Sword Art Online: MD – Best 4* Burst Damagers Tier List (Rank S)

This tier list will show you how good your characters are when it comes to burst damages and ranking events.

   – 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.

   – 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)



   – 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)
(Hits/Sec)	Strong	Others	Weak
	Asuna [Promise at the Time]	Holy Rapier	9 Hits 1.6sec (5.6)	SS	S+	—	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, turn off auto-approach to control range. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Sinon [Stillroom Maid]	Wind Bow	11 Hits 2.0sec (5.5)	SS	S	AA	SS	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Massive In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Spam SS3s with caution, watch out for auto-aim and dashing attacks.
	Alice [Golden Knight]	Earth Sword	12 Hits 2.9sec (4.1)	SS	S	AA	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [Speed+ Buff],  [Ends behind target],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, and can also damage enemies behind her.
	Alice [Fragrant Olive in June]	Holy Sword	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	S+	S	—	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed thanks to her frame locks, turn off auto approach to control range. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Seven [Santa is Coming]	Holy Lance	7 Hits 1.9sec (3.7)	SS	S+	—	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock], [Likely to Stun],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Suguha [Summer Girl]	Water Sword	8 Hits 2.4sec (3.3)	SS	S	AA	SS	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Stunner
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Massive Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Auto-Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are similar to an auto-aim caster, just position your unit and time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Eugeo [Surfer]	Wind Sword	10 Hits 3.1sec (3.2)	S+	AA	B	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Ends behind target],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are possible to spam, just time it well.
	Asuna [Hit Idol of Love and Effort]	Fire Rod	7 Hits 2.8sec (2.5)	S+	AA	A	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Midair Attack],  [SS1 Team Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed while in midair to avoid some ground attacks, but time it well because she doesn’t have frame locks.
	Leafa [Summer Night Shout]	Wind Rapier	3 Hits 1.6sec (1.9)	SS	S+	S	SS	*Nuker *Mob Clearer *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive	Massive In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed from a ranged position, but watch out for incoming attacks.
	Leafa [Ephemeral Feelings]	Water Dagger	4 Hits 2.7sec (1.5)	S+	AA	A	S	*Nuker *Mob Clearer *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are fairly good to spam (turn off auto-approach to increase range), just watch for auto-aim attacks because of the little delay at the end.
	Heathcliff [Holy Sword]	Holy Shield Blade	3 Hits 2.1sec (1.4)	S+	S	—	SS	*Nuker *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: Passive	Massive In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well.

