Blue Archive Character Tier List for the Best Heroes: November 2025

Tier

Strikers 

SS

Ako, Fuuka (New Year), Himari, Iroha, Kisaki, Rio, Serina, Sumire (Part-Timer)

S

Atsuko (Swimsuit), Chiaki, Haruka (New Year), Hibiki, Maki (Camp), Miyu (Swimsuit), Nagisa, Nodoka (Hot Spring), Satsuki, Shiroko (Swimsuit), Shiroko (Terror)

A

Akane (Bunny Girl), Karin, Kotama, Makoto, Mashiro (Swimsuit), Moe, Saya (Casual), Serika (New Year), Shizuko (Swimsuit), Utaha, Yuzu (Maid)

B

Airi, Cherino (Hot Spring), Chihiro, Hanae, Hanako, Hare, Hatsune Miku, Hifumi (Swimsuit), Kanna, Mari, Mashiro, Minori, Saki, Shizuko, Yoshimi

C

Ayane, Juri, Kaede, Nodoka, Sena, Saya, Shimiko

Tier

Specials 

SS

Ako (Dress), Cherino, Hoshino (Armed), Hoshino (Swimsuit), Iori, Mari (Idol), Mika, Noa (Pajamas), Sakurako (Idol), Saori (Dress), Seia, Tsubaki

S

Aru, Atsuko, Azusa, Azusa (Swimsuit), Haruna, Haruna (New Year), Hoshino, Izuna (Swimsuit), Kayoko (New Year), Kazusa, Koharu, Kokona, Mutsuki, Mutsuki (New Year), Neru (School), Renge, Sena (Casual), Shun, Ui, Yukari, Yuuka (Pajamas), Yuuka (Sportswear)

A

Akane, Akari, Arisu, Arisu (Maid), Aru (New Year), Asuna (School), Eimi, Hasumi (Sportswear), Haruka, Hifumi, Hikari, Hina, Hina (Swimsuit), Iori (Swimsuit), Izuna, Juri (Part-Timer), Junko, Junko (New Year), Koyuki, Maki, Mari (Sportswear), Marina, Megu, Midori, Mine, Miyako (Swimsuit), Momoi, Natsu, Neru (Bunny Girl), Nonomi, Nonomi (Swimsuit), Nozomi, Reijō, Rei, Reisa, Rumi, Saki (Swimsuit), Sakurano, Shiroko, Shiroko (Cycling), Toki (Bunny Girl), Tsurugi, Wakamo, Kikyou

B

Aoba, Asuna, Chise, Hasumi, Hibiki (Cheerleader), Izumi (Swimsuit), Kayoko, Kotori, Mina, Neru, Noa, Pina, Pina, Saori, Serika, Serina (Christmas), Shigure, Sumire, Suzumi, Toki, Tsurugi (Swimsuit), Utaha (Cheerleader), Wakamo (Swimsuit), Yuzu

C

Chise (Swimsuit), Izumi, Kaho, Kirino, Mimori, Miyu, Shun (Kid), Tomoe

Character

Description

Himari

You can ramp up your DPS insanely with Himari’s pierce crit rate, DMG, and ATK buffs. Her low-cost EX makes her a PVP defining support, and she’s one of the most demanded characters, enabling those top 1% Arena plays.

Serina

Serina’s revive and targeted heal EX can turn defeats into victories. She’s efficient in all Mystic modes, a must-have for F2P players, and loved for clutch plays.

Fuuka (New Year)

Fuuka’s team cost reduction lets you spam EX faster, making her a staple in both raids and PVP. She’s highly demanded as a burst enabler.

Character

Description

Hibiki

You can spam Mystic AoE with Hibiki to clear PVP waves and raids effortlessly. Her team DMG buff makes her great for dominating trash mobs, which is why she’s so hyped.

Shiroko (Swimsuit)

Shiroko’s speedy piercing ST EX is perfect for TA speedruns, and her agile positioning makes farming easy. Players highly demand her for efficient clears.

Character

Description

Kotama

You can use Kotama’s stealth ATK down debuff to control PVP DPS and shut down enemies. She’s a utility beast and remains meta for locking down opponents.

Karin

Karin’s piercing ST nuke EX shreds bosses with low-cost reliability. She’s a true powerhouse in raids.

Character

Description

Kanna

You can rely on Kanna as a tanky disruptor with crowd control. She performs solidly in early PVP and is a great F2P tank option.

Character

Description

Ayane

You can use Ayane for basic healing and utility. She provides beginner-friendly sustain and is the least bad option for new accounts.

Character

Description

Iori

You’ll find Iori as a PVP executioner who excels at taking down tanks. Her low-cost 3-shot EX delivers piercing splash damage that can one-shot enemies and expose their backlines. She shines in precision bursts and pairs perfectly with Himari for instant wins. No wonder she’s in demand for 80% of top Arena teams.

Mika

Mika dominates as a Mystic AoE nuke. You can shred waves and raids effortlessly with her EX, while her self-heal and team ATK buff keep your DPS flowing endlessly. She’s a favorite for Perorodzilla clears, and her raw power makes her one of the most sought-after AoE specialists.

Ako (Dress)

Ako in her Dress form amps up your team with Crit DMG and ATK buffs while also healing, effectively doubling your output. Her low-CD EX lets you chain bursts quickly, making her a universal meta staple. She’s hyped for enabling any DPS and a must-have for F2P players.

Character

Description

Haruna (New Year)

You can rely on Haruna for explosive single-target EX damage that shreds enemies while regenerating cost, making her top Chesed DPS. Her always-on ATK boost ignores defenses, letting you melt bosses with ease. She’s the raid king and highly demanded for boss nukes.

Shun

Shun’s piercing burst EX lets you snipe backlines instantly, and his bonus SP recharges allies for early EX spam. He’s a PVP sniper god, perfect for countering stall tactics and punishing slow teams.

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Description

Hina (Swimsuit)

You’ll love using Hina for her Mystic EX nuke and self-buffs that let you clear PVE waves effortlessly. After her buffs, she’s a rising star for raids and highly sought after for easy auto-runs, making her a staple in mystic teams.

Wakamo

Wakamo’s massive piercing burst EX can melt bosses, but he comes with a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. He’s in demand for speedrun TAs and shines when handled by skilled players.

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Description

Serina (Christmas)

You can count on Serina for her budget revive and healing EX that can flip PVP losses in your favor. She’s clutch for early comebacks and remains a favorite among F2P players, staying viable even mid-game despite meta shifts.

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Description

Chise (Swimsuit)

You’ll find Chise useful as a niche Mystic AoE for specific waves and an occasional raid flex. She’s the best option in the weaker tier for F2P Mystic fillers.