Starward: Mecha Girls is a popular anime-style mobile PvP with intense arena matches. You can control unique characters with different combat styles while engaging in quick battles. Each character comes with a distinct playstyle and role. Some units work best as aggressive frontline fighters, while others support from a distance with ranged attacks. So, to help you build the best team, here’s a complete Starward Mecha Girls Tier List.
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Starward Mecha Girls Tier List - All Units Ranked
⇓ META UNITS ⇓
Aida
Akigumo
Angelis
Cammy
Darkstar
Galahad Dawn
Haruka
Kaze
Nameless
Rhine
Rota 1
Shadow
Thunderbolt Otome
Ether
⇓ VERY GOOD UNITS ⇓
Aisling
Cavalry
Cherub
Convallaria
Elfin
Ffreedo
Galahad
Hikari
Keep the Dead Alive
Longinus Beta
Nora
Orchid
Qiuyu
Rasiel
Sharp
Siren
Virtues
⇓ DECENT UNITS ⇓
Zakharova
Yammyn
Xiaoling
Valkia
Seraph
Scorpion
Qingni
Pallas
Lancelot
Krista
Kitty
Griffin
Gourai Kai
Deucalion
Cygnus
Breaker
Borzoi
Aliz
⇓ MID UNITS ⇓
Baselard
Dragoner
Emika
Franca
Hibiki
Ine
Iva
Katerina
Reki
Roland
Sky Saber
Snow Owl
Stylet
Beta
S Tier - Best Units in Starward Mecha Girls
| Character | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
 Rhine [Legendary] | + Rhine permanently upgrades her weapons using the unique Everlasting Dragon passive. + Her Roar of the Dragon shot travels faster for reliable follow-up attacks. + Evolving her weapon unlocks Prelude, which fires three powerful gerobi beams in a cone. + The Wings of the Dragon move blocks lock-on attacks for excellent self-defense. |
 Nameless [Legendary] | + Nameless enters the YOTO-System to gain massive mobility and lifesteal. + Her Oni Tail is a long-range wire that stuns enemies in aerial combat. + Her Shippu Jinrai is a flexible movement tool that functions without using any weapon ammo. + The Oni Breath fires a fast bullet that guarantees a knockdown on a hit. |
 Shadow [Legendary] | + Shadow uses Shadow Strike clones for attacking that is difficult to see. + Her Red Snake chain swipes catch enemies with wide and very fast attacks. + The Shadow Blade - Blink marks targets so she can teleport behind them for combos. + Aerial boost dashes make her run diagonally, making her movement tricky for enemies. |
 Akigumo [Legendary] | + Akigumo deals massive damage by spending Mitama Miko charges on her powerful Star Fall. + Having three charges increases her Star Fall damage to a massive 965 total value. + Water Stopping provides shooting guard and enhances her side step distance very significantly. + Shuramaru nullifies projectiles and bursts opponents with high damage melee follow-up attacks. |
 Aida [Rare] | + Aida stores weapons in her Weapon Formation to fire them sequentially with her Unison. + Her Ceremonial Carbine is useful for safe landings because it does not grant her vernier state. + At Talent level T5, she unlocks mutual canceling between all her primary shooting weapons, cancelling any animation. + The Etiquette For Etiquette parry blocks and counters melee attacks with a full weapon barrage. |
 Darkstar [Rare] | + Darkstar uses Dark Matter Type C that attacks opponents from a very long distance. + Her Dark Matter Type B shield negates 300 damage for herself or her teammate. + Has superb mobility comparable to higher cost characters when all her units are attached. + Her Snipe Mode is a fast projectile that is perfect for hitting follow-up attacks. |
 Cammy [Legendary] | + Cammy hits Rock Forever rhythm timings to boost move damage and restore weapon gauge. + Her Let's Rock! state increases the red lock distance by 10m for the team. + The Blow Up fire pillars restore her full boost gauge on a successful rhythm hit. + Her Passionate Pristo is an important mobility tool that blocks follow-up attacks with dodges. |
 Rota [Legendary] | + Rota has an incredibly fast 3-frame startup melee attack with her Rock Breaking move. + Her Elf Spearwork - Penetration applies a 30% movement speed debuff on a hit. + The Star Falling Spear creates a blue cage that stuns and blocks enemy projectiles. + Her Phantom Partner has dodging abilities for retreating from enemies. |
