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. |
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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 Rank Characters
Vanguard | |
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![]() | Rarity: ★6 / DP: 11 / Vanguard ・Refunds full DP cost when retreated ・Increases initial SP gain of all Vanguards ・Cannot be used in some maps |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | Rarity: ★6 / DP: 18 / Guard ・Can do Ranged attacks ・Highly devastating 3rd Skill ・Needs a lot of resources to promote |
Defender | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | Rarity: ★6 / DP: 12 / Sniper ・Prioritizes aerial enemies first ・One of the highest DPS in the game ・Apple Pie! |
Caster | |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 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
DP Generation
Attacks Generate DP
Fast Redeployment
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Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Guard Operator Tier List
Can Do Ranged Attacks
S | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | - |
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A | ![]() | - | - | - |
C | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Double Attack Guards
A | ![]() | - | - | - |
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B | ![]() | - | - | - |
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
Guards With Lifesteal
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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High ASPD Guards
B | ![]() | - | - | - |
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C | ![]() | - | - | - |
Guards With Good Sustain
A | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Guards With Arts Damage
B | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | - |
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AoE Attack Guards
S | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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B | ![]() | - | - | - |
C | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | - |
Support Guards
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
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D | ![]() | - | - | - |
Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Defender Operator Tier List
Defenders With Healing
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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A | ![]() | - | - | - |
B | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
Pure Defense
A | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | - |
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B | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
C | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
D | ![]() | - | - | - |
Self Heal
B | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Deals Arts Damage When Using Skills
A | ![]() | - | - | - |
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B | ![]() | - | - | - |
Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Specialist Operator Tier List
Fast Redeployment Cooldown
A | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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Shift (Push) Operators
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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B | ![]() | - | - | - |
Shift (Pull) Operators
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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B | ![]() | - | - | - |
Stealth Operators
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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Support Specialist
A | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Sniper Operator Tier List
Anti-Air + DPS Operators
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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A | ![]() | - | - | - |
B | ![]() | - | - | - |
C | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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D | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Anti-Air + Burst Attack
A | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Burst Attack Snipers
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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B | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | - |
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
AoE Snipers
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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B | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
Close-Range Operators
B | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Caster Operator Tier List
Single Target Casters
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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A | ![]() | - | - | - |
B | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
C | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | - |
D | ![]() | - | - | - |
AoE Casters
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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B | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
C | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
D | ![]() | - | - | - |
AoE Caster (Direct Fire)
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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AoE Caster (Attacks Only During Skill)
B | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Medic Operator Tier List
Single Target Healers
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
B | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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C | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
AoE Healers
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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A | ![]() | - | - | - |
B | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |
Supporter Operator Tier List
Can Slow
S | ![]() | - | - | - |
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A | ![]() | - | - | - |
B | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
D | ![]() | - | - | - |
Can Slow (Prioritizes Flying Units)
B | ![]() | - | - | - |
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Support And Heal
B | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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Debuff
A | ![]() | ![]() | - | - |
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Summoners
A | ![]() | - | - | - |
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B | ![]() | - | - | - |
C | ![]() | - | - | - |
Helpful Guides | |
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Open Recruitment Tags | Open Recruitment Simulator |