Arknights tier list (July 2024) - Every Operator ranked

Arknights tier list

Arknights tier list
July 29, 2024: We've updated our Arknights tier list.

Are you looking for an Arknights tier list? With over 200 Operators, Arknights is one of the largest mobile gacha recreations, permitting you to assemble a group of characters to battle for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. With so many choices, it can be challenging to know which characters are worth adding to your group. That's where this Arknights tier list comes in.

We've organized each character into ranking tables based on the game's eight classes, helping you build a balanced squad while utilizing the rarest and most effective characters for each role.

Arknights tier list (July 2024)

Arknights tier list
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Arknights is a tower defence-style gacha game in which 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 and 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:

Arknights tier list

S

Ebenholz
Carnelian
Lin
Dusk
Ceobe
Eyjafjalla
Ifrit
Mostima
Goldenglow
Rockrock

A

Warmy
Kjera
Amiya
Absinthe
Lava the Purgatory
Beeswax
Click
Gitano
Iris
Leonhardt
Mint
Passenger
Skyfire

B

Harmonie
Qanipalaat
Corroserum
Greyy
Haze
Leizi

C

12F
Durin
Tomimi
Lava
Steward
Nightmare

Casters are the characters that focus on Magic Damage and are typically ranged just like Mages in other games. The best Casters deliver high amounts of damage that can eliminate opponents easily. It bypasses Armor; to counter them, it requires building Magic Resist.

Arknights tier list - Guards

Here are the best guards in Arknights:

Arknights tier list

S

Executor the Ex Foedere
Mlynar
Gavial the Invincible
Irene
Nearl the Radiant Knight
La Pluma
Blaze
Ch’en
Hellagur
Lappland
Mountain
SilverAsh
Skadi
Specter
Surtr
Thorns
Qiubai
Rathalos S Noir

A

Humus
Highmore
Dagda
Luo Xiaohei
Tequila
Pallas
Akafuyu
Amiya (Guard)
Astesia
Ayerscarpe
`k
Broca
Cutter
Flamebringer
Flint
Franka
Indra
Savage
Tachanka
Chongyue Utage
Whislash
Wind Chimes

B

Bryophyta
Arene
Beehunter
Conviction
Estelle
Jackie
Matoimaru
Melantha
Mousse
Sideroca

C

Quartz
Castle-3
Dobermann
Frostleaf
Midnight
Popukar
Swire

Guard Operators are not primary frontline defenders despite their name. They rather excel as potent melee damage dealers, specializing in Physical Attacks. While they boast higher defense than Casters, they don't have the same durability level as Defenders.

Arknights tier list - Medic

Here are the best medics in Arknights:

Arknights tier list

S

Harold
Reed the Flame Shadow
Hibiscus the Purifier
Kal'tsit
Nightingale
Ptilopsis
Shining
Warfarin
Paprika
Lumen

A

Mulberry
Breeze
Perfumer
Silence
Whisperain
Tuye

B

Folinic
Ceylon
Gavial
Myrrh
Sussurro
Purestream
Chestnut

C

Ansel
Hibiscus
Lancet-2

Medics operators are capable of healing just like healers in other games. They are best positioned on safe tiles away from direct combat as they lack offensive and defensive abilities.

Arknights tier list - Defenders

Here are the best defenders in Arknights:

Arknights tier list

S

Penance
Horn
Blemishine
Eunectes
Hoshiguma
Liskarm
Mudrock
Nian
Saria

A

Cement
Czerny
Shalem
Ashlock
Asbestos
Bison
Blitz
Croissant. Cuora
Heavyrain
Nearl
Kazemaru
Firewhistle

B

Aurora
Bubble
Dur-Nar
Gummy
Mattherhorn
Hung
Vulcan

C

Beagle
Cardigan
Spot
Noir Corne

Defenders are tank characters who are good at holding the front line (or, in this scenario, the last line) and absorbing all the incoming damage. They are good as the final line of defense against enemy assault, especially when paired with top-tier healers, which enhances their effectiveness significantly.

