Sword Art Online: MD - Changelogs and Updates (Website)


Hello, SAO:MD gamers, we will now post all website changes here for better accessibility. Changelogs and updates like new characters/weapons/armors/accessories, character tier changes, new guides, and more.

Please note that testing and data gathering will take some time, so it might take a while before we can post new updates like new characters.

We are always very grateful to all contributors for your help. ^^
Sword Art Online: MD - Changelogs and Updates (Website)
Characters Still Under Review:
   - Note: For "Revival", "Guaranteed Scouts" and "Birthday" banners check the tier lists for existing reviews (will update if necessary).

   - IMPORTANT NOTE: Starting November 2019, we will no longer add Free units, limited Medal/Ticket scout characters to the Tier Lists. 

   - Circulating Record Crystal Scout (alternate elemental version, 5* characters)
   - Asuna [Everlasting Love]
   - Rain [Petals Dancing in the Breeze]
   - Rain [Rainfall Girl]

   - 6* Alternate Elemental Version
   - Sinon [Soaring Bow]

Crossing Skill Characters

   - Characters with Crossing Skill, can use their SS3s at the same time, giving players a lot of advantages over the usual Attack Combinations. However, the new characters got 2sec attack duration, so previous 6* characters are still good to use, especially those with fast attack duration (around 1.2sec).
   - NOTE: Future Crossing Skill characters with faster attack duration can possibly rank up higher.
   - Crossing Link = Can be used with any Crossing Skill character (varies, MP Link for example).
   - Additional Attack = Only available if paired with Combo Partners (the usual, but with added damage and hits).
   - HITS+ = Characters with Crossing Skill will get a HITS+ or HIT/s+ stats across our tier lists, because of the bonus HITS from Additional Attacks.

   - NOTE: Dual Blade's and Skill Slot's Speed bonus will be nullified if Crossing Skill is available to that character!

   - NOTECrossing Skill Characters (Unlock via Skill Slot)
   - We will not include characters that can unlock their "Crossing Skill" via Skill Slots to our lists, these are optional, since they consume resources just to include a "Crossing Skill" that won't really improve their overall performance...some would make them even worse for PVE because they will lose the speed bonus and high combo/sec.

   - *NOTE: We added a new Tier (vs strong element): SSR Rank is stronger than SSS Rank.

09-04-20 Announcement
   - Due to unforeseen circumstances ("COVID19" and "Personal Issues"), we are sad to say that we can no longer continue and provide updates for the game. Thank you so much for supporting us, especially those that are with us since day 1 of SAO MD gaming. Good luck and Happy playing everyone! ^^


08-18-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Enduring Bonds: Rosario of Awakening characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

08-07-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Sinon [Comrades in Arms] characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-27-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Yuuki [Beach Splash] (no crossing skill) under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-24-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Bercouli [Legendary Hero] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Administrator [High Pontifex] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-16-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Summer Brings the Roaring Waves ~Part 1~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-08-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Star Festival Commitment characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-30-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* "Goddess Trinity on the Battlefront" characters:
   - Added 6* Asuna [All-Loving] characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Leafa [All-Healing] characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Sinon [All-Piercing]characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-25-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Alice [Morning Camisole] characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-16-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* The Brides of Your Dreams ~Part 2~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-05-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito [Unyielding Spirit] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Eugeo [Unyielding Oath] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-30-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* The Brides of Your Dreams ~Part 1~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. These characters are awesome! Use their SS2 for debuffs and increased damage from Def Down!

05-20-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* "Fierce Battle of the Armed Soul" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-15-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Yokai Parade Under the Full Moon under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-08-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Sheyta [Silent Integrity Knight] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-29-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Asuna [Innocent Maid] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Leafa [Long-Haired Songstress] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Rain [Rose Bearing Beauty] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-24-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Goddess on the Battlefront • Sun Goddess Solus • characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-17-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Brilliant Bosses in the Dreaming City ~Part 2~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-06-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Asuna [Eternal Bond] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

03-31-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Brilliant Bosses in the Dreaming City ~Part 1~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

03-13-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Nibelungen Purgatory ~Ascension~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

03-06-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* "Get Rich Quick?! The Captivating Bunny Girls" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

02-29-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito [Plenty of Fortune] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Asuna [VR World Empress] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Alice [VR World Emperor] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Sinon [VR World High Priestess] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

02-17-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Joker [Figureless Identity] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Panther [Cat's Fierce Glaze] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Skull [Lightning Emblem] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

   - Characters above includes a new SS3 skill effect called "All Out Attack!".
   - SS3 First Strike: You'll get an instant win when enemy's HP is less than 10%. Doesn't work in some "time restricted" events like Ranking Events, Guild Events, and more.

