Sword Art Online: MD – Best 6* Burst Damagers Tier List (Rank SS+) Earth Element
This tier list will show you how good your Earth Element 6 star characters are when it comes to burst damages and ranking events. Refer here if you are looking for specific or elemental characters that you can use for your team. For best results, use vs their counter element and with teams. For beginners with limited number of characters, aim for a high ranked Dagger, Lance, Rapier, Dual, or Sword wielder that can also generate combos. Other Useful Lists:
– Character List (Element, Stats and Info)
– 6* Burst DPS Tier List (Ranking Events)
– 6* Characters Tier List (Overall)
– 5* Burst DPS Tier List (Ranking Events)
– 5* Characters Tier List (Overall)
– 4* Burst DPS Tier List (Ranking Events)
– 4* Characters Tier List (Overall)
(This Ranking Page (Burst DPS Rank SS+) is divided based on Element)
– Note: Units with high Hits/Sec on their SS3s are great combo builders vs mobs. The effectiveness of mob clearing units depends on how the mobs are spaced out.
| Image | Character Name |
Elem. Wep. |
Combo Gen |
DPS Ratings vs Elements |
Mob Clear |
Roles (Best As) |
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| (Hits/Sec) | Strong | Others | Weak | |||||
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Rain [Rose Bearing Beauty] |
Earth Dual |
14+ Hits 2.1sec
(6.7+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Stunner |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent AoE Range | |||||||
SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Likely to Stun], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Asuna/Leafa] – Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: ATK+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Makoto [Helheim King] |
Earth Lance |
10 Hits 1.5sec
(6.7) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | S | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Wide In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto-Heal], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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– Units with high Hits/Sec on their SS3s. Can be used anytime during battle, but more effective if used from the start to generate fast combos (against single targets like bosses).
| Image | Character Name |
Elem. Wep. |
Combo Gen |
DPS Ratings vs Elements |
Mob Clear |
Roles (Best As) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Hits/Sec) | Strong | Others | Weak | |||||
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Asuna [Divine Sword of the Guardian] |
Earth Rapier |
16+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.6+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit DMG+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Crit DMG+ Team Buff], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: CRIT Link |
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Leafa [Divine Spear of Prayer] |
Earth Lance |
16+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.6+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit DMG+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Crit DMG+ Team Buff], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: CRIT Link |
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Alice [Grand Blossoming] |
Earth Sword |
16+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.6+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Def Down Debuff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Kirito] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Alice [Beach Beauty] |
Earth Lance |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit DMG+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Charging Skill], [Crit DMG+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Alice [Together with Amayori] |
Earth Sword |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Mitigator |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Temporary Damage Reduction], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Leafa [All-Healing] |
Earth Sword |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Mitigator |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Temporary Damage Reduction], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Asuna/Sinon] – Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: ATK+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Yuuki [Earth-Rupturing White Dragon] |
Earth Sword |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Frame Lock], [Barrier negates 2 strikes], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Silica [Bashful Bunny] |
Earth Dagger |
14+ Hits 2.1sec
(6.7+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Alice [Breaking the Seal] |
Earth Sword |
27~13 Hits 1.4sec
(19.3~9.3) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Skill: Tracking Circular], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Rain [Tiny Big Sister] |
Earth Dual |
15 Hits 1.2sec*
(12.5) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Asuna [Captured Princess] |
Earth Rapier |
13 Hits 1.2sec
(10.8) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Frame Lock], [Teleports to nearby target], [Temporary Damage Reduction], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Leafa [Baleful Magic Swordsman] |
Earth Dagger |
12 Hits 1.2sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto-Heal], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Alice [Twilight Kiss] |
Earth Lance |
14 Hits 1.5sec
(9.3) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto-aim Caster], [Frame Lock], [Skill: Charging Skill], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Lisbeth [Devildom Swordsmith] |
Earth Rapier |
11 Hits 1.2sec
(9.2) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto-Heal], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Alice [Elegant Eternal Summer Knight] |
Earth Sword |
13 Hits 1.5sec
(8.7) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (Earth Element; 30+ Combos) *Nuker&CG *Atk+ Zone |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto Heal], [Attack+ Zone], [Teleports to nearby target], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Alice [Great Fragrant Olive Tree] |
Earth Sword |
12 Hits 1.4sec
(8.6) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto-aim Caster], [Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Alice [Orderly Knight] |
Earth Sword |
12 Hits 1.4sec
(8.6) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Assist]: Atk+ Buff |
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Yuuki [Brilliant Gift] |
Earth Sword |
12 Hits 1.5sec
(8.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Kirito [The Path You Choose] |
Earth Sword |
12 Hits 1.5sec
(8.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Instant SS3 upon switch], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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– Characters with average or low Hits/Sec on their SS3s, or using long ranged or slow speed weapons. Still strong characters especially against their counter elements, best played with combo generators to deal stronger nukes at higher combo counts.
