Epic Seven Tier List 2026
A current Epic Seven tier list for 2026, split by PvE account value and PvP presence, with role notes and build priorities.
A single Epic Seven tier list is usually a lie. The hero that carries a new account through Wyvern is not the hero that wins an RTA draft, and the hero that clears Abyss 105 may be mediocre in Arena defense. The useful question is not "who is the best hero" but "which hero is best for the content I am actually doing this month".
This list separates the two jobs. The PvE column measures account value: how much progression a hero unlocks per unit of gear. The PvP column measures presence in the current RTA and Arena pool, using pick rate and role scarcity rather than raw damage.
Rankings reflect the first Steam season and the current balance patch. A balance update can move a hero two tiers; the role explanation matters more than the letter.
How the tiers work
| Tier | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S | Defines a team or solves a problem no one else solves as well |
| A | Strong in the role, replaceable with effort |
| B | Usable, but needs specific gear or team support |
| C | Niche or outclassed; build only for a specific fight |
A hero can be S in PvE and B in PvP. That is not a contradiction; it is the point.
PvE tier list
| Hero | Role | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sigret | Ice single-target DPS | S | Benchmark Wyvern damage; debuff synergy and high burst |
| Brieg | Ice Knight | S | Front-row tank who enables the standard Wyvern 13 team |
| Furious | Ice debuffer | S | Reliable defense break and debuffs for Wyvern |
| Muwi | Ice support | S | Debuff pressure and team support in Wyvern |
| Tamarinne | Soul Weaver | S | Healing, cleanse, CR push and attack buff in one kit |
| Destina | Soul Weaver | S | Strong healing and cleanse for story, Abyss and Hunts |
| Bellona | Earth Ranger | S | AoE defense break that speeds up Banshee and Azimanak |
| Cermia | Fire Warrior | A | Premium single-target damage for Golem and light content |
| Vivian | Earth Mage | A | AoE damage and support for Azimanak and Banshee |
| Roana | Soul Weaver | A | Sustain against counter-heavy bosses |
| Commander Lorina | Dark Warrior | A | Long-fight single-target damage for Abyss |
| Specter Tenebria | Dark Mage | A | Debuff-heavy damage for Abyss and PvP |
| Arbiter Vildred | Dark Thief | A | Fast farming and a strong PvP threat |
| Angelic Montmorancy | Ice Soul Weaver | A | Budget cleanse and healing with immunity |
| Krau | Ice Knight | A | Defensive tank with a team-saving skill |
| Ras | Earth Knight | B | Free, useful early, falls off without investment |
| Mercedes | Fire Mage | B | Free AoE damage for story and early farming |
| Lena | Earth Archer | B | Cheap farmer for low-level stages |
| Alexa | Ice Thief | B | Budget Wyvern damage with debuff synergy |
| Mistychain | Ice Soul Weaver | B | Budget debuffer and healer for Wyvern |
What the PvE list is really saying
The top of the list is built around Hunts, not story. Story clears are a tutorial; gear comes from Hunts, and the first Hunt that matters is Wyvern because Speed sets are universally useful.
Sigret, Brieg, Furious and Muwi form a coherent Wyvern core with different jobs. That is why they rank above heroes with higher raw damage. A team of four strong damage dealers fails Wyvern 13; a team with a tank, two debuffers and one damage dealer clears it.
The second cluster is Abyss and event content. Tamarinne, Destina and Angelic Montmorancy solve survival and debuff problems, while Commander Lorina and Specter Tenebria provide the sustained damage that long floors require.
Bellona and Vivian sit high because AoE is a gate in Banshee and Azimanak. A single-target roster can clear Wyvern and still stall on egg phases and add waves.
Build one Hunt team before building a "tier list" team. A B-tier hero with +15 gear clears more content than an S-tier hero with leftovers.
