Arknights Operator Tier List (November 2023)

Among all the Gacha RPGs, Arknights stands out the most, as it combines such genres as tavern defense and character collecting. Speaking of characters, which are called Operators, there are over 200 of them in the game. All of them are divided into classes and have unique abilities. Therefore, assembling a strong team is a rather difficult challenge. To make it easier for you, we have ranked all the Operators of each class from the most effective to the weakest in our Arknights tier list.

How To Choose Operators in Arknights?

How To Choose Operators in Arknights?
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Selecting Operators for your squad is quite a challenging task in Arknights for several reasons. Firstly, all units are unique and have their own strengths and weaknesses. Secondly, they are all divided into 8 classes, each of which plays an important role in the battle:

  • Guard – Melee operators who can both deal damage and block enemies.
  • Caster – Ranged operators can deal Arts damage that is effective against high DEF enemies.
  • Defender – Melee operators who have high DEF and HP. In other words, classic tanks.
  • Medic – Ranged operators who can heal your units.
  • Specialists – These Operators can hit both melee and ranged and have unique abilities, such as shifting enemies.
  • Sniper – Long-range Operators effective against aerial enemies.
  • Supporter – Operators who apply various buffs and debuffs.
  • Vanguard – Operators that help generate more DP.

And for each new stage, you will need to change the comps of your squad. Therefore, below, we have ranked all the Arknights Operators in our Tier List from the best to the least effective.

Guard Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
La Pluma
Surtr
Pallas
Blaze
Astesia
Thorns
Akafuyu
Hellagur
SilverAsh
Broca
Lappland
Mountain
Skadi
Flamebringer
Specter
Amiya
Tequila
Ch’en
Sideroca
Franka
Midnight
Indra
Swire
Matoimaru
Savage
K
Tachanka
Ayerscape
Mousse
Cutter
Jackie
Flint
Popukar
Dobermann
Conviction
Beehunter
Melantha
Estelle
Whislash
Utage
Arene

Caster Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Ifrit
Dusk
Carnelian
Mostima
Eyjafjalla
Lava the Purgatory
Corroserum
Leizi
Iris
Ceobe
Mint
Leonhardt
Amiya
12F
Haze
Greyy
Click
Beeswax
Gitano
Durin
Passenger
Tomimi
Beeswax
Nightmare
Absinthe

Defender Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Nearl
Ashlock
Mudrock
Blemishine
Hoshiguma
Hung Asbestos
Eunectes
Nian
Noir Corne
Liskarm
Bison
Saria
Croissant
Heavyrain
Gummy
Blitz
Matterhorn
Bubble
Cuora
Spot
Dur-Nar,
Vulcan
Cardigan
Beagle

Medic Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Warfarin
Kal’tsit
Ptilopsis
Tuye
Mulberry
Shining
Myrrh
Folinic
Nightingale
Silence
Breeze
Sussurro
Hibiscus
Purestream
Perfumer
Whisperain
Lancet-2
Ceylon
Ansel
Gavial

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Specialists Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Projekt Red
Aak
Cliffheart
Weedy
Gladiia
Phantom
Kafka
Mizuki
Gravel
Ethan
Jaye
Mr. Nothing
Shaw
Rope
Robin
Snowsant
Kirara
Waai Fu
Manticore
FEater
THRM-EX

Sniper Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Fiammetta
Pinecone
Rosa
Exusial
Archetto
Toddifons
Schwarz
GreyThroat
Ash
Provence
Meteorite
Sesa
Blue Poison
Aosta
Ambriel
Firewatch
Aciddrop
Andreana
Meteor
Vermeil
Rangers
Adnachiel
Rosmontis
Jessica
Fartooth
Shirayuki
Catapult
Executor
Kroos

Supporter Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Sora
Angelina
Pramanix
Glaucus
Shamare
Scene
Skadi the Corrupting
Magallan
Roberta
Heart
Orchid
Deepcolor
Podenco
Earthspirit
Tsukinogi
Mayer
Istina
Suzuran

Vanguard Operators Tier List

S-Tier (Best)A-Tier (Strong)B-Tier (Avarage)C-Tier (Good only for certain scenarios)
Siege
Reed
Flametail
Elysium
Saileach
Bagpipe
Myrtle
Saga
Zima
Beanstalk
Vigna
Grani
Chiave
Fang
Plume
Scavenger
Courier
Vanilla
Yato
Texas

Best Operators in Arknights

Best Operators in Arknights
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Of course, each player must decide for themselves which units suit their playing style. For example, among all of us, we like to take these Operators into battles:

  • Ifrit – She can inflict large Arts damage over a wide range and also debuffs enemies in a certain radius.
  • Warfarin – She is an excellent healer, who also helps you earn skill points faster. In addition, one of her skills can buff the ATK of allies.
  • Projekt Red – She is a powerful Operator who can both deal high damage and stun enemies when deployed.

That’s all you need to know about Arknights Operator Tier List. Our list will help you assemble a strong squad but do not forget to change it depending on the stage scenarios.

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