   – 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)
(Hits/Sec)	Strong	Others	Weak
	Silica [Starlight Prayer]	Dark Rapier	14 Hits 2.4sec (5.8)	SS	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Self Heal],  [Ends behind target],  [100% Frame Lock]   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Kirito [Tropical Beach Boy]	Dark Dual	16 Hits 2.8sec* (5.7)	SS	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Ends behind target],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well.
	Rain [Parlor Maid]	Wind Sword	17 Hits 3.1sec (5.5)	SS	S+	AA	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [Auto-Aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Animation is kinda long, so be careful when spamming SS3s without parry.
	Leafa [Mellow Maid]	Wind Rapier	7 Hits 1.5sec (4.7)	SS	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Still kinda easy to spam due to her short SS3 attack animation. Turning off auto-approach will increase her range but target might get lower hits.
	Asuna [Heart Flash]	NeutralRapier	12 Hits 2.6sec (4.6)	S+	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [Speed+ Buff],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are a bit hard to spam or use, ideal after parrying or while enemy is stunned.
	Lisbeth [Good Street Vendor]	Wind Sword	12 Hits 2.6sec (4.6)	SS	S	AA	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],  [Teleports behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Asuna [Time of Injection]	NeutralRapier	10 Hits 2.2sec (4.5)	S+	AA	—	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be easily spammed, just time it well.
	Premier [Shamisen Rock]	Fire Rapier	9 Hits 2.0sec (4.5)	SS	S+	S	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Attack+ Zone
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Attack+ Zone],  [Self Heal],  [Teleports behind target at mid-ranged position],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be easily spammed, just time it well.
	Premiere [Kagura Dance]	Wind Lance	12 Hits 2.8sec (4.3)	SS	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are pretty much on point, Auto Approach can be turned off to increase range.
	Strea [Spartan Female Teacher]	NeutralLance	9 Hits 2.1sec (4.3)	S+	AA	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [Auto-Aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well.
	Leafa [Rainy Season Enjoyment]	Water Sword	10 Hits 2.3sec (4.3)	S+	AA	A	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction (15sec)],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed, just time it well to avoid attacks.
	Sinon [Knight Princess]	NeutralLance	11 Hits 2.6sec (4.2)	SS	S+	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Self Heal],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Yuuki [Celestial Dancer]	Dark Dual	11 Hits 2.6sec* (4.2)	SS	S	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Self Heal],  [SS3 has Invincibility],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Silica [Augmented Tamer]	Neutral Dagger	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	S	AA	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Great burst damages, but hard to spam, so use after parrying or while the enemy is stunned.
	Asuna [Heart of Confront]	NeutralRapier	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	SS	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be used freely thanks to her SS3’s frame locks. Note that her SS3 is a Sword/Slash type not Rapier/Thrust.
	Premier [Pudding Rather Than Praise]	Wind Rapier	8 Hits 2.0sec (4.0)	SS	SS	S+	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Teleports behind target],  [Speed+ Buff],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Instant SS3 upon switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s has been upgraded heavily, and can now easily spammed.
	Leafa [Aries]	Fire Sword	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	S+	AA	A	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Crit+ Team Buff],  [Likely to Stun],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are a bit hard to spam. Turn off Auto-Approach to turn her into an Auto-Aim Caster but will only deal 60%. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Philia [Promise of Reunion]	Dark Dagger	7 Hits 1.8sec (3.9)	S+	AA	—	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Self Heal],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Rain [Raindrops Girl]	Water Dual	11 Hits 2.8sec* (3.9)	SS	S	AA	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction (15sec)],  [SS3 has Invincibility],  [Ends at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be used to dodge attacks while dealing damages, but lands at mid-ranged position, making it a bit awkward to spam.
