Arknights Tier List: All Characters Ranked [September 2023]

In our Arknights Tier List, we are going to rank all operators from best to worst to help you choose the most powerful ones.

Arknights features more than 150 characters called operators. Each operator is unique and offers a different set of skills and talents. Since the number of operators is high, it can be somewhat difficult to decide which ones are worth picking. Therefore, we are going to write an Arknights tier list in which we are going to rank all the operators available in the game.

Key Highlights
  • Arknights game mechanisms call its characters ‘Operators,’ and we are glad to tell you there is a whopping lot of them (nearly 100 playable characters!). 
  • Every Operator is assigned its particular type from a list of 10 that goes as Melee, Defender, Ranged, Caster, Guard, Medic, Sniper, Vanguard, Specialist, and Support. 
  • While these types are used as a second ranking criterion for each Arknights Operator, the primary grading factor remains the Operators’ unique Skills and Talents. 

  • Arknights Operators that prove the most versatile across all character types and situations include Saria, Ifrit, Ling, Lee, SilverAsh, Warfarin, Schwarz, Myrtle, Phantom, and Shamare.

  • On the other hand, Operators that manifest subpar performance include Noire Corne, Yato, THRM-EX, Adnachiel, Lancet-2, Dobermaan, Justice Knight, and Durin.

Before we kick off our tier list, make sure to check out the character comparison table below:

CharacterTierHPAttackDefenseResDP Cost
SilverAshS1075.01075.01075.01075.01075.0
LapplandS987.0285.0173.010.017.0
HellagurS1568.0340.0160.00.022.0
Ch’enS1229.0249.0154.00.019.0
BlazeS1286.0308.0156.00.020.0
ThornsS1096.0296.0191.05.018.0
SurtrS1330.0228.0186.010.019.0
SpecterS1199.0293.0150.00.019.0
SkadiS1521.0452.0116.00.017.0
LeeS1179.0376.0240.00.07.0
LingS485.0212.059.015.010.0
BlacknightS726.0187.046.00.012.0
IfritS687.0377.052.010.031.0
EyjafjallaS732.0292.046.010.019.0
CeobeS657.0302.048.010.019.0
MostimaS822.0387.052.010.031.0
SariaS1309.0200.0248.010.018.0
MudrockS1677.0370.0229.010.032.0
LiskarmS1307.0219.0256.00.018.0
NianS1539.0295.0254.00.019.0
HoshigumaS1602.0221.0257.00.019.0
EunectesS1882.0462.0247.00.029.0
Blemishine,S1346.0207.0242.010.018.0
ShamareS677.0184.048.015.010.0
SuzuranS673.0220.057.015.014.0
MagallanS495.0211.060.015.010.0
SceneS496.0194.067.015.09.0
PhantomS769.0215.0144.00.08.0
Project RedS703.0204.0135.00.07.0
WeedyS984.0295.0163.00.019.0
AakS865.0247.058.010.011.0
MyrtleS658.0231.0138.00.08.0
SiegeS911.0212.0154.00.012.0
BagpipeS975.0250.0173.00.011.0
Elysium ReedS870.0240.0164.00.010.0
WS821.0397.068.00.025.0
SchwarzS781.0357.086.00.016.0
RosmontisS874.0341.0123.010.023.0
RosaS800.0492.060.00.022.0
MeteoriteS770.0377.059.00.024.0
ExusiaiS711.0183.057.00.012.0
WarfarinS805.0172.055.00.017.0
SilenceS845.0166.062.00.017.0
ShiningS854.0180.060.00.018.0
AndreanaA737.0479.062.00.019.0
Blue PoisonA536.0178.045.05.011.0
FirewatchA714.0486.063.00.019.0
GreythroughtA667.0173.053.00.011.0
PlatinumA693.0171.058.00.011.0
ProvenceA716.0332.081.00.015.0
CeylonA798.0164.055.010.020.0
WhisperainA785.0172.052.010.018.0
PtilopsisA751.0122.071.00.015.0
PerfumerA710.0117.069.00.014.0
NightingaleA796.0132.080.05.016.0
AreneB945.0263.0162.05.016.0
BeehunterB1151.0211.0131.00.07.0
ConvictionB1449.0402.074.00.014.0
FrostleafB949.0272.0154.05.016.0
JackieB1124.0218.0129.00.07.0
MatoimaruB1514.0396.070.00.015.0
MelanthaB1395.0396.083.00.013.0
SavageB1108.0284.0135.00.018.0
SiderocaB1297.0266.0166.010.021.0
CutterB990.0233.0142.00.017.0
EstelleB1140.0278.0133.00.018.0
DB1496.0408.086.00.018.0
Wild ManeB874.0238.0168.00.012.0
LeizeB590.0295.047.010.029.0
TomimiB837.0231.045.010.020.0
NightmareB658.0281.045.010.018.0
ClickB589.0145.047.010.018.0
GreyyB629.0324.052.010.029.0
HazeB619.0253.042.010.017.0
HungB1172.0182.0244.010.017.0
MattherhornB1273.0198.0241.05.017.0
BubbleB1344.0195.0232.00.017.0
Dur-NarB1201.0244.0220.05.020.0
Gummy BeagleB1059.0179.0234.010.016.0
DeepcolorB472.0181.053.010.08.0
PodencoB528.0208.043.010.012.0
TsukinogiB635.0173.081.015.010.0
RopeB744.0313.0142.00.010.0
SnowsantB794.0320.0155.00.013.0
ShawB824.0252.0151.017.02.0
GraniB877.0235.0166.00.012.0
ScavengerB693.0185.0136.00.010.0
CourierB758.0170.0137.00.010.0
ChiaveB679.0212.0138.00.011.0
AciddropB671.0313.079.00.014.0
VermeilB550.0166.057.00.010.0
MayB730.0163.036.00.010.0
ExecutorB1035.0327.0100.00.028.0
AprilB572.0178.056.00.011.0
AostaB1055.0314.0103.00.028.0
ShirayukiB834.0347.051.00.023.0
SesaB847.0363.063.00.024.0
SussurroB725.0173.053.00.016.0
BreezeB745.0125.072.00.015.0
FolinicB839.0163.058.00.019.0
GavialB851.0159.066.00.016.0
MyrrhB752.0161.057.00.016.0
MidnightC879.0252.0162.05.014.0
PopukarC1130.0263.0126.00.017.0
Castle-3C928.0247.063.00.03.0
SwireC774.0289.0193.00.014.0
SwireC774.0289.0193.00.014.0
PozyomkaC768.0373.073.00.016.0
PuddingC542.0241.039.020.028.0
LavaC614.0321.041.010.027.0
Steward 12FC592.0249.038.010.016.0
CardiganC1197.0190.0229.00.016.0
SpotC1057.0165.0225.010.015.0
OrchidC553.0192.044.010.010.0
EarthspiritC548.0202.046.010.012.0
PlumeC688.0229.0148.00.08.0
VanillaC711.0168.0128.00.09.0
FangC742.0157.0130.00.09.0
MeteorC612.0159.058.00.010.0
KroosC545.0154.052.00.09.0
JessicasC604.0163.054.00.010.0
Catapult,C736.0340.051.00.021.0
AmbrielC785.0437.060.00.018.0
HibiscusC682.0153.061.00.015.0
AncelC629.0228.053.015.014.0
DobermaanD818.0264.0178.00.013.0
Justice KnightD396.0137.032.00.03.0
DurinD571.0238.036.010.012.0
Noire CorneD1219.0180.0220.00.014.0
THRM-EXD1154.0208.0354.050.03.0
YatoD721.0150.0134.00.07.0
RangersD546.0161.046.00.07.0
AdnachielD531.0150.055.00.09.0
Lancet-2D261.042.016.00.03.0

