Welcome to the most comprehensive Black Beacon tier list available! As someone who’s spent countless hours analyzing the meta and testing every character, I understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate Black Beacon’s gacha system and decide where to focus your resources. That’s why I’ve created this complete guide to help you make informed decisions about your character investments and team compositions.
| Tier | Characters | Role & Importance |
|---|---|---|
| SS Tier | Florence, Li Chi, Zero, Qing | Meta-defining units essential for all content |
| S+ Tier | Hephae, Viola, Ninsar, Azi, Asti | Elite performers with strong team synergy |
| S Tier | Shamash, Wushi, Ming, Nanna | Reliable choices for most content |
| A+ Tier | Logos | Solid support with healing capabilities |
| A Tier | Ereshan | Situational DPS requiring investment |
| B Tier | Enki, Xin, Ariadne | Niche uses, replace when possible |
| C Tier | Aratos, Carmine, Cosmos | Limited viability, avoid if possible |
These characters stand at the absolute top of the meta. They deal the highest damage and/or offer exceptional utility, all while being relatively easy to use. Building teams around these units is highly recommended for both free-to-play and paying players.
Element: Fire | Role: Main DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Florence is arguably the best DPS unit in Black Beacon as of May 2026. She deals massive amounts of damage to both mobs and bosses with her area-of-effect attacks. What makes her exceptional is her burst-type DPS playstyle – she can expend all her skills quickly before switching to another character while those skills cool down.
Why SS Tier:
Best Team Comps: Florence + Zero + Hephae + any support
Element: Dark | Role: Main DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Li Chi is potentially the most powerful standard 5-star character in the game. He can deal heavy damage to both single targets and mobs of enemies, making him incredibly versatile. However, his skills require him to sacrifice HP, so team composition is crucial.
Why SS Tier:
Important Note: Li Chi requires a healer like Logos or Asti to manage his HP sacrifice mechanic. Without proper healing, he can be easily killed by bosses.
Element: Neutral | Role: Support/Buffer | Rarity: 4-star
Zero is one of the best support units in Black Beacon and the fact that she’s a 4-star makes her incredibly accessible to all players. She boosts her allies’ Attack by up to 50% for roughly 20 seconds, maximizing the damage they deal.
Why SS Tier:
Pro Tip: Since you get Zero for free and can earn copies through story progression, she should be one of your first characters to max out in terms of Potential levels.
Element: Water | Role: Main DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Qing acts similarly to Florence when it comes to being a DPS, with the main differences being her element (Water) and slightly more complex skill rotation. She’s recommended for players who missed Florence’s banner or want a Water DPS for elemental variety.
Why SS Tier:
Skill Complexity Warning: Qing’s skills require more precise targeting compared to Florence. Her skills need to hit enemies before she gets their upgraded versions in battle, making her slightly more difficult to master.
These characters are only slightly behind SS tier units in terms of performance. They offer excellent damage and utility, though they may be slightly harder to use or more situational than the absolute top tier.
Element: Light | Role: Support/Buffer | Rarity: 5-star
Hephae is another strong support character that excels at protecting DPS units while boosting their damage output. Her ability to decrease the damage taken by her allies (and boost their attack) makes her a great option for various team compositions.
Why S+ Tier:
Element: Electric | Role: Secondary DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Viola is a powerful secondary DPS that can quickly set up fields that deal damage to enemies within a wide area. She’s great to have as a support unit that can provide a second (or third) elemental anomaly to your party.
Why S+ Tier:
Element: Earth | Role: Support/Hybrid | Rarity: 4-star
Ninsar starts as a primarily support-focused unit that provides shields for her allies in the early game. However, she grows into a hybridized support/secondary DPS when fully upgraded, allowing her to deal with mobs and even bosses with her ultimate skill.
Why S+ Tier:
Element: Fire | Role: Debuffer | Rarity: 4-star
Azi is a great debuffer whose skills can be pulled off easily before switching to another character. Once she manages to fill her enemies’ “Firepower” meters, she reduces their Damage Resistance for 20 seconds, making them take more damage from your main carry.
Why S+ Tier:
Element: Water | Role: Healer/Support | Rarity: 4-star
Asti is one of the first units you get in the game with a healing mechanic that makes her viable in many teams. She can quickly summon umbrellas that set up healing pools around the battlefield, keeping your team’s main carry and other characters alive.
Why S+ Tier:
These characters are reliable and strong, though they may have some limitations or require more specific team compositions to shine.
Element: Earth | Role: DPS/Tank Hybrid | Rarity: 4-star
Shamash is one of the first characters players get in the game and acts as a DPS/tank hybrid. While the DPS aspect only comes out when his Rage meter is full, he’s also the only character in the game with a block mechanic, with successful blocks resulting in him countering enemies.
Why S Tier:
Element: Fire | Role: DPS | Rarity: 4-star
Compared to other 4-star DPSs, Wushi’s skill rotation takes more effort to learn when others (like Shamash or Xin) have simpler rotations but can get the job done just as well.
Why S Tier:
Element: Fire | Role: Support | Rarity: 4-star
Ming is a good Fire elemental support, though flexible enough for many teams. Her main purpose is to set up the next character after her with a cloak of Fire that deals more damage to enemies on top of the elemental damage she would’ve already dealt to them.