PvP tier list
| Hero | Role | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Cecilia | Dark Knight | S | High pick rate, defensive utility and team protection |
| Boss Arunka | Fire Warrior | S | Premium damage with a strong draft presence |
| Genesis Ras | Earth Knight | S | Support, CR manipulation and durability |
| School Nurse Yulha | Earth Soul Weaver | S | Healing and sustain that fits most drafts |
| Belian | Dark Knight | S | Control and punishment against skill-heavy teams |
| Setsuka | Ice Thief | A | Speed pressure and debuff presence |
| Rinak | Fire Soul Weaver | A | Support with strong tempo tools |
| Empyrean Ilynav | Fire Knight | A | Front-line pressure and protection |
| Frieren | Ice Mage | A | Damage and utility in the current pool |
| Ruele | Light Soul Weaver | A | Revive and sustain for stall and defense |
| Harsetti | Dark Mage | A | Debuff control and disruption |
| Zio | Dark Thief | A | Speed and turn-order pressure |
| Sea Phantom Politis | Ice Mage | A | Anti-support pressure in RTA |
| Politis | Fire Mage | A | Cleanse punishment and disruption |
| Cerise | Ice Ranger | A | Speed control and debuff setup |
| Faithless Lidica | Light Ranger | A | CR manipulation and opener pressure |
| Conqueror Lilias | Fire Knight | A | Aggressive support and CR push |
| Specter Tenebria | Dark Mage | A | Debuff damage that punishes slow teams |
| Arbiter Vildred | Dark Thief | A | Resurrection threat and cleave pressure |
| Ruele of Light | Light Soul Weaver | A | Durable support for long fights |
Pick rate is not the same as win rate. A hero with a 40% pick rate can be a comfortable default rather than an auto-win, and a low-pick specialist can be the correct answer in a specific draft. Use the table to identify role gaps, then check the RTA tier list for ban and counter logic.
Reading the PvP list
The top tier is dominated by flexible support and defensive units because RTA drafts reward teams that can survive the first two turns. Fallen Cecilia, Genesis Ras and School Nurse Yulha appear often because they fit multiple draft shapes, not because they deal the most damage.
Damage dealers move up and down with the speed meta. Boss Arunka and Belian are strong when the draft gives them room to act; they are much worse when the opponent has a faster opener and a reliable strip.
If you are building for Arena defense rather than RTA, the priorities change again. Defense teams want threat density and speed traps, not the same balanced composition that wins a draft. The Arena defense guide covers that separately.
The heroes worth building first
For a new account, the build order matters more than the tier.
- Sigret if you have her. She turns Wyvern from a project into a farm.
- Brieg and Furious even if they are not your favourite characters. They enable the team.
- Tamarinne or Destina for story, Abyss and general survival.
- Bellona or Vivian for AoE content.
- Fallen Cecilia or Genesis Ras only when you start taking RTA seriously.
A new player who builds Sigret, Brieg, Furious, Muwi and one healer has a functional account. A new player who builds five S-tier PvP heroes has five heroes and no gear.
What changes the ranking
Three things move a hero between tiers:
- Gear threshold. Some heroes need 250+ speed to function; below that they are a liability.
- Team support. Belian and Specter Tenebria change dramatically with the right artifacts and debuff partners.
- Content. Abyss, Hunt 13 and RTA ask different questions. A hero can be the best answer to one and a mediocre answer to another.
Balance patches also matter. Treat this list as a snapshot of the current season, not a permanent ranking. When a patch changes a skill multiplier or a cooldown, the role description tells you whether the hero's job survived.
FAQ
Who is the best hero in Epic Seven right now?
There is no single best hero. Sigret is the most valuable PvE pick for Wyvern, while Fallen Cecilia and Boss Arunka define the current RTA pick rate. The right pick depends on the content you are building toward.
Is the tier list for PvE or PvP?
Both are separated. PvE ranks are based on Hunt, Abyss and story value; PvP ranks use current RTA pick rates and matchup coverage.
How often does the tier list change?
It should be rechecked after every balance patch and season reset. Pick rates move faster than raw hero power, especially in RTA.
Related reading
- Epic Seven PvP Tier List 2026 for the Arena and RTA split.
- Epic Seven Beginner Tier List for early-account picks.
- Epic Seven Gear Guide for the stats that make a tier list entry work.
- Epic Seven Speed Tuning Guide for turn order.
- Epic Seven Wyvern 13 Auto Team for the first farming team.
Epic Seven official notices are the source of truth for dates, rewards and balance changes.
Official sources: Epic Seven on Steam, Epic Seven DB, and Epic Seven official notices.
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