Jagged Alliance 3 Tier List: Best Mercs Ranked

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Best Mercenaries Tier List in Jagged Alliance 3.

There are 36 Mercenaries available to recruit in Jagged Alliance 3 and each of them features different stats and traits.

However, not all of them are equally good and some manage to outperform others.

In this Jagged Alliance 3 mercenaries tier list, I will rank all mercs in the game and showcase the best ones to help you decide who to recruit.

This tier list will focus on mid and late-game mercs. If you care only for early-game recruitment, check out our guide on the best mercenaries to start with in Jagged Alliance 3.

Merc Tier List in Jagged Alliance 3

Best Mercenaries Tier List in Jagged Alliance 3.

Without further delay, here are all the mercenaries ranked from best to worst.

Overall, S-Tier mercenaries are a must-have if you can afford them, while A and B-Tier ones are great options. C-Tier are situational, while D-Tier mercs should be skipped completely if possible.

TierMercenaries
S-TierGus, Reaper, Ice
A-TierFox, Livewire, Thor, Ivan, Vicki, Dr. Q, Fauda, Len
B-TierMouse, Kalyna, Barry, Raven, Wolf, Tex, Hitman, Magic, Scully, Scope
C-TierSteroid, MD, Blood, Meltdown, Buns, Nails, Shadow
D-TierOmryn, Igor, Grizzly, Fidel, Grunty, Raider, Red, Sidney

Of course, this includes Recruit, Veteran, Elite, and Legendary mercs. Due to that, you won’t be able to get the S-Tier ones from the get-go.

Best Mercenaries in Jagged Alliance 3

Here are the three best mercs in Jagged Alliance 3:

3. Ice

Best Mercenaries Tier List in Jagged Alliance 3 - Ice.

Ice is an ideal marksman that can fire multiple shots at the enemy’s Legs, Groin, Torso, Hands, and Head in the same attack due to his perk Ice Storm.

With a full-auto weapon, he will be able to take down enemies easily while also staying alive due to Lightning Reactions.

Combined with the fact that he’s only a Veteran and requires a $7,200 salary, Ice is a must-have merc that will help you win more fights.

2. Reaper

Best Mercenaries Tier List in Jagged Alliance 3 - Reaper.

Reaper shines primarily due to his Grim Fate perk. It’s a ranged attack that automatically crits and causes enemies to Panic when he kills someone. Panic makes all enemies run away and prevents them from acting for a turn.

Combined with his other perks, Reaper is considered the best marksman in the game and shines in sneak attacks. By applying panic, he can single-handedly turn the tide of a battle in one turn.

1. Gus

Best Mercenaries Tier List in Jagged Alliance 3 - Gus.

The best merc in Jagged Alliance 3 is Gus, a legendary merc that has a bit of everything in terms of stats and abilities.

Gus buffs the entire team with Grit after killing an enemy, is stronger when fighting alone, and increases the XP earned by other party members by 10%.

Also, Gus comes with full Kevlar gear and an M-14 rifle. While extremely expensive, Gus is an amazing leader that improves your whole squad’s stats.

Wrapping up

To sum up this Jagged Alliance 3 mercenaries tier list, these are the best mercs in the game.

Overall, any merc can be useful in the right squad, especially if they form certain combos with other mercenaries.

Who is your favorite mercenary overall? Do you agree with this tier list? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Also, as you’re progressing in the game, make sure you’re familiar with how cover works in Jagged Alliance 3 as it can be a confusing mechanic to understand.

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