02-06-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* A Song To Eternity characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

01-31-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Sword God of the Sacred Mountain characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

01-27-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito [Unyielding Warrior] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

01-15-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Nibelungen Purgatory ~Clever Scheme~ under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Note: Charging Skill also reduces required MP...if only they can also heal, would be awesome.

01-07-20 Changelogs
   - Added 6* New Year's Feast ~First Dream~ under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

12-30-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Alice [Prayers for Good Health] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Asuna [Welcoming the New Year] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Ronie [Plenty of Fortune] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

12-23-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Sortiliena [Thinking of You] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Ronie [Mentee in Love] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

12-16-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* The Integrity Knight of Dreams ~Settlement~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

12-11-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Asuna [Goddess of Creation Stacia] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

11-30-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* The Integrity Knight of Dreams ~Challenge~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

11-22-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Alice [Together with Amayori] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

11-18-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Nibelungen Purgatory ~Liberation~ characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

11-11-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Night Before the Knights’ Battle characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-23-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Memoir of a Steamy Bath Time characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-23-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito and Asuna - Wedding Celebration characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-17-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* The Enchanting Arabian Caravan characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-15-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Return to Rulid Village characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-12-19 Changelogs
   - Added 5* Suguha [Sweet Allure] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Suguha [Sweet Allure] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-01-19 Changelogs
   - Added Cathedral of Nostalgia characters.
   - Added 6* Kirito under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Eugeo under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Alice under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-26-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Silica [Treading a New Path] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Lisbeth [Rescuing a Friend] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-17-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Leafa [Together Forevermore] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Kirito [To the World's Core] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-11-19 Changelogs
   - Added 5* Thokk [Creator of the New World] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Makoto [Time Traveler] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Thokk [Creator of the New World] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Makoto [Time Traveler] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-05-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito [Strength to Accept the Past] and Sinon [Strength to Change Oneself] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

   - Added a new list for new and upcoming characters with Crossing Skill (per element).


09-03-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Eugeo [Oath of Sword] and Asuna [Heir to the Sword] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Kirito [Heart of the Sword] and Yuuki [Together For Eternity] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

   - Added 6* Yoshitsugu [Rocking Into Space] and Nobunaga [Reaching Greater Heights] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

08-16-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Sinon [Sky Bow] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

08-16-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Leafa [Enchanting Eternal Summer Warrior] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Yuuki [Mischievous Eternal Summer Warrior] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.


08-07-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Administrator [Conquer of Love] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Cardinal [Another Master Priest] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

   - Added 5* Yui [Seaside Daughter] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Yui [Seaside Daughter] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-31-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Asuna [Lovely Eternal Summer Warrior] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Alice [Elegant Eternal Summer Knight] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-21-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Ronie [Woof Woof Swordsman] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-19-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Upgrade Scout: Bullet Battle Royal" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new upgraded Rifle R4 weapons.

07-16-19 Changelogs
   - Added "New Start in the World of Mixed Steel" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-12-19 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout 5* Lisbeth [Smokey Blacksmith] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Medal Scout 6* Lisbeth [Smokey Blacksmith] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-05-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Disturbance in the World of Mixed Steel" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-30-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Raising the Curtain in the World of Mixed Steel" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - These characters have similar SS2 and SS3 attack animations, the only difference is that, SS2 will get higher initial damage because of the Def Down Debuff.
   - Overall, these characters are kinda lacking (almost like a test characters...), splitting skills are more of a disadvantage for the characters because combinations attacks will use SS3s, making SS2 effects useless, unless used as initiator. You'll need combo adjustments which is meh, and would also limit their potential and the potential of other characters like the ones using Tracking Circular (you need to setup combos for them too!). Players would rather choose a character with Def Down SS3 if becomes available.

06-24-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito [My Hero] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-21-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Rain [Fluttering Petals] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-15-19 Changelogs
   - Added Battlefield Blitz Bloody Bride characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-10-19 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout: 5* Sachi [Pure Bride] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Medal Scout: 6* Sachi [Pure Bride] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-05-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Heart Fluttering Poolside" characters under Burst DPS Ranking (Respective Element) and Overall Rankings (Respective Element).
   - Added new armor, acc, and weapons ~ stats and info.

05-31-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Bride of Whirling Bullets" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new armor, acc, and weapons ~ stats and info.

05-29-19 Changelogs
   - Added free 6* Umino [Fluffy Bunny] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-23-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Yuuki [Summer Splash] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Highly Recommended!

05-18-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Lisbeth [Shine Parasol] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-15-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* "The Knights New Battleground" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new weapons ~ stats and info.

05-12-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Upgraded Hand in Hand Children's Day characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Medal Scout 5* Yui [Cudling Gremlins] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Medal Scout 6* Yui [Cudling Gremlins] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-09-19 Changelogs
   - Added The Cute Sun Girl characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new weapons ~ stats and info.

