How to read this tier list
This is a community fan tier list, not an official developer ranking. It prioritizes roles that fix real progression blockers: carry DPS, control, burst, and fortress defense. Lower tiers mean situational value, not unusable heroes.
No reliable public hero icon database exists, so pages describe jobs and known names like Cole and Mir rather than fake portraits. When official art databases appear, names will map to visuals.
S tier — highest priority
Rocket (Cole) (Burning): Core carry DPS. Frost Commander (Mir) (Frost): Control support. Raging Thunder (Bell) (Lightning): Burst carry. Justice Barrier (Eric) (Physical): Fortress defense.
Upgrade one S-tier role that matches your failure type before spreading shards. Details in the best heroes guide and role profiles.
A tier — strong when roles align
Flame Witch (Emily) (Burning). Magma Hammer (Lava) (Burning). Storm Thunder (Aula) (Lightning). Indomitable Will (Bru) (Frost). Polar Hunter (Lila) (Frost).
A-tier heroes excel when their element matches your skill picks and towers. Emily and Lava add Burning burst; Aula chains Lightning; Bru and Lila add Frost utility.
B through D tier — situational
B tier includes Karl, Linda, Brian, Hank, and Rennes — flex and cleanup roles after core setup. C tier early-game placeholders like Luke and Phoebe fall off as legendaries arrive. D tier Max and Lux are low priority unless buffed.
Compare skill priorities on the skill tier page and team templates on the best team page.