With a roster of 25 characters, this Guilty Gear Strive tier list will ease you into the game.
Overall, the best units in the game are Nagoriyuki, Happy Chaos, Ramlethal Valentine, and Chipp Zanuff.
As with any tier list, if you enjoy using a character don’t let their placement deter you.
This tier list is meant for people new to the series, and to help them pick strong characters to get them used to the game’s mechanics.
Let’s dive into the tier list.
Guilty Gear Strive S-Tier Characters
The S-Tier characters are the strongest in the game, and they are so strong that beginners can easily pick them up, and play the game without much trouble.
- Nagoriyuki
- Happy Chaos
- Ramlethal Valentine
- Chipp Zanuff
Now, let’s see why these four characters are considered the best in the game, with a quick overview of what they offer.
Nagoriyuki
Nagoriyuki is a mid-ranged powerhouse who dynamically shifts between extended pressure strings which threaten strike/throw mix-ups and space control with massive normals, depending on what the Blood Rage mechanic allows.
Happy Chaos
Happy Chaos is a versatile character who controls space through his gun and excellent normals. Happy Chaos can fire his gun by entering his shooting stances, At the Ready or Steady Aim.
Ramlethal Valentine
Ramlethal is a mid-ranged brigadier who controls neutral with her massive swords. She can also expend her swords to shoot them as projectiles to dominate the corner.
Chipp Zanuff
Thanks to his triple jump, Chipp Zanuff has phenomenal running speed and good air mobility. His special moves provide strong movement, and pressure to keep his opponent guessing. He even possesses the unique ability to run up walls.
Guilty Gear Strive A-Tier Characters
The A-Tier characters can be strong, and viable compared to their S-Tiers counterparts, but they require a better understanding of their kits, and the game’s mechanics to reach that level of success.
- Sol Badguy
- Asuka R♯ (R. Kreutz)
- Giovanna
- Ky Kiske
- Sin Kiske
- Leo Whitefang
- May
- Jack-O’
- I-No
Guilty Gear Strive B-Tier Characters
B-Tier characters are the middle ground of the game. These characters can be strong in the right hands, but they need a lot of skill, and understanding of the game’s mechanics to make them work.
- Baiken
- Bridget
- Millia Rage
- Anji Mito
- Axl Low
- Faust
- Goldlewis Dickinson
Guilty Gear Strive C-Tier Characters
C-Tier characters can be challenging to see results with, and most players would be better off trying one of the more powerful instead.
- Zato-1
- Johnny
- Testament
- Bedman?
- Potemkin
Final Results
With the introduction of Elphelt Valentine as a brand new character for Season Pass 3 owners, people have either gotten back into the game or picked it up for the first time.
However, this tier list shouldn’t limit you from using your favorite characters. Every character is playable and worth using in competitive play, so I recommend trying everyone before settling on your main.’
For a similar 2D fighting experience, check out our BlazBlue Central Fiction tier list for all the characters in the game.
With the complete character tier list for Guilty Gear Strive laid out, you will be ready when you pick up the game. Share your thoughts in the comments about which character has been your favorite to play as.
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