup. Play Now!