Power Lifters Gene Tier List

This Tier List Hub ranks every published Power Lifters gene for long-term training value after the Genetics Mini-Update (November 8, 2026). Gym Freaks rebalanced all 15 genes, so older roll advice is outdated. Use this page to decide which slots to lock, which rolls to chase, and when a “blank-looking” gene still deserves a keep because of rarity.

Deep mechanics live on the Genetics guide. Cash and Robux multipliers that change how fast you feel those genes are covered in Game Passes. Rank flex and title chasing sit on the Players Hub. Free Gene Rolls land on the Codes Hub.

How this list is ranked

Criteria, in order:

1. Published combat or training effect — strength, stamina, recovery, muscle growth, and special abilities beat cosmetics.
2. Synergy with Auto Lift and long sessions — genes that stay useful while you grind matter more than short burst tricks.
3. Rarity and replace cost — ultra-rare rolls that are hard to re-hit climb a half-tier when effects are similar.
4. Disclaimer for blank-effect genes — a few genes still show little or no public tooltip text. Those are ranked mainly by rarity proxy and community keep-rate, not by a measured multiplier. Treat that band as provisional until Gym Freaks publishes full numbers.

This is an editorial list for progression and physique growth, not a PvP ladder. Server size is 15 players; you are mostly racing your own gains and the strength leaderboard, not a draft meta.

S tier — lock these first

Gene	Why it sits in S
Titan Genome	Community endgoal gene. Extremely rare roll (publicly cited around 0.2% when Genetics launched). Even when tooltip detail is thin, the keep pressure is highest of any gene.
Aeon Heart	Mini-Update standout: fuller 8-pack presentation and a glowing 3D heart, plus a rebalanced ability package that community clips treat as a top keep.
Ironbone	High-impact durability / structure style gene after the full 15-gene rebalance. Pairs well with heavy compound stations and long sets.

If you roll any S-tier gene into an unlocked slot, protect the slot before your next roll. Gene Rolls can overwrite a trait you wanted; locking is the only safe pattern.

A tier — strong everyday keeps

Gene	Role
Silverback	Power-forward training gene; excellent when you are pushing heavier stacks on free weights.
Cellular Overdrive	Growth-oriented keep for players who live in Rewards boosts and 2x Gains windows.
Myostatin Deficiency	Classic muscle-size fantasy pick; still an A-tier keep after the Nov 8 rebalance.
Oxygen Surge	Stamina-side gene that makes treadmill and high-rep circuits less punishing.
Rapid Recovery	Shortens the dead time between hard sets; strong with gym-partner bonuses that now last longer between reps.

A-tier genes are worth locking even if you are still hunting Titan Genome. A locked A + open chase slot beats three unprotected mediocre rolls.

B tier — solid, situational

Gene	Notes
Pack Instinct	Social / partner-flavored value; better in busy 15-player servers than empty ones.
Endurance	Reliable stamina helper; outclassed by Oxygen Surge when you must pick one.
Hypoxia	Niche conditioning gene; keep if it fills a hole, reroll if you already own Oxygen Surge + Rapid Recovery.
Fast-Twitch	Explosive rep feel; pairs with Auto Lift once the Mini-Update Auto Lift fixes are in.
Elasticity	Mobility / recovery hybrid; fine bridge gene while you chase A/S.

C tier — early filler

Gene	Notes
Metabolic Boost	Mild economy / training helper. Fine on day one, rarely a forever lock.
Baseline	Starting-band gene. Replace as soon as you have spare rolls.

Blank-effect or sparsely documented genes that are not named above should sit near this band by rarity proxy only. Do not over-invest Robux or code rolls chasing an unlabeled Common when an A-tier unlock is available.

Roll economy after Genetics Part 2 and the Mini-Update

Genetics Part 2 expanded the gene pool and shop roll cadence: shop gene rolls reset on Saturday with 10 rolls, and daily login rewards peak on day 7 with 4 rolls. The Mini-Update then redesigned the Rewards menu, enlarged daily and playtime rewards, and shipped codes SorryForRestart (5 Gene Rolls) and UpdateNextWeek (20k Cash + 2x Gains for 10 minutes). Always redeem roll codes before a big reroll session, and train under 2x Gains when you can.

Muscle feedback also changed: muscles glow green while growing and white when maxed, so you can see which body parts still need work without opening every menu. Preacher Curls now train biceps only, which matters if you were counting on that station for a broader upper-body gene plan.

How to use the tier list in a real session

1. Finish the tutorial so Genetics unlocks (lifts, energy drink, treadmill, creatine, Wrist Straps).
2. Open Genetics, note your three slots, and lock anything already A or S.
3. Spend shop Saturday rolls and code rolls on unprotected slots only.
4. Check Codes after every patch video — Gene Roll codes appear beside Cash codes.
5. Cross-check rank goals on Players so you are not rerolling during a title push you care about.
6. Buy passes from Game Passes only after your locks are stable; Auto Lift and gain passes multiply good genes more than bad ones.

Related hubs

• Genetics guide — slots, locks, shop resets, daily peaks
• Game Passes — 1.5X Gain, Stamina, 2x Cash, Super Protein, Auto Lift
• Players Hub — ranks, The Absolute, Fallen Absolute, Halloween titles
• Codes Hub — live Gene Roll and Cash strings

Revisit this tier list after every named Genetics patch. The Mini-Update already proved that a single rebalance pass can move several genes a full tier.