Last Updated September 16th, 2025: Rearranged some of the characters and added information on what all the tiers mean. Check out our list of codes for Anchor Panic to get free resources.
Operators are the most important thing in Anchor Panic, and getting all the best ones should always be your top priority. With the meta characters, you'll be able to clear all content efficiently and farm resources to upgrade your current operators and pull for the upcoming ones. In our Anchor Panic tier list below, we ranked all operators based on their overall strength, while also taking into account how future-proof they are (since there is info on the upcoming characters from the CN server). So, without further ado, let's dive into the rankings!
Anchor Panic Operators Tier List
The summary of our Anchor Panic operators tier list above should serve as a general guide on which characters to pull for and upgrade. Your end-game teams should consist of only T0, T0.5, and T1 operators. Which operators you'll use will depend on a number of factors, including whether you have all the characters, their synergies, Ascension levels, Sigils, etc. To learn more about each character's strengths and weaknesses, check out the in-depth ranking summary below. Also, here is a short rundown of what each tier means:
- Tier 0: The best characters in Anchor Panic that are both future-proof and OP for all game content.
- Tier 0.5: Not as massive a priority as T0 characters, but will form the core of your squad, depending on which game mode and what the rest of your team is. Generally, they all work well regardless of their Element/Attribute.
- Tier 1: The core DPS/Support characters that you'll use, depending on which Elemental/Attribute combo you go for. For example, if you're going for a full Fire team, Merlot, Sparkle-Wing, and Marceline will be top-tier picks, together with a few T0/T0.5 characters.
- Tier 2: All the good characters that you can use in the early game, but considering how many pulls you get from beginner quests and events, you'll quickly replace them.
- Tier 3: The worst characters in Anchor Panic that just aren't worth using/upgrading.
NOTICE: This section is still under construction. We will continue to add data until the whole tier list is complete and as accurate as possible.
Tier 0 - Strongest Characters in Anchor Panic
| Operator | Details & Ranking Summary |
|---|---|
Tern |  Breaker  Quantum Support BuffTern is the best buffer/support operator in the game, especially for Quantum teams, capable of increasing allies' offensive stats and granting them extra DMG on their skills. Her Sigil is important to get, as it further buffs her passive DMG increase. Also, she requires no Ascensions to be extremely useful. |
Echo | Breaker  Lightning Support AoE Heal Buff DebuffEcho is one of the best supports in Anchor Panic, buffing the DMG of allies and healing them. Also, she has an AoE attack that can Silence enemies, which is kind of OP. Her only downside is that some of her best passives are locked behind 3-Star and 6-Star Ascensions. |
Karanissa |  Striker Lightning DPS Single Target AssassinKaranissa is one of the strongest DPSs in Anchor Panic, even on the CN/JP servers that have all the upcoming characters. She is a back-row assassin that deals insane single-target DMG and can recast her Energy Burst each time she executes a target. Her 3-Star Ascension bonus is extremely important to get, as it removes the DMG decrease when she recasts her Energy Burst. |
Lilira |  Healer Quantum Support AoE Shield HealLilira is the best healer/shielder in Anchor Panic, especially on full Quantum teams. The heals/shields she provides are invaluable, and she can also revive an ally once per battle with her 3/6-Star Ascension bonuses. |
Tier 0.5 - Very Strong Characters for Any Team
| Operator | Details & Ranking Summary |
|---|---|
Lengjiao |  Stun  Ice Hybrid AoE FreezeLengjiao is a core member of any Ice team and one of the best CC/DPS operators in the game. She can apply Freeze on all enemies, as well as stack Freezing. She is simply OP for PvP because of her reliable CC. You can use her even at 0 Ascension, as her most important ability is her Energy Burst. |
Grenache |  Support  Fire Hybrid AoE Lifesteal Burn BuffGrenache is an amazing support/DPS for both full Fire and mixed squads. She can stack Burn herself, give Lifesteal to allies when attacking enemies inflicted with Burn, as well as buff her own Lifesteal/DPS. She is a solid AoE DPS, support, and also pretty tanky. Her best Lifesteal bonus is locked at 6-Stars, though. |
