Starter ratings at rank 8

Defense

Absorb hits and recover.

This rating compares health, armor, healing, shields and rescue effects available from the character and starter. Healing must be earned through the kit. Safe attack distance and crowd control are separate strengths.

Character + starting weapon · Rank 8 · Eight minutes · Signature off

How to read starter ratings

Compare strengths, not an overall tier. Do not add or average the grades. These are design judgments, not measured win rates.

Rank 8 at eight minutes. Character and starting weapon only. Signature off. No supporting gear or weapons. Damage ratings include how the attack reaches its target.

S: Exceptional
A: Strong
B: Solid
C: Limited / conditional
D: Very limited
F: Absent

Crowd clearing: damage across groups. Boss damage: damage against one moving boss. Defense: protection and recovery. Mobility: freedom to move while attacking. Crowd control: stop, slow or move ordinary enemies.

Characters with the same grade share a tier. They are listed alphabetically. Select a portrait to explore that character.

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