Updated at: 11-05-2023 - By: Leo Hall
In Brave Frontier, not all units are created equal. This is the definitive Brave Frontier tier list, which we regularly update to maintain accuracy.

In Brave Frontier, not all units are created equal. This is the definitive, constantly-updated tier list for Brave Frontier.

Maximizing your party’s potential to become the best summoner you can be has been the focus of Brave Frontier ever since the game’s release in 2013.

It’s easy for a new player to feel lost in the depth of the game’s lore and the seemingly infinite number of units that can be called into battle.

The good news is that, like every other competitive game, Brave Frontier still has a stable meta.

It is possible to rank the units in a massive summon pool according to their element, utility, party compatibility, and end-game potential.

This is the current year’s (2022) version of the Brave Frontier unit tier list.

What is Brave Frontier Heroes?

Both the Ethereum-based My Crypto Heroes and the Japanese role-playing game Brave Frontier are well-known among RPG enthusiasts.

Brave Frontier Heroes combines the two genres as suggested by the title. It’s technically My Crypto Heroes, but it features the game’s core mechanics and the units from Brave Frontier.

The game is made even more enticing by the addition of digital assets, such as Brave Frontier units and weapons, which can be owned, traded, and even used in other games.

Brave Frontier Tier List [May 2023 Update] - GamingScan

The game is an 8-bit idle RPG, meaning that once you’ve set up your units for battle, the game essentially plays itself. Your units will face off against a variety of monsters or other players.

Experience (exp) and spheres (power-ups) are awarded for accomplishments. To advance in the game and unlock new units, weapons, shields, and spheres, they are essential.

Brave Frontier Heroes is playable on iOS, Android, and web browsers. While the game itself is free to play, a monthly prime membership is required to use the experience exchange and costs either 0.035 ETH via Metamask or $4.99 USD using a credit card.

In this game, you can, in the words of the creators, “save the world of Grand Gaia from the evil hordes of the corrupted god Maxwell,” so if story is your thing, you’re in luck.

What are NFTs in Brave Frontier Heroes?

To signify possession of a digital asset, an NFT is a one-of-a-kind token stored in a blockchain. NFTs are assets and playable characters in Brave Frontier Heroes. NFTs are generating a lot of excitement in the gaming industry because they have the potential to address the collectability problem.

The proliferation of in-game buying and selling has been hindered by the difficulty in creating truly unique digital assets; if something can be easily replicated, its value drops.

NFTs, on the other hand, present the possibility of truly unique in-game assets that can maintain or even increase in value over time, or be dependably updated and augmented as gamers hold on to them. Another option for gamers is to sell or trade them at one of the many active online marketplaces.

Brave Frontier Tier List

S-Tier

These items are exceptional cases within their category. Most of them excel in their designated roles as nukers or mitigators and can even do well in all-around roles for the party due to their high damage, buff, and defense stats.

If you manage to get your hands on the starting versions of these units, it is absolutely crucial that you nurture them and keep them in your party rotation.

Notes:

In 2021, Tarok has quickly risen to prominence as one of the game’s most powerful units. When used properly, his leader skill grants him massive damage bonuses, especially against Earth targets.

Unit Element
Azius
Inoko
Paradise in the Desert: Nyami
Rhyne
Cayena
Ascha
Aesys
Fire
Kaneki Ken
Peter
Ptah
Avyn
Hakuzo
Sidonie
Light
Tarok
Osiris
Y. Armaiti
Alphie
Sasha
Nicholas
Hypaea
Tilith Basks in the Sun
Earth
Aoife
Thot
Gisele
Galene
Milly & Meryl
Hilda
Serin
Inara
Water
Orochi
Set
Noxa
Vohu
Evie
Nuke
Legato
Kirke
Dark
Ma’at
Echo
Paris
Miriam
Vash
Nimrah
Ukie
Touka
Vrana
Ydra
Thunder

A-Tier

These essential units are top-notch at what they do best, and some stand out as exceptional “jack-of-all-trades” candidates.

In addition to your S-rank units, these lower-tier units are crucial to your party’s success and should be prioritized in training.

Notes:

N’an-Wang-Mu has been one of the more contentious newcomers to A-Tier. But she’s more adaptable and can serve a similar purpose as Svalinn.