05-01-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Fascinated Fairies in the Netherworld" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added Leafa [Speedaholic] and Asuna [Graceful Vice Commander] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new weapons ~ stats and info.

04-23-19 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Leafa [The Blade - facing the feelings] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-16-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Catnap on a Starry Night" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new weapons ~ stats and info.

04-09-19 Changelogs
   - 5* Administrator [Seductress] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - 6* Administrator [Seductress] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-06-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Reunion at the World Tree" characters
   - Asuna [Captured Princess] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Kirito [Gilded Hero] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

04-02-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Sweet Happy Dreams" characters under Burst DPS Ranking (respective elements) and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new quick guide info for Charge Skill.

03-23-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Swordsman in School Uniform" Sinon & Rain under Burst DPS Ranking (respective elements) and Overall Rankings. Added new armor, acc, and weapons ~ stats and info.

03-21-19 Changelogs
   - Added Anime Climax Special Scout: Alice [Breaking the Seal] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

03-14-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Swordsman in School Uniform" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Added new weapons ~ stats and info.

03-11-19 Changelogs
   - Added 5* Medal Scout: Philia [Peach Blossom in Full Glory] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Medal Scout: Philia [Peach Blossom in Full Glory] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* The Vernal Memory of Uniform under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new The Vernal Memory of Uniform weapons ~ stats and info.

03-07-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Blades Beyond Time and Space" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added "Blades Beyond Time and Space" weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new armors ~ stats and info.

02-28-19 Changelogs
   - Added "Peach Blossom Doll Party" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Suguha > Alice > Asuna.
   - Added "Peach Blossom Doll Party weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new armor, accessory and other weapons ~ stats and info.

02-22-19 Changelogs
   - Added "A Smile For You" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added "A Smile For You" weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new armor, accessory and other weapons ~ stats and info.

02-20-19 Changelogs
   - Added Reawakened Memories upgraded characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Reawakened Memories weapons ~ stats and info.

02-14-19 Changelogs
   - Added Lured Fairies in the Netherworld characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Lured Fairies in the Netherworld weapons ~ stats and info.

02-011-19 Changelogs
   - Added 5* Strea [Melting in the Mouth] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Strea [Melting in the Mouth] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

02-04-19 Changelogs
   - Added Strong Will to Go Beyond characters under Burst DPS Ranking (respective element and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Strong Will to Go Beyond weapons ~ stats and info.

02-01-19 Changelogs
   - Added Eternal Singing Voice characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Eternal Singing Voice weapons ~ stats and info.

01-24-19 Changelogs
   - Added Alice [Noble Integrity Knight] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

01-18-19 Changelogs
   - Added Sankishin 6* characters under Burst DPS Ranking (respective element) and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Sankishin weapons ~ stats and info.

01-10-19 Changelogs
   - Added A New World Bonding characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Lisbeth under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new weapons, armor and accessory ~ stats and info.

   - Added 5* Ticket Scout Sortiliena under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Ticket Scout Sortiliena under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

01-03-19 Changelogs
   - 6* The Twist of Fate characters under Burst DPS Ranking (respective element) and Overall Rankings.
   - Added  The Twist of Fate weapons ~ stats and info. Added new R5 Lance.

12-17-18 Changelogs
   - Added 6* My Heart's Snowfall characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added My Heart's Snowfall +1 weapons ~ stats and info.

12-14-18 Changelogs
   - Added Christmas Messengers characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

12-09-18 Changelogs
   - Added 5* LLENN [Santa Surprise] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Fukaziroh [Parachute Reindeer] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* LLENN [Santa Surprise] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Fukaziroh [Parachute Reindeer] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

12-06-18 Changelogs
   - Added Pure Hearted Novice Trainee characters under Burst DPS Ranking (respective element) and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new SSS Rank for Overall and Burst DPS Tier Lists.
   - Note: We added a new Tier (vs strong element): SS1 Rank is stronger than SSS Rank.
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory ~ stats and info. Added new weapons.

11-30-18 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout 6* Argo [Shokan Ninjutsu] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - 6* Tales of Mash Up characters under Burst DPS Ranking (respective element) and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new farmable Holy Element armor and accessory ~ stats and info.
   - Added new weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added The Snowy Gunners under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

11-22-18 Changelogs
   - 4* Sinon [Flowering Valkyrie] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - 5* Sinon [Flowering Valkyrie] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings

11-21-18 Changelogs
   - Added Promised Sword characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Kirito > Sortiliena (or skip this banner)...

11-16-18 Changelogs
   - Added Glowing Skin in Hazy Moonlight characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Asuna for RE, Suguha for PvE.
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory + new Water Element weapons scout.

11-13-18 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout 5* Argo [Shokan Ninjutsu] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

11-8-18 Changelogs
   - Added new R4 and R5 weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new R4 and R5 armors and accs ~ stats and info.
   - Added Gale Blade Characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Eugeo > Alice.