Flicker |  Defender Quantum Tank AoE Shield InvincibilityFlicker is a designated tank for Quantum teams, and pretty solid on mixed squads as well. She applies Shields to allies, can revive once per battle, is insanely tanky, and does decent damage. The only downside is that you'll need her Sigil and 6-Star Ascension bonus to make her really strong. |
Deling | Breaker Quantum Support AoE Buff Debuff Deling is a meta PvE buffer/support for any squad, especially Quantum ones. She can stack Radiation with her AoE Energy Burst and also buff ally ATK and DEF. Plus, unlocking her amazing 6-Star Ascension bonus is fairly easy because she is an SR. |
Centaurea | Healer Quantum Support AoE Buffer Cleanse Heal Centaurea is a meta buffer/healer for PvE, especially on Quantum teams, providing debuff cleansing, AoE heals, and DMG buffs. She is often more worth using than Lilira. Also, getting her OP Ascension passives is easy because she is an SR. |
Dione | Defender  Nautral Tank Single Target Buff Shield HealDione is one of the best tanks/supports in the game, providing heals, shields, and DEF buffs for all allies. She is simply amazing, and her 3/6-Star Ascension passives provide even more shields when she falls to low HP. |
Antilope | Defender Quantum Tank Single Target Shield Heal Buff Antilope is similar to Dione as she is also a tank/support, providing shields, heals, and defensive buffs for allies. However, her buffs have bonuses when applied to Quantum allies. She is generally extremely good and one of the best frontliners you'll have access to early on. |
Streyne | Healer Quantum Support Single Target Buff Heal Streyne is an amazing healer/buffer for both Quantum and mixed teams. She applies both single-target and AoE heals, as well as massive ATK buffs. However, you'll need to get her to 3/6-Stars to remove the DEF debuff from her Adrenaline passive. |
Ling | Support Lightning Hybrid AoE Debuff Ling is a core buffer/debuffer/DPS for Lightning teams, and even works on mixed teams if you have her on 6-Stars. She applies Lightning Mark, reducing enemy Lightning RES (and buffing ally CRIT Rate against them if you have the 3/6-Star Ascension). Also, her AoE Energy Burst applies Shock, which is OP for Lightning DPSs. |
Olivia | Striker Fire DPS AoE Buff Olivia is a really strong DPS/buffer for both Fire and mixed teams. She has extremely good AoE damage and DPS buffs for allies. Also, with her 6-Star Ascension and Sigil equipped, her offensive stats get even more absurd. Her biggest downside is that without enough investment, she can't compete with the upcoming DPSs. |
Tier 1 - Core DPS/Support Characters Based on Team Element
| Operator | Details & Ranking Summary |
|---|---|
Merlot | Striker Fire DPS AoE CRIT Description: TBA |
Marcilene | Striker Fire DPS AoE Debuff Description: TBA |
Sparkle-Wing | Support Fire Hybrid AoE Buff Burn Description: TBA |
Alice | Striker Lightning DPS Single Target CRIT Description: TBA |
Newcastle | Support Quantum Support AoE Buff Description: TBA |
Raven | Striker  Physical DPS Single TargetDescription: TBA |
Yan | Striker Physical DPS AoE Description: TBA |
Lycosha | Striker Physical DPS AoE Description: TBA |
Dawn | Striker Ice DPS AoE Description: TBA |
Abyssal | Support Ice Hybrid AoE Buff Ice Corrosion Description: TBA |
Diamond | Stun Ice Hybrid Single Target Freeze Description: TBA |
Tier 2 - Strong Early Game Characters
| Operator | Details & Ranking Summary |
|---|---|
Mustang | Defender Physical DPS AoE Description: TBA |
Koraz | Defender Fire Tank AoE Parry Description: TBA |
Lionblade | Stun Fire DPS Single Target Debuff Description: TBA |
Prism | Striker Ice DPS Single Target Description: TBA |
Kymia | Striker Physical DPS Single Target Description: TBA |
Catalpa | Striker Nautral DPS Single Target Debuff Description: TBA |
Snow Fox | Striker Ice DPS Single Target Energy Description: TBA |
Yuanya | Support Fire DPS AoE Description: TBA |
Corrosicat | Support Fire DPS Single Target CRIT Description: TBA |
Tier 3 - Mediocre Characters
| Operator | Details & Ranking Summary |
|---|---|
Alicia | Striker Lightning DPS Single Target Description: TBA |
Artisan | Defender Lightning Tank AoE Debuff Regen Description: TBA |
Neon | Breaker Fire Hybrid AoE Spark Debuff Buff Description: TBA |
Firefly | Striker Fire DPS Single Target Description: TBA |
Trigger | Support Lightning DPS Single Target Description: TBA |
Core | Support Ice Hybrid Single Target Frostbite Description: TBA |
Arc | Support Physical DPS Single Target Description: TBA |
Additional Information (Roles, Classes, Elements, Etc.)
