There are 43 characters at the global launch of Warhammer Survivors, which are all split between Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar eras, meaning they have separate progression paths. This guide will provide you with a tier list of the best characters in the game, including their main features.
All Characters Tier List for Warhammer Survivors
| # | Champions |
|---|---|
| S | Celestant-Prime, Hammer of Sigmar (Ghal Maraz), High Abbess Morvenn Vahl (Fidelis), Saint Celestine (Ardent Blade), Knight-Commander Pask (Battle Cannon), Yndrasta, the Celestial Spear (Blade of the High Heavens), Lieutenant Titus (Chainsword), Trooper Bartosz Kozlowski (Lasgun), Chief Librarian Mephiston (Smite). |
| A | Valius, the Keeper Aqshian (Mystical Ward), Lord-Commander Carthalos (Uskavar the Sunderer), Chapter Master Marneus Calgar (Power Fist), Brother Luca Amasius (Boltgun), Black Templars Castellan (Boltgun), Malum Caedo (Chainsword), Neave Blacktalon (Tempest Axes), Sister Superior Amalia Novena (Shield of Faith), Max Mahon (Combat Shotgun), Lyssa Revenya (Rope and Grapnel), Gotrek Gurnisson (Fyrestorm Greataxe), Maleneth Witchblade (Poisoned Throwing Knives), Celestian Sacresant Aveline Aboye (Spear of the Faithful), Chaplain Fo’Baran (Crozius Arcanum), Shakana Goldenblade (Boltstorm Pistol), Hendrick, the Silver Wolf (Cyclone Sword), Armand Callis (Brace of Pistols), Captain Tor Garadon (Whirlwind Battery). |
| B | Canoness Aurora Veritas (Flamer), K9 Mastiff (Mechanical Bite), Hanniver Toll (Flintlock Pistols), Juntar Bernskyn (Fusil-Cannon), Sharynn Azurwrath (Grandblade), Sergeant Furan (Storm Bolter), Lorai, Child of the Abyss (Nebulous Sea-Fog), Major Docheval (Long-Fusil), Mistress Verentia (Twin-Tailed Cat), Rostus Oxenhammer (Stormcharged Warhammer), Ulgromthier (Brazier Staff), The Legend of Catachan (Frag Grenade), Technoarcheologist Daedalosus (Archeotech), Commissar Sebastian Yarrick (Power Klaw). |
| C | Balphamus Vaulk (Reliquary), Lord-Magnate Brokk Grungsson (Exotic Weaponry), Drekki Flynt (Artefacts of Power). |
S-Tier Characters
| Champions | Features |
|---|---|
| Celestant-Prime, Hammer of Sigmar (Ghal Maraz) | Outstanding base stats. where every stat scales after every 1,000 kills, which is very strong for any long runs. |
| High Abbess Morvenn Vahl (Fidelis) | Excellent base attributes and damage reduction, with strong Sororitas follower synergy and solid evolution path. |
| Saint Celestine (Ardent Blade) | High mobility and extra redeployments that gets only stronger after redeploying. |
| Knight-Commander Pask (Battle Cannon) | Massive starting Wounds and damage reduction, with Toughness gains on every level, as well as crushing while moving. |
| Yndrasta, the Celestial Spear (Blade of the High Heavens) | Big boss damage bonus with strong mobility and reload; Sustain and Chance scale with levels. |
| Lieutenant Titus (Chainsword) | Extra attack and weapon scaling allow him to gain Archeotech at level 13, which is very strong in the late game. |
| Trooper Bartosz Kozlowski (Lasgun) | Excellent follower synergy and good movement with extra redeployments. |
| Chief Librarian Mephiston (Smite) | Top choice for steady progression and Red Thirst kill milestones. |
A-Tier Characters
| Champions | Features |
|---|---|
| Valius, the Keeper Aqshian (Mystical Ward) | Multiple improving attributes and natural health recovery. |
| Lord-Commander Carthalos (Uskavar the Sunderer) | High starting Strength and Toughness that grow with kills. |
| Chapter Master Marneus Calgar (Power Fist) | High durability that scales with Chance and Corruption makes it a reliable tank. |