11-4-18 Changelogs
   - Bewitching Fatuous Fire banner scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Recommendation: Yuuki > Lisbeth/Sinon
   - Added new Fire Element weapons, armor and acc ~ stats and info.

10-26-18 Changelogs
   - 6* Asuna [Unrestrained Emotion] under  Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Highly Recommended to get!
   - 6* Kirito [Knights of the Blood] under  Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

10-20-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Holy Element farmable armor and accessory ~ stats and info.
   - Added Wedding Anniversary  weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added 6* Kirito [Promise at that Time] and 6* Asuna [Joyful Wedding] under  Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

10-16-18 Changelogs
   - Added Fallen Fairies in the Netherworld weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added Fallen Fairies in the Netherworld units under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Leafa > Lisbeth > Makoto (good for floor clearing though).

10-08-18 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Kirito [The Will - Transcending the System] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Through the Sunlight weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added 5* Silica [Halloween Magic] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Silica [Halloween Magic] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Through the Sunlight characters under Burst DPS Ranking (Check Element) and Overall Rankings.

10-05-18 Changelogs
   - Added 6* Silica [Ingenuous Guardian] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Updated Names and Portrait Icons of Yoshitsugu and Nobunaga to Kirito and Eugeo (free characters).
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Nashi).
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

09-30-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Beauty's Nightmare weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new Beauty's Nightmare characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Asuna [The Will - Changing the Fate] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-28-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Reign).
   - Added new farmable Dark Element Armor and Accessory ~ stats and info.
   - Added 5* Thokk ticket scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Thokk ticket scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-24-18 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Reign).

09-21-18 Changelogs
   - Added The World You Can Fly ~ New Bond weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added The World You Can Fly ~ New Bond characters under Burst DPS Ranking (Check Element) and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Asuna > Yuuki

09-14-18 Changelogs
   - Added 4* Asuna [Made With Love] free unit under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Asuna [Made With Love] free unit under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 6* Makoto [Under Justice] ticket scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Reign).

09-10-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Nashi).
   - Added new Gales & Arrows Transcending Time weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added 5* Makoto [Under Justice] ticket scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new Gales & Arrows Transcending Time characters under Burst DPS Ranking (Check Element) and Overall Rankings.

09-04-18 Changelogs
   - Added free 6* units under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

09-03-18 Changelogs
   - Added Crossover World - Timeless Bond banner scout under Burst DPS Ranking (Check Element) and Overall Rankings.
   - Our recommendation: Kirito > Asuna > Alice/Eugeo

   - Note: 6* Characters and the new tier lists will follow "in-game" time for SS3 durations, not real time. To simplify, Acceleration Skills = 3 Seconds Animation in real time is equal to 1 second "in-game" time. Dual Blade wielders can also reduce their skill duration with Combos, and using combination attacks can significantly lower skill durations.

   - Sub Leader Skills can be unlocked, once you max limit break your 6* (not all 6* though, check their Skill Slots for more info).

08-31-18 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Added new Crossover World - Timeless Bond weapons banner ~ stats and info.
   - Added new farmable Dark Element Armor and Accessory ~ stats and info.
   - Added more R4 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Sal).

08-26-18 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to TK Hackysack).
   - Added 5* Yui [The Oracle Prophet] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Sinon [Knight Princess] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

08-19-18 Changelogs
   - Added Heroes in Another World Mash Up Scout under Rank SS+ Burst DPS and Rank SS+ Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Asuna for Rankings Events and Silica for Floor Clearing.

   - Added 4* Sinon [Knight Princess] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new farmable weapons (Sword and Lance Neutral Element).

08-17-18 Changelogs
   - Added Milla [Great Spirit] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Sorey [Pure-Minded Master] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

08-14-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable Armor and Accessory ~ Stats and Info (Credits to Leon Desmond).

08-08-18 Changelogs
   - Added Fierce Fight in the Inferno of the Gods Scout:
   - Added Leafa and Sinon under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Yuuki under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new armor, accessory, and weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added Ticket Scout 4* Yui [The Oracle Prophet] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

08-04-18 Changelogs
   - Added 5* Silica [Foxy Priestess] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

08-01-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Gods' Toughest Fight with Ragnarok weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Medal Scout 5* Suguha [Caught My Eye] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

   - NOTE: DPS Ranking (SS+) Tier Lists are now divided by Element, to easier find specific characters.

   - Added new Gods' Toughest Fight with Ragnarok characters:
   - Kirito added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Asuna added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Alice added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Eugeo added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-27-18 Changelogs
   - Added new weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Astrobia).
   - Added new farmable Armor and Accessory ~ Stats and Info.