Our tier list is based on personal choice. Therefore, you will find some operators not belonging to a specific tier. 

Arknights Characters Tier List Ranking Table 
Character TypeS-TierA-Tier B-TierC-TierD-Tier
GuardSilverAsh, Lappland, Hellagur, Ch’en, Blaze, Thorns, Surtr, Specter, SkadiFlint, Ayerscarpe, Astesia, Broca, Bibeak, Whisperain, Utage, Indra, FrankaArene, Beehunter, Conviction, Frostleaf, Jackie, Matoimaru, Melantha, Savage, Sideroca,  Cutter, Estelle, FlamebringerMidnight, Popukar,  Castle-3, SwireDobermaan
MeleeLeeCantabile, FlametailWild ManeSwire
RangedLing, BlacknightHoney Berry, Corroserum, Minimalist, Quercus, GoldenglowPozyomka, PuddingJustice Knight 
CasterIfrit, Eyjafjalla, Ceobe, MostimaLeonhardt, Mint, Skyfire, Absinthe, Amiya, GitanoLeize, Tomimi, Nightmare, Click, Greyy, HazeLava, Steward12F, Durin
DefenderSaria, Mudrock, Liskarm, Nian, Hoshiguma, Eunectes, Blemishine, Asbestos, Bisson, Cuoro, Croissant, Nearl, VulcanHung, Mattherhorn, Bubble, Dur-Nar, GummyBeagle, Cardigan, SpotNoire Corne
SupportShamare, Suzuran, Magallan, SceneMayer, Istina, Glaucus, Pramanix, SoraDeepcolor, Podenco, Tsukinogi Orchid, Earthspirit
SpecialistPhantom, Project Red, Weedy, AakCliffheart, Ethan, Manticore, Waai Fu, Feater, Gravel, JayeRope, Snowsant, ShawTHRM-EX
VanguardMyrtle, Siege, Bagpipe, ElysiumReed, Texas, Vigna, ZimaGrani, Scavenger, Courier, Chiave Plume, Vanilla, FangYato
SniperW, Schwarz, Rosmontis, Rosa, Meteorite, ExusiaiAndreana, Blue Poison, Firewatch, Greythrought, Platinum, ProvenceAciddrop, Vermeil, May, Executor, April, Aosta, Shirayuki, SesaMeteor, Kroos, Jessicas, Catapult, AmbrielRangers, Adnachiel
MedicWarfarin, Silence, ShiningCeylon, Whisperain, Ptilopsis, Perfumer, NightingaleSussurro, Breeze, Folinic, Gavial, MyrrhHibiscus, AncelLancet-2

S-Tier 

Arknights Tier List
S-Tier Operators

These are the most powerful operators in the game. No other operator can come close to them. 

Blacknight 

He is one of the best Bounty hunters in our tier list, released in 2022, and can perform powerful ranged attacks in the battles of Arknights. The Blacknight can put a Tactical Point anywhere within the attack rage. Doing so will call for Reinforcements. The ATK ratio is increased by 150% when you attack any enemy that is being blocked by the Reinforcement. 

Star Level  5 
Type Ranged 

Lee 

If you are looking for a great DPS operator unit, then Lee is the best choice in our 2022 updated tier list and he has a great survival rate in ArKnights. What makes him an S rank operator in our tier list is his reduced redeployment time in ArKnights.

When you deploy Lee, 3 DP units will be consumed every 3 seconds. If you do not have sufficient DP, the operator will automatically retreat. Even though he was just released in 2022, his great abilities make him worthy of S Rank. 

