Arknights Endfield Role-Based Tier Lists for DPS, Tanks, Healers, and Supports
Role-based tier lists at for Arknights Endfield launch consistently rank Laevatain and Yvonne as top DPS, Ember and Pogranichnik as premier tanks/defenders, Ardelia as the best healer, and Gilberta as an S‑tier support/enabler, with several strong A‑tier backups in each role. Every operator can still work with investment, but these are the safest priority builds for most accounts.
DPS Tier List
These rankings focus on raw damage, carry potential, and flexibility across modes.
Tier
DPS operators (examples)
Notes
S
Laevatain, Yvonne, Last Rite
Laevatain is widely considered the #1 AoE DPS and great everywhere; Yvonne and Last Rite are top single‑target and Physical/Fusion carries.
A
Avywenna, Perlica, Wulfgard, Endministrator
Strong damage with some conditions or lighter utility; great for F2P and element‑focused teams.
B
Da Pan, Alesh, Chen Qianyu, Estella
Can hit very hard but are more setup‑, combo‑, or matchup‑dependent than the tiers above.
C
Catcher
Functional but generally weaker version of top Physical DPS/tanks like Ember or better Physical cores.
Prioritize one S‑tier DPS as your main investment, then add an A‑tier secondary of a different element for flexibility.
Tanks / Defenders Tier List
Tanks are judged on survivability, team protection, and how much utility they bring beyond just soaking hits.
Tier
Tanks / defenders
Notes
S
Ember, Pogranichnik
Ember is often called the best tank overall with shields and team healing; Pogranichnik is a top Physical defender who also amplifies Physical damage.
A
Snowshine, Lifeng
Snowshine offers strong freeze/control and solid front‑line; Lifeng is a hybrid tank/enabler who shreds Physical resistance.
B
Catcher
Budget Physical defender that gets outclassed by Ember and other premium fronts in most content.
For most players, building Ember or Pogranichnik as the primary defender covers both story and endgame.
Healers Tier List
Some lists fold healers into “support,” but they consistently place Ardelia at the top as a dedicated sustain core.
Tier
Healers
Notes
S
Ardelia
Universally cited as the best healer: strong AoE sustain, damage buffs, and Corrosion application for chip damage and enabling DPS.
A
Ember (off‑healer tank), Gilberta (hybrid)
Ember provides notable healing alongside tanking; Gilberta has group sustain baked into her kit while amplifying damage.
B–C
Other minor sustain tools
Lower‑tier kits offer lighter healing or rely on niche setups; fine for early story but outclassed later.
If you can only max one pure healer, it should be Ardelia.
Supports / Enablers Tier List
Support rankings factor in buffs, debuffs, SP batteries, crowd control, and elemental enabling.
Tier
Supports / enablers
Notes
S
Gilberta, Ardelia
Gilberta is a top Nature support with damage amp, CC, and some healing; Ardelia doubles as best healer and a premier Corrosion support.
A
Antal, Wulfgard, Perlica, Lifeng, Xaihi
Elemental enablers and damage amplifiers that greatly boost Laevatain/Yvonne/Last Rite style carries when matched by element.
B
Arclight, various niche buffers
Strong in specific team archetypes (e.g., pure Electric comps) but less generically powerful for mixed teams.
Most launch guides recommend aiming for a 1 DPS + 1 tank + 1 healer + 1 support/enabler core, anchored by S‑tier picks like Laevatain, Ember, Ardelia, and Gilberta when available.
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