Zerowake GATES Tier List December 2025 – Best Characters Ranked

Rank

Heroes

SS

Choi Do-Yoon, Liu Yuan, Seong Yebin, Rix Vanus

S

Yoon Seungho, Song Siwoo, Kalcion Lumarond, Park Mujin, Layden

A

Kim Uijae, Seo Taeheon, Baek Minjoon, Yoon Ji-Gu, Song Si-Hyuk, Kang Uju, Baek Na-Kyum, Kang Hosu, Lee Woorim, Yu Sol

B

Noah Eric Choi, Ha Jaegyeong, Han Woojoo, Kuluk, Soh Nagi, Han Gaon, Han Woori, Ju Seongjae, Lee Hansol, Lee Yeowoon, Maruseppe

Character

Pros & Cons

Choi Do-Yoon - SSR

Pros: Excels at Poison stacking with strong mid-to-late game DoT, AoE damage to up to five enemies, and lowers enemy Evasion.

Cons: Relies on DoT scaling, so early game impact is limited.

Liu Yuan - SSR

Pros: Top single-target DPS with high crit scaling and massive burst potential, ideal for Boss fights.

Cons: Mainly single-target focused, contributing less in multi-enemy battles.

Seong Yebin - SR

Pros: Provides consistent freeze and crowd control with wide AoE attacks while boosting self.

Cons: Moderate damage output, relying more on control than raw DPS.

Rix Vanus - SSR

Pros: Strong DPS in both single-target and AoE, extra damage on marked enemies, and shines in low-HP or chain-kill setups.

Cons: Requires careful HP management to maximize damage potential.

Character

Pros & Cons

Yoon Seungho - SSR

Pros: Excellent hybrid DPS-support who applies charm and turn delay while offering strong team utility, especially in Boss fights.

Cons: Effectiveness depends on balancing both support and damage roles.

Song Siwoo - SSR

Pros: Top-tier healer capable of AoE healing for self and allies, with consistent buff support like Immunity, ideal for PvE.

Cons: Primarily focused on healing, contributing less to direct damage.

Kalcion Lumarond - SR

Pros: Offers decent AoE magic damage with a chance of CC — useful for hitting multiple enemies at once.

Cons: His scaling is weaker than other mages, and his DPS is unimpressive while having high AP cost.

Park Mujin - SR

Pros: Can serve as a tanky front‑liner thanks to his “unbreakable body” — survivability is high under normal conditions.

Cons: His damage output is relatively low and he’s easily outshone by stronger DPS or other tanks.

Layden - SR

Pros: Applies bleed and blind on most attacks, reduces enemy attack, excelling in quick-stage battles.

Cons: Less effective in prolonged fights due to reliance on debuffs.

Character

Pros & Cons

Kim Uijae - SR

Berserker DPS with high damage at low HP

Deals huge AoE DMG with Guide setup

One of the best DPS if played right

Seo Taeheon - SR

DoT‑centric kit with AoE infliction

Spreads debuffs across multiple enemies

Consistent AoE output

Baek Minjoon - SR

One of the best Elemental burst mages
Good synergy with control units
Decent cooldown cycle and AP Regen

Yoon Ji-Gu  - SR

Summons deals Hybrid damage

Good overall for Buffing and dealing DMG

Jack of all Trades, skillset-wise.

Song Si-Hyuk - SR

Tank‑DPS hybrid with high base HP.

Good counter damage

Reliable frontline for any comp

Scales with defenses

Kang Uju - SR

Multi‑target CC on skill

Silence and stun chance on most attacks

Strong against Bosses and Multiple enemies

Baek Na-Kyum - SR

Pros: Provides useful support and versatility, making him valuable in teams.

Cons: Does not directly contribute to damage output, so his value is situational.

Kang Hosu - SR

Pros: Offers stable support and utility in teams.

Cons: Contribution is not in direct combat damage, heavily dependent on team composition.

Lee Woorim - SR

Pros: Provides early-game utility, healing, or debuff removal with low cooldowns.

Cons: Falls off in mid-to-late game compared to stronger Espers or newer characters.

Yu Sol - SR

Pros: Viable for many team compositions with reliable support and synergy.

Cons: Does not contribute to raw DPS: usefulness depends on paired Espers and team build.