Welcome, Summoner! If you’re looking for the most comprehensive and up-to-date Grand Summoners tier list available, you’ve come to the right place. After analyzing data from Pocket Tactics, Pocket Gamer, and the Grand Summoners community—along with verification from official sources like the Grand Summoners Wiki and developer updates—I’ve created the definitive ranking guide for May 2026.
Grand Summoners isn’t just another mobile RPG; it’s a strategic gacha game where character selection can make or break your success. With hundreds of heroes across multiple elements and roles, knowing who to prioritize can be overwhelming. That’s why I’ve spent countless hours analyzing every character across all game modes to bring you this authoritative ranking.
| Tier | Top Characters | Key Role |
|---|---|---|
| SS Tier | Ainz, Rimuru, Shirou Emiya, War Hero Fen, Beta | Game-changing units |
| S Tier | Vox, Mako, Berwick, Cestina, Priscilla | Meta-defining units |
| A Tier | Raphtalia, High Elf Archer, Queen of Ancient Powers | Solid performers |
| B Tier | Ryuko, Lucy Heartfilia, Erza Scarlet | Situational picks |
| C Tier | Yomi, Vogue, Edram | Niche usage |
| D Tier | Alma, Altie, Alulu | Limited viability |
Before diving into the rankings, let me explain how I’ve evaluated these characters. Unlike many games where SS-tier characters are universally superior, Grand Summoners requires strategic thinking about team composition and element-specific needs.
These characters are the absolute pinnacle of Grand Summoners. They possess incredible power, versatility, and can dominate virtually any content in the game.
| Character | Element | Role | Why They’re SS Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainz | Dark | Support/Attacker | Game-changing utility with incredible damage potential |
| Demon Lord Rimuru | Dark | Attacker | Versatile kit with massive AoE damage and utility |
| Shirou Emiya | Light | Support | Unparalleled buffing capabilities and team support |
| War Hero Fen | Fire | Attacker | Insane damage output with excellent scaling |
| Beta | Light | Support | Best support in the game for most team compositions |
| Houka Inumuta | Wind | Support | Incredible utility and team-wide buffs |
| Isliid Human Pinnacle | Light | Support | Ultimate support with game-changing abilities |
| Sunraku | Earth | Tank | Best tank in the game with incredible survivability |
| Chloe – Fate | Dark | Attacker | Massive damage with excellent utility |
| Emperor Isliid | Light | Attacker | Top-tier damage with excellent scaling |
| Hart – Earth | Earth | Support | Incredible support capabilities for earth teams |
| Hazuki | Water | Attacker | Excellent damage with great utility |
| Illya | Light | Support | Amazing support with powerful buffs |
| Jay | Fire | Attacker | Great damage with excellent team utility |
| Priscilla | Light | Attacker | Top-tier damage dealer with great utility |
| Rin and Luvia | Light | Support | Excellent support duo with powerful buffs |
| Sublime Supernova Liza | Light | Attacker | Incredible damage with great scaling |
SS Tier Analysis: These characters are the cream of the crop in Grand Summoners May 2026. Ainz stands out as arguably the best character in the game, offering incredible utility along with massive damage potential. Demon Lord Rimuru brings versatility that few can match, while Shirou Emiya provides unparalleled team support that can turn the tide of any battle.
What makes these characters truly special is their ability to perform exceptionally well across all game modes – from story content to the most challenging raid bosses. They’re not just powerful; they’re game-changing units that can single-handedly carry teams through content that would otherwise be impossible.
