Arknights | Best Operator Tier List

Find out all you need to know about the Best Operator Character Tier List in Arknights. This top Tier List has been categorized per class and role!!!

Table of Contents

▼ About Tier List Ranking
▼ S-Rank Operator Details

Classes Ranking List

▼ Vanguard	▼ Guard
▼ Defender	▼ Specialist
▼ Sniper	▼ Caster
▼ Medic	▼ Supporter

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About Tier List Rating

Tier List Rated by Uniqueness & Combat Performance per Class

S Tier	Extremely capable, second to none.
A Tier	Top tier for that Class. Great choice for party.
B Tier	Useful in most combat cases. Upgrade when necessary.
C Tier	Viable, but not ideal.
D Tier	Use only if you don't have any C Tiers.

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S-Tier Operator Details

S Rank Characters

Vanguard
Bagpipe	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 11 / Vanguard ・Refunds full DP cost when retreated ・Increases initial SP gain of all Vanguards ・Cannot be used in some maps
Myrtle	Rarity: ★4 / DP: 8 / Vanguard ・Fast DP Generator ・Regenerates the HP of allied Vanguards ・Best when combined with Bagpipe ・There's no need to promote if you only need the DP generation
Elysium	Rarity: ★5 / DP: 19 / Vanguard ・Fast DP Generator ・Lowers DP cost of Snipers ・Increases the ASPD of Snipers ・Debuffs surrounding enemies with 2nd Skill ・Cannot block while using a Skill ・Best when used with Bagpipe & Myrtle
Guard
Silverash	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 18 / Guard ・Can do Ranged attacks ・Highly devastating 3rd Skill ・Needs a lot of resources to promote
Defender
Saria	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 18 / Defender ・Exellent healer and defender ・Restores ally's SP ・Very versatile and can do single-target heal, AoE heal, debuff + heal ・Cannot be used in some maps
Sniper
Exusiai	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 12 / Sniper ・Prioritizes aerial enemies first ・One of the highest DPS in the game ・Apple Pie!
Caster
Eyjafjalla	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 19 / Caster ・Increases the damage of all Casters ・Can blast ANYTHING with her 2nd skill ・Superb and damaging 3rd skill ・Hard to pronounce name
Ifrit	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 31 / Caster ・Damages up to 5 tiles in front of her Can burst down enemies with her 2nd skill Can debuff Limited use due to map layout
Supporter
Angelina	Rarity: ★6 / DP: 14 / Supporter ・Versatile Supporter ・Increases allies' ASPD with her Talent ・Passively heals allies with her Talent ・Hard to use if not promoted

Vanguard Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

DP Generation

S	Myrtle	Elysium	-	-
A	Siege	Texas	Zima	-
B	Chiave	Scavenger	Courier	-
C	Fang	Vanilla	-	-

Attacks Generate DP

S	Bagpipe	-	-	-
A	Grani	Reed	Vigna	-
C	Plume	-	-	-

Fast Redeployment

D	Yato	-	-	-

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Guard Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Can Do Ranged Attacks

S	Silverash	Thorns	Lappland	-
A	Ayerscarpe	-	-	-
C	Frostleaf	Midnight	-	-

Double Attack Guards

A	Ch'en	-	-	-
B	Bibeak	-	-	-
C	Cutter	-	-	-

Guards With Lifesteal

A	Hellagur	Utage	-	-

High ASPD Guards

B	Indra	-	-	-
C	Beehunter	-	-	-

Guards With Good Sustain

A	Skadi	-	-	-
B	Flamebringer	Melantha	Franka	Matoimaru

Guards With Arts Damage

B	Mousse	Astesia	Sideroca	-

AoE Attack Guards

S	Blaze	Specter	-	-
B	Broca	-	-	-
C	Savage	Popukar	Estelle	-

Support Guards

C	Swire	-	-	-
D	Dobermann	-	-	-

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Defender Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Defenders With Healing

S	Saria	-	-	-
A	Nearl	-	-	-
B	Gummy	Hung	-	-
C	Spot	-	-	-

Pure Defense

A	Hoshiguma	Nian	Liskarm	-
B	Croissant	Matterhorn	Bison	Cuora
C	Beagle	Cardigan	-	-
D	Noir Corne	-	-	-

Self Heal

B	Vulcan	-	-	-

Deals Arts Damage When Using Skills

A	Asbestos	-	-	-
B	Dur-nar	-	-	-

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Specialist Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Fast Redeployment Cooldown

A	Phantom	Projekt Red	Gravel	Waai Fu

Shift (Push) Operators

A	Weedy	Feater	-	-
B	Shaw	-	-	-

Shift (Pull) Operators

A	Cliffheart	Snowsant	-	-
B	Rope	-	-	-

Stealth Operators

A	Manticore	Ethan	-	-

Support Specialist

A	Aak	-	-	-

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Sniper Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Anti-Air + DPS Operators

S	Exusiai	-	-	-
A	Blue Poison	-	-	-
B	Greythroat	-	-	-
C	Vermeil	Meteor	Jessica	Kroos
	May	-	-	-
D	Adnachiel	Rangers	-	-

Anti-Air + Burst Attack

A	Platinum	-	-	-

Burst Attack Snipers

A	Schwarz	Rosa	-	-
B	Provence	Firewatch	Andreana	-
C	Ambriel	-	-	-

AoE Snipers

A	W	Meteorite	-	-
B	Shirayuki	Sesa	-	-
C	Catapult	-	-	-

Close-Range Operators

B	Executor	-	-	-

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Caster Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Single Target Casters

S	Eyjafjalla	-	-	-
A	Ceobe	-	-	-
B	Amiya	Haze	Leizi	Absinthe
C	Click	Nightmare	Steward	-
D	Durin	-	-	-

AoE Casters

A	Mostima	Leonhardt	-	-
B	Skyfire	Gitano	-	-
C	Greyy	Lava	-	-
D	12F	-	-	-

AoE Caster (Direct Fire)

S	Ifrit	-	-	-

AoE Caster (Attacks Only During Skill)

B	Beeswax	-	-	-

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Medic Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Single Target Healers

S	Shining	-	-	-
A	Warfarin	Silence	-	-
B	Sussuro	Ceylon	Myrrh	Gavial
	Folinic	-	-	-
C	Ansel	Hibiscus	-	-

AoE Healers

S	Ptilopsis	-	-	-
A	Nightingale	-	-	-
B	Breeze	Perfumer	-	-

Helpful Guides
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Supporter Operator Tier List

Tier Lists
Vanguard	Guard	Defender	Specialist
Sniper	Caster	Medic	Supporter

Can Slow

S	Angelina	-	-	-
A	Suzuran	-	-	-
B	Istina	Podenco	-	-
C	Earthspirit	-	-	-
D	Orchid	-	-	-

Can Slow (Prioritizes Flying Units)

B	Glaucus	-	-	-

Support And Heal

B	Tsukinogi	Sora	-	-

Debuff

A	Pramanix	Shamare	-	-

Summoners

A	Magallan	-	-	-
B	Mayer	-	-	-
C	Deepcolor	-	-	-

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