This One Piece Treasure Cruise tier list will rank all characters for PvE and PvP to help you decide which ones to go for and invest in.
Overall, the best characters in OPTC are Monkey D. Luffy, Roger & Newgate, and Roronoa Zoro.
Let’s go through all the characters in turn, starting from the strongest ones. Also, if you’re interested in trying out more One Piece games, here’s our One Piece Bounty Rush tier list.
S-Tier Characters (Best Characters in OPTC)

S-Tier characters stand out in both late-game PvE and PvP. They are amazing to use in any team, and I highly recommend getting them if you have the chance.
- Monkey D. Luffy – Beating Drum of Liberation
- Roger & Newgate – Clash of the Might
- Roronoa Zoro – King of Hell Strike
Let’s review these characters in further detail to explain what makes them come out on top.
Monkey D. Luffy – Beating Drum of Liberation
Most Monkey D. Luffy variants are top tier but if I have to choose one, it would be the Beating Drum of Liberation. Simply put, this character can deal phenomenal damage and is great for any team and all types of content.
Roger & Newgate – Clash of the Might
Roger & Newgate – Clash of the Might is an exceptionally strong character and the best Roger variant available. Whenever used, Roger can easily take down two units easily and help you turn battles in your favor.
Roronoa Zoro – King of Hell Strike
Roronoa Zoro stands out due to his amazing versatility. He can work and shine in almost every type of team, and he’s a must-have for all types of content.
A-Tier Characters
A-Tier characters are amazing choices overall. While they aren’t as great as S-Tier ones, having any of those will help you progress in the game faster.
- Monkey D. Luffy (any variant)
- Nami
- Vivi & Rebecca
- Ace
- O-Soba Mask
- Eustass Kid
- Luffy & Law
- Trafalgar Law
- Whitebeard & Marco
- Kaido
- Tony Tony Chopper
- Blackbeard
- Charlotte Katakuri
- Sabo & Koala
- Kozuki Oden
B-Tier Characters
B-Tier options are more situational and can stand out but only in specific team comps. With the right investment, they’re well-worth using.
- Red Hair Pirates
- Law
- Mihawk
- Corazon
- Dark King Rayleigh
- Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff Sabo
- Katakuri
- Red Hair Shanks
- Bartolomeo & Cavendish
- Nami & Robin
- Luffytaro & Zorojuro
- White Chase Smoker
- Heavenly Demon Doflamingo
- Boa Hancock
- Sakazuki
- Kuzan
- Magician Basil Hawkins
- Inuarashi & Nekomamushi
- Lucy
- Charlotte Cracker
- Douglas Bullet
- Silvers Rayleigh
- Sugar
For more similar content, don’t forget to check out our guide on the best team in One Piece Odyssey.
C-Tier Characters
C-Tier characters fall off during the late game and while they can be useful, there are better options overall. If you don’t have any better options, feel free to use them.
- Garp the Fist
- Vinsmoke Judge (all variants)
- Kuzan
- Charlotte Pudding
- Nico Robin
- Hawk Eyes Mihawk
- Carrot
- Big Mom
- Vinsmoke Sanj
- White Chase Smoker
- Inuarashi & Nekomamushi
- Shirahoshi & Mansherry
- Sabo
D-Tier Characters
Lastly, D-Tier characters do not have a spot in the current meta. They do not bring much to the team and I highly recommend replacing them with any other character.
- Oiran Komurasaki
- Fujitora
- Knight of the Sea Jinbe
- Fleet Admiral Sakazuki
- Dracule Mihawk
- Marco the Phoenix
- Franky
- Jack
- Arlong
Wrapping up
To summarize this One Piece Treasure Cruise tier list, the best characters in the game are Monkey D. Luffy, Roger & Newgate, and Roronoa Zoro.
Keep in mind that this tier list should only serve as a recommendation. I recommend trying out the characters and team comps you have before settling on your mains.
What’s your go-to team? What would you change in this tier list? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts by commenting below.
For more similar content, consider checking out our Kingdom Guard tier list with the best heroes in the game.
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