07-24-18 Changelogs
   - Added Progressive Manga Link Scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-22-18 Changelogs
   - Guaranteed 5* Scout characters: These are existing characters, check tier lists for ratings.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

07-18-18 Changelogs
   - Added Feel the Breeze ~ Welcome Summer scout:
   - Leafa added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Sinon, Rain, and Seven under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-16-18 Changelogs
   - Added new weapons info (credits to C Miku).
   - Added Monster Strike Mash Up characters and weapons:
   - Added Eugeo under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Alice under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Feel the Breeze ~ Welcome Summer Weapons ~ Stats and Info.
   - Added new Earth Element Mace weapon.

07-10-18 Changelogs
   - Added 5* Sphica under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Medal Scout 4* Suguha [Caught My Eye] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-06-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable Armor and Accessory ~ Stats and Info.
   - Added Devoted Master Swordsmen weapons Scout ~ Stats and Info.

   - Added Devoted Master Swordsmen Scout
   - Eugeo added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Alice added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

07-03-18 Changelogs
   - Added Girl in Love - Summer Vacation Scout:
   - Silica, and Lisbeth added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Asuna added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Yuuki added under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Recommendation: Yuuki is the best one to get here.
   - Added Medal Scout 5* Alice [A Lone Flower] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new farmable armor ~ stats and info (Credits to Sokaris).
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

06-28-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory ~ stats and info.

06-20-18 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Divided 5* Rank SS Burst DPS ranking page to multiple pages (by Element).
   - Added 5* Yuuki [Genius Creator] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

Ranking Updates/Changes: 06-19-18
   - Rank changes due to Power Creep.

DPS Rank SS > S and Overall Rank S > AA/A
   - Yuna [Roller Waitress]
   - Leafa [Mellow Maid]
   - Strea [Spartan Female Teacher]
   - Asuna [Time of Injection]
   - Seven [Santa is Coming]
   - Sinon [Dangerous Kiss]

DPS Rank SS > S+/S
   - Suguha [Summer Girl]
   - Alice [Golden Knight]
   - Asuna [Heart of Confront]
   - Lisbeth [Good Street Vendor]
   - Rain [Parlor Maid]
   - Yuna [Tropical dB]
   - Leafa [Summer Night Shout]
   - Asuna [Promise at that Time] (Overall Rank SS > S)
   - Asuna [Libra]
   - Asuna [Integrity Knight]
   - Yuuki [Tied Together]
   - Asuna [Midnight Temptation]
   - Suguha [Midsummer Babe]
   - Yuuki [Intuitive Navigator]
   - Sinon [Stiletto heel Bride] (Overall Rank SS > S)
   - Asuna [Heartful Water Fairy]
   - Sinon [Spider Witch]
   - Premier [Pudding Rather than Praise]
   - Alice [Pumpkin Knight]
   - Premier [Shamisen Rock] (Overall Rank SS > S)

Others: (Future Proof is kinda low for their Former Rank)
   - Yuuki [Sparkling Zekken] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S 
   - Fukaziroh [Little Gunner] = DPS Rank SS > S+; and Overall Rank S > AA
   - Seven [Talented Woman's Blessing] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - LLENN [Itsy-Bitsy Heroine] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Pitohui [Toxic Beauty] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Kirito [Hero's Return] = DPS Rank SS > S+
   - Asuna [Stars and Stripes] = DPS Rank SS > S+; and Overall Rank SS > S (4* version only)
   - Agil [Band Together] = DPS Rank SS > S
   - Klein [Strong Mind] = DPS Rank SS > S
   - Sinon [Progressive Gunner] = DPS Rank SS > S
   - Kirito [The Will - Transcending the System] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Asuna [The Will - Changing the Fate] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Silica [Ingenious Guardian] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Lisbeth [Harmony Keeper] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Kirito [Swordsman in the Wilderness] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Sinon [Sniper in Love] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Kirito [Stick to Your Beliefs] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S
   - Sinon [Clear Path...] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS > S

   - Heathcliff [Ultimate Defence] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Kirito [Knights of the Blood] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Asuna [Flash Shooter] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Leafa [Gale Gunner] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Silica [Dragon Tamer in the Wild] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS
   - Lisbeth [Stout Heart in the World of Steel] = DPS Rank SS+ > SS; and Overall Rank SS+ > SS

06-17-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Fellow Soldiers in the Wilderness weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new Fellow Soldiers in the Wilderness Scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. These are ranking+support units, recommendation: Scout if you need Def Debuffers.

06-14-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable Neutral element Armors and Accessory ~ stats and info.

06-11-18 Changelogs
   - Added "So Psyched, Costume Change" characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. These are ranking+support units, recommendation: only scout if you need them.
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Blade).
   - Added Medal Scout 4* Alice [A Lone Flower] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

06-08-18 Changelogs
   - Added So Psyched, Costume Change weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory.

