AFK Journey: Updated Tier List for Characters (Jan '25)

This AFK Journey tier list helps you determine which characters to prioritize. Remember, most characters are viable, but some excel in endgame content. This list ranks characters based on versatility, overall performance in PvE, Dream Realm, and PvP.

Table of Contents

• AFK Journey Tier List
• S-Tier Characters
• A-Tier Characters
• B-Tier Characters
• C-Tier Characters

AFK Journey Tier List

A disclaimer: Most AFK Journey characters are usable. This tier list focuses on optimal performance in challenging endgame scenarios.

Characters are ranked for versatility and effectiveness across PvE, Dream Realm, and PvP.

S-Tier Characters

Lily May, a recent addition, is a must-have Wilder character, offering substantial damage and utility. She excels in PvP, PvE, and Dream Realm.

Thoran remains a top F2P tank, especially before obtaining Phraesto. Reinier is a crucial support for both PvE and PvP.

Koko and Smokey & Meerky are essential supports for various game modes. Odie shines in Dream Realm and PvE.

Eironn, with Damien and Arden, forms a dominant Arena team.

Tasi (added November 2024) is a versatile Wilder character with strong crowd control. Harak (also November 2024), a Hypogean/Celestial Warrior, gets stronger with each kill.

A-Tier Characters

Lyca and Vala effectively utilize Haste. Lyca boosts party Haste, while Vala increases her own with each marked enemy kill. Lyca's PvP performance can be inconsistent.

Antandra is a solid tank alternative to Thoran. Viperian complements a Graveborn core with energy drain and AoE attacks, but struggles in Dream Realm.

Alsa (added May 2024) is a strong DPS mage, particularly effective with Eironn in PvP. Phraesto (added June 2024) is a durable tank, but lacks damage output.

Ludovic (added August 2024) is a strong Graveborn healer, synergizing well with Talene and excelling in PvP.

Cecia, while a capable Marksman, has decreased in value due to newer characters and meta shifts.

Sonja (added December 2024) significantly improves the Lightborne faction, offering respectable damage and utility.

B-Tier Characters

B-tier characters are suitable for filling roles but generally lack the power of S and A-tier units. Prioritize replacing them with higher-tier alternatives.

Valen and Brutus are strong early-game DPS options. Granny Dahnie serves as a decent tank if Thoran or Antandra are unavailable.

Arden and Damien are PvP meta staples, but less effective in other modes.

Florabelle (added April 2024) is a secondary DPS character supporting Cecia, but not essential.

Soren (added May 2024) performs decently in PvP but is outclassed elsewhere. Korin's Dream Realm effectiveness has diminished.

C-Tier Characters

C-tier characters are outclassed quickly after AFK level 100. Focus on obtaining higher-tier replacements. Parisa, while offering early-game AoE control, should be replaced as soon as possible.

This tier list is subject to change as new heroes are introduced and existing ones are adjusted.