Star Level  6 
Type Melee 

Ling 

She is one of the best-ranged Operators released in 2022 and holds an S rank in our tier list due to her excellent ATK ratio of 24 in Arknights. Her ability involves dealing with Art Damage. Ling is a great support operator and uses summons to help you get through the end-game battles of Arknight. She can use up to 5 Summons when upgraded. 

Star Level  6 
Type Ranged 

 Mostima

First up in the S-Tier category of our Arknights operators tier list is Mostima. She can boost her own ATK by using a skill called ATK Up Y. She can also stun multiple targets at once by using a skill called Locked of Shattered Time. 

Star Level6
TypeCaster

Blemishine

Blemishine has a skill called Surging Brilliance that does not only boosts up the damage of his attacks but also lets him restore the HP of one of his friendly units. 

Star Level6
TypeDefender

Eunectes

Eunectes has one of the most unique skills on Arknights as she can summon a High Priest who takes her place in combat and destroys everything in its path. 

Star Level6
TypeDefender

Hoshiguma

Hoshiguma can stay longer on the battlefield compared to other operators in the game all thanks to her high HP. She also has different buffs in her arsenal. 

Star Level6
TypeDefender

Nian

Nian can use a buff called Tin Burning that boosts her ATK and DEF. Furthermore, it also lets her deal more Arts Damage with her attacks instead of just Physical Damage. 

Star Level6
TypeDefender

Saria

Saria is one of the best healers in our Arknights tier list. If the HP of any friendly unit goes below 50%, Saira will heal them. She can also heal all nearby friendly units by using a skill called Medicine Dispensing. 

Star Level6
TypeDefender

Liskarm

Liskarm can target multiple enemies at once by using a skill called Counter Arc as it lets her send out a powerful electrical wave through her Flash Shield towards her targets. 

Star Level5
TypeDefender

Ceobe

Next up is Ceobe. Through one of his skills, Ceobe can increase the damage of his attacks and can leave his enemies blind as well. 

Star Level6
TypeCaster

Eyjafjalla

Eyjafjalla is yet another powerful operator on our list who can also increase the damage of his attacks by using a skill called Ignition. He can also use an ATK buff called Duetto. 

Star Level6
TypeCaster

Ifrit

Ifrit has a skill called Socrhed Earth that allows him to deal a lot of damage to all enemies that are in the range. However, the skill ends up draining his HP. Therefore, you should only use it when necessary. 

Star Level6
TypeCaster

Mudrock

Mudrock uses a hammer to take down her enemies. And by using a skill called Crag Splitter, she can swing this hammer in a circle to deal damage to all nearby enemies. The attack also provides her with a chance to stun the targets. 

Star Level6
TypeDefender

Blaze

Blaze can increase the damage of his attacks by a skill called Power Strike. However, the damage of his attack will increase after every few attacks.

Star Level6
TypeGuard

Ch’en

Ch’en can target multiple enemies at once and deal both Physical Damage and Arts Damage at the same time by using a skill called Chi Xiao – Unsheath. 

Star Level6
TypeGuard

Hellagur

Hellagur can increase his defense through a skill called Half Moon as it provides him with a 75% chance of dodging the next physical attacks that his enemies throw towards him. 

Star Level6
TypeGuard

Lappland

Lappland can boost her own ATK throw a buff called Sundial, which also allows her to receive less damage from Physical Attacks. Her other skill also acts as a buff. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

SilverAsh

SilverAsh has one of the most powerful skills in the game called Truesilver Slash. It boosts his ATK to a great extent and allows him to increase the range of his attacks. 

Star Level6
TypeGuard

Skadi

Skadi has skills that work as buffs. Her Wave Strike skill can increase her ATK, which her Tidal ELegy skill boosts her HP, DEF, and ATK. 

Star Level6
TypeGuards

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Shining

Shining’s Creed Field skill lets her assist her teammates to a great extent. While boosting Shining’s own ATK, it also ends up increasing the DEF of all nearby friendly units. 

Star Level6
TypeMedic

Silence

Silence can place a Namesake by using a skill called Medical Drone. The Namesake will then heal all Operators who stand near it. However, it will then self-destruct after 10 seconds. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic

Warfarin

Warfarin is yet another operator who can assist her teammates in various ways. She can heal an allied unit whose health falls below 50% and can also boost their ATK. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic

Exusiai

Exusiai’s Charging Mode skill lets her become more deadly in combat. When used, it will let the operator perform a burst of three powerful attacks after a couple of normal attacks. 

Star Level6
TypeSniper

Meteorite

Meteorite can also increase the range of her attacks to a great extent by using a skill called Buckshot. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Rosa

Rosa’s Avalance Breaker skill lets her target multiple enemies at once as she can fire a set of harpoons towards them. The attack also blinds the targets. 

Star Level6
TypeSniper

Specter

Specter’s Bone Fracture skill lets her live longer on the battlefield as no matter how much damage she receives, the skill prevents her HP from going below 1. In other words, she won’t go down that easily. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Surtr

Surtr’s Molten Giant skill has multiple effects. It boosts her ATK while increasing the range of her attack. Furthermore, when this skill is used, her attacks hit an extra enemy if they are in the range. 

Star Level6
TypeGuard

Thorns

Next up in our Arknights tier list is Thorns. By using his skills, Thorns can boost his DPS, ATK, and ASPD. 

Star Level6
TypeGuard

Myrtle

Just like Elysium, Myrtle can also generate DP. However, instead of 18, Myrtle can create 14 DP in a time period of 8 seconds. 

Star Level4
TypeVanguard 

Siege

Siege’s Skull Breaker skill increases the amount of damage her attacks do. However, the attack intervals are increased, something that makes them slow. 

