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Arknights Tier List
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Best picks at a glance
Ines and Wiš'adel share the lead among reviewed Global operators with a Power Index of 97/100. For fast openings, Myrtle is a high-value DP printer. Mountain is an AFK-friendly laneholder once S2 is active.
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Operator rankings
26 matching operators
| Rank | Operator | Tier / Score | Power Index | Train first | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ines Ines can fund the opening, interrupt the first enemy, and leave a lasting invisibility reveal zone after retreating. That frees a squad slot on maps where DP generation and scouting would otherwise be separate jobs. | EX97/100 | 97 | S2Murky Night | |
| 1 | Wiš'adel Explosive Dawn combines wide splash, repeated stuns, and temporary anti-air with Shadows that can protect her firing position. One ranged slot can cover threats that would otherwise need several operators. | EX97/100 | 97 | S3Explosive Dawn | |
| 3 | Logos Logos covers steady Arts clearing, a concentrated duel, and wide multi-target burst from the same roster slot. Extended Acuity can also stall and remove projectiles, giving the squad a tool that raw damage alone cannot replace. | EX96/100 | 96 | S3Extended Acuity | |
| 4 | Goldenglow S3 reaches distant lanes without risking her deployment tile. Automatic targeting can send drones to other enemies before they reach the intended target. | S92/100 | 92 | S3Crystalline Shine | |
| 4 | Młynar Unbrilliant Glory delivers wide burst and a small True Damage component. Its charge-up and zero block between skills require other operators to hold the line. | S92/100 | 92 | S3Unbrilliant Glory | |
| 4 | Shu Strong role compression with unusual movement control. S3 depends on tile layout and the enemy’s route. | S92/100 | 92 | S3Samsara | |
| 7 | SariaAFK-friendly Compresses tanking and healing into one slot and offers an Arts support window when the squad can exploit it. | S90/100 | 90 | S1First Aid | |
| 7 | Surtr Twilight brings fast Arts pressure and a brief last stand to a dangerous tile. Its health drain makes it a targeted burst tool. | S90/100 | 90 | S3Twilight | |
| 9 | Myrtle Concentrates a lot of DP in one early slot. Openings with immediate pressure still need someone else to block. | A87/100 | 87 | S1Support β | |
| 10 | MountainAFK-friendly Very efficient at establishing one lane early, with limited reach against ranged and high-defense enemies. | A85/100 | 85 | S2Sweeping Stance | |
| 11 | Perfumer Healing several targets and passively supporting distant allies make her a useful answer to spread-out damage. | A84/100 | 84 | S2Fine Blending | |
| 12 | Gravel Repeatable temporary durability solves targeting and timing problems at the cost of active management. | A82/100 | 82 | S2Rat Swarm | |
| 12 | Texas Offers opening DP and a manual area stun in one slot. Frontline durability and stun immunity limit her value on some stages. | A82/100 | 82 | S2Sword Rain | |
| 14 | Ethan Area Bind can interrupt the pace of an entire wave. Chance-based activation makes tight single-target timing less reliable. | A81/100 | 81 | S2Suspended Cross | |
| 15 | Amiya Accessible single-target Arts and a distinct true-damage window. Long setup and forced retreat constrain repeated burst use. | A80/100 | 80 | S3Chimera | |
| 16 | LapplandAFK-friendly A flexible ground attacker with high-impact silence on susceptible targets. Automatic skill timing costs precision. | B79/100 | 79 | S2Wolf Spirit | |
| 17 | Cuora Reliable physical holding power. Arts pressure and waves demanding more damage reduce her coverage. | B76/100 | 76 | S2Shell Defense | |
| 17 | ExusiaiAFK-friendly Excellent sustained hit frequency and burst against favorable targets. Armor and automatic timing limit general coverage. | B76/100 | 76 | S3Overloading Mode | |
| 17 | GummyAFK-friendly Useful low-cost role compression with reliable routine healing. Dedicated Defenders withstand stronger physical pressure. | B76/100 | 76 | S1Provisions | |
| 20 | Click Single-target Arts and intermittent stuns offer good budget coverage. Her output is less effective against spread waves. | B73/100 | 73 | S2Synchronized Attack | |
| 21 | FangAFK-friendly Dependable early block and automatic DP. The low ceiling matters once tougher waves need damage from the opening slot. | B72/100 | 72 | S1Charge α | |
| 22 | Spot Combines inexpensive blocking with a temporary heal window. A long gap between skills limits sustained healing. | B70/100 | 70 | S1Secondary Healing Mode | |
| 23 | Ansel Cheap direct healing plus situational reach. Large damage spikes and healing several allies at once can strain the kit. | C69/100 | 69 | S1Healing Range Up | |
| 24 | KroosAFK-friendly A dependable early drone answer with a low ceiling against harder physical targets. | C67/100 | 67 | S1Double Tap - Auto | |
| 24 | Melantha Strong low-cost physical hits and HP against one target. Low block count makes her a poor fit for crowded lanes. | C67/100 | 67 | S1ATK Up α | |
| 26 | Orchid Cheap access to ranged slows, with limited output and no promotion path beyond E1. | C61/100 | 61 | S1Swift Strike α |
What do the Arknights tiers mean?
Tier placement uses our 100-point Power Index for general Global play. Upgrade cost and acquisition priority are evaluated separately. Unrated operators are still awaiting a full review.
- EX Game Changers
- 95–100 plus a written case for exceptional impact.
- S+ Elite general picks
- 93 and up, including scores of 95+ that do not meet the EX criteria.
- S Standout picks
- 90–92 Power Index.
- A Strong general picks
- 80–89 Power Index.
- B Strong in the right setup
- 70–79 Power Index.
- C Narrow use cases
- 0–69 Power Index.
EX write-ups explain what each pick lets your squad do differently. Read the full scoring rubric ↗
What does AFK-friendly mean?
These recommended skills run automatically or stay active once set up. A laneholder holds an enemy route with little help. A DP printer generates deployment points so the rest of your squad can get onto the map sooner. A helidrop does its main job soon after deployment.
Ranking changes
· Added full reviews for Wiš’adel, Ines, Logos, Młynar, Goldenglow, and Surtr. Wiš’adel, Ines, and Logos earned EX for the combinations of damage and utility described in their reviews.
First edition · 20 reviewed operators ranked from the Global snapshot. The list now covers 26 reviewed operators.