Dragon Traveler

Dragon Traveler Tier List For Launch: Best Characters For Story And AFK​

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Dragon Traveler’s launch roster is already stacked with standout heroes that can carry both story progression and AFK farming, but your resources are limited. This tier list focuses on the best units to invest in early on, using community launch data and test‑build evaluations.​​

Dragon Traveler launch tier list

The table below summarises the top picks for story and AFK at global launch, with a focus on flexible, low‑maintenance carries. Names and descriptions are based on early tier analysis and may shift with future balance patches.​

Top launch characters

TierCharacterRoleWhy they are strong for story & AFK
T0Hades (Assassin)Single‑target DPSMassive ultimate multiplier, resets on kills and spawns a clone, making him ideal for bosses and elite waves even on auto. ​
T0Athena (Guard)Tank / supportAoE taunt, huge shields, life‑link and lifesteal counters let her anchor almost any beginner or late‑game comp. ​
T0Ifrit (Marksman)Ranged DPSHigh crit, self‑sustain and Shock status make him a safe, consistent carry for AFK and story clears. ​
T0Poseidon (Mage)AoE mageStrong burst plus control and debuffs, excellent at deleting clustered waves in AFK stages. ​
T0.5Scheherazade (Priest)Healer / bufferPremier sustain unit with strong heals and buffs; shines in long story fights and towers. ​​
T0.5Huginn & Muninn (Marksman)Multi‑target DPSBouncing basic attacks, high crit and lifesteal make her a top AFK farmer. ​
T1Arthur (Warrior)Bruiser / supportCore of Sanctum‑style teams, mixing damage with utility for flexible story teams. ​
T1Oberon (Guard)Free tankEarly free Guard with dodge and shielding; excellent budget frontline for F2P. ​
T1Titania (Priest)Healer / dispelStrong alternative to Scheherazade with cleanses and reliable sustain. ​
T1Gulveig (Mage)Burst mageIndependent nuker with heal block, great plug‑in DPS for most line‑ups. ​

A detailed breakdown of these units and more can be seen in launch‑window tier resources and community videos.​​

Best story teams at launch

For story content, you want a classic tank–healer–DPS backbone plus flex picks for extra damage or control. A typical early game team might look like this:​

  • Frontline: Athena or Oberon as main tank, optionally paired with Arthur as an off‑tank bruiser.​
  • Backline DPS: Hades plus Ifrit or Huginn & Muninn for constant damage.​​
  • Support: Scheherazade or Titania to stabilise long boss fights and tricky chapters.​

Guides for similar AFK‑style RPGs show that this 1 tank / 2 DPS / 1 healer / 1 flex pattern stays viable well into mid‑game.​

Best AFK farming units

For AFK stages, you want characters who clear waves quickly and survive without heavy micromanagement. That makes lifesteal, bounce attacks, and reliable AoE particularly valuable.​

AFK farming priorities

PriorityCharactersReason
S‑tier AFK DPSIfrit, Huginn & Muninn, PoseidonStrong AoE patterns, crit scaling and sustain make them ideal for idle clears. ​
Core AFK tankAthena, OberonKeep the frontline stable while your carries farm; Athena in particular trivialises many mid‑game nodes. ​
AFK sustainScheherazade, TitaniaHands‑off healing and buffs keep runs safe even when you’re not manually timing skills. ​​

Community tier lists and launch‑week videos broadly agree that investing heavily in one or two top‑tier carries plus a premium tank and healer is the most efficient route for both story and AFK.​​

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