Anchor Panic Tier List 2025

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If you’re playing Anchor Panic in 2025, knowing which operators are truly worth investing in can make all the difference. This Anchor Panic Tier List breaks down the best characters for every team composition, helping you dominate both PvE and PvP content. This guide is based on data from leading tier list sources and community feedback, with outbound links for further reading.

S-Tier: The Best Operators

S-Tier operators are meta-defining picks. They excel in nearly every situation and are recommended for all players.

CharacterRoleElementDetails
KaranissaDPSLightningTop single-target DPS, future-proof, meta staple
TernBuffer/SupportQuantumBest universal buffer, fits every team
TiyaDPSQuantumExcellent AoE assassin, great in Quantum teams
LiliraHealerQuantumBest healer and shielder, crucial for survival
EchoBuffer/SupportLightningAmazing buffer with strong AoE and healing

For more details on rankings, check out Pro Game Guides’ Anchor Panic Tier List and Pocket Tactics Anchor Panic Tier List.

A-Tier and B-Tier: Strong Alternatives

These operators are strong, especially if you’re missing top-tier SSRs. They slot well into many teams.

CharacterTierRoleNotes
LengjiaoADPS/CCGreat crowd control, core for Ice teams
GrenacheASupport/DPSLifesteal and burn for Fire teams
FlickerATankReliable tank with revive, great shields
LingABuffer/DebuffBest for Lightning teams
MarcileneBDPS/SupportGreat with Merlot in Fire comps
AliceBDPSF2P Lightning DPS, solid early game
MerlotB/A+DPSTop F2P Fire DPS, synergizes with burn

For Japanese server-specific rankings, check the Anchor Panic JP Tier List thread on Reddit.

Best F2P Teams

Below are some sample powerful free-to-play team comps for new and veteran players.

CompositionDPSSupportTankHealerBuffer
Fire F2PMerlotMarcileneGrenacheLiliraTern
Lightning F2PAliceLingFlickerLiliraEcho
Ice F2PDawnLengjiaoAbyssalLiliraTern
Quantum F2PNewcastleDelingFlickerLiliraTern

See full team synergies and FAQ at Pro Game Guides.

Sigil Tier List (Bonus)

The right Sigil can supercharge your best operators. Here are the top picks:

Sigil NameTier
Scythe BladeS
Idle VictoryS/A
Serpent’s SoulshardS
Silent SeaS
Brilliant RadianceS
Guiding BeaconS

For the complete Sigil rundown, visit iFanzine’s Anchor Panic Sigil Tier List.

Explore more Tier List rankings and team advice at Pocket TacticsPro Game Guides, and the official Anchor Panic Reddit community!

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