| Image | Character Name |
Elem. Wep. |
Combo Gen |
DPS Ratings vs Elements |
Mob Clear |
Roles (Best As) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Hits/Sec) | Strong | Others | Weak | |||||
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Lisbeth [Earth-Shattering Beast] |
Earth Mace |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Frame Lock], [Barrier negates 2 strikes], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Ronie [Under the Blazing Sun] |
Earth Bow |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit DMG+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Charging Skill], [Crit DMG+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Suguha [Win Big Bunny] |
Earth Bow |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Silica [Divine Bow of Benevolence] |
Earth Bow |
16+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.6+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit DMG+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Crit DMG+ Team Buff], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: CRIT Link |
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Leafa [Christmas Shooting Star] |
Earth Rifle |
15 Hits 1.5sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Auto-aim Caster], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Sinon [Long Range Archer] |
Earth Bow |
12 Hits 1.2sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker&CG *Crit DMG+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto-Heal], [Crit DMG+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target a mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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Sinon [Tomboy Cat Fairy] | Earth Mace |
13 Hits 1.4sec
(9.3) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Earth Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Auto-aim Caster], [Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Earth Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. |
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– DO NOT limit your team by only using high DPS units, also consider using Support units like Debuffers.
– Characters that focuses on inflicting status effects like Stuns are also effective as support/utility units, depending on your current character pool and/or battle situation. Lvl 80 Character Stats (Lvl 100 for Free Characters). – Note that Ranking Event limited characters will get higher stat bonuses than Gacha characters when limit breaking.
SS3 Attack Duration (Seconds):
– SS3 Attack Duration in seconds (6* characters above will adapt in-game time, not real time). – #.#sec* = Average Time. Dual Wielders (and some units) will get Max/Min speed depending on combos (10~50) but will only consider their average speed and DPS.
– (Hits/Sec) determines how fast they can generate combos “per target”.
Ranking Event – Burst DPS:
– Overall Damage Output/Sec (including buffs, defense debuffs, non-elemental damage multipliers, crit damage, and more). Tested on a null enemy (no elemental advantage) with same armor rating, without gears. Elemental damage multipliers will be calculated according to their overall DPS rating. – Combo Generation and “how easy” SS3s can be spammed will affect DPS Ratings.
Ranking Event – Mob Clearing:
– Heavily based on their AoE Range (considering all skills) and Speed. – We will not consider Mob Clearing as ranking basis for now because it would be unfair for other limited ranged units.
Support Units that can buff, debuff enemies, or heal your team won’t affect their rankings for now, since these characters’ effectiveness also depends on their teammates’ strengths.
– Please note that these Tier Lists are for reference only, ranking basis is a work in progress and will never be final. It’s not 100% accurate, but we’ll do our best to polish the guides.
– Ordered By: Category > Combo Generation (Hits/Sec) > Faster Weapon Type > Name – Characters under same rank are not always treated as on par, because they also have different roles, which will also require different playing styles.
– Fire > Wind > Earth > Water > Fire (Holy < > Dark)
– Characters with an Element that is in a disadvantage (except Holy/Dark) can only deal 75% damage.
– Note that OS Characters and some selected characters have a Battle Skill or Skill Slot that increases their damages against Neutral element enemies.
Related Sword Art Online: MD Tips & Guides:
– Sword Art Online: MD – Terminologies and Team Building Guide
– Sword Art Online: MD – How to Defeat Ranking Event Bosses (Master+1) or 