Our Arknights tier list will help take the guesswork out of your time spent with this hit strategic gacha RPG. We’ve rounded up all of the heroes and ranked them against each other in their specific classes, creating this definitive list of the best characters in Arknights. So whether you’re looking for a whole new party or that defender to really complete your team, this tier list can help you out.
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Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at our Arknights tier list.
![arknights tier list casters Arknights tier list: Three Casters from Arknights, from left to right, Eyjafjella, Goldenglow, Dusk](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-casters-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – casters
Tier |
Character |
S |
Carnelian, Ceobe, Dusk, Eyjafjalla, Ifrit, Mostima, Passenger, Goldenglow |
A |
Amiya, Absinthe, Beeswax, Leonhardt, Mint, Click, Pudding, Ebenholz, Rockrock, Kjera, Mint |
B |
Skyfire, Greyy, Haze, Lava the Purgatory, Gitano, Corroserum, Iris, Indigo |
C |
Lava, Nightmare, Steward, Tomimi, Leizi |
D |
12F, Durin |
![arknights tier list defenders Arknights tier list: Three Arknights Defenders, from left to right: Nian, Saria, and Horn](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-defenders-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – defenders
Tier |
Character |
S |
Blemishine, Eunectes, Horn, Hoshiguma, Liskarm, Mudrock, Nian, Saria |
A |
Asbestos, Ashlock, Bubble, Croissant, Cuora, Heavyrain, Nearl, Shalem |
B |
Bison, Blitz, Czerny, Dur-Nar, Gummy, Hung, Matterhorn, Vulcan |
C |
Aurora, Beagle, Cardigan, Spot |
D |
Noir Corne |
![arknights tier list guards Arknights tier list: Three Arknights guards, from left to right: Ch'en, SilverAsh, and Lappland](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-guards-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – guards
Tier |
Character |
S |
Blaze, Ch’en, Hellagur, Irene, Lappland, Mountain, Nearl the Radiant Knight, La Pluma, Pallas, SilverAsh, Skadi, Specter, Surtr, Thorns |
A |
Astesia, Amiya (Guard), Ayerscarpe, Bibeak, Broca, Cutter, Flint, Franka, Hellagur, Indra, Tequila, Utage |
B |
Arene, Akafuyu, Beehunter, Conviction, Estelle, Flamebringer, Matoimaru, Melantha, Mousse, Savage, Sideroca |
C |
Castle-3, Frostleaf, Jackie, Midnight, Popukar, Swire, Tachanka, Whislash |
D |
Dobermann |
![arknights tier list medics Arknights tier list: Three Arknights Medics, from left to right: Mulberry, Nightingale, and Honeyberry](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-medics-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – medics
Tier |
Character |
S |
Honeyberry, Kal’tsit, Mulberry, Nightingale, Ptilopsis, Shining, Warfarin |
A |
Hibiscus the Purifier, Lumen, Perfumer, Purestream, Silence, Sussurro, Whisperain |
B |
Breeze, Folinic, Gavial, Myrrh, Tuye |
C |
Ansel, Ceylon, Chestnut, Hibiscus, Lancet-2 |
D |
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![arknights tier list snipers Arknights tier list: Flammetta and Archetto from Arknights](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-snipers-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – snipers
Tier |
Character |
S |
Archetto, Ash, Ch’en the Holungday, Exusiai, Fartooth, Flametta, Rosa (Poca), Rosmontis, Schwarz, W |
A |
Andreana, April, Blue Poison, Firewatch, GreyThroat, Kroos the Keen Glint, Meteorite, Pinecone, Platinum, Provence |
B |
Aciddrop, Aosta, Executor, May, Sesa, Shirayuki, Toddifons, Vermeil |
C |
Ambriel, Catapult, Erato, Jessica, Kroos, Meteor |
D |
Adnachiel, ‘Justice Knight’, Rangers |
![arknights tier list specialists Arknights tier list: Three Arknights specialists, from left to right: Aak, Gladiia, and Projekt Red](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-specialists-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – specialists
Tier |
Character |
S |
Aak, Phantom, Projekt Red, Weedy, Gladiia, Lee, Specter the Unchained |
A |
Cliffheart, Enforcer, Ethan, FEater, Frost, Gravel, Jaye, Kafka, Kazemaru, Manticore, Mizuki, Mr. Nothing, Robin |
B |
Rope, Snowsant, Shaw, Waai Fu |
C |
Bena, THRM-EX |
D |
Kirara |
![arknights tier list supporters Arknights tier list: Three Arknights Supporters, from left to right: Angelina, Ling, and Suzuran](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-supporters-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – supporters
Tier |
Character |
S |
Angelina, Gnosis, Ling, Magallan, Shamare, Skadi the Corrupting Heart, Suzuran |
A |
Glaucus, Istina, Mayer, Pramanix, Scene, Sora |
B |
Deepcolor, Heidi, Podenco, Quercus, Roberta |
C |
Earthspirit, Orchid, Tsukinogi |
D |
Nine-Colored Deer, Windflit |
![arknights tier list vanguards Arknights tier list: Three Arknights Vanguards from left to right: Bagpipe, Siege, and Myrtle.](https://www.pockettactics.com/wp-content/sites/pockettactics/2022/12/arknights-tier-list-vanguards-550x309.jpeg)
Arknights tier list – vanguards
Tier |
Character |
S |
Bagpipe, Elysium, Myrtle, Saga, Siege |
A |
Blacknight, Flametail, Reed, Saileach, Texas, Vigna, Wild Mane, Zima |
B |
Beanstalk, Chiave, Courier, Grani, Scavenger |
C |
Fang, Plume, Vanilla |
D |
Yato |
There you have it! All of the Arknights characters ranked. If you’re looking for something new to play, make sure you check out our list of the best gacha games.