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Ranked by Power Index for general play. How we rank ↗

26 of 417 reviewed · Global snapshot

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

Tier definitions ↓

26 matching operators

Rankings for reviewed Global operators. Unrated profiles have no Power Index.
RankOperatorTier / ScorePower IndexTrain firstCompare
1
InesVanguard · 6★

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.

EX97/10097S2Murky Night
1
Wiš'adelSniper · 6★

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.

EX97/10097S3Explosive Dawn
3
LogosCaster · 6★

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.

EX96/10096S3Extended Acuity
4
GoldenglowCaster · 6★

S3 reaches distant lanes without risking her deployment tile. Automatic targeting can send drones to other enemies before they reach the intended target.

S92/10092S3Crystalline Shine
4
MłynarGuard · 6★

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.

S92/10092S3Unbrilliant Glory
4
ShuDefender · 6★

Strong role compression with unusual movement control. S3 depends on tile layout and the enemy’s route.

S92/10092S3Samsara
7
SariaDefender · 6★AFK-friendly

Compresses tanking and healing into one slot and offers an Arts support window when the squad can exploit it.

S90/10090S1First Aid
7
SurtrGuard · 6★

Twilight brings fast Arts pressure and a brief last stand to a dangerous tile. Its health drain makes it a targeted burst tool.

S90/10090S3Twilight
9
MyrtleVanguard · 4★

Concentrates a lot of DP in one early slot. Openings with immediate pressure still need someone else to block.

A87/10087S1Support β
10
MountainGuard · 6★AFK-friendly

Very efficient at establishing one lane early, with limited reach against ranged and high-defense enemies.

A85/10085S2Sweeping Stance
11
PerfumerMedic · 4★

Healing several targets and passively supporting distant allies make her a useful answer to spread-out damage.

A84/10084S2Fine Blending
12
GravelSpecialist · 4★

Repeatable temporary durability solves targeting and timing problems at the cost of active management.

A82/10082S2Rat Swarm
12
TexasVanguard · 5★

Offers opening DP and a manual area stun in one slot. Frontline durability and stun immunity limit her value on some stages.

A82/10082S2Sword Rain
14
EthanSpecialist · 4★

Area Bind can interrupt the pace of an entire wave. Chance-based activation makes tight single-target timing less reliable.

A81/10081S2Suspended Cross
15
AmiyaCaster · 5★

Accessible single-target Arts and a distinct true-damage window. Long setup and forced retreat constrain repeated burst use.

A80/10080S3Chimera
16
LapplandGuard · 5★AFK-friendly

A flexible ground attacker with high-impact silence on susceptible targets. Automatic skill timing costs precision.

B79/10079S2Wolf Spirit
17
CuoraDefender · 4★

Reliable physical holding power. Arts pressure and waves demanding more damage reduce her coverage.

B76/10076S2Shell Defense
17
ExusiaiSniper · 6★AFK-friendly

Excellent sustained hit frequency and burst against favorable targets. Armor and automatic timing limit general coverage.

B76/10076S3Overloading Mode
17
GummyDefender · 4★AFK-friendly

Useful low-cost role compression with reliable routine healing. Dedicated Defenders withstand stronger physical pressure.

B76/10076S1Provisions
20
ClickCaster · 4★

Single-target Arts and intermittent stuns offer good budget coverage. Her output is less effective against spread waves.

B73/10073S2Synchronized Attack
21
FangVanguard · 3★AFK-friendly

Dependable early block and automatic DP. The low ceiling matters once tougher waves need damage from the opening slot.

B72/10072S1Charge α
22
SpotDefender · 3★

Combines inexpensive blocking with a temporary heal window. A long gap between skills limits sustained healing.

B70/10070S1Secondary Healing Mode
23
AnselMedic · 3★

Cheap direct healing plus situational reach. Large damage spikes and healing several allies at once can strain the kit.

C69/10069S1Healing Range Up
24
KroosSniper · 3★AFK-friendly

A dependable early drone answer with a low ceiling against harder physical targets.

C67/10067S1Double Tap - Auto
24
MelanthaGuard · 3★

Strong low-cost physical hits and HP against one target. Low block count makes her a poor fit for crowded lanes.

C67/10067S1ATK Up α
26
OrchidSupporter · 3★

Cheap access to ranged slows, with limited output and no promotion path beyond E1.

C61/10061S1Swift 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.