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Arknights Guard Tier List
GlobalRanked by Power Index for general play. How we rank ↗
Best Guards at a glance
Młynar leads among reviewed Guards with a Power Index of 92/100. Mountain can hold an early lane with S2. Lappland gives the squad ranged Arts damage and Silence against enemies whose abilities can be disabled.
Use the filters to find a role you need, then select operators to compare their scores and first skills.
Operator rankings
5 matching operators
| Rank | Operator | Tier / Score | Power Index | Train first | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  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 | |
| 2 |  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 | |
| 3 |  MountainAFK-friendly Very efficient at establishing one lane early, with limited reach against ranged and high-defense enemies. | A85/100 | 85 | S2Sweeping Stance | |
| 4 |  LapplandAFK-friendly A flexible ground attacker with high-impact silence on susceptible targets. Automatic skill timing costs precision. | B79/100 | 79 | S2Wolf Spirit | |
| 5 |  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 |
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.