Arknights 6 Star Tier List

Currently, Arknights features over 110 6-star operators, making every Doctor's base a hub of elite talent. But how should you allocate resources to develop them? Which ones are must-train, and which offer limited value?

Read this guide to explore a tier list that combines operator base stats, skill mechanics, and practical viability，whcih helps you shape the optimal development strategy for your squad.

6 Star Tier List

As of July 2025, the tier list for 6-star Operators in Arknights is roughly as shown in the chart. Please note that this tier list is for reference only, and Operators within the same tier are not ranked in any particular order.

In the following sections, we’ll highlight some widely recognized, high-performing Operators. Keep reading to find out which ones are worth investing in.

T0/T0.5 Operators

The following characters currently rank among the most powerful Operators:

Wisadel

Logos

Młynar

Ines

Ling

Shu

Texas the Omertosa

Exusiai the New Covenant

Bagpipe

Surtr

Yu

Jian

Ulpianus

(and others)

These Operators boast outstanding base stats and near-flawless mechanics, making them highly versatile and widely applicable across daily stages, event missions, and roguelike modes.

For example:

Wisadel is considered the undisputed powerhouse of the current meta, combining wide-range attacks, high damage, AoE capabilities, survivability, and anti-air in one unit.

Logos is hands down the top Caster. His Skill 1 is ideal for auto-deploy setups, while Skill 3 delivers up to 140,000 mixed elemental and Arts damage over a large area.

Exusiai the New Covenant excels as a single-target Operator with a damage potential of up to 160,000. Her Skill 2 provides a barrier and fast initial activation, easily handling 95% of early-wave mobs, while Skill 3 features an extremely efficient refresh mechanic that makes her invaluable in high-difficulty content.

Młynar stands out among Guard Operators. With his module, his initial deployment speed is optimized, and his total damage output reaches 130,000. The boost in DPH significantly broadens his optimal usage scenarios.

Support units like Shu, who offers strong healing and teleportation, and Ines, known for her exceptional utility, are also top-tier investments.

These are all Operators you should fully invest in as soon as you pull them.

T1 Operators

The following Operators are the backbone forces in various stages and the mainstream choices for many players' squad compositions.

If you have obtained the following Operators, you can reasonably configure your team based on enemy characteristics to achieve victory.

They include:

SilverAsh

Zuo Le

Ceylon

Skadi the Corrupting Heart

Mountain

Eyjafjalla

Gladiia

(and others)

For example，after activating Module X, SilverAsh, a veteran operator, once again becomes an excellent choice for Doctors. This module not only raises SilverAsh's DPH to over 3500+, but also significantly enhances his redeployment efficiency. For related module content, you can click Arknights Module Guide to learn more.

Since Ulpianus has become a very powerful combat unit, Gladiia, who can form a strong binding relationship with Ulpianus, is also placed in the T1 position. This combination delivers outstanding performance in both damage output and damage mitigation. Gladiia herself also deals considerable personal damage output.

T1.5 Operators

The following Operators may perform well in specific stages or event scenarios. If you manage to pull them, whether or not to invest in them can depend on your available resources or personal preferences.

These include:

Thorns

Thorns The Lodestar

Executor the Ex Foedere

Nearl the Radiant Knight

Vulpisfoglia

Horn

Angelina

Mizuki

Specter the Unchained

（and others）

Most Defender Operators are placed around Tier 1.5, as they currently lack strong demand in the present meta. This group of Operators often has some drawbacks.

For instance, Vulpisfoglia can benefit from synergy with units like Lappland the Decadenza, but she cannot activate her abilities immediately upon deployment. Even when her Skill 3 is active, recovering 9 DP per use doesn’t offset her 14 DP deployment cost.

As such, Operators in this category should be leveled selectively based on your team composition and content needs.

T2/3 Operators

The following list comprises some Operators with limited utility in the current meta. Investment in these Operators should be based on personal preference, and heavy investment is not recommended.

They include:

Siege

Fartooth

Ho'olheyak

Magallan

Carnelian

etc.

That concludes the contents of this guide! Please remember once again: this tier list is a comprehensive ranking based on multiple factors including Operator base stats, skill mechanics, and practical viability. It is not definitive, and we encourage discussion and reference.

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