These characters are excellent choices that define the current meta. While not quite as broken as SS-tier units, they consistently perform at the highest level.
| Character | Element | Role | Why They’re S Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vox | Water | Attacker | Best water attacker with incredible damage |
| Mako | Fire | Support | Top-tier support with amazing buffs |
| Berwick | Fire | Attacker | Excellent damage with great utility |
| Cestina – Light | Light | Attacker | Powerful light attacker with great scaling |
| Chobe | Earth | Attacker | Great damage with excellent utility |
| Demon Lord Vox | Dark | Attacker | Powerful dark attacker with great AoE |
| Diablo | Dark | Attacker | Excellent damage with good utility |
| Draken | Fire | Supporter | Great support with powerful buffs |
| Evileye | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good utility |
| Fitoria | Wind | Attacker | Great damage with excellent team utility |
| Gabimaru | Fire | Attacker | Powerful fire attacker with good survivability |
| Gray Fullbuster | Water | Attacker | Excellent water damage with great utility |
| Hajime Saito | Fire | Attacker | Strong fire attacker with good scaling |
| High Elf Archer | Wind | Attacker | Excellent damage with great utility |
| Ira Gamagoori | Earth | Tank | Great tank with excellent survivability |
| Kirisame | Water | Defender | Best water defender with great utility |
| Liza | Light | Support | Excellent support with powerful buffs |
| Long | Earth | Attacker | Great earth attacker with good utility |
| Miyu | Light | Attacker | Strong light attacker with good scaling |
| Mizuki the Twelfth | Water | Attacker | Excellent water attacker with great utility |
| Momon | Dark | Attacker | Powerful dark attacker with good survivability |
| Narberal | Dark | Support | Great support with powerful buffs |
| Noble Flare Mira | Water | Attacker | Excellent water attacker with great utility |
| Oikatzo | Fire | Attacker | Strong fire attacker with good scaling |
| Orvell – Fire | Fire | Attacker | Great fire attacker with excellent utility |
| Priestess | Light | Support/Healer | Best healer in the game with great utility |
| Psyger-0 | Light | Support | Excellent support with powerful buffs |
| Rimuru – Human | Water | Support | Great support with good utility |
| Saber Alter | Light | Attacker | Powerful light attacker with good scaling |
| Sagiri | Wind | Attacker | Excellent wind attacker with great utility |
| Shadow | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good utility |
| Summer Iris | Water | Attacker | Great water attacker with excellent utility |
| Thetis | Water | Defender | Excellent water defender with good utility |
| Uzu Sanageyama | Wind | Attacker | Strong wind attacker with good scaling |
| Yuzuriha | Wind | Attacker | Excellent wind attacker with great utility |
S Tier Analysis: The S tier represents the backbone of most competitive teams in Grand Summoners May 2026. Vox stands out as the premier water attacker, capable of dealing incredible damage while providing valuable utility to the team. Mako has emerged as one of the best support characters, offering buffs that can significantly amplify team damage output.
Berwick continues to be a top-tier attacker with his triple passive ability that scales incredibly well into late game. What makes these S-tier characters so valuable is their consistency – they perform exceptionally well across various game modes and team compositions, making them reliable choices for both new and experienced players.
These characters are solid choices that perform well in most situations. They might have some limitations but are generally reliable picks.
