Arknights tier list (December 2024): Best characters & operators for every class

Navigate the action-packed world of Arknights with ease using our comprehensive tier list. Learn which characters are the cream of the crop for a winning edge in December 2024.

Make your presence felt in Arknights! Our tier list covers all classes, ensuring you have the best team for every situation, from snipers to magic casters. These operators are the ones who’ll help you conquer your enemies, conquer the battlefield, and conquer the game.

So brace yourself because this tier list is your ticket to gaming glory. No matter where you’re starting from – whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie just getting your feet wet – these are the operators who’ll put you on the fast track to victory. It’s time to dive deeply into the characters that will take your Arknights.

Updated December 3, 2024, to update the tiers according to the new meta.

What are the classes in Arknights?

As already mentioned, all the operators in Arknights are broken down according to their in-game class. There is a total of eight different classes in the game:

• Caster
• Guard
• Defender
• Medic
• Specialists
• Sniper
• Supporter
• Vanguard

Arknights operator tier list

The true strength of an operator depends entirely on the specific scenario and how that character synergizes with the other operators in the party. Owing to this, we have broken down our tier list class by class to help you pick the best choices from each of the eight classes in Arknights.

As a general rule of thumb, operators that feature in the A and B tiers are those that you should be looking to ensure you use as often as possible in Arknights.

Caster tier list for Arknights

Specializing in magic damage, Casters are usually ranged operators with a reasonably limited health pool. Don’t let this put you off, though, as the best casters can wipe out entire armies with their abilities in seconds.

Tier	Heroes
S	Ebenholz, Carnelian, Lin, Dusk, Ceobe, Eyjafjalla, Ifrit, Mostima, Goldenglow, Rockrock
A	Warmy, Kjera, Amiya, Absinthe, Lava the Purgatory, Beeswax, Click, Gitano, Iris, Leonhardt, Mint, Passenger, Skyfire
B	Harmonie, Qanipalaat, Corroserum, Greyy, Haze, Leizi
C	12F, Tomimi, Durin, Lava, Steward, Nightmare

Guard tier list for Arknights

Guards are melee-based operators who can block enemies while soaking up bursts of damage from the enemy. While these characters are nowhere close to being the front line for your party, instead, they deal a notable amount of physical damage with their attacks alongside a not-so-squishy health pool.

Tier	Heroes
S	Zuo Le, Executor the Ex Foedere, Mlynar, Gavial the Invincible, Irene, Nearl the Radiant Knight, La Pluma, Blaze, Ch’en, Hellagur, Lappland, Mountain, SilverAsh, Skadi, Specter, Surtr, Thorns, Qiubai, Rathalos S Noir
A	Fuze, Humus, Highmore, Dagda, Luo Xiaohei, Tequila, Pallas, Akafuyu, Amiya (Guard), Astesia, Ayerscarpe, `k, Broca, Cutter, Flamebringer, Flint, Franka, Indra, Savage, Tachanka, Chongyue Utage, Whislash, Wind Chimes
B	Doc, Bryophyta, Arene, Beehunter, Conviction, Estelle, Jackie, Matoimaru, Melantha, Mousse, Sideroca
C	Quartz, Castle-3, Dobermann, Frostleaf, Midnight, Popukar, Swire

Defender tier list for Arknights

The front-line operators in Arknights, Defenders, are highly sustainable characters, capable of withstanding anything the enemy might throw at them. However, you should note that these operators cannot deal much damage and are primarily helpful for blocking incoming attacks.

Tier	Heroes
S	Shu, Penance, Horn, Blemishine, Eunectes, Hoshiguma, Liskarm, Mudrock, Nian, Saria
A	Cement, Czerny, Shalem, Ashlock, Asbestos, Bison, Blitz, Croissant. Cuora, Heavyrain, Nearl, Kazemaru, Firewhistle
B	Aurora, Bubble, Dur-Nar, Gummy, Mattherhorn, Hung, Vulcan
C	Beagle, Cardigan, Spot, Noir Corne

Medic tier list for Arknights

As the name suggests, Medic operators excel at healing their allies instead of attacking the enemies, and as such, it should be noted that these operators are highly squishy. With shallow defensive attributes, Medic operators should be positioned accordingly in combat to increase their overall survivability.

Tier	Heroes
S	Harold, Reed the Flame Shadow, Hibiscus the Purifier, Kal’tsit, Nightingale, Ptilopsis, Shining, Warfarin, Lumen, Paprika
A	Mulberry, Breeze, Perfumer, Silence, Whisperain, Tuye
B	Folinic, Ceylon, Gavial, Myrrh, Sussurro, Purestream, Chestnut
C	Ansel, Hibiscus, Lancet-2

Specialists tier list for Arknights

Specialists are operators who are experts at disabling or applying debuffs to enemies when required. While they can be beneficial up to a certain level, their true potential is revealed in the PvP mode as crowd-controlling units. You should remember that these operators are not ideal for damage-dealing and should be used according to their specialization.

Tier	Heroes
S	Ela, Texas the Omertosa, Dorothy, Specter the Unchained, Aak, Phantom, Projekt Red, Weedy, Gladiia, Lee
A	Iana, Almond, Spuria, Mizuki, Cliffheart, Ethan, FEater, Gravel, Jaye, Manticore, Mr. Nothing, Kafka, Robin, Frost, Enforcer
B	Kirara, Rope, Snowsant, Shaw, Waai Fu
C	THRM-EX

Sniper tier list for Arknights

Instead of marksmen, Arknights features Snipers, a class of operators who specialize in dealing damage from a long range. These operators can inflict massive bursts in a reasonably short duration, but these characters are pretty squishy and can be taken out rather quickly.

Tier	Heroes
S	Ray, Pozemka, Ch’en the Holungday, Fiammetta, Archetto, Ash, Exusiai, Poca (Rosa), Rosmontis, Schwarz, W
A	Insider, Totter, Andreana, Blue Poison, Firewatch, GreyThroat, Platinum, Provence, Meteorite, Toddifons, Pinecone, Kirin R Yato
B	Lunacub, Fartooth, Aciddrop, Aosta, April, Executor, May, Sesa, Shirayuki, Vermeil, Ambriel, Catapult, Jessica, Kroos, Meteor, Adnachiel, Rangers, Greyy the Lightningbear

Supporter tier list for Arknights

Supporters are mainly equipped with tools that aid other operators in their party. Be it to provide buffs for your allies or debuff your enemies, these characters are handy in PvP matches combined with Specialist operators.

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

Vanguard tier list for Arknights

Another class of tanky operators who can serve as the front line for your army in combat, these characters also feature abilities and skills that allow you to regenerate additional Deployment Points for deploying other operators.

Tier	Heroes
S	Degenbrecher, Ines
A	Jessica the Liberated, Cantabile, Saileach, Bagpipe, Elysium, Myrtle, Poncirus, Siege, Saga
B	Leto, Puzzle, Flametail, Reed, Texas, Vigna, Zima, Blacknight
C	Wanqing, Beanstalk, Chiave, Courier, Grani, Scavenger, Kestrel, Fang, Plume, Vanilla, Yato

Our tiers explained

• S: The very best Heroes in the game.
• A: Very good Heroes that are also worth picking.
• B: Viable options but there are much better choices.
• C: Avoid playing these Heroes unless you have an affinity for them.

So, there you have it – our Arknights operator tier list for November 2024. If you’re looking for tier lists for other mobile games, you can also pick from our offerings, like Mobile Legends: Adventure, AFK Arena, Clash Royale, and Genshin Impact.