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Arknights Vanguard Tier List
GlobalRanked by Power Index for general play. How we rank ↗
Best Vanguards at a glance
Ines leads among reviewed Vanguards with a Power Index of 97/100. Myrtle is a DP printer for fast openings. Texas can generate deployment points while stunning a wave, and Fang can hold an early lane on a smaller investment.
Use the filters to find a role you need, then select operators to compare their scores and first skills.
Operator rankings
4 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 | |
| 2 |  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 | |
| 3 |  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 | |
| 4 |  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 |
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.