	Suguha [Midsummer Babe]	Dark Lance	9 Hits 2.3sec (3.9)	SS	S+	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are pretty much on point, can be used from a distance but inflicts lesser hits.
	Yuuki [Tied Together]	Dark Sword	11 Hits 2.9sec (3.8)	SS	S+	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are somewhat easy to spam, but watch out for incoming attacks.
	Alice [A Lone Flower]	Fire Sword	8 Hits 2.2sec (3.6)	SS	S+	S	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Teleports behind target at mid-ranged position],  [Frame Lock],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Alice [Integrity Knight]	Earth Sword	9 Hits 2.5sec (3.6)	SS	S+	S	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well.
	Kirito [Hero’s Return]	Neutral Sword	16 Hits 4.0sec (3.6)	S+	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Animation is too long to spam but still great to use after parry of while the enemy is stunned, to unleash high damages.
	Sorey [Pure-Minded Master]	Neutral Sword	8 Hits 2.2sec (3.6)	S+	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time well, best with combinations.
	Asuna [Libra]	Fire Lance	7 Hits 2.0sec (3.5)	SS	S+	AA	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Crit+ Team Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Stacks vs Clustered Mobs],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed with the help of her frame locking SS3s, just time it well to avoid interruptions. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Alice [Summer Princess]	Fire Sword	9 Hits 2.7sec (3.3)	S+	AA	A	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Ends behind target],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Lisbeth [Wacky Happy Halloween]	Dark Lance	6 Hits 1.8sec (3.3)	S+	S	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Midair Attack],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are possible to spam, but best after parrying.
	Yui [All Aboard]	NeutralSword	7 Hits 2.1sec (3.3)	S	AA	—	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Debuffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Wide In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [Auto-Aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well.
	Silica [Blessed Breath]	Holy Dagger	8 Hits 2.5sec (3.2)	S+	AA	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Spam after parry or when target is about to get stunned (SS3 sometimes ends behind target). Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Sinon [Victorious Girl]	Holy Dagger	9 Hits 3.2sec (3.1)	S+	AA	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed while dodging attacks, just time it well.
	Asuna [Stars and Stripes]	NeutralRapier	8 Hits 2.6sec (3.1)	S+	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy spam, turn off auto-approach to control range if needed.
	Asuna [Illuminating Weeping Willow]	Earth Rapier	8 Hits 2.7sec (3.0)	SS	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Suguha [Caught My Eye]	Water Sword	8 Hits 2.7sec (3.0)	SS	S	AA	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, best with combinations.
	Suguha [Dusk Lespedeza]	Earth Dagger	6 Hits 2.1sec (2.9)	SS	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [Ends behind target],  [Ends at mid ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are a bit awkward to spam because of her landing position after SS3s, but her DPS will make up for it.
	Yuna [Tropical dB]	Earth Sword	5 Hits 1.7sec (2.9)	SS	S+	S	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Team Heal
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Teleports to nearby target],  [Team Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],  [SS3 has Invincibility],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam with the help of her frame locks, unlock her “SS3 Enhance” to get invincibility buff to her SS3.
	Yuuki [Intuitive Navigator]	Water Dagger	5 Hits 1.8sec (2.8)	SS	S+	S	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Def Down Debuff],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well.
	Kirito [Haiku Composer]	Dark Sword	5 Hits 2.1sec (2.4)	S+	S	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [SS3 has Invincibility],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed easily, just time it well.
	Leafa [Splash in Dirndl]	Water Sword	5 Hits 2.1sec (2.4)	S+	S	AA	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam just time it well.
	Silica [Girl in Chinese Dress]	Fire Dagger	5 Hits 2.2sec (2.3)	S+	AA	A	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed while relying on her frame locks.