Unit Element
Czorag
Annette
Ultor
Zeis
Ellie
Seria
Asuzuya Juzo
Yang and Yuan
Natalame
Blaze
Amus
Kyo
Roy
Yamori
Marianne
Svalinn
Gortius
Fire
Odin
Sero-Anya
Persenet
Masta Karna
Kelsa
Allanon
Fionna
Chloe
Aurelia
Vanila
The Silver King, Kranus
Light
Ulagan
Andaria
Lydia
S’eljah
Elaina
Bayley
Gwenevere
Wannahon
Vektor
Dranoel
Baiken
Nagid
Limilnate
Zeruiah
Teresa
Earth
Charlie
Faelan
Sennie
Rene
Utheria
Tridon
“Vail and Vidron”
Kawab
Haile
Sae
Kahiki
Vikki
Galea
Wintia
Water
Insane Ezra
Kielazar
Kranus
Saskya
Xenon
Noel
Lico
Kielezar
Keres
Omen of Doom, Luro
Ensa-Taya
Savei
R&R
Semira
Vanessa’s Fatal Fluffups
Ciardha
Aye, Brother
Nyami
Lancelot
Gwyll
Theodor
Shion
Saya
Dark
Sheriff
Kassia
Kisrai, Whitefang
Tevarius
Fennia
Mikael
Chryssa
Mu N’an Wang
Zedus
Cerise
Bonnie
Zelion
Cleria
Long
Khepratum
Silvie
Thunder

B-Tier

While effective in their designated roles, these units have weaknesses that could compromise your party’s cohesiveness as a whole.

Brave Frontier Tier List [May] 2023: Best Characters

These problems may manifest as slow-moving stat growth or a set of skills that is highly context-dependent. Even though they’re worth the effort of raising, they’ll never reach the A-level because of their average development.

Since you never know what you’ll get from a given summon in Brave Frontier, having a selection of B-tier units allows you to better prepare for the late game.

They’re best used in conjunction with other, stronger units, but their niche application doesn’t diminish their value.

Notes:

To everyone’s surprise, the not-terrible Brigadier Buck has joined the game. Although his damage is less than that of a premium unit with triple attack, he is still useful to have around if you happen to summon him.

Unit Element
Colonel Buck
Morgana
Zegstia
Sun Tse
Azurai
Laressa
Feng
Rain
Ludero
Firebrand Vyrr
Owen
Arus
Ruby
Rugahr
Kagiya
Fire
Joshua
Kyria
Seto Jun
Lukroar
Ceulfan
Alan
Gabriela
Solos
Lucius
Linasera
Regil
Lilith
Enile
Lauda
Krantz
Maxwell
Sefia
Light
Nia
Avani
Nyala
Mordlim
Faelan
Ophiucus
Hisui
Fang & Fei
Libera
Dion
Edea
Eriana
Hisa Honoka
Hetepheres
Linlin Bjornson
Tsukiyama Shu
Earth
Orah and Vivienne
May
Medina
Elimo
Lofia
Rickel
Lasswell
Ilm
Signas
Isniel
Tsovinar
Karl
Sheena
Water
Galtier
Katerin
Cardes
Merlin
Neferet
Zephyr
Grahdens
Yuura
Insightful and Shining
Neviro
Enid & Ebony
Feora
Dark
Daltisk
Razak
Crash
Ordine
Rhoa
Ragra
Tama & Tate
Mordred
Ewan
Jireid
Thunder

C-Tier

We’ve made it to the cream of the crop! While these units will see you through the majority of the game’s PvE content, you shouldn’t take them into the Arena or the Colosseum expecting to win.

If you have terrible luck summoning higher-level units, you may want to consider increasing these. These can get you through the bulk of the game, but their stats have simply fallen off the meta, so they won’t be as effective in high-level quests or special events.