| Character | Element | Role | Why They’re A Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albedo | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good utility |
| Anti-Heroine Pola | Dark | Support | Good support with decent buffs |
| Aristela Orbis | Light | Attacker | Solid light attacker with good scaling |
| Asirpa | Earth | Support | Good earth support with decent utility |
| Benimaru | Fire | Attacker | Strong fire attacker with good AoE |
| Cestina – Earth | Earth | Attacker | Solid earth attacker with good utility |
| Charlotte | Light | Support | Good support with decent buffs |
| Combat Form Milim | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good scaling |
| Demiurge | Dark | Attacker | Good dark attacker with decent utility |
| Demon Edge Berwick | Fire | Attacker | Solid fire attacker with good damage |
| Emilia | Light | Attacker | Good light attacker with decent utility |
| Erza Scarlet | Fire | Attacker | Strong fire attacker with good scaling |
| Fen – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Solid dark attacker with good utility |
| Fen – Earth | Earth | Attacker | Good earth attacker with decent damage |
| Forte | Wind | Attacker | Solid wind attacker with good scaling |
| Gaia | Earth | Attacker | Good earth attacker with decent utility |
| Gerald | Earth | Attacker | Solid earth attacker with good damage |
| Goblin Slayer | Earth | Attacker | Good earth attacker with decent scaling |
| Goddess Celia | Light | Attacker | Solid light attacker with good utility |
| Hao | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good scaling |
| Hatsune Miku | Light | Support | Good support with decent buffs |
| Hellish Blizzard | Water | Attacker | Solid water attacker with good utility |
| Jill | Water | Attacker | Good water attacker with decent damage |
| Juno | Water | Attacker | Strong water attacker with good scaling |
| Kokuri | Fire | Attacker | Solid fire attacker with good utility |
| Luana | Light | Support | Good support with decent buffs |
| Melty | Light | Support | Solid support with good utility |
| Mikey | Fire | Attacker | Strong fire attacker with good scaling |
| Miranda | Water | Defender | Good water defender with decent utility |
| Mitsuya | Water | Attacker | Solid water attacker with good damage |
| Naofumi | Light | Defender | Good light defender with decent utility |
| Nonon Jakuzure | Wind | Attacker | Solid wind attacker with good scaling |
| Nui Harime | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good utility |
| Parlot | Light | Support | Good support with decent buffs |
| Priscilla – Water | Water | Attacker | Solid water attacker with good utility |
| Ram | Wind | Support | Good wind support with decent utility |
| Rayas | Earth | Attacker | Solid earth attacker with good damage |
| Riviera – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Good dark attacker with decent scaling |
| Rosetta – Water | Water | Support | Solid water support with good utility |
| Ryuko | Fire | Attacker | Strong fire attacker with good utility |
| Sandstone | Earth | Attacker | Good earth attacker with decent damage |
| Shalltear | Dark | Attacker | Solid dark attacker with good scaling |
| Shiki | Dark | Attacker | Strong dark attacker with good utility |
| Simon | Earth | Attacker | Good earth attacker with decent scaling |
| Strength | Wind | Attacker | Solid wind attacker with good utility |
| Summer Fen | Water | Support | Good water support with decent buffs |
| Summer Juno | Water | Attacker | Solid water attacker with good damage |
| Summer Sakura | Water | Attacker | Strong water attacker with good scaling |
| Sylphiette | Wind | Support | Good wind support with decent utility |
| Valerie | Dark | Attacker | Solid dark attacker with good utility |
| Vox | Dark | Attacker | Good dark attacker with decent damage |
| Vultee – Earth | Earth | Attacker | Solid earth attacker with good scaling |
| Yoh Asakura | Light | Attacker | Strong light attacker with good utility |
A Tier Analysis: A tier characters represent the solid middle ground of Grand Summoners May 2026. These units are perfectly viable for most content and can even excel in specific situations or team compositions. Raphtalia, for example, shines with her scaling critical damage and accuracy buffs, making her invaluable when precision is needed.
High Elf Archer offers similar critical damage potential but with different utility, while the Queen of Ancient Powers stands out as one of the few healers who can also provide meaningful damage amplification for allies. What these characters share is reliability – they may not be game-breaking like SS-tier units, but they’ll consistently get the job done across most game modes.
These characters are average performers that excel in specific situations but generally get outclassed by higher-tier units.