06-06-18 Changelogs
   - Added Passionate Bloom characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Suguha > Asuna/Lisbeth > Rain. This banner is excellent especially if you don't have strong Fire element units for all-around use.
   - Added new Overall Ranking Tier Rank: SS+, also added some previous units!
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

06-02-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable fire element armor and accessory stats and info, including R5 Yuuki Armor (Credits to funky).
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Mad Paradox).

05-24-18 Changelogs
   - Added Asuna and Kirito SAO Game 5th Anniversary #3 banner scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Recommendation: Only for Waifu purposes (Asuna > Kirito), but overall I won't recommend scouting... sorry.
   - Added 5* Yuuki [Sunny Summer Girl] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

05-23-18 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout 5* Fukaziroh [Little Gunner] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Rechka [Queen of Chef] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

05-18-18 Changelogs
   - Added A Rest Day for Gunners weapons scout ~ stats and info.
   - Added A Rest Day for Gunners banner scout:
   - LLENN and Pitohui under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Fukaziroh under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Lisbeth [Summer Sunshine] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

05-15-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Water Element farmable armor and accessory.

05-12-18 Changelogs
   - Added more weapons stats and info (Credits to C Miku).
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Mad Paradox).

05-09-18 Changelogs
   - Hand in Hand - Children's Day banner scout characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Recommendation: Asuna (fast combo gen, ideal for speed units) > Yuuki
   - Added 4* Fukaziroh [Little Gunner] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings

05-06-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Hand in Hand - Children's Day weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new Wind Element farmable armor and accessory.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

05-04-18 Changelogs
   - Added Master Swordsmen in the Battlefield:
   - Added Asuna and Sinon under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added Kirito and Leafa under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Note that these units are similar with Dual Blade wielders after unlocking the Attack Speed skill slot. Recommendation: Sinon/Asuna > Kirito/Leafa

05-01-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Silentjon69).
   - Added Master Swordsmen in the Battlefield weapons ~ stats and info.

04-28-18 Changelogs
   - Added New SAO Game 5th Anniversary banner scout (Rain, and Premiere) under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added New SAO Game 5th Anniversary (Seven) under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Recommendation: Seven > Rain > Premiere. We will give this banner to Seven because of her high raw damage and range, with Neutral element (has weight for overall ratings).
   - Added new farmable Armor and Accessory from a limited event.

04-21-18 Changelogs
   - Added Rainbow Sky Scout banner and characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Leafa > Rain > Seven/Sinon.

04-19-18 Changelogs
   - Updated Leafa [Summer Night Shout] = No change in ranks only added skill slots and 5* version.

04-16-18 Changelogs
   - Added Guild War event 5* Armor stats and info.
   - Added Ticket Scout 5* Premier [Shamisen Rock] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

04-14-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Rainbow Sky weapons ~ R4 and R5 stats and info (Credits to Mad Paradox).

04-12-18 Changelogs
   - Added Version 2 LLENN and Pitohui under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. This version is designed primarily for ranking events.
   - Added Ticket Scout 4* Premier [Shamisen Rock] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 5* Kirito [Skill Connect] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Note that this an old character, has very high base damage output but with very slow SS3, that's why he ended at Rank B in terms of DPS.
   - Added more farmable armors and accessories from events.

04-08-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Mad Paradox).

04-06-18 Changelogs
   - Added Sima [Pole and Line Fishing] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. The main reason why this character's ratings are too low, is because she is a revival or an old character from the Japanese version of the game.

04-02-18 Changelogs
   - Added Fairy Magic banner scout characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Recommendation: Yuuki > Asuna/Silica > Lisbeth
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

03-30-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Mad Paradox).
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory.
   - Added new Fairy Magic weapons ~ stats and info. 

03-25-18 Changelogs
   - Added SAO Game 5th Anniversary Scout: Strea and Philia under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Honestly guys, I won't recommend these 2 units, better wait for the next banners. SS3s are too long, and kinda risky to use without parrying or using combination attacks.
   - Added new sword, Phantom Rosario stats and info.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

03-24-18 Changelogs
   - Added Waals [Cool Screw] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added Sinon [Charming Rider] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new farmable Neutral Element armor and acc ~  stats and info.
   - Added Medal Scout 5* Yuuki [Tied Together] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

03-20-18 Changelogs
   - Added Furry Morphin' Time characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Recommendation: Asuna > Leafa > Alice > Sinon
   - Added Furry Morphin' Time R4 weapons stats and info.

03-14-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Mad Paradox).

03-12-18 Changelogs
   - Added New GGO Characters LLENN and Pitohui under  Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added new SS+ Tier under 5* Burst DPS Rankings! Please note that Neutral, Holy, and Dark will get a bit more weight because of their elemental advantage vs all element.

03-11-18 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout 4* Yuuki [Tied Together] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new Rifle weapons stats and info (Credits to Sokaris).