| Brother Luca Amasius (Boltgun) | Reduced cooldowns and damage reduction for clean and consistent plays. |
| Black Templars Castellan (Boltgun) | Skill grows with every follower, which is great in squad builds, but weaker in solo. |
| Malum Caedo (Chainsword) | Solid melee with extra Strength from equipment makes it an excellent choice for beginners. |
| Neave Blacktalon (Tempest Axes) | Excellent mobility and growing range for strong Age of Sigmar start. |
| Sister Superior Amalia Novena (Shield of Faith) | Protective aura and increasing range work in supporter role. |
| Max Mahon (Combat Shotgun) | Gains Strength every level and temporary protection on level-up. |
| Lyssa Revenya (Rope and Grapnel) | Good for crowd control with movement bonuses when surrounded. |
| Gotrek Gurnisson (Fyrestorm Greataxe) | Aggressive and strong choice with high Strength and redeployments from kills. |
| Maleneth Witchblade (Poisoned Throwing Knives) | Excellent mobility specialist with permanent boss-defeat bonuses. |
| Celestian Sacresant Aveline Aboye (Spear of the Faithful) | Starting Strength bonus and post-boss improvements make it a great mid-tier pick. |
| Chaplain Fo’Baran (Crozius Arcanum) | Strong with allies due to follower-dependent durability and range. |
| Shakana Goldenblade (Boltstorm Pistol) | Improves Skill and Veterancy from weapons. |
| Hendrick, the Silver Wolf (Cyclone Sword) | Growing Aura and temporary protection with followers make it a good supporter. |
| Armand Callis (Brace of Pistols) | Gains extra attacks with exactly one follower. |
| Captain Tor Garadon (Whirlwind Battery) | Strong starting attributes and temporary attack bonuses. |
B-Tier Characters
| Champions | Features |
|---|---|
| Canoness Aurora Veritas (Flamer) | Has extended status durationm which is great for burning builds. |
| K9 Mastiff (Mechanical Bite) | High speed and retaliation on taking damage, but has lower raw power. |
| Hanniver Toll (Flintlock Pistols) | Good only for boss damage and longer effect duration. |
| Juntar Bernskyn (Fusil-Cannon) | Defensive bonuses while standing still require immobile playstyle. |
| Sharynn Azurwrath (Grandblade) | Health recovery and better damage reduction as she levels make her steady but unspectacular. |
| Sergeant Furan (Storm Bolter) | Offensive bonuses based on remaining health mean high-risk, high-reward. |
| Lorai, Child of the Abyss (Nebulous Sea-Fog) | Gains increasing Chance and endless spell opportunities. |
| Major Docheval (Long-Fusil) | Large health pool and Save-based Strength, but has very slow movement. |
| Mistress Verentia (Twin-Tailed Cat) | Gains multiple bonuses from upgrading her starting weapon, but depends heavily on weapon. |
| Rostus Oxenhammer (Stormcharged Warhammer) | Extra attacks and health from kills can’t compensate for slow reload, which is a huge drawback. |
| Ulgromthier (Brazier Staff) | Random attribute improvements from coin collection, so RNG-based. |
| The Legend of Catachan (Frag Grenade) | Gains more explosives and emergency Battleshocked, which is too niche. |
| Technoarcheologist Daedalosus (Archeotech) | Better level-up selection and economy, but weaker early Strength. |
| Commissar Sebastian Yarrick (Power Klaw) | Becomes stronger after consuming redeployments, but requires using and recovering from deaths. |
C-Tier Characters
| Champions | Features |
|---|---|
| Balphamus Vaulk (Reliquary) | Worth it for economy, but heavy movement and reload penalties are too harsh. |
| Lord-Magnate Brokk Grungsson (Exotic Weaponry) | Not a combat unit, but has terrain traversal and economic bonuses. |
| Drekki Flynt (Artefacts of Power) | Another weak combat unit with excellent collection and item bonuses. |