Why S Tier:
Element: Dark | Role: Secondary DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Nanna is a Dark element character that works well as a secondary DPS with another Dark DPS character like Ereshan, but not as a main DPS on her own. She has an item pickup mechanic which can take effort to master.
Why S Tier:
Element: Light | Role: Healer/Secondary DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Logos can be good in both secondary DPS and healer roles due to the Notes she summons on the battlefield. Her Notes not only deal additional damage on their own but also generate passive healing for the entire party.
Why A+ Tier:
Element: Dark | Role: DPS | Rarity: 5-star
Though her damage can be low compared to other DPSs, Ereshan is still a good unit in her own right with the ability to teleport, do rapid scythe strikes, and deal even more damage through her passive abilities.
Why A Tier:
These characters have more situational value and are best used only if you lack better options. They may serve specific niches but generally should be replaced with higher-tier units as soon as possible.
These characters have limited viability and are best avoided unless you have no other options. They typically require heavy investment for minimal returns and are outperformed by most other characters in the game.
Rerolling in Black Beacon can give you a significant head start, but the process is quite time-consuming. Since you get Zero, Shamash, Ninsar, and Asti guaranteed from the story, you should focus on getting one of the top-tier DPS characters like Florence or Li Chi.
Honestly, I personally don’t recommend rerolling unless you absolutely want to min-max your account from the very beginning. Most of the characters are great to use, even the 4-star ones, and the game provides plenty of free summons through events and story progression.
If you’re not too keen on spending hours on rerolling, you can simply skip it and enjoy the game with the free characters you get. Zero, in particular, is such a strong support that she can carry most teams even without a top-tier DPS.
Composition: Florence (Main DPS) + Zero (Buffer) + Hephae (Support/Defensive) + Asti (Healer) Playstyle: Maximize Florence’s burst potential with Zero’s attack buff and Hephae’s damage reduction. Asti keeps everyone healthy during tough fights.
Composition: Li Chi (Main DPS) + Ereshan (Secondary DPS) + Nanna (Support) + Logos (Healer) Playstyle: Focus on Dark element synergy with Li Chi as the primary damage dealer. Logos provides healing while Nanna offers additional Dark damage and utility.
Composition: Qing (Main DPS) + Asti (Healer/Support) + Viola (Secondary DPS) + Azi (Debuffer) Playstyle: Leverage Water element advantages with Qing as the main carry. Azi’s damage resistance debuff significantly boosts Qing’s damage output.
Brute Force mode requires characters who can deal massive damage quickly while surviving debuffs and limitations.
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This mode tests your team’s endurance and ability to handle extended fights.
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For achieving the shortest clear times in competitive content.
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Based on current trends and recent updates, here are my predictions for how the meta might evolve:
Yes, Florence remains the top DPS character in Black Beacon as of May 2026. Her combination of high damage output, simple skill rotation, and excellent performance in all game modes makes her the best choice for most players.
Both are excellent choices, but Florence is generally considered slightly better due to her simpler playstyle and better AoE capabilities. However, Li Chi is a standard banner character, making him more accessible if you don’t get Florence during rerolls.
Absolutely! Zero is arguably the best support character in the game regardless of rarity. Her 50% attack buff is essential for maximizing damage output, and since you get her for free with story progression, she’s incredibly easy to max out.
The best F2P team typically includes Zero (free buffer), Asti (free healer), Shamash (free DPS/tank), and one other character you’ve pulled or earned through story progression. This combination can carry you through most story content and even some endgame modes.
The meta typically shifts with major version updates, which occur every 1-2 months. However, the core top-tier characters (Florence, Li Chi, Zero) have remained stable since launch, suggesting they’re well-balanced and likely to remain relevant.
Yes! Several 4-star characters like Zero, Asti, Shamash, and Azi are perfectly viable in endgame content. Zero, in particular, is considered essential for most high-level team compositions despite being a 4-star.
Azi is often overlooked but provides incredible value with her damage resistance debuff. She’s a 4-star character that can significantly boost your team’s damage output, making her an excellent addition to most compositions.
Elemental diversity is moderately important. While you can build mono-element teams, having different elements gives you more flexibility against various enemy types and allows you to take advantage of elemental reactions and weaknesses.
Limited banner characters are typically worth pulling for if they’re SS or S+ tier, as they often have unique mechanics or superior stats compared to standard banner characters. However, make sure to save enough premium currency and check their specific tier placement before committing.
The biggest mistake is spreading resources too thin across too many characters. It’s much better to focus on building 2-3 core characters to high levels than having 10 underdeveloped characters. Quality over quantity is key in Black Beacon.
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This Black Beacon tier list for May 2026 should give you a comprehensive understanding of the current meta and help you make informed decisions about your character investments and team compositions. Remember that tier lists are subjective and can change with updates, so always stay flexible and adapt to new content and balance changes.
The most important thing is to have fun and play with characters you enjoy. While the meta is important for optimal performance, Black Beacon is a game that can be enjoyed with various team compositions, especially with the strong free characters available.
Make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates, as I’ll be keeping this tier list current with the latest patches and character releases. Happy gaming, Seers!
This Black Beacon tier list was last updated in May 2026 and reflects the current meta based on Version 1.2 gameplay. All rankings are based on comprehensive testing across all game modes including story content, Brute Force, Infinite Multiverse, and competitive leaderboards.
