Searching for an Arknights tier list? With over 200 Operators in total, Arknights is one of the biggest mobile gacha games out there, letting you build a team of characters to fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic far future. As such, it can be a little hard to know who's worth having in your team.
That's where this Arknights tier list comes in. We've compiled each character into ranking tables based upon the game's eight classes, helping you build a balanced squad while also using the rarest characters you have available for each role.
Arknights tier list (April 2023)
click to enlargeArknights is a tower defence-style gacha game where you fend off wave after wave of enemies using characters you gather through headhunting and recruitment. These characters are the pillars of your defence, and each has a class as well as a series of powerful abilities that make them effective members of your team.
Here is every character in Arknights ranked for each class.
Arknights tier list - Casters
Here are the best casters in Arknights:
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Eyjafjalla, Ifrit, Carnelian, Ceobe, Dusk, Mostima, Passenger, Goldenglow |
| A | Iris, Beeswax, Leizi, Absinthe, Beeswax, Amiya, Leonhardt, Mint, Nightmare, Pith, Skyfire, Tomimi, Kjera |
| B | Greyy, Haze, Indigo, Click, Gitano, Lava the Purgatory, Greyy, Corroserum |
| C | 12F, Steward, Durin, Lava, Reserve Operator - Caster |
Arknights tier list - Guards
Here are the best guards in Arknights:
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Blaze, Thorns, SilverAsh, Surtr, Ch'en, Hellagur, Mountain, Pallas, Skadi, Specter, Irene, La Pluma, Młynar |
| A | Akafuyu, Sideroca, Amiya, Franka, Indra, Lappland, Savage, Sharp, Swire, Tachanka, Whislash Astesia, Ayerscarpe, Bibeak, Broca, Flamebringer, Flint, Tequila, Dagda |
| B | Arene, Beehunter, Midnight, Conviction, Cutter, Estelle, Frostleaf, Jackie, Matoimaru, Mousse, Utage |
| C | Castle-3, Melantha, Popukar, Swire, Dobermann |
Arknights tier list - Medic
Here are the best medics in Arknights:
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Nightingale, Kal'stit, Shining, Mulberry, Honeyberry, Paprika |
| A | Hibiscus, Ceylon, Folinic, Breeze, Silence, Ptilopsis, Tuye, Warfarin, Touch, Lumen |
| B | Myrrh, Gavial, Perfumer, Purestream, Whisperain, Chestnut |
| C | Lancet-2, Ansel, Sussurro, Reserve Operator - Logistics |
Arknights tier list - Defenders
Here are the best defenders in Arknights:
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Eunectes, Blemishine, Asbestos, Mudrock, Hoshiguma, Nian, Horn |
| A | Beagle, Bison, Saria, Croissant, Blitz, Liskarm, Nearl, Hung, Vulcan, Heavyrain |
| B | Matterhorn, Dur-nar, Gummy, Beagle, Bubble, Cuora |
| C | Spot, Noire Corne, Cardigan, Aurora |
Arknights tier list - Supporters
Here are the best supporters in Arknights:
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Suzuran, Angelina, Shamare, Skadi the Corrupting Heart, Magallan, Gnosis, Ling, Stainless |
| A | Tsukinogi, Glaucus, Sora, Istina, Mayer, Pramanix, Scene, Windflit, Proviso |
| B | Podenco, Deepcolor, Quercus, Roberta |
| C | Orchid, Earthspirit, Heidi, Windlift, Nine-Colored Deer |
Arknights tier list - Vanguards
Here are the best vanguards in Arknights:
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Siege, Bagpipe, Saga, Myrtle, Zilma |
| A | Blacknight, Zima, Chiave, Texas, Reed, Elysium, Wild Mane, Grani |
| B | Vigna, Scavenger, Courier, Beanstalk, Fang |
| C | Yato, Reserve Operator - Melee, Vanilla, Plume |
Arknights tier list - Snipers
If you want long-range support, these are the snipers you should aim for.
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | W, Archetto, Meteorite, Exusiai, Ash, Rosmontis, Schwarz, Rosa, Ch'en the Holungday, Fartooth, Pozëmka |
| A | Flametta, Toddifons, Andreana, Aciddrop, Stormeye, Platinum, Sesa, Provence, GreyThroat, Meteorite, Blue Poison, Firewatch, Executor, Aosta |
| B | Vermeil, April, ShiraYuki, Jessica, Ambriel, Pinecone, Meteor, May, Totter |
| C | Adnachiel, Reserve Operator - Sniper, Rangers, Catapult, Kroos |
Arknights tier list - Specialists
There aren't many specialists in Arknights, but here's how they stack up.
| Tier | Character |
|---|---|
| S | Weedy, Aak, Gladiia, Phantom, Snowsant, Project Red, Lee, Specter the Unchained, Enforcer |
| A | Bena, Waai Fu, Cliffheart, Robin, Projekt Red, FEater, Mr. Nothing, Frost, Manticore, Kirara |
| B | Ethan, Gravel, Rope, Shaw, Jaye, Kafka, |
| C | THRM-EX |
If you're looking for more, be sure to check out our Alchemy Stars tier list, AFK Arena tier list, or our Nier Reincarnation tier list for extra gacha goodness.
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