Star Level6
TypeVanguard 

Rosmontis

Rosmontis’ skill called Nociceptor Inhibition boosts her ATK and increases the range of her Splash Attacks. 

Star Level6
TypeSniper

Schwarz

Schwarz can increase her own attack range through a skill called Final Tactics, something that allows her to target the enemies that are far away. Furthermore, it also boosts her ATK. 

Star Level6
TypeSniper

W

W has one of the most straightforward abilities in the entire game. By using a skill called King of Hearts, he can throw a grenade that does damage to all nearby enemies. 

Star Level6
TypeSniper

Phantom

Phantom can also increase his own defense through his Phantom of the Night skill as it lets him doge physical attacks more quickly and also provides him with a powerful shield. 

Star Level6
TypeSpecialist 

Projekt Red

Projekt Red can also doge Physical as well as Art attacks more easily through a skill called Execution Mode. 

Star Level5
TypeSpecialist 

Weedy

Weedy has one of the deadliest skills in Arknights. She can send out a wave of liquid nitrogen towards her targets, something that deals a lot of Arts damage. This attack is perfect for times when you’re targeting multiple enemies at once. 

Star Level6
TypeSpecialist 

Angelina

Angelina can increase the DPS of her attacks through a skill called Arcane Staff – Quick Charge Mode.  

Star Level6
TypeSupport

Aak

Aak can increase the attack rate of his attacks through his Rapid Fire skill. This provides him with the chance to take his opponent down even more quickly. 

Star Level6
TypeSpecialist 

Shamare

Shamare can give tough time to her opponents by placing a namesake near them which will drain the ATK and DEF of all nearby targets.  

Star Level5
TypeSupport

Suzuran

Suzuran is another operator on our Arknights tier list who can slow down the movement of his enemies through a skill called Foxfire Haze, but it prevents him from performing any attacks. However, this still provides his teammates with a golden opportunity to attack the targets. 

Star Level6
TypeSupport

Bagpipe

Bagpipe can boost his DPS with a skill called Swift Strike. Furthermore, his High-Impact Assault skill can increase the damage of his attacks. 

Star Level6
TypeVanguard 

Elysium

Elysium can generate 18 DP within 8 seconds through his Support skill. However, he cannot perform any attacks while using this skill. 

Star Level5
TypeVanguard 

Magallan

Magallan is one of those operators who can slow down the movement of their targets. This provides allied units with the chance to strike them properly. 

Star Level6
TypeSupport

Scene

Both of Scene’s skills revolve around her Buggy Cam, with one of them increasing its ATK and the second one providing her with a chance to deploy another Buggy Cam. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport

A-Tier 

Arknights Tier List
A-Tier Operators

Some of the strongest operators to use in the game. They can handle critical situations all by themselves. 

Goldenglow 

One of the best characters in our Arknights tier list for September 2023 is Goldenglow.  She has the ability to deal with damage using her Arts skills. Furthermore, she will control a drone that will deal damage to the enemy. The ability makes her a good ranged DPS operator in Arknights and puts her all the way up to the S tier in our list. Also, if her drone will attack the same enemy continuously, it will be able to deal up to 110% damage to the operator’s Atk. 

Star Level 6 
Type Ranged  

Quercus 

She is another great five-star operator in our tier list for Arknights for September 2023. Being a ranged character, she will deal damage to her enemies by using Arts. Furthermore, when her skill is active, she will do will restore the HP of her teammates. Any amount of HP she will restore it will be directly equal to 75% of their Atk. We recommend using her in the end game as her ranged abilities can help you survive the tough battles in Arknights. Moreover, she will make great support to your tank and DPS operators. 

Star Level 5 
Type Ranged  

Corroserum 

He deals fairly good damage and has an amazing AoE as compared to the rest of the Operators in our updated 2022 tier list for Arknights. Corroserum specializes in debuffs and deals AoE by using Art Damage. He is one of the latest Operators to be released in 2022 in our tier list and he’s already one of the most balanced characters in Arknight.  The recovery rate of Corroserum goes up to 0.05 seconds upon upgrading.  

Star Level  5 
Type Ranged 

Cantabile 

She is one of the best melee operators in our Arknights tier list and can deal a solid amount of damage to her enemies. Her main skill is DP recovery and she has reduced Redeployment time. The ranged attacks of this operator make her a good option for the PvP modes of the game. 

Star Level 5 
Type Melee 

Minimalist 

If you are looking for a good ranged DPS operator, that Minimalist is a great choice. He deals damage to his enemies using art damage. Also, he will use a drone to attack his enemies. If his drone is attacking the same enemy continuously, the damage will increase. He can deal up to 110% damage to the operator’s Atk.  Minimalist has a great kit and he is easy to play as well. 

Star Level 5 
Type Ranged 

Beeswax

Absinthe is yet another operator on our Arknights character tier list who can increase the range of her Art Attacks. Furthermore, she can also call down a Sand Obelisk. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Gitano

Gitano’s Destiny skill comes with various added effects, such as increasing the range of her attacks, boosting her ATK, and allows her to target multiple enemies at once. 

Star Level4
TypeCaster

Leonhardt

Leonhardt can send out a powerful shockwave towards his enemies by slamming his staff on the ground. He does this by using a skill called Deconstruct and Detonate. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Mint

Mint’s Wind Whispers skill increases the damage of her attacks and further improves their range as well. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Skyfire

Skyfire’s Fire of Heaven is one of the most amazing abilities in Arknights. It allows her to call down a meteorite over her enemies, which does a lot of damage. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Asbestos

Asbestos can activate her Resilient Mode skill after which she will take less damage from Art Attacks than before. 

Star Level5
TypeDefender

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Bison

Bison’s DEF Up skill boosts his DEF and allows him to take more damage than he normally does. Therefore, this skill lets him stay in combat for a longer period of time. 