 Ether [Legendary] | + Ether sends her Secret Key drone behind enemies to create multi-angle sandwich style attacks. + Her Spell - Fire III gerobi lets her land safely while maintaining her boost gauge. + The Spell - Star I fires a powerful gerobi from the Secret Key's current position. + Her Secret Key does not show up on radar, which is useful for unexpected and sneaky attacks. |
 Thunderbolt Otome [Uncommon] | + Thunderbolt Otome gains a massive speed boost when her changed state activates at low health. + Her Mobile Booster Side Flip blocks follow-up attacks and has three unique weapon follow-ups. + The Ram move uses a shield to safely charge at the opponent. + Her Hi-Con Mode maintains stamina well and is a good follow-up attack. |
 Galahad Dawn [Uncommon] | + Galahad Dawn transitions into an aggressive close-range monster using her Breaking Dawn install mode. + In Breaking Dawn, her Sword of Holy Verdict slam guarantees a knockdown on hit. + Her Armor Type Three Funnels can attack enemies from directly above them. + Holy Light Wings let her move forward and combo dashes together very quickly. |
 Angelis [Uncommon] | + Angelis enters a permanent Divine Will state that doubles her 5A light orb damage. + Her Holy Blessing is very useful to knock down the enemy. + The Wall of Faith blocks all attacks and grants charge if it breaks. + Light of Punishment lets her land and reposition while in the air. |
 Kaze [Uncommon] | + Kaze uses Forced Boost to get up quickly from knockdowns and surprise her opponents. + Her Bait Tactics parry does not have startup animations and counters melee attacks with a teleport. + The Anti-Material Sniper Rifle is a high-damage, fast projectile for instant follow-up attacks. + She can fire Dual Submachine Guns while jumping in the air. |
 Haruka [Uncommon] | + Haruka uses a mechanic to simultaneously power her melee and ranged weapons. + Her Wall of Meteor has a shooting guard and follows up with a lock-on attack hammer. + The Starburst Hammer gains super armor, which is useful to get close to the enemy. + Her Wrist Machine Gun staggers in only 3 hits with excellent lock-on attack strength. |
A Tier
| Character | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
 Keep The Dead Alive [Uncommon] | + Keep The Dead Alive has a powerful movement ability that uses no weapon ammo. + Her Energy Absorption grab restores up to 180 HP to her when she mashes buttons. + The Lemme Touch wire attack knocks down enemies instantly to stop dangerous super armor moves. + In her install mode, the gatling gun no longer stops her movement for safer attacks. |
 Ffreedo [Uncommon] | + Ffreedo uses separate ammo counts for her normal and Riding State modes. + Her Stellar Irradiation beam is a sniper attack that hits targets from a very long distance. + The Magic Shot - Enhanced orbs provide long stuns for high-damage follow-up attacks. + Her Riding State mode lets her jump high and rains down projectiles. |
 Sharp [Uncommon] | + Sharp fires four high-damage beams that are lock-on attacks, ensuring guaranteed hit. + Her Defense Mode barrier provides a massive 500 durability shield to protect against enemy fire. + The Interception Mode beam wall stuns enemies even when they hide behind buildings. + Using a level 1 Bombardment Mode shot provides her a fast knockdown follow-up attack. |
 Longinus Beta [Legendary] | + Longinus Beta uses 5A gunblade shots that pass through enemies to hit multiple targets. + Her Recoilless Rifle - Reaction Round creates a massive nuclear explosion that does DOT damage. + Her Missile Launcher moves her backward while shooting many missiles that are great for keeping the enemy locked on from a long distance + Using her small floating drones lets her attack from the left and right sides with bullets that follow the target |
 Cherub [Legendary] | + Cherub uses Apostle Advance to parry projectiles while charging towards the enemy. + Her Whip of Conviction volley has strong lock-on attack to punish enemies that are far away. + The Sword of Judgment projectile stuns enemies and passes through large beams like gerobi. + At Talent level T5, she unlocks her highest damage follow-up attacks with weapons. |
