Arknights Endfield Full Tier List at Launch (Updated Regularly)

A strong Arknights Endfield global-launch tier list puts Laevatain, Ardelia, Gilberta, Ember, Pogranichnik, Last Rite, Antal, Snowshine, and Yvonne among the very best units, with every operator still viable if built and played well. Early rankings are close across sites, but expect shifts as balance patches, new modes, and later banners arrive.

Tier Labels and How to Use Them

Most resources split Endfield into 4–5 power bands.

• S / T0: Meta‑defining picks that hard‑carry early and endgame content (often your first priority to build).
• A / T1: Extremely strong and flexible units that can substitute for S‑tier in most teams.
• B / T2: Solid, reliable operators who fill important roles but need more support or specific content to shine.
• C / T3: Situational units that come online with synergies, niche stages, or future content.

Guides repeatedly stress that launch content is clearable with favorites, so treat tiers as investment priority, not hard “usable vs unusable” lines.

S‑Tier / T0 Highlights at Launch

Different tier lists vary slightly, but the same core names repeat at the very top.

• DPS carries:
  • Laevatain – widely called the best overall DPS at launch, with huge AoE and strong single‑target scaling for almost every mode.
  • Last Rite – premier Physical/Fusion DPS that pairs extremely well with supports like Antal or Yvonne.
• Healers and supports:
  • Ardelia – top healer with strong sustain, buffs, and Corrosion uptime, repeatedly flagged as an S‑tier cornerstone.
  • Gilberta – one of the best pure utility supports, stacking strong buffs/debuffs for high‑end teams.
• Tanks / utility fronts:
  • Ember – rated as the best beginner tank and one of the strongest defenders overall, with shielding and team sustain.
  • Pogranichnik – high‑impact defender that amplifies Physical damage and can double as a bruiser in the right comps.
• Other frequent S‑tier mentions:
  • Antal, Snowshine, Yvonne appear in top or near‑top tiers across multiple lists for their damage, support, or frontline value.

These units are the safest “generic” investments if you want to future‑proof an early account.

A / B / C Tier: Still Worth Using

Launch tier lists place the rest of the roster mostly in A–B, with only a few in true C.

• A‑tier:
  • Often “S‑tier in the right team,” or slightly less flexible versions of the very top picks (for example, Antal dropping to A if you do not lean into Fire or if Laevatain is already built).
• B‑tier:
  • Niche debuffers, specialized damage dealers, or units that scale harder with investment and gear; strong for specific elements, bosses, or modes.
• C‑tier:
  • Rare at launch; typically characters who feel undertuned on day one or overshadowed by more efficient options in the same role.

Multiple outlets underline that even “low” tier units can clear story and early Umbral content when you build around their strengths.

Role and Element Considerations

Several high‑end lists now split rankings by DPS vs Utility, then factor in elements.

• DPS category:
  • Prioritize one main carry (Laevatain or Last Rite) plus a sub‑DPS that matches your chosen element core.
• Utility category:
  • Keep at least one S/A‑tier healer (Ardelia, Gilberta) and one top tank (Ember, Pogranichnik, Snowshine) leveled for Umbral Monument and harder Domains.

Tier‑list authors repeatedly recommend starting with 1 carry DPS + 1 top support + 1 defender, then expanding to element‑synergy rosters rather than spreading resources across too many middling units.

How This “Full” Tier List Stays Updated

Dedicated Endfield hubs (e.g., Endfield.gg, LDShop, Icy‑Veins, and Carrd compendiums) explicitly mark their lists as early, patch‑sensitive rankings and note they will revise tiers with each major balance update, new banner, and mode. For practical play, the best approach is to:

• Use the S/T0 pool above as your long‑term core,
• Check those sites’ latest tables when a new patch or operator drops, and
• Adjust your own “personal tier list” around the content you actually clear most (Domains, Umbral, events).