Star Level5
TypeDefender

Amiya

Amiya’s Spirit Burst skill helps her target a group of enemies at once. She can also increase her own HP and ATK to a great extent. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Absinthe

Absinthe’s Enforcement Mode skill lets her take down enemies more quickly as it helps her target the enemies with the lowest health first. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Bibeak

Bibeak’s Blade Swap skill does a decent amount of Arts damage and targets 5 enemies at the same time. However, all of them must be within the attack’s range. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Broca

Broca has a skill called Galvanize that boosts his ATK. His High-Voltage Current skill does the same, but it increases it more. Furthermore, it also boosts his attack’s range.

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Croissant

Croissant can slam the ground by using her Magnetic Hammer which then sends out a powerful shockwave

towards her targets. In addition to dealing a good amount of damage, the shockwave also stuns the targets. 

Star Level5
TypeDefender

Andreana

Andreana can boost her own ATK through a skill called ATK Up. The thing about Andreana is that her ATK is already pretty high, to begin with, so this skill makes her even more deadly in combat. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Cuora

Just like Bison, Cuora can also increase her DEF, something that offers her some extra protection. 

Star Level4
TypeDefender

Nearl

Nearl’s abilities focus on healing allied units. Her First Aid skill lets her heal her friendly unit, but only if their health fell below 50%.

Star Level5
TypeDefender

Flametail 

One of the best melee Operators in our 2022 tier list for Arknight is Flametail, who was recently released and already holds an A rank thanks to her abilities in Arknight.  Flametail is a great melee unit with excellent DP recovery.  Additionally, her rate of Survival is great and she can be used as an endgame Operator as well. She is known for her trait to block two enemies at once, Making her a great Leader. 

Star Level  6 
Type Melee 

 Vulcan

Vulcan is someone who can survive longer on the battlefield as her HP can regenerate over time thanks to a skill called Guardian Mode. Her second skill, on the other hand, boosts her ATK. 

Star Level5
TypeDefender

Astesia

Astesia’s Astral Protection skill can boost both her DEF and ATK. Her second skill also does the same, but it increases them to a great extent. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Ayerscarpe

Ayerscarpe’s Sharpner Burst skill provides him with the chance to slow his enemies down while dealing some extra Arts damage to them. He can also increase the range of his attacks through his Activate Phase Blades skill. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Flint

Flint can boost the power of his attacks by using a skill called Relentless. The skill also allows Flint to slow his enemies down through his attacks. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Franka

Franka’s Swift Strike skill can boost her ATK and ASPD, while her Vorpal Edge skill can enhance her ATK even further. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Indra

Indra can increase the amount of damage her attacks do through a skill called Armorcrusher. She can also make her attacks deal more Arts damage through her second skill.

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Utage

Utage has an amazing skill called Space Out that boosts her DEF and provides her with the luxury of regenerating her own HP with time. But the biggest downside of this skill is that she can’t use any attacks or block any incoming attacks while the skill is active. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Nightingale

Nightingale can heal herself greatly through her Healing Up ability. She can also heal her friendly units and provide them with a protective shield for a short period of time. 

Star Level6
TypeMedic

Perfumer

Perfumer is yet another operator on our Arknights operators tier list who has healing abilities. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic

Ptilopsis

Ptilopsis can also increase the range of her attack to a great extent thanks to her Enkephalin skill. The skill also reduces her attack intervals. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic

Honeyberry 

A great ranged unit in our tier list is Honeyberry which was recently released in 2022 in Arknight. Honeyberry is a great healer and has the ability to restore the HP of her teammates. Additionally, she can recover the Elemental Damage caused by ATK of 50%. You can get her from the shop vouchers store. 

Star Level  5 
Type Ranged 

 Whisperain

Whisperain’s Oriented Diagnosis allows her to heal two friendly units who are being affected by the status effects of their enemies. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic

Whislash

Whislash has two skills and both of them focus on enhancing her Rebuke talent. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Ceylon

Ceylon can provide the Status Resistance buff to two allied units thanks to a skill called Water Blessing. The skill also boosts her ATK to a great extent. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic

Blue Poison

Blue Poison is yet another operator who can increase the damage of her attacks through a skill called Twinshot.

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Firewatch

Firewatch has a skill called Camouflage and as its name suggests, it makes her invisible for a certain period of time while giving a boost to her ATK. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Greythroat

Greythhorat can deliver a powerful blow to her opponent as her Flying Feather skill allows her to perform two powerful hits on the target. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Platinum

Platinum has a skill called Pagasian Sight that not only increases the range of her attacks but also boosts her ATK permanently. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Provence

Provence’s ATK can further increase through a skill called Prey Seeker, something that can help her take down enemies more quickly. However, when the skill is active, Provence can only attack those targets whose HP is or less than 80%. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Cliffheart

Cliffheart can pull her target towards herself through her Chain Hook skill, which also boosts the damage of her attacks. 

Star Level5
TypeSpecialist 

Ethan

Ethan can deal some Arts damage through his regular attacks thanks to his Fancy Maneuvers skill. As for his second skill, it focuses on increasing his ATK. 

Star Level4
TypeSpecialist 

Manticore

Manticore is yet another operator who is capable of slowing down the movement of his enemies. He can also stun his targets. 

Star Level5
TypeSpecialist 

Waai Fu

Waai Fu has a skill called One-inch Punch that boosts her ATK. The best part is that if she attacks an enemy while this skill is active, then their ATK is reduced. 

Star Level5
TypeSpecialist 

Reed

Reed’s Swift Strike skill acts as a buff as it increases her ATK and ASPD. Her second skill, on the other hand, allows her to deal more Arts damage. 