 Virtues [Rare] | + Virtues uses a 360 degrees shield that grants maximum charge is it counters enemy attacks. + Her Divine Punishment punch has super armor and launches enemies into walls for huge damage. + The Interception Beam cage traps enemies from 33m away to set up for the next attack. + Her Overcharge system lets her carry over charge levels for faster combos. |
 Orchid [Rare] | + Orchid uses Optical Camouflage to safely reach the enemies. + Her 5A vulcans stagger enemies in only 5 hits for an easy melee follow-up attack. + Orchid's Mantis Assault lets her jump and shoot while moving very quickly. + At Talent level T3, her stealth cooldown is reduced to keep her hidden more often. |
 Galahad [Rare] | + Galahad applies a Curse of Holy Grail debuff that increases the enemy character's booster consumption. + Her 5BC Sin charge has a durable shooting guard to safely fight in close range. + The Calamity move provides super armor and unblockable shockwaves to nullify defensive shields. + Her Cracked Cavity lunge lets her perform a lightning-fast intercepting follow-up attack. |
 Aisling [Rare] | + Aisling has a 35m red lock distance that is useful for sniping from a long range. + Her Whisper Among Stars lets her return to the ground safely in case of aerial combat. + The Curtain of Starlight fence can quickly stun any aggressive opponents. + Aisling’s Blessing of Starlight fires from above to force enemies to dodge and waste energy. |
 Nora [Uncommon] | + Nora uses Overload to increase her movement speed and become one of the fastest units. + Her Azure Counterattack grants super armor and knocks down enemies upon parrying a melee hit. + Nora’s boomerang has no start-up animation that constantly hits enemies attacking her. + Her Heaven Rend Slash uses armor to hit through enemy melee attacks. |
 QiuYu [Legendary] | + QiuYu uses afterimage follow-up attacks that are completely unblockable by the enemies. + Her Star Sword - Cycle boomerang has a high damage lock-on attack. + The Star Sword - Mark lets her instantly teleport to do a high-damage sneak attack. + Qiuyu's Skyward Pillar slam helps her return to the ground to safely refill her energy after an attack in the air. |
 Rasiel [Legendary] | + Rasiel is one of the game's fastest characters while her drone is attached to her. + Her Apostle Charge has a projectile shield and can be charged for more lunge speed. + The Sword of Trial throws three stunning swords in a cone for lock-on attacks. + Rasiel's special shots let her drop to the ground safely and keep attacking during her moves. |
 Hikari [Legendary] | + Hikari enters Regalia State to increase her movement speed and unlock powerful moves. + Her 5AB Long Rifle snipe has a very high speed for hitting enemies from any distance. + Hikari’s drones attack from all sides to ignore shields and force enemies to dodge. + Hikari’s long beam hits enemies across the whole map right as they land. |
 Siren [Legendary] | + Siren’s shield blocks attacks from all sides and refills her movement and special energy. + Her Dream of Sea bubble traps enemies for seconds to split up the opposing team. + The 2AB [CR] gerobi is very good at aiming and shoots from various spots using her seahorse. + Her Fear of Deep song grants super armor and creates large lightning strikes below her that stun enemies. |
 Elfin [Legendary] | + Elfin has a 37m red lock distance and can harass enemies from very far. + Her Crossbow arrows are very fast and follow enemies to hit them from afar. + The Arrow Toss - Cluster rains arrows from above to trap opponents and force movement. + Using her Attached Launcher after a backflip grants incredible speed for a powerful follow-up attack. |
 Cavalry [Legendary] | + Cavalry uses Assault Mode to combine all of her weapons. + Her 2AB Cannon - Stationary Fire blocks bullets and always knocks the enemy down + The csB shotgun fires very quickly to protect her from enemies getting too close. + Her Gatling - Suppress Fire shoots a wall of bullets that can break through enemy shields. |
