Lure Tier List

S/A/B/C/D ranking of every Catch Bugs lure, with effects, sources, and best pairings.

Last updated: 2026-06-26

📊 Data source:

Tier rankings and effect numbers are sourced from Gamezebo's lure tier list (last updated June 8, 2026), a single source. We will keep the single-source warning until a second independent source agrees on the same tier ordering. The fastest cross-check is the catch-bugs.com main wiki page; if it ever publishes a lure tier list, this page will be re-verified.

S-Tier: Universally Powerful

Apply excellent buffs that work in any biome. Best paired with a Bone Net and a Rune charge for Zenith/Supreme farming.

TierLureEffectNotes
S Cherry Blossom +40% Speed, +110% EXP, 2.9x Mutation chance, +50% EXP at Blossomwing (night) Top-tier mutation and EXP stacking. Best in Blossomwing at night.
S Dark Shuriken +35% Speed, +100% EXP, 2.8x Mutation, Evil 10x more often Best Evil-mutation farmer.
S Crystal Lure +35% Speed, +75% EXP, 2.3x Mutation, 1-in-30 Crystallize passive (1.5x sell) Madxcer quest reward "The Lord's Green Crystal". Brings its own sell-value bonus.
S Area 51 +35% Speed, +75% EXP, 2.3x Mutation, 1-in-20 Extraterrestrial (1.5x) Added with the April 2026 Desert update.

A-Tier: Strong Alternatives

Great alternatives when you cannot afford an S-tier lure or need a specific niche (luck stacking, weather event pairing).

TierLureEffectNotes
A Lucky +214% Luck Pure luck stacking. Pairs with Bone Net for the highest odds.
A Venom +45% Speed, +80% EXP, 2.7x Mutation Solid all-rounder. Closest A-tier to S.
A Dark Matter +25% Speed, +50% Luck, 2x Mutation Stacked luck + mutation. Pairs with Dark Matter Net.
A Solar +30% Speed, +60% EXP, +15% Net Strength (Daytime) Best in open zones (Grasslands, Jewel Jungle) during a Solar Event.

B-Tier: Bridge Lures

All-rounders that bridge mid-game to late-game. Solid until you can farm an S-tier lure.

TierLureEffectNotes
B Quasar +20% Speed, +35% EXP, 1.5x Mutation Cheap mutation multiplier.
B Snake Eye +20% Speed, +30% EXP, 1.3x Mutation Cheap all-rounder. Slightly below Quasar.
B Diamond +15% Speed, +25% EXP, +50% chance for heavier catches Only lure that boosts weight capacity.
B Sandstorm +25% Speed, +50% EXP, 1-in-20 Barren Mutation Pair with the Sandstorm weather event in Dune Burrow / Desert.

C-Tier: Early-Game Upgrades

Helpful for first biome clears. Outclassed quickly.

TierLureEffectNotes
C VIP +10% Speed, +20% EXP, 1.5x Mutation Comes with the VIP gamepass (99 Robux). Modest bonus.
C Fire +10% Speed, 1-in-20 Infernal Mutation Specific mutation farm.
C Radioactive +25% EXP, 1-in-20 Radioactive Mutation EXP boost with mutation side effect.
C Lightning +20% Speed, 1-in-20 Electrified Mutation Speed boost with mutation side effect.

D-Tier: Skip After the Tutorial

TierLureEffectNotes
D Basic Light +64% Luck, +25% Speed Day-1 only. Outclassed by every other lure within an hour.

Best Lure by Situation

Endgame Zenith / Supreme Farming

Lure: Cherry Blossom or Dark Shuriken
Pair with: Bone Net + Rune charge
Zone: Blossomwing at night, or Desert during Sandstorm

Desert Event Farming

Lure: Sandstorm Lure (Sandstorm event) or Area 51 (Area 51 event)
Pair with: Scorpion Net or Nuclear Net
Zone: Dune Burrow / Desert

Cave & Secret Tomb

Lure: Crystal Lure (+75% EXP, 2.3x mutations)
Pair with: Bone Net
Zone: Deeproot Caves / Secret Tomb

Early-Game Cash Flow

Lure: Lucky Lure (+214% luck) or VIP Lure
Pair with: Fast Net or Royal Net
Zone: Grasslands, Crawlwood, Forest

⚠️ Single-source caveat:

All tier rankings and effect numbers above are sourced from Gamezebo's lure tier list (last updated June 8, 2026). Gamezebo is a recognised Roblox coverage outlet, but we have not yet found a second independent source with the same tier ordering. The catch-bugs.com main page mentions individual lures but does not publish a ranked tier list. Re-verify the S-tier ordering if you are chasing top-tier mutation rates.