Arknights tier list (December 2023) - Every Operator ranked

Arknights tier list
December 8, 2023: Rathalos S Noir Corne enters our Arknights tier list.

Searching for an Arknights tier list? With over 200 Operators in total, Arknights is one of the biggest mobile gacha games out there, letting you build a team of characters to fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic far future. As such, it can be a little hard to know who's worth having in your team.

That's where this Arknights tier list comes in. We've compiled each character into ranking tables based upon the game's eight classes, helping you build a balanced squad while also using the rarest characters you have available for each role.

Arknights tier list (December 2023)

Arknights tier list
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Arknights is a tower defence-style gacha game where you fend off wave after wave of enemies using characters you gather through headhunting and recruitment. These characters are the pillars of your defence, and each has a class as well as a series of powerful abilities that make them effective members of your team.

Here is every character in Arknights ranked for each class.

Arknights tier list - Casters

Here are the best casters in Arknights:

Tier
Character
S
Eyjafjalla, Ifrit, Carnelian, Ceobe, Dusk, Mostima, Passenger, Goldenglow, Harmonie
A
Iris, Beeswax, Leizi, Absinthe, Beeswax, Amiya, Leonhardt, Mint, Nightmare, Pith, Skyfire, Tomimi, Kjera
B
Greyy, Haze, Indigo, Click, Gitano, Lava the Purgatory, Corroserum
C
12F, Steward, Durin, Lava, Reserve Operator - Caster

Arknights tier list - Guards

Here are the best guards in Arknights:

Tier
Character
S
Blaze, Thorns, SilverAsh, Surtr, Ch'en, Hellagur, Mountain, Pallas, Skadi, Specter, Irene, La Pluma, Młynar, Rathalos S Noir Corne
A
Akafuyu, Sideroca, Amiya, Franka, Indra, Lappland, Savage, Sharp, Swire, Tachanka, Whislash Astesia, Ayerscarpe, Bibeak, Broca, Flamebringer, Flint, Tequila, Dagda
B
Arene, Beehunter, Midnight, Conviction, Cutter, Estelle, Frostleaf, Jackie, Matoimaru, Mousse, Utage
C
Castle-3, Melantha, Popukar, Swire, Dobermann

Arknights tier list - Medic

Here are the best medics in Arknights:

Tier
Character
S
Nightingale, Kal'stit, Shining, Mulberry, Honeyberry, Paprika
A
Hibiscus, Ceylon, Folinic, Breeze, Silence, Ptilopsis, Tuye, Warfarin, Touch, Lumen
B
Myrrh, Gavial, Perfumer, Purestream, Whisperain, Chestnut
C
Lancet-2, Ansel, Sussurro, Reserve Operator - Logistics

Arknights tier list - Defenders

Here are the best defenders in Arknights:

Tier
Character
S
Eunectes, Blemishine, Asbestos, Mudrock, Hoshiguma, Nian, Horn
A
Beagle, Bison, Saria, Croissant, Blitz, Liskarm, Nearl, Hung, Vulcan, Heavyrain
B
Matterhorn, Dur-nar, Gummy, Beagle, Bubble, Cuora
C
Spot, Noire Corne, Cardigan, Aurora

Arknights tier list - Supporters

Here are the best supporters in Arknights:

Tier
Character
S
Suzuran, Angelina, Shamare, Skadi the Corrupting Heart, Magallan, Gnosis, Ling, Stainless
A
Tsukinogi, Glaucus, Sora, Istina, Mayer, Pramanix, Scene, Windflit, Proviso
B
Podenco, Deepcolor, Quercus, Roberta
C
Orchid, Earthspirit, Heidi, Windlift, Nine-Colored Deer

Arknights tier list - Vanguards

Here are the best vanguards in Arknights:

Tier
Character
S
Siege, Bagpipe, Saga, Myrtle, Zilma
A
Blacknight, Zima, Chiave, Texas, Reed, Elysium, Wild Mane, Grani
B
Vigna, Scavenger, Courier, Beanstalk, Fang
C
Yato, Reserve Operator - Melee, Vanilla, Plume

Arknights tier list - Snipers

If you want long-range support, these are the snipers you should aim for.

Tier
Character
S
W, Archetto, Meteorite, Exusiai, Ash, Rosmontis, Schwarz, Rosa, Ch'en the Holungday, Fartooth, Pozëmka
A
Flametta, Toddifons, Andreana, Aciddrop, Stormeye, Platinum, Sesa, Provence, GreyThroat, Meteorite, Blue Poison, Firewatch, Executor, Aosta, Jieyun
B
Vermeil, April, ShiraYuki, Jessica, Ambriel, Pinecone, Meteor, May, Totter
C
Adnachiel, Reserve Operator - Sniper, Rangers, Catapult, Kroos

Arknights tier list - Specialists

There aren't many specialists in Arknights, but here's how they stack up.

Tier
Character
S
Weedy, Aak, Gladiia, Phantom, Snowsant, Project Red, Lee, Specter the Unchained, Enforcer
A
Bena, Waai Fu, Cliffheart, Robin, Projekt Red, FEater, Mr. Nothing, Frost, Manticore, Kirara
B
Ethan, Gravel, Rope, Shaw, Jaye, Kafka,
C
THRM-EX

If you're looking for more, be sure to check out our Alchemy Stars tier list, AFK Arena tier list, or our Nier Reincarnation tier list for extra gacha goodness.

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