   – Characters with average or low Hits/Sec on their SS3s, or using 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)
(Hits/Sec)	Strong	Others	Weak
	Yuuki [Bouquet Toss]	Holy Mace	11 Hits 2.6sec (4.2)	S+	S	—	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Speed+ Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Waals [Cool Screw]	Neutral Rifle	10 Hits 2.4sec (4.2)	S	AA	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are pretty easy to spam, just time it well.
	Yuna [Roller Waitress]	Neutral Mace	8 Hits 2.1sec (3.8)	S+	AA	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – Possible to spam SS3s, but needs some crucial timing.
	Alice [Queen of Wonderland]	Dark Rifle	7 Hits 1.9sec (3.7)	S+	AA	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are are easy to spam, best with combinations.
	Sinon [Korean Dress in Breeze]	Wind Bow	7 Hits 1.9sec (3.7)	S+	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are are easy to spam, just watch out for incoming attacks.
	Sinon [Dangerous Kiss]	Earth Gun	4 Hits 1.1sec (3.3)	SS	S+	S	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:50],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam especially against enemies with no auto-aim attacks.
	Sinon [Progressive Gunner]	NeutralGun	7 Hits 2.2sec (3.2)	S+	S	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Can be spammed from a ranged position or while enemy is stunned, just time it well.
	Silica [My Little Lover]	Dark Mace	8 Hits 2.6sec (3.1)	S+	S	—	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Auto-Aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well.
	Yui [Born in Sakura Season]	Earth Mace	10 Hits 3.3sec (3.0)	S+	AA	A	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – Burst damages are great, but still kinda hard to spam without parrying.
	Fukaziroh [Little Gunner]	NeutralRifle	6 Hits 2.1sec (2.9)	S+	S	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Crit Dmg+ Buff],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed, just time it well.
	Leafa [Rejoicing Witch]	Dark Rod	5 Hits 1.7sec (2.9)	S+	S	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: None	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Speed+ Buff],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam from a ranged position, but watch out for auto-aim and dashing attacks.
	Lisbeth [Efficient Smith]	NeutralMace	8 Hits 2.8sec (2.9)	S	AA	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – High burst damage, ideal as support nuker after parrying or while enemy is stunned.
	Sinon [Stiletto heel Bride]	Holy Bow	5 Hits 1.7sec (2.9)	SS	S+	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Wide In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed from a ranged position, but best vs single targets. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Strea [Abounding Spring Water]	Wind Mace	7 Hits 2.5sec (2.8)	SS	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Yui [The Oracle Prophet]	NeutralMace	7 Hits 2.5sec (2.8)	SS	S+	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Def Down Debuff],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Midair Attack],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Silica [Dragon Caster]	Dark Rod	5 Hits 2.2sec (2.3)	S	AA	—	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Speed+ Buff],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [SS1 Team Heal],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam from a ranged position, but watch out for auto-aim and dashing attacks.
	Sinon [Leo]	Fire Lance	5 Hits 2.3sec (2.2)	SS	S	AA	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Crit+ Team Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Teleports to nearby target],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are ok to spam, but needs more timing. Use after parry or when the target is about to get stunned. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3).
	Asuna [Shinobi Slash]	Dark Rapier	5 Hits 2.5sec (2.0)	S+	AA	—	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Speed+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff], [Ends at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – OK to spam, but needs crucial timing because of her attack range.
	Asuna [Tropical Lover]	Earth Dagger	4 Hits 2.1sec (1.9)	S+	AA	B	B	*Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are possible to spam, just avoid directly top or bottom of target to avoid misses.
	Leafa [Radiant First Mate]	Water Sword	4 Hits 2.1sec (1.9)	S+	S	AA	AA	*Nuker *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Def Down Debuff],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well.
	Asuna [Kitchen Maid]	Wind Rod	4 Hits 2.2sec (1.8)	S+	AA	A	B	*Nuker *Healer
		Combo Window: While Buffed	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Aim Caster],  [Midair Attack],  [SS1 Team Heal],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam especially against ground based attacks, avoid fast moving targets though.
	Sinon [Free Style Artist]	Water Bow	5 Hits 3.0sec (1.7)	S+	AA	A	B	*Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ and Speed+ Buff],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Teleports behind target],  [Ends at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be spammed if timed right, animation is kinda long so be careful.
	Yuuki [Sunny Summer Girl]	Water Rapier	3 Hits 2.1sec (1.4)	S+	AA	A	B	*Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Teleports behind target],  [Midair Attack],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be used from any location and easy to spam, just time it well.
	Eugeo [Blue Silver Knight]	Water Sword	3 Hits 2.4sec (1.3)	S+	AA	A	A	*Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well.
	Suguha [Faroff Fencer]	NeutralSword	2 Hits 1.6sec (1.3)	S+	S	—	A	*Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam and can be used while dodging attacks.
	Yui [Angel Cheer]	Holy Sword	3 Hits 2.3sec (1.3)	S+	AA	—	B	*Nuker *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: None	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3 is pretty much on point, so use after parry or while target is stunned.
	Yui [Pearl Tears]	Wind Rapier	2 Hits 2.1sec (1.0)	S+	AA	A	A	*Nuker *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [Self Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – A bit hard to spam, find an opening from the start, or use after parry or stun.
	Seven [Zinnia Melody]	Earth Lance	2 Hits 2.5sec (0.8)	S+	AA	A	A	*Nuker *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive	Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	– [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] – SS3s can be easily spammed, just time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s.
	Yuuki [Eccentric Riding Hood]	Fire Rod	1 Hit 2.2sec (0.4)	S	AA	B	B	*Nuker *Debuffer *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive	Single Target
SS3 Notes	– [MP:110],  [Atk&Def Down Debuff],  [SS1 Team Heal],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] – SS3s are easy to spam from a ranged position, but watch out for auto-aim and dashing attacks.

   – DO NOT limit your team by only using high DPS units, also consider using Support units like Debuffers. Refer here for a list of Support Units.
   – 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 (on-click until he/she can move again)    – #.#sec* =  Average Time. Dual Wielders 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