ChampionsGuide

Commander Tier List

Every hero ranked for PvP, PvE, Rally, and Zombie Siege. Updated for Season 6 meta.

S TierA TierB TierC TierF2P
Remember the Combat Triangle: Tank beats Missile → Missile beats Aircraft → Aircraft beats Tank. Using the right counter gives +20% damage.

SMust-Have Commanders

Williams

TankUR

Best overall tank in the game. Massive HP pool, team shields, and damage mitigation. The end-game Tank benchmark.

Best paired with: Kimberly, DVA

Kimberly

MissileUR

The DPS queen. Her missiles clear screens instantly. Available for $0.99 — the best value purchase in the game. Carries you through mid-game and stays relevant.

Best paired with: Murphy, Williams

DVA

AircraftUR

Top Aircraft DPS. Essential for countering the Tank-heavy meta. Requires investment but dominates late-game PvP.

Best paired with: Williams, Tesla

Tesla

AircraftUR

Powerful Aircraft commander with strong AoE. Great for rallies and PvP. Awakenable in Season 6.

Best paired with: DVA, Williams

AStrong Picks

Murphy

TankURF2P

Best F2P tank. Extremely durable, easy to obtain from Tavern. Your squad backbone until you get Williams. Worth taking to 5 stars.

Best paired with: Kimberly, Marshall

Stetmann

AircraftUR

Solid Aircraft option with good support abilities. Works well in hybrid squads.

Best paired with: DVA, Murphy

Marshall

TankURF2P

Good F2P tank alternative. Strong in zombie content. Pairs well with Murphy for early double-tank front line.

Best paired with: Murphy, Kimberly

Violet (UR)

TankURF2P

Upgraded from SSR. Excellent in PvE and zombie sieges. One of the 6 SSR-to-UR upgradeable heroes.

Best paired with: Kimberly, Murphy

Scarlett (UR)

MissileURF2P

Upgraded from SSR. Strong Missile DPS option for F2P players. Upgradeable from SSR in later seasons.

Best paired with: Murphy, Marshall

BNiche / Situational

Mason (UR)

MissileURF2P

Decent Missile option after SSR upgrade. Good zombie damage but outclassed by Kimberly in PvP.

Sarah (UR)

TankURF2P

SSR-upgraded tank with solid PvE performance. Situationally useful.

Venom (UR)

MissileURF2P

SSR-upgraded Missile hero. Niche pick, better options available in most scenarios.

Braz (UR)

MissileURF2P

SSR-upgraded Missile hero. Limited use cases compared to other options.

Violet

TankSSRF2P

Great PvE and zombie hero before UR upgrade. Use her until you have a full UR team.

CLow Priority SSR

Mason

MissileSSRF2P

Reliable early damage dealer. Upgradeable to UR later. Fine for first month.

Scarlett

MissileSSRF2P

Early Missile option. Plan to upgrade her to UR when available.

Sarah

TankSSRF2P

Basic tank for filling squads. Upgrade to UR when possible.

Venom

MissileSSRF2P

Low-priority SSR. Invest in others first.

Braz

MissileSSRF2P

Low-priority SSR. Invest in others first.

F2P Investment Priority

  1. Murphy — Your first and most important F2P hero. Tank from Tavern. Take to 5 stars.
  2. Kimberly ($0.99) — Not free, but the best value in the game. If you spend anything, buy her.
  3. Violet — Great for PvE and zombies. Upgrade to UR when available.
  4. Marshall — Good secondary tank for zombie content.
  5. Scarlett — Upgrade to UR for a solid Missile DPS option.

Skip investing heavily in Venom and Braz — their SSR-to-UR upgrades don't justify the cost compared to other options.