Sword Art Online: MD – Best 6* Burst Damagers Tier List (Rank SS+) Fire Element
This tier list will show you how good your Fire 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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Leafa [Long-Haired Songstress] |
Fire Rod |
14+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.6+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | S | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Stunner *Healer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Wide AoE Range | |||||||
SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [SS1 Team Heal], [Likely to Stun], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Asuna/Rain] – Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: ATK+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Yuna [Singing Voice in the Battle] |
Fire Sword |
13 Hits 1.4sec
(9.3) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | S | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Wide AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage 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 [Flame Blade Wielding Demon] |
Fire Sword |
29~15+ Hits 2.1sec
(13.8~7.1) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target], [Skill: Tracking Circular up to 14 Hits], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Makoto [Divine Flash] |
Fire Rapier |
15+ Hits 2.0sec
(7.5+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Teleports behind target], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Yuuki [Red-Winged Goddess] |
Fire Lance |
15+ Hits 2.0sec
(7.5+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Teleports behind target], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Panther [Cat’s Fierce Gaze] |
Fire Dagger |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [All-Out-Attack!], [Frame Lock], [Temporary Damage Reduction], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Any] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link |
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Tiese [Rosy Cheeks] |
Fire Dagger |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Alice [A Steamy View] |
Fire Dual |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Rain [Dual Wielding Swordsman] |
Fire Dual |
14 Hits 1.1sec*
(12.7) |
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], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Asuna [Faith in Heart] |
Fire Rapier |
14 Hits 1.2sec
(11.7) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Ronie [Woof Woof Swordsman] |
Fire Dual |
12 Hits 1.1sec*
(10.9) |
SS+ | SS | SS | AA | *LS:+6% Atk *Nuker
*Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Auto Heal], [Auto-aim Caster], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element. |
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Asuna [Milky Angel] |
Fire Dagger |
12 Hits 1.2sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Skill: Charging Skill], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Asuna [Unrestrained Emotion] |
Fire Rapier |
9 Hits 0.9sec*
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Attack+ Zone |
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Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | ||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Attack+ Zone], [Auto Heal], [Teleports behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Leafa] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Kirito [AR Sword Master] |
Fire Sword |
13 Hits 1.3sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Yuuki [Baleful Karasu Tengu] |
Fire Sword |
13 Hits 1.5sec
(8.7) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | B | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Def Down Debuff], [Auto-Aim Caster], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Silica [Find the Prince] |
Fire Sword |
12 Hits 1.4sec
(8.6) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (Fire Element; 30+ Combos) *Nuker&CG *Crit+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Frame Lock], [Teleports behind target], [Ends behind target], [Skill: Charge Skill], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Yuuki [The Coveted Life] |
Fire Lance |
10 Hits 1.2sec
(8.3) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen |
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Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:120], [Instant SS3 upon switch], [Teleports behind target], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Asuna] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Rain [Fluttering Petals] |
Fire Dual |
8 Hits 1.0sec*
(8.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Attack+ Zone |
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Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Attack+ Zone], [Auto Heal], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Lisbeth] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Argo [Shokan Ninjutsu] |
Fire Lance |
12 Hits 1.6sec
(7.5) |
SS+ | SS | S+ | A | *Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer |
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Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:120], [Def Down Debuff], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position] [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element. |
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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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Alice [Fiery Arrow Cadaver] |
Fire Bow |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Atk+ Team Buff], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Ronie [Flushed Skin] |
Fire Bow |
15+ Hits 2.1sec
(7.1+) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes |
– [MP:100], [Self Heal], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link |
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Sinon [Hidden Passion] |
Fire Gun |
14 Hits 1.4sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS+ | A | *LS:+15% Atk (Fire Element; 30+ Combos) *Nuker&CG *Crit+ Buffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Instant SS3 upon Switch], [Frame Lock], [Midair Attack], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Skill: Charge Skill], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Asuna [Youthful Days] |
Fire Bow |
10 Hits 1.0sec
(10.0) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen |
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Combo Window: Passive | Decent AoE Range | ||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:120], [Instant SS3 upon switch], [Auto-aim Caster], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Yuuki] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Lisbeth [Fiery Ogre Girl] |
Fire Mace |
13 Hits 1.5sec
(8.7) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | A | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Def Down Debuff], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage by 10%. |
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Sinon [Red Flash Divine Archer] |
Fire Bow |
12 Hits 1.4sec
(8.6) |
SSS | SS+ | SS | AA | *LS:+10% Atk (Fire Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | |||||||
| SS3 Notes | – [MP:100], [Def Down Debuff], [Midair Attack], [Frame Lock], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Combo Partner: [Fire Element] – Increases damage 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 