 Convallaria [Legendary] | + Convallaria uses Flower Blooms to gain an all-around shield that blocks 400 total damage. + Her Energy Release gerobi deals multiple aftershock damages. + The Justice Strike starts very fast and helps her land safely on the ground. + She can chain her moves to drop to the ground safely and refill her movement energy. |
B Tier
| Character | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
 Griffin [Legendary] | + Griffin can fly high using Spread Wings to stay safe or chase enemies. + Her Eagle's Wild Dance melee combo can deal over 1000 damage on hit. + Griffin’s Follower-type Floating Unit fires fast lasers to hit enemies right as they land - Spread Wings is very boost-hungry and consumes half of her movement energy. |
 Scorpion [Rare] | + Scorpion uses Tail Bomb to stun enemies from above with a delay. + Lava Chariot mode provides high speed for either chasing or escaping fights. + Her attacks leave lava pools on the ground that deal unblockable damage. - Her Tail Bomb acts slowly and can be easily dodged by enemies. |
 Seraph [Rare] | + Seraph switches to Advent State to gain a bow with 35m range. + Wings of Seraph fangs can be set to attack enemies automatically. + Parade Impact gives her a shield while going for melee combat. - She lacks defensive options while in her long-range Advent State bow stance. |
 Aliz [Uncommon] | + Aliz gains super armor once she enters Azure Flame state. + Aliz’s Conqueror's Spear swings in a huge circle to hit enemies even if they are behind her. + Victorious Leap helps her land safely to recover movement energy while avoiding shots. - She lacks ranged options and needs to stand still for Lance Shooting. |
 Valkia [Uncommon] | + Valkia has fast melee attacks with almost no startup animation to beat enemies. + Frenzy State lets her heal 40% of health by hitting melee attacks. + She can revive with 800 health if she dies when the game ends. - Her high damage Suppression combos are very long and can be easily blocked. |
 Xiaoling [Uncommon] | + Xiaoling deals massive damage with long combos that can reach over 1000 damage. + Dragon Soar gives her super armor to survive through enemy shooting attacks. + Successfully blocking shots with Jie grants her a free dash to quickly close gaps. - Her high damage combos are easy to block and her movement is predictable. |
 Lancelot [Legendary] | + Lancelot uses Dance of Fairy flips to stay mobile while using all weapons. + Azure Flame mode grants her immense speed and powerful super armor charging moves. + Her Unison of Fairy beam acts very fast to catch distant enemies. - She has lower-than-average bullet performance and high ammo reload times. |
 Kitty [Rare] | + Kitty uses Neko High Jump for a full shield while leaping around. + She can "rocket jump" off her Neko Balloons to gain high movement speed. + Her Justice Ray is a long beam with two charges for 31m snipes. - Kitty’s basic shots and close-range moves are not very strong and don't do much damage even when they hit. |
 Yammyn [Common] | + Yammyn gains a Sparklight buff to increase her movement speed. + Slash & Flash lets her block shots to power up a fast lunge attack. + Yammyn’s Overeating boomerang shoots multiple bullets to help her get close to enemies safely at Talent Level 5. - She is very talent-dependent and has very low health. |
 Gourai-Kai [Uncommon] | + Gourai-Kai has a smaller hitbox making her naturally harder to hit. + Her Assault grab uses super armor to protect her from melee enemies. + Gourai-Kai can reload her Railgun whenever it is empty to keep shooting at enemies without stopping. - Most of Gourai-Kai’s bullets disappear if they hit an enemy's laser beam. |
 Deucalion [Rare] | + Deucalion uses her Burst Leap rolls to dodge enemy shots and return to the ground safely. + Her Stellar Beam is very reliable for hitting enemies from 140 meters away. + Deucalion’s Stellar Bullet shots follow enemies closely to force them to move. - She has a weak red lock range of only 33 meters. |