Unit Element
Korzan
Baelfyr
Michele
According to Agnia Afla
Dillith
Adel
al-Akqat
Barion
Glenn
Lava
Mariano
Guinne, the Heartstringer
Fire
Rinon
Ni’en, the Inspiring Beast
Ark
Carroll
Reseus
Zekt
Whitefang, Leo.
Segrud
Sirius
Mora
Kira
Quinn & Quentin
Carlos
Light
Phileine
Frigg
Gandrei
Daros
Baro
Felice
Leona
Zelnite
Rozalia
Earth
Florence
Auberi
Vaisal
Savia
Selena
Lumis
Holia
Mariela
Water
Zero
Shida
Yggdrasil
Zero
Lunaris
Yggdrasil
Zekuu
Zenia
Ragina
Elza
In the words of Dirk Rezo
Feeva
Toki
Velma
Mifune
Zalvard
The Matah, Lilly
Johan
Dark
Behemoth
Vashi
Eleanor
Becstain
Lid
Kanon
Loch
Beiorg
Shera
Gilgamesh
Gilbert
Thunder

D-Tier

Only if you plan to use these units in a specific way should you include them in your roster. Overall, they wouldn’t be able to shine in any typical party setup anyway, so it’s important to weigh the benefits of raising them against the costs.

Most of the time, you should pass on these because there are superior units already available.

Notes:

Unfortunately, power creep can affect even D-Tier units. After the updates in May of 2021, Asto will now be classified as an F-Tier ship.

Unit Element
Avant
Rahotep
Jakra
Claire
This is Mai Shiranui.
Valen
K & K
Alessa
Malef
Kulyuk
Adriesta
Griff
Fire
Lara
Agress
Gaston
Janice
Mel
Ionia
Atro
Amadream
Miku
Jack’O
Garrel
Zellha
Izuna
Estia
Raquiel
Light
Terry
Lanza
Mariletta
Terry
Lanza
Mariletta
Quaid
Zevalhua
tree-climbing ices
Sacred Armor
Freed
Gyras
Miell
Dessit
Earth
Zeleste
Camilla
Stein
Arsom
Melord
Zalts
Hugh
Azalea
Kitsu
Tazer
Diamond, Kula
Belfura
Garrett
Colt
Astrid
Water
Kikuri
Xie’Jing
Kafka
Haido
Sonia
Dorte Mizo
Zeek
Alice
Kalon
Magress
Ramlethal
Dark
Licht
Rize
Eze
Benimaru
Balgran
Eerikki
Hallelujah
Marlo
Silas
Fizz
Thunder

F-Tier

As soon as you call in higher-tier units, you should replace these immediately. They will be outclassed by the time you reach the middle game.

Notes:

Thankfully, 2021 has not seen a massive exodus of F-Tier units, and very few have been power crept out of the meta.

Unit Element
Shura
Lyonnesse
Barbara
Sol
Vargas
Rengaku
Fire
Elphelt

Diastima
Logi

Light
Daze
Nimune
Ragzbyul
Serge
Lance
Earth
Verne
Yunos Amu
Azami
Iris
Charlotte
Asto
Cotton
Water
Luina
Gregor
Gered Mard
Iori
Ihsir
Dark
Viktor
Zora
Ky
Rayla
Draegar
Thunder

Some Insights On The List

The fact that S and F have the fewest units in each tier is quite intriguing.

This highlights the core of the gameplay loop in Brave Frontier, which is a balanced amount of luck. It’s great when you summon a powerful unit, but it’s just as frustrating when you get a lowly one.

Because of how infrequent they are, every time you summon, you’ll feel an extra sense of anticipation.

The fact that there are twice as many units in tier A as in tier S demonstrates that Brave Frontier is designed to keep the player wanting more by tipping the scales in the player’s favor.

It’s true that you can win easily with A-tier units, but have you ever wondered how it would feel to have a party of S-tiers at your disposal?

Brave Frontier’s appeal comes from the game’s satisfying feedback loop. It won’t overwhelm you with powerful units right away, but it won’t leave you feeling hopeless either.

Methodology

There may be some newer units (and a few seasonal ones) that didn’t make the cut because this list is in line with the 2022 meta and base summoning pool.

Monsters, items, and units that are too weak to be invested in when building an end-game party have been left off this tier list because they have no place in it.

How does play to earn work within Brave Frontier Heroes?

You can choose between replica and original spheres as prizes for victory.

Originals are collectible NFTs that can be traded on NFT marketplaces like Opensea and Auctonicity, while replicas can only be found within the game’s ecosystem.

I’m sure you can guess which one is more common.

Brave Frontier Tier List 2023 (Best Characters)

What is ZEL?

In Brave Frontier Heroes, ZEL serves as the in-game currency. There are currently no cryptocurrency exchanges where you can buy or sell ZEL because it is not a cryptocurrency. Its sole purpose is to serve as a medium of exchange within Brave Frontier Heroes, the video game.