03-08-18 Changelogs
   - Added The Vernal Memory of Uniform banner scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

03-06-18 Changelogs
   - Added New Dark Element 5* OS characters (Reawakened Memories) under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Yuna > Eiji > Asuna > Kirito.

   - Hina Matsuri Characters:
   - Silica ~ Rank increased from A > AA (DPS Ranking).
   - Premier ~ Rank increased from A > SS (DPS Ranking) and B > S (Overall Ranking). They doubled her hits and damage, with additional DMG+ from skills slots!
   - Argo ~ Rank increased from B > AA (DPS Ranking) and B > AA (Overall Ranking).

   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Added new Vernal Memory of Uniform weapons ~ stats and info.
   - Added new farmable Fire Element Armor and Acc ~ stats and info.

03-04-18 Changelogs
   - Added Hina Matsuri +1 Weapons ~ stats and info.

Reshuffled Characters:
   - Klein [Strong Mind] ~ From Overall Rank SS > S
   - Agil [Band Together] ~ From Overall Rank SS > S
   - Leafa [Flying Without Wings] ~ From Overall Rank SS > S
   - Yui [Keep Trying] ~ From Overall Rank SS > S

02-28-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Dark Element weapons ~ stats and info (Credits to Diabolic Esper).

02-27-18 Changelogs
   - Updated Premiere [Kagura Dance] = No change in ranks.
   - Updated Yuuki [Gemini] = No change in ranks.
   - Updated Alice [Integrity Knight] = rank increased to Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Updated Sakuya [Indoor Gamer] = rank increased to Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added new farmable free armors and accessory ~ stats and info.

02-25-18 Changelogs
   - Added Medal Scout Philia [Spirited Chocolatier] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added Upgrade Scout weapons ~ stats and info.

02-21-18 Changelogs
   - Added free character Yuna [Sweet Idol Singer] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

02-18-18 Changelogs
   - Added free character Kureha under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added Fatal Bullet banner scout and characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Leafa > Silica/Lisbeth > Asuna

02-17-18 Changelogs
   - Added Sweet Sweet Honey banner scout and characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Recommendation: Sinon > Asuna > Leafa > Silica
   - Added Fatal Bullet weapons banner scout ~ stats and info.

02-15-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable armor and acc, stats and info.
   - Added Sweet Sweet honey weapons ~ stats and info.

02-10-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Dream Circus banner and characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

02-08-18 Changelogs
   - Added Dream Circus weapons - stats and info.
   - Added new farmable holy element armor and acc from events.

02-02-18 Changelogs
   - Added new Sweet Chocolatiere characters under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Reco = Silica or Lisbeth.

01-31-18 Changelogs
   - Added Sweet Chocolatiere weapons info and stats.
   - Added new farmable water element armor and accessory.

01-25-18 Changelogs
   - Added new GGO Arc Leaning on You banner scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - These 2 new units can also recover MP of their combination partners, excellent for ranking events!
   - Added 4* Sinon [Korean Dress in Breeze] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 5* Sinon [Korean Dress in Breeze] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added new Armor reward from the new Guild Event.

01-20-18 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable armor for the upcoming BoB event.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

01-17-18 Changelogs
   - Added First Priestess Experience banner scout under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. These are support units with nice DPS ratings. Recommendation = Asuna > Suguha/Yui > Sinon.
   - Added First Priestess Experience weapons ~ stats and info.

01-16-18 Changelogs
   - First Priestess Experience banner scout under review.

Burst Damagers Tier List Major Update!
   - Characters That Ranked Down Due to Power Creep, from Rank SS > Rank S.
   - Please note that these units are still very strong, especially against proper elements.

Alice [Fragrant Olive in June]
Heathcliff [Holy Sword]
Asuna [Heart Flash]
Lisbeth [Wacky Happy Halloween]
Kirito [Haiku Composer]
Leafa [Splash in Dirndl]
Yuuki [Bouquet Toss]
Silica [My Little Lover]
Strea [Abounding Spring Water]
Alice [Integrity Knight]
Silica [Attention Please]
Yuuki [Celestial Dancer]
Rain [Raindrops Girl]
Premier [Kagura Dance]
Suguha [Faroff Fencer]
Sakuya [Indoor Gamer]
Silica [Starlight Prayer]
Sinon [Leo]
Kirito [Tropical Beach Boy]
Suguha [Dusk Lespedeza]
Yui [All Aboard]
Sinon [Stillroom Maid]
Leafa [Radiant First Mate]
Asuna [Illuminating Weeping Willow]

01-12-18 Changelogs
   - Added 4* Lisbeth [Bringer of Spring] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Lisbeth [Bringer of Spring] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added new farmable Earth Element Armor and Accessory.

01-10-18 Changelogs
   - Added new First Play banner (wind characters) under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings. Would highly recommend Yuuki and Silica this time.
   - Global Ticket Scout characters under review, might take a while though for their 5* versions.
   - Added First Play weapons banner.
   - Added new farmable wind element armors and accessory. 

