Offense Tier List

What are the best Offensive Operators in Arknights? In this game, there are several classes which excel in offense. There are offensive units that have good DPS and long range such as Casters and Snipers. There are also Specialists which have a specific way of attacking. Vanguards on the other hand have good effects whenever they are deployed.

In this tier list, we cover those units in the offensive category. Take note that Tier Lists are subjective and they are only meant as guidelines for making your team. This list provides no particular order, but it lists what we think of the best units for this category as of Jan 27, 2020.

Ifrit

Ifrit is a ranged character that has a high amount of damage capability. You should take note regarding your terrain however since she doesn’t have the best defenses. Through her talents, you’re able to reduce the RES of enemies within your range. You can also restore skill points over time. Some of her skills enable her to increase her attack and attack speed further.

Eyjafjalla

Eyjafjalla is a great caser with good supporting talents. She has good dps damage, and she can increase all Caster type operator’s ATK if she is deployed. This is useful if you have multiple casters within range since it will increase your DPS output. She also has the ability to gain random skill points after she’s been deployed, she can also increase her attack and attack speed with skills.

Exusiai

Exusiai has decent HP and moderate damage. She excels in taking out enemies in range thanks to her attack speed. Through her talents, she can increase her ASPD further. She also has talents for increasing her ATK and Max HP. She’s good at clearing enemies that have moderate to low defenses. Her attack skill enables her to deal damage in succession.

Siege

Siege is the only six-star vanguard available at the moment. She has excellent HP and DEF as well as decent attack. Thanks to her well-rounded stats, she can be used as a secondary guard. Her talents aid all vanguard operators and she can increase their attack and def. Skill points can when you take enemies down. Her skills enable her to get deployment points, which help out with getting more operators.

Amiya

Amiya is a ranged caster that’s able to help take down enemies with high defenses. She has high attack, however her defenses are moderate, as well as her hp. Her talents let you gain skill points easily by attacking enemies or taking them down, therefore you’ll be able to cast skills more often. Once you cast skills, you can increase your ASPD which will help with your DPS output.

Skyfire

Skyfire is a ranged caster that has really good atk, though low on her survivability. It’s best to pair her with defensive operators who are able to block enemies. Her talent enables her to increase Arts Damage to enemies that are blocked. Once she uses her skill, she can gain increased attack power.

Platinum

Platinum is a sniper that has decent defenses, and moderate attack capabilities. Her talents enable her to gain increased attack power whenever the interval between attacks is longer. It’s best to use her versus enemies that do not come in hordes. With her skill, she can buff herself to gain increased attack, which gets added to her talent bonuses.

Meteorite

Meteorite has one of the highest attack among snipers, but her defenses are moderate. Through her talents, you get a chance to increase your current attack power whenever using normal attacks or skills. However, this talent is only by chance and it isn’t guaranteed to activate all the time. Her skill enables her to use an AoE attack to deal damage.

Cliffheart

Cliffheart is a specialist with high attack, as well as high defenses. She has the ability to shift enemies whenever she uses skills which drags them to her and dealing arts damage. Her talent enables her to have increased ATK and DEF if she’s not blocking any enemies, therefore it’s good to position her in areas that do not cause any block.

FEater

FEater is a specialist with high defenses and moderate attack. She has the ability to attack all enemies that are blocked. Her talents enable her to gain physical dodge, which increases her survivability. Thanks to this, she can be used as a secondary guard. When using skills, she can push enemies towards the direction of the attack you’ve chosen, and it reduces their movement speed momentarily.

Projekt Red

Projekt Red is a specialist with well rounded attacking and defensive stats. She has the ability to be redeployed in a short amount of time compared to other operators. Her talents enable her to deal a specified amount of ATK damage for every attack she does. Her skill enables her to have increased ATK if she is deployed, as well as gaining Physical Dodge.

Grani

Grani is a Vanguard who has great hp and defensive capabilities as well as having moderate attack. Thanks to her talents, she can provide all vanguard operators with increased physical dodge. Her skills enable you to get increased defense which is great in addition to dodging, thanks to this you’re able to take out enemies for a longer period of time.

Texas

Texas is a vanguard which has high defense, as well as well rounded HP and attack. Her talents enable you to gain extra DP as long as she’s in the squad. When you use your skill, you can gain more deployment points which help out in getting more operators on the field.