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Destiny Rising Tier List

Which characters should you use in Destiny Rising? With such a varied selection, and more characters to come in future updates, it’s tricky to know who’s worth picking. Some characters, like Gwynn, are available for a limited time, whereas others are part of the permanent banner.

S Tier

The best characters to use in Destiny Rising.

  • Gwynn
    • Rarity: 5-star
    • Main Role: Offense
    • Element: Void
    • Weapon: Sidearm and Shotgun
  • Ning Fei
    • Rarity: 5-star
    • Main Role: Offense (can be used as a tank in some cases)
    • Element: Arc
    • Weapon: Submachine Gun and Auto Crossbow
  • Tan-2
    • Rarity: 5-star
    • Main Role: Support (can also deal damage)
    • Element: Solar
    • Weapon: Scout Rifle and Sniper Rifle

A Tier

These characters are worth using in battle!

  • Jolder
    • Rarity: 5-star
    • Main Role: Defense
    • Element: Void
    • Weapon: Submachine Gun and Sword
  • Attal
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: Support (healer)
    • Element: Arc
    • Weapon: Hand Cannon and Linear Fusion Rifle
  • Maru
    • Rarity: 5-star
    • Main Role: TBC
    • Element: Void
    • Weapon: TBC (but uses a shield)
  • Umeko
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: TBC
    • Element: Void
    • Weapon: TBC

B Tier

Whilst not highly recommended, I still think these characters deserve a spotlight,

  • Wolf
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: Offense
    • Element: Solar
    • Weapon: Auto Rifle and Grenade Launcher
  • Finalla
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: Defense
    • Element: Solar
    • Weapon: Auto Rifle and Sword
  • Estela
    • Rarity: 5-star
    • Main Role: TBC
    • Element: Solar
    • Weapon: TBC

C Tier

If you’re not a fan of the other characters, then sure… but you might regret relying on them.

  • Xuan Wei
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: Offense
    • Element: Arc
    • Weapon: Fusion Rifle and Shotgun
  • Kabr
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: Defense
    • Element: Arc
    • Weapon: Pulse Rifle and Machine Gun

D Tier

The weakest characters to use in Destiny Rising.

  • Ikora
    • Rarity: 4-star
    • Main Role: Offense
    • Element: Void
    • Weapon: Light Grenade Launcher and Rocket Launcher

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