Where can I buy ZEL?

In-game Ethereum can be used to purchase ZEL or to liquidate assets in the EXP market. There are 10,000 ZEL in one ETH.

Keep in mind that since ZEL is not an ERC-20 token, it cannot be converted back to ETH once it has been acquired.

The GO! Wallet is used by the iOS app, while the Token Pocket Wallet is used by the Android app. The game is also accessible via desktop wallets like MetaMask and Dapper Wallet, as well as mobile wallet apps like Trust Wallet.

How to play Brave Frontier Heroes

Brave Frontier Heroes’ mechanics are strikingly similar to those of My Crypto Heroes.

Once we factor in all the moving parts, it gets more complicated, but in a nutshell, it goes like this:

  1. Pick your troops, and then either send them on solo missions or into multiplayer arena fights.
  2. Gain experience and spheres (copy or original) in the process.
  3. Your units will be able to take on more challenging quests and more powerful opponents as they gain experience and strength.
  4. You can earn experience by collecting spheres, or you can trade them with other players for ZEL.
  5. Alternatively, you can connect your account you create with the cryptocurrency wallet of your choice and purchase ZEL with Ethereum.
  6. You will gain access to more unique spheres as your experience and rank increase.
  7. These unique orbs have two potential uses: either as currency in NFT marketplaces or as components for in-game unit enhancements.

Units

You begin with a small number of units, but these can be upgraded with ZEL. Every single one of them is special and has its own picture and data. Keep in mind that you can only trade them amongst the players on the marketplace, and not with anyone outside of the game.

There are a total of six types of units, each with their own maximum level:

  • Superb – Maximum level 100
  • Maximum level 90, epic!
  • Uncommon – Level Limit of 80
  • Extremely Rare – Level Capped at 70
  • Level cap of 60, widely accepted
  • Beginner: Maximum level 40

Quests

In this single-player mode, your units will face off against monsters in an effort to earn experience and, hopefully, spheres.

Arena

Here, you can face off against other players in head-to-head contests.

Player matches allow you to set up private or public matches to fight friends or random users, while title matches are organized by the Brave Frontier Heroes staff.

Assets

Keeping track of your assets is essential, especially when dealing with the many different types that can confuse first-time users.

All of this data can be found in one place in the assets menu.

Keep an eye on the composition tab; that’s where you’ll put those spheres you’ve been saving up for.

Marketplace

If it’s the NFT rather than the RPG aspects of Brave Frontier Heroes that piques your interest, this is the place to be. Here you can buy units and experience.

The stall has 4 buttons:

  • Summon.  You can purchase brand-new models here. There is a time constraint on the availability of each of these items.
  • Prime.  The full experience, including expedited access to unit sales, increased experience gains from quests, and discounts on exporting and minting NFTs, is available for a monthly subscription fee.
  • Expenditure swap. Here you can purchase experience points for your units and unload your stockpile of replica spheres. The currency used in both of these deals is ZEL.
  • Trade.  In this market, players can exchange ZEL for units and unique spheres created by other players.

Brave Frontier Heroes frequently asked questions

Is Brave Frontier Heroes free to play?

While basic accounts are free, a monthly prime membership is required to access the EXP exchange and costs 0.035 ETH via Metamask or $4.99 via credit card.

Can I make money playing Brave Frontier Heroes?

Yes, but a sizable financial commitment is needed. Making money with the free-to-play characters is extremely unlikely.

Can I sell Brave Frontier Heroes units and spheres on NFT marketplaces?

You can trade items you’ve acquired in Brave Frontier Heroes on secondary NFT exchanges like Opensea.

Can I import a character from My Crypto Heroes?

Of those three, only Sun Ce, Nightingale, and D’Artagnan will be allowed to enter as Level 1 units.

Insights & Overview For Brave Frontier Tier List

S-Tier and F-Tier listings have the fewest units available. The game relies heavily on chance, and only with good fortune can you hope to acquire powerful units. However, if your summoning skills and luck are not up to snuff, you will be stuck with a terrible unit from the lower tiers. You will be unstoppable if you manage to acquire an S-Tier unit.

You won’t be able to see any of the newest units, as the list above is made up entirely of meta and base summoning pool. We also took into account the needs of the players and their frequency of use when compiling this list. Knowing the best and worst summons units list will make your journey through Brave Frontier much easier.