Ark Legends Tier List – Strongest Heroes to Use
Ark Legends by Melting Games has just released its open beta on its official social media platforms. Players can download and play it in limited regions from the Google Play Store or by installing an APK from the game’s official website. Combining the aspects of top-down RPGs and exploration-themed RPGs, Ark Legends is a unique blend of both that also boasts quite meticulously character designs. Instantly, the players will fall in love with the graphics and mesmerizing scenery of the game which is rendered beautifully in the powerful Unreal Engine 4. Taking inspiration from the Punk ‘EM theme, the characters are also designed to fit the environment of the game which is expected from a top tier RPG.
Best Ark Legends Tier List
Ark Legends is a gacha game where players are required to summon for their favorite heroes. The gacha system of the game is quite user-friendly and doesn’t make use of hundreds of different currencies as we see in many other games. Of course, the base rarity of the hero to be summoned still decides the probabilities to be obtained. For example, the higher rarity hero will have a lower probability of being summoned while a lower rarity hero will have a higher probability of being summoned. A hard pity also exists in all banners. The number of pills for pity differentiates from banner to banner. Here are the rates of obtaining different rarities of heroes:
- SS Grade Heroes – 1% Probability of being summoned
- S Grade Heroes – 3% Probability of being summoned
- A Grade Heroes – 30% Probability of being summoned
- B Grade Heroes – 66% Probability of being summoned
In this tier list for Ark Legends, we will be giving an in-depth and detailed overview of some of the best heroes available to be collected in-game. Tier Lists are one of the best tools for new players who have no clue which hero is good or which one is bad. We have kept several factors in mind while building this tier list. Keep in mind that this tier list is made at the start of the open beta and many changes might take place later on as the game rebalances its characters in at the time of global launch or future updates. Here is a short overview of all the tiers:
- S-Tier Heroes – The heroes included in this tier have some of the highest base stats and offer some of the best utility with their skills and abilities. These heroes are self-sufficient and do not need the help of other sinners to activate their true potential. Generally, team compositions are made around them.
- A-Tier Heroes – The heroes included in this tier also have great base stats but average abilities that either require some setup to be useful or whose usefulness is locked to a particular game mode. Some of these heroes act as supporting members in multiple team compositions.
- B-Tier Heroes – The heroes included in this tier have average base stats and average base abilities. These heroes are not recommended to use after the early-mid game as their abilities and their use falls off drastically.
S Tier Heroes
Let’s take a look at some of the heroes in this tier:
SS Grade Aden
Aden is an SS grade hero from the Glacial Empire faction that is classified as a Support type in-game. Aden is one of the strongest few among the priests in the Land. He doesn’t care much about power, but search for something in different areas. Aden’s 1st ability Tech Driver is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 44% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.8 seconds. His 2nd active ability Advanced Tech states that Aden grants the ally with the highest Attack an Increased 50% Attack buff and further deals 500% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy. This attack can also crush them, reducing their defense by 60% for 20 seconds. Aden’s 1st passive ability Updater states that every 12 seconds, he deals damage to enemies dealing 200% of his Attack as damage and having a chance to apply Vulnerable to the target. Vulnerable target takes 25% more damage. His 2nd passive ability Tech Growth states his damage from basic attacks increases by 20% whenever there is an Armor Break applied to the enemies.
SS Grade Talia
Talia is an SS grade hero from the Boil Blood faction that is classified as a Marksman type in-game. Talia created Mesh, the thief guild to take revenge on Ion City. She will not stop until Ion City is down. Talia’s 1st ability Sharp Cut is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 44% of her attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.8 seconds. Her 2nd ability Feather Storm is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 750% of her Attack as damage to an enemy with Fixate debuff. Further, if the target dies, she will attack all enemies once more. This attack will have a chance to apply Vulnerable to enemies for 20 seconds. Her 1st passive ability Hurricane states that Talia deals 500% of her Attack as damage to enemies with Fixate debuff. Talia’s 2nd passive ability Eagle Eye states that Talia applies a Fixate debuff to enemies in the back row at random and deals damage to them which amounts to 500% of her Attack. The mark stays on the target until it dies and then Talia again chooses a new target. If the target is exiled and fixated, they will not be able to use their active abilities.