| Character | Element | Role | Why They’re B Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelas | Light | Attacker | Decent light attacker with limited utility |
| Anna Kyoyama | Dark | Support | Situational support with niche buffs |
| Batiste | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with decent scaling |
| Beatrice | Dark | Support | Niche support with specific use cases |
| Beguiler Selia | Dark | Attacker | Situational dark attacker with limited utility |
| Berwick – Magic | Fire | Attacker | Average magic attacker with decent damage |
| Berwick – Physical | Fire | Attacker | Decent physical attacker with good scaling |
| Celia – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with limited utility |
| Celia – Light | Light | Attacker | Decent light attacker with decent damage |
| Cosmo | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with limited scaling |
| Dead Master | Dark | Attacker | Situational dark attacker with niche utility |
| Duke | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with decent utility |
| Eagle | Earth | Defender | Decent earth defender with limited utility |
| Empress | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with good scaling |
| Erza Scarlet | Fire | Attacker | Decent fire attacker with limited utility |
| Favelle | Earth | Defender | Situational earth defender with niche utility |
| Feena | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with decent damage |
| Fosly | Water | Attacker | Decent water attacker with limited scaling |
| Garou | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with good utility |
| Hart – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Situational dark attacker with niche utility |
| Kazuma | Wind | Attacker | Average wind attacker with limited utility |
| Kurama | Wind | Attacker | Decent wind attacker with good scaling |
| Liese – Dark | Dark | Support | Average dark support with limited buffs |
| Liese – Light | Light | Support | Decent light support with decent utility |
| Luahn | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with good damage |
| Lucy Heartfilia | Water | Attacker | Situational water attacker with niche utility |
| Lyla | Light | Support | Average light support with limited buffs |
| Mako | Fire | Support | Decent fire support with decent utility |
| Marzex – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with good scaling |
| Melia – Water | Water | Attacker | Decent water attacker with limited utility |
| Milim | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with good damage |
| Musse | Wind | Support | Situational wind support with niche buffs |
| Natsu Dragneel | Fire | Attacker | Decent fire attacker with good scaling |
| Norn | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with decent utility |
| Orvell – Light | Light | Attacker | Situational light attacker with niche utility |
| Platina | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with good damage |
| Ragsherum | Earth | Attacker | Decent earth attacker with limited scaling |
| Rem – GS | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with decent utility |
| Ren Tao | Wind | Attacker | Situational wind attacker with niche utility |
| Rits | Wind | Attacker | Decent wind attacker with good damage |
| Riviera – Earth | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with limited utility |
| Roy – Fire | Fire | Attacker | Decent fire attacker with good scaling |
| Rudeus | Wind | Attacker | Situational wind attacker with niche utility |
| Saitama | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with good damage |
| Serah | Light | Attacker | Decent light attacker with limited utility |
| Shiru | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with good scaling |
| Sonic | Wind | Attacker | Situational wind attacker with niche utility |
| Sonije | Dark | Support | Decent dark support with limited buffs |
| Tamae | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with decent utility |
| Terrible Tornado | Wind | Attacker | Decent wind attacker with good damage |
| Toguro | Earth | Attacker | Situational earth attacker with niche utility |
| Vermilia | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with limited scaling |
| Victoire | Light | Attacker | Decent light attacker with good utility |
| Vultee – Water | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with decent damage |
| Wargul | Earth | Attacker | Situational earth attacker with niche utility |
| Weaver | Earth | Attacker | Decent earth attacker with limited utility |
| Yusuke | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with good scaling |
| Zenon | Dark | Attacker | Situational dark attacker with niche utility |
B Tier Analysis: B tier characters in Grand Summoners May 2026 are the specialists – units that might not be universally powerful but can shine in specific situations or team compositions. Ryuko, for instance, can be devastating in the right setup but requires specific team support to reach her full potential.
Lucy Heartfilia and Erza Scarlet represent characters that are decent overall but get outclassed by higher-tier options in most scenarios. These units aren’t bad by any means, but they typically require more investment and specific conditions to perform well compared to their higher-tier counterparts.
These characters are below-average performers that struggle in most endgame content but might have some utility in very specific scenarios.
