Cookie Run Kingdom: Best Ancient Cookies Guide

Have you heard the legend of the Ancient Cookies? Blessed with the purest Soul Jam, they once ruled over all Cookies, ushering in a golden age of peace and prosperity.

Read this article to learn everything about their types, acquisition methods, awakening process, and tier list!

Ancient Cookies Guide Basic Info

Ancient Cookies

The Ancient Cookies—also known as the Ancient Heroes, the Ancients, or simply the Five—serve as the central protagonists of Cookie Run: Kingdom.

Blessed with the purest Soul Jam, these timeless Cookies once safeguarded peace across the world. At the game’s opening, they confront the bringer of chaos, Dark Enchantress Cookie, in the Final Battle. Each hero is said to have ruled their own kingdom in the past.

However, they were ultimately defeated, and their Soul Jams were shattered by Dark Enchantress Cookie, triggering the events of World Exploration.

The Five Beasts

The Five Beasts—alternatively called Beast Cookies or just the Beasts—are a set of primeval former heroes that correspond to the Ancient Heroes. Once messengers of the Divine Creators, these warriors ultimately lost their noble status and turned to villainy.

Currently, Beast Cookies rank as the most elusive Cookie Rarity to acquire. Their Soulstones do not become available in the Gacha until after the major update that marks their release, and their pull rate is even lower than that of other Super Epic+ Rarity Cookies. Unlike Ancient Soulstones or Soulprisms, which can be obtained through numerous methods, Beast Cookie Soulstones are inaccessible via most of these channels. The Gacha of Fate mitigates this issue by boosting the pull probability for a specific Beast Cookie and implementing a pity mechanic. However, this benefit only takes effect after the respective Awakened Ancient Cookie—released in a subsequent update—has made its debut.

All Ancient Cookies in CRK

Pure Vanilla Cookie

Type：Healing | Position：Rear | Best Stats：Cooldown & DMG Resist

Pure Vanilla Cookie, the leader of the Ancient Heroes, was the first from his group to become a playable character in Cookie Run: Kingdom.

He debuted in the v1.3 "Lost Kingdom" update and later received an Awakened form in v6.1.

As a Rear-positioned Healing-type unit, he is briefly available for players to use during the game's Prologue.

Check Pure Vanilla Cookie Toppings & Beascuits guide 2025 to learn the best build for Pure Vanilla Cookie

Hollyberry Cookie

Type：Defense | Position：Front | Best Stats：DMG Resist & Cooldown

Hollyberry Cookie is a member of the five Ancient Heroes.

She was the second Ancient to become a playable character, debuting in the v2.0 "Heart of Courage and Passion" update. She later received an Awakened form in the v6.5 "Battlefield of Passion" update.

As a Defense-type cookie, she is positioned on the Front lines and is briefly playable in the Prologue.

Check Hollyberry Cookie Awakened Team Build in Meta Arena to release her power in Arena

Dark Cacao Cookie

Type：Charge | Position：Front | Best Stats：DMG Resist & Cooldown

Dark Cacao Cookie is the third of the five Ancient Heroes to become playable in Cookie Run: Kingdom.

He was released as a Front-position Charge-type character in the v2.7 "Heroes of Dark Cacao" update and later received his Awakened form in the v5.6 "Dark Resolution's Glorious Return" update.

Check CookieRun: Kingdom Dark Cacao Cookie Build Guide to learn Dark Cacao Cookie best toppings.

Golden Cheese Cookie

Type：Ranged | Position：Middle

Best Stats：DMG Resist Bypass & ATK & Cooldown & Earth DMG

Golden Cheese Cookie is the fourth of the five Ancient Heroes to become playable in Cookie Run: Kingdom.

She debuted as a Middle-position Ranged-type character in the v4.11 "Lost Golden City" update and later received her Awakened form in the v5.11 "Wings of Eternity" update.

Check Cookie Run Kingdom Awakened Golden Cheese Cookie to learn how to obtain Golden Cheese Cookie and the best build for it.

White Lily Cookie

Type：Bomber | Position：Middle

Best Stats：Cooldown & DMG Resist Bypass & ATK & DMG Resist

Completing the roster of Ancient Heroes, White Lily Cookie was the last to become a playable character.

She debuted as a Middle-position Bomber-type in the "Secrets of the Silver Kingdom" update (v5.0) and was later enhanced with an Awakened form in the "Hope for Freedom" update (v6.10).

Check CookieRun: Kingdom White Lily Cookie Build Guide to learn the best toppings for Pure Vanilla Cookie

How to Get Ancient Cookies in CRK?

Ancient Heroes can be acquired more easily through the Might of the Ancients event, which lets players select and obtain an Ancient Hero up to three times by completing specific tasks.

Ancient Cookies may also be drawn from any Cookie Gacha, though the odds are low at 0.0472%. Their pull rate increases in the Nether-Gacha, a special event available during the debut of an Ancient or Awakened Ancient (and sometimes Beast) Cookie.

Unlike other Soulstones, Ancient Cookie Soulstones are not sold in most shops—only the Medal Shop carries them—and they also cannot be produced by Landmarks.

How to Awaken Ancient Cookies in CRK?

Ancient Cookies can be Awakened by gathering their Soulprisms, which grant access to a stronger form featuring enhanced stats and a new Skill.

Soulprisms can be obtained through that Cookie’s Nether-Gacha, the Gacha of Fate, or from the Rainbow Shell Gallery.

Awakened Heroes have a 0.0371% chance of appearing in Cookie Gachas as packs of 20 Soulprisms; however, these bundles do not unlock the Cookie on their own—players must already have the original Ancient Hero to use them.

（The image is sourced from the Cookie Run Kingdom wiki.）

Cookie Run Kingdom Ancient Cookies Tier List

Which Ancient Cookie is the strongest in Cookie Run: Kingdom? Here's a professional tier list for you. 

If you want to know the ranking of all cookies, please check CookieRun: Kingdom Tier List

S+	Hollyberry Cookie	A team composed of these top-tier Cookies is capable of clearing all game content, making them the most versatile and powerful choices available.
S	Pure Vanilla Cookie	These Cookies are exceptionally effective and valuable, excelling in numerous situations due to their high versatility or their ability to counter specific powerful enemies.
	Dark Cacao Cookie
A	Golden Cheese Cookie	These are strong, reliable Cookies that serve as excellent substitutes for S-Tier options or are crucial components for specific, high-performing team builds.
	White Lily Cookie

Conclusion

Without a doubt, the Ancient Cookies are among the most important characters in Cookie Run: Kingdom. Both in terms of story and combat strength, they play a crucial role.

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