Star Level5
TypeVanguard 

Texas

Texas’ Sword Rain skill allows her to target multiple enemies as it helps her call down a rain of energy blades on them. The attack does a lot of damage and stuns the targets as well. 

Star Level5
TypeVanguard 

Glaucus

Glaucus’s Binary Reload skill lets her target two enemies instead of one through her attacks. The skill also enhances her ATK. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport 

Istina

Istina can take down her enemies more quickly thanks to her Concentration skill as it reduces the intervals of her attacks. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport 

Mayer

Mayer is someone who can deploy Robotters on the battlefield and by using a skill called Detonate and Recycle, he can make them explode. Anyone caught inside the explosion will receive a lot of damage while getting stunned. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport 

Feater

Feater’s Raging Iron Fist skill can push his target away and can also slow down their movement. 

Star Level5
TypeSpecialist 

Gravel

Gravel can increase her DEF to a great extent through her Shadow Assault skill. Her Rat Swarm skill, on the other hand, grants her a powerful shield. 

Star Level4
TypeSpecialist 

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Jaye

Jaye’s attacks can deal a decent amount of damage, but his Shell Splitter skill allows him to make his attacks even more deadly by inflicting the silence effect on all targets. 

Star Level4
TypeSpecialist 

Vigna

Another operator on our Arknights tier list who has a high ATK is Vigna. However, by using a skill called ATK Up, she can increase it even further. 

Star Level4
TypeVanguard 

Zima

Zima’s Charge skill grants her 12 DP, but only when the skill is fully charged. 

Star Level5
TypeVanguard 

Pramanix

Pramanix can reduce the DEF and RES of his enemies by using a skill called Natural Deterrent. It will only affect those who are within the range. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport 

Sora

Sora can help her teammates by using a skill called Hymn of Battle through which she can increase their ATK. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport 

B-Tier

Arknights Tier List
B-Tier Operators

These operators are not that strong but aren’t weak as well. This is why they have earned this spot in our Arknights character tier list. They can hold their ground firmly against powerful enemies. 

Pozyomka 

One of the best-ranged operators released in September 2023, Pozyomka has already made her mark as a great operator in our tier list for Arknights. She has an amazing scale of dealing with a point-blank shot with high accuracy. This skill makes her a great DPS operator And a heavy shooter. Use her in PvP modes to get the most out of her abilities. 

Star Level 6 
Type Ranged 

Pudding 

She holds the B rank in our tier list of 2022 as she cannot inflict much damage to the enemies in Arknight. Pudding is one of the ranged units in  Arknight and is a fairly good DPS unit.  Her attacks deal damage to Arts. She can jump to three or four other opponents and with each jump, she will deal 15% less damage to the enemies. Additionally, she can inflict a status effect called Slow. 

Star Level  4 
Type Ranged 

Leize

Leize can give a boost to her ATK by using a skill called ATK Up. She can give it a further increase by using her second skill. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Hung

Just like Gummy, Hung is also capable of healing a friendly unit that has a low HP. He, however, has a different method. 

Star Level5
TypeDefender

Mattherhorn

Mattherhorn’s Stamina Enhancement skill is one of the most useful skills in the entire game. This is because it allows him to regenerate his own HP. 

Star Level4
TypeDefender

Wild Mane 

The only reason we placed Wild Mane in the B tier of our list is due to the fact that she has been released recently in 2022 and her abilities are still not upgraded much in Arknight. However, she can be used in your team as a melee DPS unit. She can obtain one DP after defeating an opponent. Furthermore, she will refund the original DP cost when she retreats. 

Star Level  5 
Type Melee 

 Nightmare

Nightmare’s Drain Soul skill allows her to help her friendly unit out by healing them. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Tomimi

Tomimi has a skill called Protection Plan for Gavial. This is easily one of the most interesting skills in Arknights as it provides her attacks with one of the three effects. These include stunning the enemy, increasing the attack damage, and making the attack deal more Splash damage. 

Star Level5
TypeCaster

Bubble

Bubble can boost her own DEF by a skill called DEF Up. This helps her stay longer in combat as she can take more damage thanks to it. 

Star Level4
TypeDefender

Dur-Nar

Dur-Nar is also one of those operators in our Arknights tier list who are capable of giving a boost to their ATK through a skill. 

Star Level4
TypeDefender

Gummy

Gummy can heal a friendly unit by providing them with meals. This is easily the most unique method of healing a friendly unit in Arknight. 

Star Level4
TypeDefender

Arene

Arene can perform two powerful hits through a skill called Just Kidding. The second hit will deal more damage than the first one. This skill should be used when you’re trying to take down a powerful enemy quickly. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Click

Click has a drone in her arsenal that helps him with a lot of stuff. By using a skill called ATK Up, she can increase the ATK of herself and her drone as well.

Star Level4
TypeCaster

Greyy

Grey’s Tactical Chant skill works as an ASPD buff, and his Electrostatic Discharge ability does the same as well. However, his second ability gives an even better boost to it. 

Star Level4
TypeCaster

Haze

Haze has a skill called Crimson Eyes that boosts her ATK and ASPD. However, this ends up reducing her HP by 75%. 

Star Level4
TypeCaster

Beehunter

Beehunter can stay longer on the battlefield thanks to his Flexibility skill as it lets him dodge attacks more quickly. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Conviction

Conviction can an explosion out of nowhere by using a skill caught Genesis. The explosion deals a lot of Arts damage to every enemy that gets caught inside its radius. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Frostleaf

Frostleaf is also capable of slowing down his enemy through one of his skills while doing some extra damage to them. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Jackie

Jackie has an interesting skill called Pay Close Attention. It allows him to dodge attacks quickly but prevents him from attacking. Therefore, this skill should only be used when you’re low on health and want a quick escape. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Matoimaru

Matoimaru is someone who never becomes a burden on her teammates as she possesses a self-healing skill in her arsenal called Regeneration. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Melantha

Just like Estelle, Melantha also has a high ATK from the start, but she can give it a boost through her ATK Up skill. 