SS Grade Ray
Ray is an SS grade hero from the Glacial Empire faction that is classified as a Defender type in-game. The experience of his youth makes Ray become the protector of his homeland and honor. He is also the legendary Mr. Handsome in this Empire. Ray’s 1st ability Punishment is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 48% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.9 seconds. Ray’s 2nd active ability Legion Aegis is an AOE-buffing ability that states it provides a Shield equal to 200% of his own Defense to all allies within 75 yards. Has a 55% chance of providing Defense buff to all allies. The Shield buff lasts for 20 seconds if not broken. Ray’s 1st passive ability Steel Armor states that he receives a Divine Armor buff for every 15 basic attacks he takes. Divine Armor buff decreases basic attack damage by 10% per hit and can take 5 hits. If the number of Divine Armor stacks reaches 5, grants the lowest HP ally a 20-second barrier whose strength equals to 250% of his Defense. Ray’s 2nd passive ability Fearless Mask states that when the battle begins, he grants an Increased Defense buff to all allies for 20 seconds.
SS Grade Nomi
Nomi is an SS grade hero from the Glacial Empire faction that is classified as a Mage type in-game. The girl, Nomi, who lost her parents and was protected by Dillon grows into a rebellious young girl. In order to be free, Nomi decided to run away from home. The young marquess does not know what danger she will face. Nomi’s 1st ability Power Shock is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 44% of her attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.8 seconds. Her 2nd active ability Power Whirl is a multi-targeted damaging skill that targets 3 random enemies. Each hit deals 300% of her own attack as damage. The higher the max HP of the unit, the higher the damage dealt to the enemy. Each missile launched also reduces 3% of MAX HP of the units equal to 500% of her own Attack. Nomi’s 1st passive ability Power Core states that she removes 10% of enemy’s max HP up to 1500% of her Attack. This passive triggers every 18 seconds. Nomi’s 2nd passive ability Emerging Sparks states “When triggering HP Reduction, gain 1 Energy Point When the energy points reach 4, fire 3 missiles which randomly attack enemies. Each missile deals damage equal to 250% ATK.”
SS Grade Zinnia
Zinnia is an SS grade hero from the Sacred Forest faction that is classified as a Support type in-game. Zinnia was a colorful flower before. She takes on a physical form due to the nourishment of Holy Trees. Zinnia’s 1st active ability Thorn Guard is a single targeted healing skill that heals the ally with the lowest HP percentage by 107% of her own Attack. Her 2nd active ability Salvation states the following – “Channeled. Instantly heals the allied unit with the lowest HP percentage for 17.9% of the caster’s Max HP. Then heals any allied unit with the lowest HP percentage for 33% of the caster’s Max HP every 5 seconds with a 55% chance to purify 1 of their debuffs. Lasts 30 seconds. Tap the skill button again to stop channeling.”. Zinnia’s 1st passive skill Dream Talk states that she heals 2 allies with the lowest HP by 5.4% of her own MAX HP. This triggers once every 10 seconds. Her 2nd passive ability Spiked Flower states that she takes 25% decreased damage while casting.
A Tier Heroes
Let’s take a look at some of the heroes in this tier:
S Grade Charlie
Charlie is an S grade hero from The Alliance faction that is classified as an Assassin type in-game. She is the highly expected boxer in the Ion City. Charlie makes a name for herself in the underground boxing ring. No one knows the doubts and suspicion behind her. Charlie’s 1st skill Jab is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 33% of her attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.3 seconds. Her 2nd active ability Mega Punch is a single targeted damaging skill where she charges towards a random enemy and challenges them to a Duel for 7.5 seconds. She gains Increased Attack speed for 7.5 seconds. When the Duel debuff ends, she deals 300% of her Attack as damage. Charlie’s 1st passive ability Hook Shot states that her basic attacks have a 15% chance to ignore 25% of enemy’s Defense. Her 2nd passive ability Cannon Blows states that when the battle begins, she gains 70% increased critical hit damage.
S Grade Yoko
Yoko is an S grade hero from the Glacial Empire faction that is classified as a Support type in-game. Yoko’s 1st ability Stress Response is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 44% of her attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.8 seconds. Her 2nd active ability Heart of Gold is an AOE-targeted damaging skill where she deals damage to all enemies within 75 yards of her. The damage is equal to 150% of her attack. Grants a critical hit rate up buff to all allies for 12 seconds. Yoko’s 1st passive ability One For All is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 175% of her attack as damage to the targeted enemy every 12 seconds. If this attack lands as a critical hit, then deal 100% of her Attack as damage again. Her 2nd passive ability Contingency states that all allies gain 10% increased critical hit damage.
