- Many low rarity Operators are worth investing in to fill roles until players can find higher rarity replacements or on maps with tight Deployment Point constraints. See a guide on them below.
Introduction
- Tier lists for Arknights are often considered to be difficult to create, as many Operators have very specific situations in which they excel to such a degree that they would be a top pick for a certain map but not for others. Tier Lists are not a substitute for game knowledge!
- It is commonly agreed that having a balanced roster that covers multiple niches is the best way for players to build their team. However, there are some standout Operators that appear within each sub-role. As a result, the tier list compares Operators within general class roles rather than across classes and roles.
- Lower rarity Operators are still useful in certain situations, generally due to their lower deployment costs.
- Since every tier list needs a baseline with which to compare, this tier list compares units at their full potential (their highest promotion stage and maximum Operator and Skill level)
The below tier list is heavily based on the CN tier list, which is created by 兎老师, with some adjustments.
| Tier | Meaning |
| S | A highly effective Operator in their role, one of the best available. |
| A | Extremely proficient Operator in their role. |
| B | The Operator is very good at their role, and can complete the duties of their role competently. |
| C | A sufficient Operator for performing their role, even if not always the best option. |
| D | If other options are unavailable, they will generally satisfy the need for a niche. |
| X | Highly situational but excels when their abilities are a good fit for a stage. |
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Caster - AoE
| Tier | Operators |
| A |
Ifrit
 |
| B |
Skyfire
Gitano
|
| C |
Lava
|
| D |
12F
|
Caster - ST
| Tier | Operators |
| S |
Eyjafjalla
|
| A |
Amiya
|
| C |
Haze
|
| D |
Steward
Durin
|
Defender - Normal
| Tier | Operators |
| S |
Hoshiguma
|
| A |
Liskarm
|
| B |
Cuora
Croissant
Matterhorn
|
| C |
Beagle
Cardigan
|
| D |
Noir Corne
|
| X |
Vulcan
|
Defender - Healing
| Tier | Operators |
| S |
Saria
|
| A |
Nearl
|
| B |
Gummy
|
Guard - AoE
| Tier | Operators |
| A |
Specter
|
| C |
Estelle
Savage
|
Guard - Block Multiple
| Tier | Operators |
| S |
SilverAsh
|
| A |
Lappland
|
| C |
Frostleaf
|
| D |
Dobermann
|
Guard - Magical
| Tier | Operators |
| B |
Mousse
|
Guard - ST Physical
| Tier | Operators |
| A |
Indra
Franka
|
| B |
Melantha
Matoimaru
|
| X |
Castle-3
|
Special - Control
| Tier | Operators |
| X |
Manticore
|
Special - Fast-Redeploy
| Tier | Operators |
| X |
Gravel
Projekt Red
|
Special - Shift
| Tier | Operators |
| X |
Rope
Shaw
Cliffheart
Feater
|
Vanguard - DP-Recovery
| Tier | Operators |
| S |
Siege
|
| A |
Texas
Zima
|
| B |
Scavenger
Courier
|
| C |
Fang
Vanilla
|
| D |
Yato
|
Vanguard - DP-Recovery On Kill
| Tier | Operators | |
| A |
Vigna
| |
| C |
Plume
|