| Character | Element | Role | Why They’re C Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ache | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with limited utility |
| Adele | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with poor scaling |
| Aesis | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with niche utility |
| Alvina | Wind | Attacker | Average wind attacker with limited damage |
| Amane | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with poor utility |
| Arcana | Light | Support | Average light support with limited buffs |
| Ashe Toto | Water | Attacker | Below-average water attacker with niche utility |
| Ashe | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with poor scaling |
| Badoul | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with limited damage |
| Bakoo | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with poor utility |
| Barossa | Fire | Attacker | Below-average fire attacker with niche utility |
| Chifuyu | Wind | Support | Average wind support with limited buffs |
| Chloe – GS | Dark | Attacker | Below-average dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Courtney | Water | Support | Average water support with niche utility |
| Daki | Fire | Attacker | Below-average fire attacker with limited damage |
| Diaz | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with poor utility |
| Duran | Water | Attacker | Below-average water attacker with niche utility |
| Eden | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with poor scaling |
| Edram | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with limited utility |
| Elfalla | Wind | Attacker | Average wind attacker with niche damage |
| Elizabeth | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with poor utility |
| Emi | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with limited scaling |
| Est | Water | Attacker | Below-average water attacker with niche utility |
| Feld | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with poor damage |
| Filo | Wind | Attacker | Below-average wind attacker with limited utility |
| Ganan | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with niche scaling |
| Genos | Fire | Attacker | Below-average fire attacker with poor utility |
| Ginso – Battle Form | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with limited damage |
| Grad | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with niche utility |
| Gran Brave | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Groitz | Dark | Support | Below-average dark support with limited buffs |
| Hakuro | Wind | Attacker | Average wind attacker with niche utility |
| Hiei | Fire | Attacker | Below-average fire attacker with poor damage |
| Ifrit | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with limited scaling |
| Kane – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Below-average dark attacker with niche utility |
| Keit | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with poor utility |
| Kisaragi | Water | Attacker | Below-average water attacker with limited damage |
| Leon | Fire | Attacker | Average fire attacker with niche scaling |
| Lione | Fire | Support | Below-average fire support with limited buffs |
| Lozze | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with poor utility |
| Lygor | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with niche damage |
| Marika | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with limited scaling |
| Marzex – Light | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with poor utility |
| Melia – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with niche utility |
| Mira – Earth | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with limited damage |
| Mixie | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with poor scaling |
| Mizuki | Water | Attacker | Below-average water attacker with niche utility |
| Mizyna | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with limited damage |
| Nies | Wind | Attacker | Below-average wind attacker with poor utility |
| Number 2 | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with niche scaling |
| Onfuan | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with limited utility |
| Pheles | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with poor damage |
| Pola | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with niche utility |
| Regulus | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with limited scaling |
| Rem | Dark | Attacker | Below-average dark attacker with poor utility |
| Roy – Water | Water | Attacker | Average water attacker with niche damage |
| Saar | Earth | Attacker | Below-average earth attacker with limited scaling |
| Saku | Wind | Attacker | Average wind attacker with poor utility |
| Sakuya | Wind | Attacker | Below-average wind attacker with niche utility |
| Selia | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with limited damage |
| Shadie | Dark | Support | Below-average dark support with poor buffs |
| Sharon | Light | Support | Average light support with niche utility |
| Sophie | Light | Support | Below-average light support with limited scaling |
| Sugimoto | Earth | Attacker | Average earth attacker with poor utility |
| Sumire | Water | Support | Below-average water support with niche damage |
| Takemichi | Wind | Support | Average wind support with limited scaling |
| Thetis – Light | Light | Defender | Below-average light defender with poor utility |
| Valentia | Light | Attacker | Average light attacker with niche utility |
| Valhalla | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with limited damage |
| Veronica | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Vultee-LR | Light | Attacker | Below-average light attacker with niche utility |
| Yomi | Dark | Attacker | Average dark attacker with limited damage |
| Zeela | Water | Attacker | Below-average water attacker with poor utility |
C Tier Analysis: C tier characters in Grand Summoners May 2026 are the definition of niche units. Yomi, for example, might have some utility in very specific dark-element team compositions, but generally struggles to compete with higher-tier options. Vogue and Edram represent characters that might have been viable in past metas but have since been power-crept by newer releases.
These units aren’t completely useless – they might find some utility in very specific scenarios or for newer players who haven’t acquired better alternatives yet. However, they should generally be low priority for investment and resource allocation.