S Grade Kayven
Kayven is an S grade hero from the Sacred Forest faction that is classified as a Defender type in-game. Bessie’s friend from childhood. Used to be a kind and adorable kid, keen for adventures. However, feeble and delicate, he’d never get the courage to leave the Sacred Forest and see the outside world. After being corrupted by the Chaos after an unfortunate incident, he grew stronger but also lost himself in his overwhelming desire. Kayven’s 1st skill Thorn Stab is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 48% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.9 seconds. Kayven’s 2nd active ability Root Growth states the following – “Channeled. Enters Treant mode, unable to move or attack, continues to split 50% of the damage taken by the 2 allies with the lowest HP percentage and gains a Shield with 242% DEF every 10 seconds. Lasts 30 seconds.”. His 1st passive ability Entangling Roots increases the healing amount by 25% while channeling. Kayven’s 2nd passive ability Arcane restores 5% of his MAX HP when left alone in exile.
S Grade Gabriel
Gabriel is an S grade hero from The Alliance faction that is classified as a Mage type in-game. Cynthia’s friend, is a member of the Assassin squad. He is a street boy who likes to prank others but is not bad in nature. Gabriel’s 1st skill Graffiti is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 44% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.8 seconds. His 2nd active ability Spray Bottle is an AOE-targeted damaging skill that deals damage to all enemies within 35 yards of himself. The damage is equal to 225% of his Attack. This skill has a 35% chance of applying a Vulnerable debuff that lasts for 20 seconds. Gabriel’s 1st passive ability Pigments is a multi-targeted damaging skill that deals 100% of his attack as damage to 3 randomly targeted enemies every 15 seconds. His 2nd passive ability Showstopper states the following – “When removing a buff with an active skill, deal true damage equal to 100% ATK to the enemy, ignoring defense and final DMG reduction”.
B Tier Heroes
Let’s look at some of the heroes in this tier:
A Grade Gaia
Gaia is an A grade hero from the Glacial Empire faction that is classified as a Mage type in-game. As a scientist, Gaia is eager to explore the boundaries of mechanical and human similarities, and she pays a great price for this by becoming a newborn life form. Gaia’s 1st skill Laser Rays is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 44% of her attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.8 seconds. Her 2nd active ability Z-Robots is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 500% of her attack as damage to the farthest enemy. Summons 3 robots as well. Each robot has 50% of its base stats and stays on the battlefield for 10 seconds. Gaia’s 1st passive ability Pulse Bomb states that when an ally kills an enemy unit, she deals 100% of her Attack as damage to 3 random enemies. Gaia’s 2nd passive ability Tech Support states that she deals 15% more damage when her robots are alive.
A Grade Jacob
Jacob is an A grade hero from The Alliance faction that is classified as a Defender type in-game. As the eldest grandson of General Wrynn, he gave up a bright future to become a captain of an adventure team. This made his brother, Dillon Wrynn, feel confused. Jacob’s 1st skill Shield Bash is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 48% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.9 seconds. His 2nd active ability Protector is a buffing ability that provides Shields to himself and 2 other allies with the lowest max HP%. The shield strength is equal to 375% of his Defense which lasts for 20 seconds. Jacob’s 1st passive ability Courage states that for every 15 basic attacks he takes, heals for 15% of his Max HP. His 2nd passive ability Unbreakable gives Jacob a 25% Damage reduction for 20 seconds when the battle begins.
A Grade Alex
Alex is an A grade hero from The Alliance faction that is classified as a Warrior type in-game. As the dangers of destiny gradually unveil the past, Alex is faced with a difficult choice. The good thing is, he has many friends now. They will fight together. Alex’s 1st ability Swordplay is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 42% of his attack as damage to the targeted enemy for 1.7 seconds. His 2nd active ability Vow Sword is an AOE-targeted damaging skill that deals 400% of his attack as damage in a targeted circular area. Enemies hit are crushed for 60 seconds which means their Defense gets reduced by 60%. Alex’s 1st passive ability Powerful Snipe is a single targeted damaging skill that deals 100% of his attack as damage every 10 seconds. His 2nd passive ability Destiny states that he gains increased Attack and Defense for 10 seconds at the start of the battle.
To play Ark Legends on a bigger screen of your PC, it is highly recommended to use BlueStacks along with your keyboard and mouse.