 Zakharova [Rare] | + Zakharova uses Mobility Shooting to move backward while staying safely 35m away from enemies + Scattering Mode missiles lock on enemies even after they try dodging. + She can charge her Siege Cannon into a high-damage laser beam with lock-on capabilities. - Her explosive weapons can accidentally catch herself or her own teammate. |
 Krista [Rare] | + Krista can fire a second beam from above using Light of Purification. + Her Blade of Holy Light attacks have massive hitboxes that surprise and intercept. + She can heal her team for 400 health using her Blessing Burst Skill. - She lacks self-defense mechanics like super armor or shooting guards. |
 Qingni [Rare] | + Qingni uses several shooting guards to block bullets while she attacks or moves. + Floating with her Gentle Wind umbrella refills her gauge for more powerful attacks. + Her Thundering Fury summons clouds that drop lightning on enemies to control the map. - She is reliant on her umbrella gauge which can leave her vulnerable. |
 Cygnus [Uncommon] | + Cygnus uses unique ice skates to slide quickly and maintain high speed. + Her Bless of White cape blocks 400 damage and lets her land safely after air attacks. + Ice-Cold Dance fires wide ice blades that are very difficult to dodge. - She struggles to deal sustained damage due to low lock-on capabilities. |
 Breaker [Rare] | + Breaker uses Scimitar Cat Pounce with super armor to forcibly move enemies. + Tiger Teeth saw blades provide her high mobility to reposition safely. + Scimitar Cat Strike acts very fast, making it a great defensive tool. - Breaker has the shortest targeting distance and her shooting attacks are not very strong. |
 Borzoi [Rare] | + Borzoi has a small hitbox and high mobility that makes her hard to catch. + Poisonous Fangs let her poke enemies while dropping safely to refill energy. + Her Tricky Step move lets her slash through enemies easily. - Her overall damage is on the lower end compared to other characters. |
 Pallas [Rare] | + Pallas can use her Lion Tornado spin to get close to enemies even when she is out of movement energy. + Her Lion's Strike uses super armor to beat enemy attacks while moving in. + Her Axe Throw can be recalled to hit enemies from behind. - Pallas’s Axe-Mount Launcher takes a long time to start and makes her stop moving. |
C Tier - Worst Units in Starward Mecha Girls
| Character | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|
 Hibiki [Rare] | + Hibiki uses Breakthrough Tactics to quickly charge forward while her armor plates block incoming enemy shots. + Her Minelayer skill creates massive explosions and stuns enemies - Hibiki's Faust and most main weapons do not reload naturally, requiring a Burst Skill to get ammo back - She struggles to assist teammates at long distances due to limited shotgun range. |
 Snow Owl [Common] | + Precision Shooting gives Snow Owl incredible damage and a massive 47m red lock range. + While in her stance, Snow Owl's Precision Shooting - Rifle can instantly knock down opponents from far away. - She has low health and boost capacity, making her vulnerable when caught. - She struggles against close-range shooting opponents who prevent her from charging her skills. |
 Sky Saber [Uncommon] | + Sky Saber uses Enhanced Melee Program I to block all shooting skills indefinitely. + During her Burst, Sky Saber uses Combat Protocol to upgrade her skills, giving them extra damage and the ability to dodge incoming attacks - She is extremely dependent on hers teammate to find openings. - Many of Sky Saber's movement abilities take a long time to activate, so she needs to carefully manage her distance from enemies to avoid being attacked. |
 Stylet [Rare] | + Rapid Rise and High Speed Movement grant Stylet amazing mobility and positioning. + Her Katana + Gatling Gun activates instantly for self-defense. - Stylet suffers from very low health, and her ranged weapons have very poor lock-on capabilities. - Her ranged weapons deal very little damage, forcing her into dangerous close-range fights. |