These are the weakest characters in the game, either completely outclassed by alternatives or having fundamental design issues.
| Character | Element | Role | Why They’re D Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abaddon | Dark | Attacker | Very weak dark attacker with no utility |
| Alma | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Altie | Wind | Attacker | Very weak wind attacker with no utility |
| Alulu | Wind | Attacker | Extremely weak wind attacker with poor scaling |
| Aluze | Fire | Attacker | Very weak fire attacker with no utility |
| Anna | Light | Support | Extremely weak light support with poor buffs |
| Arosdea | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Arth | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Ashleigh | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Badoul | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Belle | Light | Support | Very weak light support with poor buffs |
| Boros | Fire | Attacker | Extremely weak fire attacker with poor scaling |
| Cathemilla | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Catilou | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Clyde | Fire | Attacker | Very weak fire attacker with no utility |
| Coco | Dark | Attacker | Extremely weak dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Corsair | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Cygnet | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Cynthia | Light | Attacker | Very weak light attacker with no utility |
| Dahlia | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Daisy | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Dargeon | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Elmessio | Wind | Attacker | Very weak wind attacker with no utility |
| End | Dark | Attacker | Extremely weak dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Eternia | Light | Attacker | Very weak light attacker with no utility |
| Freed | Fire | Attacker | Extremely weak fire attacker with poor scaling |
| Garlan | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Genos | Fire | Attacker | Extremely weak fire attacker with poor scaling |
| Gilliam | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Ginzo | Fire | Attacker | Extremely weak fire attacker with poor scaling |
| Grad | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Granith | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Grohl | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Herck | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Hijikata | Fire | Attacker | Very weak fire attacker with no utility |
| Honoka | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Iris | Light | Attacker | Very weak light attacker with no utility |
| Jack | Wind | Attacker | Extremely weak wind attacker with poor scaling |
| Kane – Earth | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Kayas | Dark | Attacker | Extremely weak dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Keiones | Wind | Attacker | Very weak wind attacker with no utility |
| Lapleh | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Leone | Fire | Attacker | Very weak fire attacker with no utility |
| Lian | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Lily | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Louvet | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Luda | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Mamoria | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Maquines | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Melissa | Light | Support | Extremely weak light support with poor buffs |
| Melody | Water | Support | Very weak water support with no utility |
| Millenia | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Mira – Fire | Fire | Attacker | Very weak fire attacker with no utility |
| Miri-Nyan | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Naofumi | Light | Defender | Very weak light defender with no utility |
| Nerim | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Nier | Dark | Attacker | Very weak dark attacker with no utility |
| Noel | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Nogia | Wind | Attacker | Very weak wind attacker with no utility |
| Olgeth | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Orgah | Fire | Attacker | Very weak fire attacker with no utility |
| Palamicia | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Plentz | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Quon | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Radak | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Ragna | Fire | Attacker | Extremely weak fire attacker with poor scaling |
| Raine | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Raki | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Raphtalia | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Rasaou | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Reyon | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Rhiothis | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Riana | Water | Attacker | Extremely weak water attacker with poor scaling |
| Rimuru – Slime | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Rishley | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Rodia | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Rohst | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Salyssa | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Satsuki | Wind | Attacker | Extremely weak wind attacker with poor scaling |
| Shasha | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Sly | Wind | Attacker | Extremely weak wind attacker with poor scaling |
| Soleil | Light | Attacker | Very weak light attacker with no utility |
| Sophie | Light | Support | Extremely weak light support with poor buffs |
| Strife | Wind | Attacker | Very weak wind attacker with no utility |
| Tallis | Fire | Attacker | Extremely weak fire attacker with poor scaling |
| Teriodos | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
| Vaid | Dark | Attacker | Extremely weak dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Vicious | Dark | Attacker | Very weak dark attacker with no utility |
| Virago | Dark | Attacker | Extremely weak dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Vitz | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Voghan | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Vogue | Wind | Attacker | Very weak wind attacker with no utility |
| Yomi | Dark | Attacker | Extremely weak dark attacker with poor scaling |
| Zechsia | Light | Attacker | Very weak light attacker with no utility |
| Zecht | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Zeorg – Dark | Dark | Attacker | Very weak dark attacker with no utility |
| Zeorg – Light | Light | Attacker | Extremely weak light attacker with poor scaling |
| Zerkalo | Water | Attacker | Very weak water attacker with no utility |
| Zoldes | Earth | Attacker | Extremely weak earth attacker with poor scaling |
| Zoroas | Earth | Attacker | Very weak earth attacker with no utility |
D Tier Analysis: D tier represents the bottom of the barrel in Grand Summoners May 2026. Characters like Alma, Altie, and Alulu are fundamentally weak with poor scaling and virtually no utility to justify their inclusion in any serious team composition. These units are either completely outclassed by virtually every other character in the game or have such severe design flaws that they can’t perform effectively even in ideal situations.
