FAIRY TAIL Wizard Chronicle Erza Guide: Best Builds, Forms, and Teams for Erza Scarlet
Erza is one of the most flexible units in FAIRY TAIL Wizard Chronicle, with her base UR and Heaven’s Wheel Armour (HW) form both ranking near the top of current tier lists. Heaven’s Wheel Erza in particular is considered the best tank/DPS hybrid in the game, able to frontline and still output top‑tier damage.
Erza forms and roles
Both Erza Scarlet (base UR) and Erza [Heaven’s Wheel Armour] are rated S or higher, but they fill slightly different roles.
A detailed written tier list describes Erza HW as the “Best Tank x DPS hybrid,” noting that her normal attack “ends up doing some serious DPS,” her special can one‑shot bosses on crit, and her ultimate both nukes and boosts her own crit rate. Multiple video tier lists confirm she sits at or near the very top as “the best tank in the game.”
UR/tier references:
- Written tier list with Erza HW description – https://progameguides.com/guides/fairy-tail-wizard-chronicle-tier-list-release-reroll-guide/
- S‑tier rankings including both Erza forms – https://www.mumuplayer.com/blog/fairy-tail-wizard-chronicle-tier-list.html
- Full UR video tier list – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ZwkV2yeF4
Best builds and stat priorities
For both Erza forms, you want a mix of offensive stats and enough bulk to keep her alive in the front row.
Recommended stat priorities
| Priority | Erza Scarlet (base UR) | Erza [Heaven’s Wheel Armour] |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATK, Crit Rate/Crit Damage | ATK, Crit Rate/Crit Damage |
| 2 | Skill/ultimate damage | DEF, HP (to fully exploit her tank role) |
| 3 | HP/DEF as secondary | Skill/ultimate damage as secondary |
General build tips from UR evaluations and tank/DPS discussions:
- On base Erza, treat her like a bruiser: lean harder into ATK and crit while still giving some HP/DEF so she can survive at the front or midline.
- On Heaven’s Wheel, prioritise DEF/HP slightly more, since her taunt skill and invincibility‑adjacent frontline role mean she must soak focused damage while still critting hard.
- Level and skill‑up Erza aggressively; multiple tier lists list both versions as safe, long‑term investments that remain relevant in late‑game content.
Gear recommendations
Specific named sets are still evolving, but early meta resources agree on offensive–defensive hybrid gear for Erza.
| Slot | Focus for base Erza | Focus for Heaven’s Wheel Erza |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | High ATK, Crit Rate/Crit Damage | Same – high ATK and crit remain core. |
| Armour | ATK with some HP/DEF | HP/DEF‑heavy armour with some ATK if possible. |
| Accessories | Crit, skill/ultimate damage | Crit plus defensive subs (HP/DEF) to keep her alive while she taunts. |
Beginner power guides recommend using the “power arrow” on units to auto‑equip higher‑power gear, especially on top URs like Erza, then manually swapping out obviously low‑defence items on Heaven’s Wheel builds. Bond cards that increase ATK, Crit, or general DEF are also high priority on accounts using Erza as a main tank/carry.
Best teams for Erza (story, bosses, Arena)
Erza fits into nearly any top team, but her ideal partners differ slightly between content types.
Heaven’s Wheel core teams
A Reddit thread describing a strong Arena opponent mentions a team of Dragon Force Natsu, Heaven’s Wheel Erza, Wendy, and Brandish, highlighting how oppressive that frontline + sustain combo can be. Best‑team and element‑guide articles, including your own, also repeatedly feature Erza HW in the front row of optimal formations.
Base Erza teams
Base Erza works best as an early‑ to mid‑game bruiser or off‑tank if you do not yet have Heaven’s Wheel.
