Resident Evil Survival Unit Tier List: November 2025 – Best Characters to Focus

Tier

Characters

S

Jill Valentine, Leon S. Kennedy

A

Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield

B

Barry Burton, Carlos Oliveira

Character

Description

Jill Valentine (Tactical Assault / Ranger)

Jill gives you strong offensive pressure when you push forward, letting you cut through waves with piercing shots, steady burn damage, and helpful team-wide boosts. Her Railgun pierces straight through zombie lines for quick clearing, while her Grenade Launcher spreads stacking burns across a wide area.

Delta Forceof Jill also adds up to a 10.5% attack increase for your whole squad for 8 seconds, which makes your wave clears feel smoother. You can have up to 25% extra squad damage from her kit, giving you a big edge during base defense.

Jill works best when you place tanks in front so she can keep firing freely. Her exclusive Modified Cylinder weapon is worth prioritizing because it helps you break down enemies much faster.

Leon S. Kennedy (Versatile Attacker / Defender)

Leon supports you with reliable crowd control, giving you safer fights through stuns, knockbacks, and steady damage boosts. His Rocket Launcher hits groups with an explosion and stun, his Spin Kick pushes away melee threats, and his Piercing Shot stuns targets in a line so you can keep distance while kiting.

You can also benefit from squad perks like a 25% damage increase and extra stun chances, keeping him useful in every mode. His reinforced gear gives you the self-sustain you need to stay alive longer than pure damage units. Once you upgrade his Lightning Hawk, your rally attacks gain an extra 25% boost, making him even more dependable.

Character

Description

Claire Redfield (Support Attacker)

Claire gives you heavy sustained damage as the fight goes on, especially when her Minigun Barrage unloads all 60 bullets into enemies. Her Spark Shot chains stun explosions that keep groups under control, and Focused Fire builds up to a 38.4% personal attack boost, turning her into a powerful late-fight DPS.

You can also have steady reliability from her field stuns and 50% damage procs, which makes her feel very consistent in longer battles. Claire Redfield works especially well when you pair her with Chris, giving you strong sibling synergy.

Chris Redfield (Frontline Tank)

Chris holds the front line for you with strong durability and dependable crowd control, letting him absorb pressure while keeping enemies from pushing through.

His kit is built around maintaining control of the field so your backline units, like Jill, can deal damage safely. You’ll find him essential for difficult rallies and defensive stages where a stable frontline matters the most.

Character

Description

Barry Burton (Weapon Specialist / Ranger)

Barry can give you fast burst damage with his Fanning Shot, firing 6 rapid bullets at once. His Speed Loader and Battle Veteran perks make his gunplay even more effective.

You also get helpful fitness and leadership buffs in the field with Barry, but he performs best when paired with weapons that complement his kit. He’s ideal for taking down bosses quickly and efficiently.

Carlos Oliveira (Balanced Fighter / Defender)

Carlos offers you versatile options with his Enhanced Grenade, which hits in a wide area, while his Ballistic Vest shields help him soak up damage. His Enhanced Plate boosts single-target damage, giving you a balanced mix of offense and defense.

Carlos is a beginner-friendly hero and works well as a rally buffer, though he doesn’t reach the raw power of S-tier units.