 Emika [Rare] | + Emika is Here! is a fast dive that can safely dodge many enemy attacks. + Spin and Jump! Skill gives her excellent mobility and can be used without any boost. - Emika's slow shots stop her from winning long-distance shooting battles against ranged enemies. - She needs to manage her reloads carefully to attack aggressively. |
 Franca [Rare] | + Cyclone Spinning Top • Orbiting protects Franca and knocks down melee enemies quickly + Cyclone Spinning Top • Tracking create difficult traps that force enemies to overextend. - She has weak melee strength and loses easily against aggressive fighters. - She have no defensive skills built into her kit. |
 Reki [Uncommon] | + Blade Flash sends massive projectiles that destroy shots and stun enemies. + Thunder Chasing provides Reki with a shooting guard to safely get close. - Her attack pattern is predictable for experienced opponents. - Most powerful attacks like Dragon Shadow have long reload times. |
 Ine [Uncommon] | + Hanging Target allows Ine to move efficiently while espeeds up follow-up attacks. + Hama Arrow deals massive damage and grows stronger over distance - Using Hanging Target cancels too often can cause her to overheat very quickly. - Ine suffers from very long reload times on her strongest attacks. |
 Baselard [Uncommon] | + High Speed Flight gives Baselard a variety of mobility options for any situation. + Full Burst Mode increases her mobility and enhances multiple of her ranged moves. - She struggles with low base damage and low ammo counts on key weapons. - She relies heavily on flight and is weak when enemies focus on her. |
 Iva [Uncommon] | + Orbital Catapult makes Iva extremely difficult to pin down with its high mobility. + Her Eye of Kepler install summons floating units that greatly power up her shooting skills. - She deals lower damage and requires multiple weapon hits to knock down enemies. - She struggles to defend herself after overheating. |
 Katerina [Common] | + Flying Dagger - Volley deploys daggers that stun opponents for a long time. + Charged Star Attack helps Katerina dodge and land with low boost use. - She has poor movement and low boost capacity, making it hard to reach teammates. - Many of Katerina's moves stop her in place, making it very easy for opponents to punish her when she lands. |
 Beta [Rare] | + Apostle Armament - Gun is a reliable skill with great lock-on abilities and high ammo. + Beta uses Enhanced Charge Attack to beat enemy melee attacks. - She lacks mobility options outside of basic mechanics, making her easy to catch. - She needs to stick close to teammates because she struggles to stay effective alone. |
 Dragoner [Uncommon] | + Cruise Mode lets Dragoner fly freely and use a sniper shot that instantly knocks down enemies + Transform-batics lets her flip and reposition while firing a high damage tracking missile. - She has a larger hitbox than other characters, making her much easier to hit. - She cannot block while in her flight mode, making her vulnerable to focused attacks. |
 Roland [Common] | + Roland uses Tricky Steps for a quick dash that instantly activates her Unleashed State. + Unleashed State increases her speed, damage, and grants a burst damage gerobi beam attack. - She is very weak and has almost zero mobility without her Unleashed State - Most basic shooting and melee attacks can stop her movement, making her easy to catch. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is The Best Tier In Starward Mecha Girls Tier List?
S Tier characters will usually dominate matches with high damage and mobility across most combat situations.
How Does The COST System Work In Starward Mecha Girls?
The COST system limits total team strength, so you need to balance selection between high-cost and low-cost units.
Is Rerolling Worth It In Starward Mecha Girls?
You can gain a strong early advantage by rerolling until at least one S Tier character appears in summons.
Which Characters Are Good For Beginners In Starward Mecha Girls?
Beginner-friendly characters usually have simple mechanics, and balanced stats that help in learning the combat basics.
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