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Arknights Specialist Tier List
GlobalRanked by Power Index for general play. How we rank ↗
Best Specialists at a glance
Gravel leads among reviewed Specialists with a Power Index of 82/100. Gravel is a helidrop for baiting attacks with her barrier. Ethan stalls groups with Bind so the rest of the squad has more time to hit them.
Use the filters to find a role you need, then select operators to compare their scores and first skills.
Operator rankings
2 matching operators
| Rank | Operator | Tier / Score | Power Index | Recommended skill | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gravel Repeatable temporary durability solves targeting and timing problems at the cost of active management. | A82/100 | 82 | S2Rat Swarm | |
| 2 |  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 |
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.