Arknights tier list - Supporters

Here are the best supporters in Arknights:

Arknights tier list

S

Angelina
Gnosis
Ling
Magallan
Shamare
Skadi the Corrupting Heeart
Stainless
Suzuran

A

Istina
Mayer
Podenco
Pramanix
Proviso
Scene
Silence the Paradigmatic
Stainless

B

Deepcolor
Glaucus
Heidi
Quercus
Roberta
Sora
Valarqvin
Earthspirit
Orchid
Tsukinogi

C

Nine-Colored Deer
Windflit

Supporters are characters who assist their team. They can offer buffs to allies or apply debuffs to enemy Operators, making them valuable assets in PvP matches, especially when paired with Special Operators. Some Supporters can also summon minions, which is an advantage in bolstering your team's numbers.

Arknights tier list - Vanguards

Here are the best vanguards in Arknights:

Arknights tier list

S

Bagpipe
Cantabile
Elysium
Flametail
Ines
Muelsyse
Myrtle
Saga
Saileach

A

Blacknight
Chiave
Puzzle
Reed
Siege
Texas
Vigna
Wild Mane
Zima

B

Beanstalk
Courier
Grani
Leto
Scavenger
Vigil Fang
Plume
Vanilla

C

Yato

Vanguard characters have the strongest tier list listed in the S tier. They share similarities with Defenders, who are resilient units with DP recovery abilities. They are also good as the initial line of defense due to their low deployment cost and continuous DP generation.

Arknights tier list - Snipers

If you want long-range support, these are the snipers you should aim for.

Arknights tier list

S

Archetto
Ash
Ch'en the Holungday
Exusiai
Fiammetta
Pozemka
Poca (Rosa)
Rosmontis
Schwarz
Typhon
W

A

Andreana
Blue Poison
Fartooth
Firewatch
GreyThroat
Insider
Jieyun
Kroos
Meteorite
Pinecone
Platinum
Provence

B

Aciddrop
April
Caper
Coldshot
Earto
Executor
Greyy the Lightningbear
Lunacub
May
Melanite
Sesa
Shirayuki
Toddifons
Totter
Vermeil

C

Adnachiel
Ambriel
Aosta
Catapult
Jessica
Kroos
Meteor
Terra Research Commission

D

'Justice Knight'
Rangers

Snipers are similar to Archers or other long-range Operators who specialize in dealing with significant burst damage quickly. They possess high attack speed and are tailored to single-target or area-of-effect damage.

Arknights tier list - Specialists

There aren't many specialists in Arknights, but here's how they stack up.

Arknights tier list

S

Aak
Dorothy
Gladiia
Kitin R Yato
Lee
Phantom
Texas the Omertosa
Weedy

A

Cliffheart
Enforcer
Ethan
FEater
Frost
Gravel
Jaye
Kafka
Kazemaru
Almond
Specter the Unchained
Manticore
Mizuki
Projekt Red
Robin
Swire the Elegant Wi

B

Almond
Bena
Mr. Nothing
Rope
Shaw
Snowsant
Waai Fu

C

Kirara
Spuria
THRM-EX
Verdant

Specialists excel in executing highly specific tasks such as setting traps, draining SP, manipulating terrain, and more. Despite lacking raw damage output, they play crucial roles in certain levels and shine, particularly in PvP and crowd control scenarios. When deploying, you can complement them with damage-dealing Operators to maximize their effectiveness.

How did we make our tier list?

Creating our Arknights tier list involves a comprehensive process combining detailed character analysis, community feedback, and meta-analysis. We carefully assess each Arknight Operator's skills, advantages, and disadvantages.

We also add insights from the community experience from the official Arknights Reddit and Discord groups to improve our insights by obtaining up-to-date information and player perspectives. This lets us stay informed about the current meta and upcoming updates, ensuring our tier list remains accurate and relevant. By blending our observations with community input, we provide a reliable and up-to-date ranking of Arknight Operators.

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