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Arknights Sniper Tier List
GlobalRanked by Power Index for general play. How we rank ↗
Best Snipers at a glance
Wiš'adel leads among reviewed Snipers with a Power Index of 97/100. Exusiai offers a fast physical burst against enemies with low Defense. Kroos is a low-cost answer to drones in early maps.
Use the filters to find a role you need, then select operators to compare their scores and first skills.
Operator rankings
3 matching operators
| Rank | Operator | Tier / Score | Power Index | Train first | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2 |  ExusiaiAFK-friendly Excellent sustained hit frequency and burst against favorable targets. Armor and automatic timing limit general coverage. | B76/100 | 76 | S3Overloading Mode | |
| 3 |  KroosAFK-friendly A dependable early drone answer with a low ceiling against harder physical targets. | C67/100 | 67 | S1Double Tap - Auto |
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.