Black Beacon Tier List: Updated Rankings for All Characters

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The October 2025 meta brings key shifts in Black Beacon’s character rankings. With new balance patches and banners, the top of the tier list is dominated by Florence, Li Chi, Zero, and Qing, supported by a strong pool of A-tier and F2P-friendly 4-stars. Below is the latest full-tier breakdown, with outbound links to leading sources for player reference.

Black Beacon Tier List (October 2025)

TierCharacterRoleNotes
SSFlorence (5★, Fire)AoE DPS#1 for events/farming, top burst
SSLi Chi (5★, Thunder)Burst DPSPvE/PvP king, skillful but rewarding
SSZero (4★, Light)Support/BufferUniversal support, F2P-friendly
SSQing (5★, Water)DPSLong skill chains, advanced play
SViola (4★, Thunder)Off-field DPSPersistent AoE, meta in F2P
SAsti (4★, Water)HealerMain team support, accessible
SHephaeFlex/BreakerVersatile, boosts many comps
SNinsarShield/BufferDefensive backbone, scales late
SMingBreakerFire synergy, supports top DPS
SPhaenomenaDPS/FlexFlexible role, event valuable
AShamash (4★, Light)DPS/TankGood starter, falls off late
ALogos (5★, Light)Burst/BreakerStrong with investment, less meta
AJia XiFlexSolid fill-in, 2nd/3rd team utility
AWushiDPS/BreakerDecent for alt teams
BEreshan (5★, Dark)Destruction DPSNeeds heavy resources, niche pick
BEnkiBreakerUseful early, replaced late
BNannaCC/BreakerGood at control, team-specific
CMingSupportOutclassed by Zero/Asti
CXinFillerRarely used past early story

Tier List Key Takeaways

  • Florence and Li Chi share the #1 DPS slot, Florence for wave/event, Li Chi for single-target/bosses.
  • Zero is indispensable as a team buffer for all player types, while Qing is rising as the high-skill water meta DPS.
  • Viola and Asti are the best, easiest-to-build 4★ units for F2P and new accounts.
  • S-tier and A-tier characters are viable in nearly all content, especially when synergized.
  • C-tier units are early-game only or require major resources, upgrade only if short on options.

Sources & Further Reading

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