In the tables below, you can find all the other useful information needed to better understand our Anchor Panic tier list above. There are explanations for all the roles we ascribed to each operator (DPS, Tank, Support, Hybrid), classes, and elements. Also, check out our Anchor Panic beginner's guide for even more useful info.
Classes
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Striker | Main Output: Focuses on enhancing one's own damage output ability, characterized by high skill intensity and high damage output maximum. |
| Breaker | Battle Support: Abilities to boost allies or weaken enemies, crucial for increasing damage output and enhancing team performance. |
| Support | Secondary Output: Has less damage output than a Striker, but excels in breaking through durability and boosting the Striker's abilities. |
| Healer | Healer: A battlefield healer unit capable of healing ally Operators, effectively improving team longevity and recovery abilities. |
| Stun | Powerful Control: Support units with a single or group control ability, reducing the target's durability by 40% upon successful control. |
| Defender | Defender Frontline: Capable of absorbing more damage in battle, and increases source energy efficiency when absorbing damage. |
Roles
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| DPS | By DPS, we considered all operators whose main purpose is to deal damage. Those are usually Striker and Support operators. |
| Tank | By Tank, we considered all Defender operators, as they are the only ones who have built-in mechanics for survivability and tanking. They'll be your main frontline throughout the game. |
| Support | By Support, we considered mostly Healer and Breaker operators, as they have the buffs, heals, and other utility meant to enhance your squad both defensively and offensively. |
| Hybrid | By Hybrid, we considered Breaker, Stun, and Support operators that have some CC, debuffs, DoTs, and other useful effects in their kit, while also having decent DPS. They'll supplement your team with all the utility that your main DPSs and Supports don't have. |
Elements (Attributes)
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Fire | Fire operators have the ability to inflict Burn on enemies. Burn reduces enemy healing effectiveness and removes a percentage of the enemy's Shield Points at the end of the turn. |
| Lightning | Lightning operators can inflict Shock on enemies. Enemies in Shock have a chance to receive extra damage when hit with a Lightning attack. |
| Ice | Ice operators apply the Freezing effect on enemies. Freezing lowers enemy Speed and significantly reduces Frost Resistance when at maximum stacks. |
| Nautral | Natural operators inflict the Corrosion effect on enemies. Corrosion reduces enemy Natural Resistance and further reduces enemy Defense at maximum stacks. |
| Physical | Physical operators can inflict the Bleed effect on enemies. Bleed causes enemies to take Physical Damage at the end of each turn. |
| Quantum | Quantum operators can inflict Radiation on enemies. Radiation Burst deals Quantum damage scaling with the enemy's Max HP%. |
Anchor Panic Character Tier List FAQ
The best characters in Anchor Panic right now are Karanissa, Tern, Echo, and Lilira. Karanissa is a meta DPS that is future-proof and may be the character most worth pulling for early on. The other three are OP supports that will be useful no matter what type of team you're running.
What are the best SR characters?
The best SR characters in Anchor Panic are Antilope, Dione, Centaurea, and Deling. They are solid tanks/supports that will be useful even later when more characters are released. However, they still aren't as good as the best SSRs.
What is the best character on the Onboarding Link banner?
The best character on the Onboarding Link banner is Merlot. She is a really solid DPS, and combined with Sparkle-Wing, she can be your core damage dealer early on.
That is all for our Anchor Link characters tier list for now. We will continue to update it with information, so be sure to bookmark this page to have the rankings always at your disposal. Also, check out our other tier lists in the Guides section here on our website.
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