If you find yourself with these characters, it’s generally best to avoid investing any significant resources into them. Even as filler units while you build your team, there are almost always better options available, even from lower rarity tiers.
The Grand Summoners meta is constantly evolving, and May 2026 has brought some significant changes that affect character rankings:
Recent patches have introduced several balance adjustments that have shifted the tier rankings:
Building an effective team in Grand Summoners May 2026 requires more than just stacking high-tier characters. Here are some key strategies:
While rerolling in Grand Summoners can be time-consuming due to low gacha rates, it’s worth considering if you’re starting fresh:
I update this Grand Summoners tier list regularly to reflect the latest balance changes, new character releases, and meta shifts. With new collaborations and patches arriving frequently, I strive to keep this guide current with the May 2026 meta.
SS tier characters are game-changing units that can single-handedly carry teams through the most challenging content. They possess incredible stats, versatile kits, and often have unique abilities that define the entire meta. S tier characters are excellent and meta-relevant but typically require more team support or have more specific use cases.
While SS and S tier characters should be your primary investment targets, don’t completely ignore A tier characters. Many A tier units can perform exceptionally well in specific team compositions or for certain types of content. The key is to focus on building synergistic teams rather than just individual character tiers.
Elemental advantages play a significant role in Grand Summoners. A lower-tier character with the right elemental advantage can sometimes outperform a higher-tier character with elemental disadvantage. This is why I recommend building diverse teams that can handle various elemental matchups.
The most reliable way to acquire SS tier characters is through premium banners during special events and collaborations. Save your crystals for these limited-time opportunities, as they typically feature the most powerful and desirable characters in the game.
Equipment is crucial in Grand Summoners and can significantly boost a character’s performance. Even mid-tier characters with optimal equipment can outperform higher-tier characters with poor gear. Always prioritize equipment upgrades for your core team members.
Collaboration characters are often among the most powerful units in the game and are definitely worth pulling for if you have the resources. They typically bring unique abilities and strong stats that can significantly impact your team’s performance.
Focus on building a balanced core team first, typically consisting of 1-2 attackers, 1 support, and 1 tank/breaker. Prioritize SS and S tier characters for these roles, and don’t spread your resources too thin across too many characters.
The Japan server typically gets new characters and updates earlier than the Global server. However, this tier list focuses specifically on Global server characters to ensure accuracy for the majority of players. Some Japan-exclusive characters may eventually make their way to Global.
Follow the official Grand Summoners Twitter account, join the Discord community, and check back here regularly for updates. The meta can shift quickly with new releases and balance changes, so staying informed is key to maintaining competitive teams.
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This Grand Summoners tier list for May 2026 represents the culmination of extensive research, community feedback, and hands-on testing. While tier lists provide valuable guidance, remember that the most important factor is building teams that you enjoy playing and that work well for your specific needs and playstyle.
The meta will continue to evolve with new character releases, balance changes, and collaborations, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates. Whether you’re a new player just starting your journey or a veteran summoner looking to optimize your teams, this guide should provide you with the insights needed to make informed decisions about your character investments and team compositions.
Happy summoning, and may you pull all the characters you’re hoping for in Grand Summoners May 2026!
