AFK Arena tier list February 2026

Build a team of the strongest heroes with our AFK Arena tier list and claim victory in this hit gacha RPG, even when you really are AFK

AFK Arena tier list - Talene fighting Framton

Our AFK Arena tier list aims to settle the eternal question: which heroes should you pick for your team? It's an important question when playing a gacha RPG like AFK Arena, as resources are minimal for those who like to play for free. We've compiled a complete tier list that puts every single hero in an easily digestible list. We'll include the best tanks, support, warrior, ranger, and mage heroes, and list them by their rank.

We'll also keep this regularly updated, so you can always pop back whenever there's a big balance update to see if your favorite hero is finally worth picking. You can also grab yourself some extra resources by checking out our AFK Arena codes list.

Here's our AFK Arena tier list:

Rank AFK Arena character
SS Awakened Athalia, Awakened Baden, Awakened Lyca, Awakened Solise, Daemia, Daimon, Eironn, Ivan, Jerome, Liberta, Palmer, Rosaline, Rowan, Scarlet, Velufira
S Aurelia, Awakemed Antandra, Awakened Eironn, Awakened Lucius, Awakened Shemira, Awakened Thoran, Cha Hae-In, Elijah & Lailah (Twins), Grezhul, Haelia, Lan, Lavatune, Lucilla, Lyca, Maetria, Mortas, Naroko, Saitama, Sion, Skylan, Sung Jinwoo, Talene, Terrible Tornado,  Zohra
A Awakened Talene, Albedo, Adrian & Elyse, Alna, Anasta, Antandra, Atheus, Awakened Belinda, Awakened Brutus, Awakened Ezizh, Awakened Safiya, Awakened Thane, Bronn, Canisa & Ruke, Crassio, Edwin, Emilia, Eorin, Estrilda, Eugene, Ezizh, Gavus, Gorren, Gwyneth (Dragonic), Haelus, Hildwin, Hodgkin, Kalthi, Kelthur - the Plaguegrip, Khazard, Knox, Kregor, Kren, Lady Simona, Lorsan, Lucretia, Lysander, Malkrie, Mehira, Melion, Mira, Misha, Mishka, Nevanthi, Oden, Olgath, Orthros, Paulina, Raine, Raku, Randle, Raoul, Rem, Rimuru, Saurus, Shalltear, Shuna, Silas, Skreg, Skriath, Tamrus, Trishea, Veithael, Villanelle, Zolrath
B Astar, Athalia, Audrae, Baden, Belinda, Brutus, Cassius, Desira, Drez, Ferael, Framton, Ginneas, Granit, Hendrik, Izold, Joan of Arc, Kelthur, Laios, Leonardo da Vinci, Marcille, Merlin, Morrow, Mulan, Nara, Nemora, Numisu, Pippa, Queen, Safiya, Tasi, Thoran, Warek, Zaphrael
C Ainz Ooal Gown, Alaro, Anoki, Arthur, Cecilia, Eluard, Ezio, Fane, Fawkes, Flora, Geralt, Gorvo, Gwyneth, Isabella, Kalene, Lucius, Morael, Nyla, Oku, Peggy, Respen, Salaki, Sonja, Tarnos, Thane, Thesku, Tidus, Torne, Treznor, Vika, Vurk, Yennefer
D Joker, Kaz, Khasos, Leofric, Melusina, Mezoth, Nakoruru, Oscar, Prince of Persia, Rigby, Robin Hood, Satrana, Seirus, Shemira, Solise, Thali, Theowyn, Titus, Ukyo, Ulmus, Vyloris, Walker, Wu Kong, Zikis
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How do I get new characters in AFK Arena?

To expand your roster in AFK Arena, you need to roll on the banners for new characters. To do this, follow the steps below:

  • Start the game using a guest account
  • Complete the tutorial levels until you reach the point where you unlock the Noble Tavern. Here, you can summon heroes one or ten at a time on two different banners
  • Pull for who you want!

There you have it! Our list of the best AFK Arena characters in each class.