Star Level3
TypeGuard

Sussurro

Sussurro’s first skill gives a boost to her ATK, while her second skill boosts both her ATK and ASPD. 

Star Level4
TypeMedic 

Aciddrop

Acciddrop’s Fancy Shot skill is pretty simple, it boosts her ASPD. 

Star Level4
TypeSniper

Mousse

Mousse is someone who can place an ATK debuff on his target by attacking them, but this only works when she has the Scratch skill active. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Savage

Savage can send out a shockwave towards her targets that does a lot of damage. This skill is perfect for taking down large groups at once. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Sideroca

Sideroca also happens to have a self-healing skill in her set called Regeneration. This prevents her from relying on her team’s medics. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Breeze

Breeze’s Cluster Therapy can host her ATK to a great extent, but it prevents her from healing more than two units at once. 

Star Level5
TypeMedic 

Folinic

Folininc is yet another medic on our Arknights tier list. By using a skill called Max-Dosage Infusion, she can increase the range of her healing abilities. This allows her to heal her teammates who are far away. 

Star Level4
TypeMedic 

Cutter

Cutter can send out multiple throwing knives towards four enemies that do a lot of damage. His second skill does the same job, but it targets five enemies instead of four. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Estelle

Estelle also happens to have a very high ATK from the start. However, he can still give it a boost by using a skill called ATK Up. 

Star Level4
TypeGuard

Flamebringer

Flamebringer has the luxury to recover some of his HP after a few attacks thanks to a skill called Blood Pact. After activating the skill, Flamebringer’s next attack will deal more damage than usual. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Gavial

Gavial’s healing abilities are amazing and she is capable of helping out her teammates in critical situations. 

Star Level4
TypeMedic 

Myrrh

Myrrh’s Dual Healing ability allows her to grant her allied units more health while she’s healing them. The best part about this skill is that it gets activated automatically whenever Myrrh is healing an allied unit.  

Star Level4
TypeMedic 

Aosta

Aosta can take down her enemies quickly by using a skill called Swift Strike. This skill increases her ATK and ASPD, something that allows her to deal more damage through her attacks. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

April

April is another operator on our tier list who can become invisible for a short period of time by using a skill called Precise Shooting. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Executor

Executor’s Final Journey transforms him into a badass as it lets him dual-wield two shotguns. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

May

May’s Paralyzing Shell ability not only increases the amount of damage her attacks do but also ends up slowing every target that gets hit by her attacks. 

Star Level4
TypeSniper

Vermeil

Vermeil can increase his own ATK by using a skill called ATK Up. 

Star Level4
TypeSniper

Rope

Rope is also capable of pulling her enemy towards herself by using a skill called Hook Shot. The skill also increases the amount of damage her attacks do. 

Star Level4
TypeSpecialist 

Snowsant

Just like Rope, Snowswant also has a skill that lets her pull a target towards herself. 

Star Level5
TypeSpecialist 

Shaw

Shaw can use her Steam Pump skill to increase the damage of her attacks. The skill also lets her push her enemy away to a great distance. 

Star Level4
TypeSpecialist 

Deepcolor

Deepcolor can increase the range of her attacks through her Visual Trap skill, which also provides nearby allied units a chance to dodge physical attacks more quickly. 

Star Level4
TypeSupport

Courier

Just like Chiave, Courier also has a DP generating skill. But instead of 12, it grants him with 9 DP when fully charged. 

Star Level4
TypeVanguard 

Grani

Grani can increase the amount of damage he takes by using his DEF Up skill that increases his DEF. 

Star Level5
TypeVanguard 

Scavenger

Just like Courier who we mentioned earlier in our Arknights tier list, Scavenger also possesses a DP recovery skill that grants her 9 DP when it’s fully charged. 

Star Level4
TypeVanguard 

Podenco

Podenco has a skill called Aromatherapy that not only boosts her ATK but also lets her heal her nearby friendly units. However, she can not attack her enemies while this skill is active. Therefore, make sure to use it only when there are no threats nearby. 

Star Level4
TypeSupport

Tsukinogi

Tsukinogi can gain the luxury to dodge Physical as well as Arts attacks by activating her Without a Trace skill. 

Star Level5
TypeSupport

Chiave

Chaive’s Charge skill grants him 12 DP but only when it’s fully charged. 

Star Level5
TypeVanguard 

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Sesa

Sesa can throw a couple of grenades towards her targets that deal a lot of damage. 

Star Level5
TypeSniper

Shirayuki

Shirayuki can increase the range of her attacks by using her Shuriken skill. This helps her with targeting enemies who are far away. 

Star Level4
TypeSniper

C-Tier

Arknights Tier List
C-Tier Operators

Some of the worst operators on our Arknights operators tier list. They are weak and will get taken down easily. 

Midnight

Midnight’s first skill called Enhacnt Weapon makes his attack do Arts damage instead of Physical damage. Furthermore, he can use his second skill called Targeting Primary to increase the amount of damage of his attacks. 

Star Level3
TypeGuard

Popukar

Popukar has a high ATK from the start and she can give it a further boost by using her ATK Up skill. 

Star Level3
TypeGuard

Beagle

Beagle can increase her survival chances by activating her DEF Up skill, which increases her DEF and helps her consume more damage. 

Star Level3
TypeDefender

Cardigan

Cardigan is yet another operator on our Arknights tier list who never relies on medics as he possesses a self-healing skill called Regeneration. This skill prevents him from becoming a burden on his teammates. 

Star Level3
TypeDefender

Lava

Lava can give a boost to her attack rate by using a skill called Tactical Chant, which works as an ASPD buff. 

Star Level3
TypeCaster

Steward

Steward can increase the damage of his attacks through a skill called Power Strike. He can also boost his ATK through his second skill. 

Star Level3
TypeCaster

Spot

Spot’s Secondary Healing Mode ability works a little differently. It allows him to heal his nearby friendly units and prevents him from attacking enemies. While the skill does give a boost to his ATK, it increases the interval of his attacks. 

Star Level3
TypeDefender

Castle-3

Castle-3 is a unique operator on our tier list as the operator has no skills in his arsenal. He only relies on his talents in combat. 

Star Level1
TypeGuard

Swire

Swire has two skills. The first one is called Command and Dispatch while the second one is Cooperative Combat. Both skills focus on increasing the range of his Melee Combat Guidance talent. 

Star Level5
TypeGuard

Hibiscus

Hibiscus can provide more HP to her allied units while healing them thanks to her Healing Up skill.

Star Level3
TypeMedic

Ambriel

Ambriel is a Sniper and she can use her Snaring Shell skill to further increase the range of her attacks. This helps her with taking down opponents who are far away. 

Star Level3
TypeSniper

Catapult

Catapult is yet another Sniper on our list who can deal a lot of damage through her attacks. She has a skill called Blast Range Up through which she can increase the radius of her Splash attacks. 

Star Level3
TypeSniper

Ansel

Ansel can give a boost to his own ATK by activating his Healing Range Up skill. The skill also increases the range of his healing abilities, thus allowing him to heal friendly units that are far away. 

Star Level3
TypeMedic

Plume

Plume’s ATK UP skill can increase her ATK to a great extent. 

Star Level3
TypeVanguard 

Vanilla

Vanilla’s Command – Reinforcement skill comes with two effects. First, it boosts her ATK for some time. Second, it grants her 6 DP. 

Star Level3
TypeVanguard 

Jessica

Jessicas’ Smokescreen skill can increase her ATK. Furthermore, it also grants her the luxury to doge Physical and Arts attacks. 

Star Level4
TypeSniper

Orchid

Orchid’s first skill focuses on giving a boost to her ATK and ASPD, while her second skill focuses on only increasing the ASPD. 

Star Level3
TypeSupport

Fang

Fang’s Charge skill grants him with 6 DP when it’s fully charged. 

Star Level3
TypeVanguard 

Kroos

Kroos’s Double Tap skill lets her fire two powerful shots towards her target, each one dealing a good amount of damage. 

Star Level3
TypeSniper

Meteor

Meteor is capable of reducing the DEF of her target when her Armor Breaker skill is activated. This skill also boosts the damage of her attacks to a great extent. 

Star Level4
TypeSniper

Earthspirit

Earthspirit’s Quicksand Conversion skill lets her slow down the movement of all enemies that are within the radius of her attacks. However, when this skill is activated, she can not perform any attacks. Therefore, this skill should only be used when you want to assist your teammates. 

Star Level4
TypeSupport

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D-Tier 

Arknights Tier List
D-Tier Operators

These are the worst operators on our Arknights tier list. Avoid picking them at all costs. 

12F

12F has a Doge Rate Up skill that lets him dodge Physical attacks. However, it only does the job 50% of the time. 

Star Level2
TypeCaster

Durin

During also has a skill that lets him dodge attacks 50% times. However, instead of Physical attacks, it lets him doge Arts attacks. 

Noir Corne

Noir Corne’s Improved Armor can increase his HP and DEF, something that allows him to consume more damage and stay longer on the battlefield. 

Star Level2
TypeDefender 

Dobermann

Dobermann also has a skill that can increase the amount of damage his attacks do, but the effect takes place after several attacks. 

Star Level2
TypeGuard

12F

12F has a Doge Rate Up skill that lets him dodge Physical attacks. However, it only does the job 50% of the time. 

Star Level2
TypeCaster

Justice Knight 

She is a ranged robot that can be used as support in your team. However, we recommend using other ranged operators from our 2022 tier list as she does not have any special abilities that can help you win the tough battles of Arknight.  The robot will attack the aerial enemies first and will completely ignore the Deployment Limit. However, keep in mind that the robot has an extensive Redeployment Time. 

Star Level  1 
Type Ranged 

Durin

During also has a skill that lets him dodge attacks 50% times. However, instead of Physical attacks, it lets him doge Arts attacks. 

Star Level2
TypeCaster

THRM-EX

Just like Castle-3, THRM-EX also has no skills in his arsenal. 

Star Level1
TypeSpecialist 

Yato

Yato only relies on her talents and has no skills to offer. 

Star Level2
TypeVanguard 

Lancet-2

Lancet-2 has one of the most useful skills in Arknights. By using Support Spray, she can heal and restore the HP of all friendly units that are nearby. 

Star Level1
TypeMedic

Adnachiel

Adnachiel can give a boost to his DPS through a skill called ATK Up. 

Star Level3
TypeSniper

Rangers

The final operator we would like to mention on our Arknights tier list is Ranger. However, he has no skills to offer.

Star Level2
TypeSniper

FAQs

Who is the most powerful operator in Arknights?

Mostima and Ceobe are some of the most powerful operators in Arknights.

Who is the weakest operator in Arknights?

Lancet-2 and THRM-EX are some of the weakest operators available in Arknights.

This was all regarding our Arknights tier list. We hope that it will assist you with picking up the right operators. Before you leave, make sure to check out our Heroes of the Storm tier list and For Honor tier list as well. 

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