   - Added 4* Silica [Girl in Chinese Dress] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 4* Kirito [Haiku Composer] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 4* Asuna [Stars and Stripes] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 4* Leafa [Splash in Dirndl] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

   - Note: Survivability ratings increases once they reach 5*.
   - Added 5* Silica [Girl in Chinese Dress] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 5* Kirito [Haiku Composer] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings
   - Added 5* Asuna [Stars and Stripes] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.
   - Added 5* Leafa [Splash in Dirndl] under Burst DPS Ranking and Overall Rankings.

01-03-18 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to kyo312).
   - Added 2018 New Year characters and banner under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

12-31-17 Changelogs
   - New Year characters and banner under review.
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory.
   - Added New Year weapons banner, stats and info.

12-25-17 Changelogs
   - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year guys, thank you so much for the support! ^^
   - Added new free earth element unit Asuna [Constant Love] under: 5* Rank S Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank AA (Overall).
   - Added new Mace weapon: Dog Paw
   - Added new Dual Blade weapon: Holy Sword x Night Blade 

12-24-17 Changelogs
   - Added new Shield Blade characters: Kirito and Heathcliff under:  5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall).
   - Added new Swords (Insane Ruler and Elucidator Rouge) stats and info.

12-20-17 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Added new Lance weapon, available from the Market.

12-16-17 Changelogs
   - Added Starry Night Fairy Santa Scout units under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - Added Starry Night Fairy Santa Scout weapons.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to kyo312).

12-13-17 Changelogs
   - Added new free unit Sachi [Happy Memories] under Rank A Burst DPS and Rank AA Overall.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to kyo312).

12-10-17 Changelogs
   - Added new farmable water element armor and acc.
   - Added My Heart's Snowfall Scout banner: Kirito and Sachi under 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall).
   - Added My Heart's Snowfall Weapon Scout banner.

12-07-17 Changelogs
   - Added 4* Rain [Personal Santa] and 4* Seven [Santa is Coming] under: 4* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)4* Rank S (Overall)
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to STO Buddy).

12-03-17 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Pacharapol).
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

12-01-17 Changelogs
   - Added weapons available from the Exchange Shop/Market.
   - Added White Christmas - Footsteps in the Snow weapons stats and info.
   - Added White Christmas - Footsteps in the Snow banner under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)

11-28-17 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to David Wang).
   - Added new farmable armor and acc: Holy Night Choker and Cape.
   - Upcoming White Christmas - Footsteps in the Snow Step-Up Scout under review.

11-26-17 Changelogs
   - Mace Enhancement Memorial Scout rank changes:
   - Yui [Born in Sakura Season] = From A > S (Ranking); From AA > SS (Overall)
   - Other Mace characters = No change in ranks.

11-25-17 Changelogs
   - Added stats and info for 5* Strea (Medal Scout) (Credits to Diabolic Esper).
   - Added Green Breeze Lantern (mace weapon).
   - Added new +1 Mace weapons.

11-21-17 Changelogs
   - Added SAO Complete Memorial ★5 Upgrade Vote Scout characters = No change in ranks.
   - Added SAO Complete Memorial ★5 Upgrade Vote Weapons Scout (+1 Weapons stats and info).
   - Added new farmable armor (Heart Relic).
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Ray).

11-19-17 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to AceTemper).
   - SAO Complete Memorial ★5 Upgrade Vote Scout under review.

11-17-17 Changelogs
   - Crimson Trump Card banner units added under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - Added Crimson Trump Card weapons banner.
   - 5* Strea Medal Scout "Hot Spring" character under same tier lists above.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to kyo312).
   - 5* Asuna [Dancing Rose Red] added under 5* Rank AA Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank A (Overall)

11-15-17 Changelogs
   - Crimson Trump Card under review.
   - Added new Fire Element farmable armor and accessory.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Diabolic Esper).

11-11-17 Changelogs
   - Updated 4* Asuna [Captive Princess] (From Rank CD Burst > Rank AA; From Rank CD Overall > Rank A), 5* Asuna [Captive Princess] added under Rank AA Burst and Rank A Overall.

11-08-17 Changelogs
   - Added "The Two - Bonded By Phantom Bullets" Kirito and Sinon under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall).
   - Added 4* Strea Medal Scout "Hot Spring" character under: 4* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)4* Rank S (Overall)
   - Added new farmable accessory: Hades Hair Barrette.
   - Added "The Two - Bonded By Phantom Bullets" weapons banner stats and info.

11-04-17 Changelogs
   - Added Steamy Beauty Bath Time weapons banner.
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

11-02-17 Changelogs
   - Added Steamy Beauty Bath Time banner units under = 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)

10-30-17 Changelogs
   - New banner: Steamy Beauty Bath Time Scout under review ~ Happy Holidays Guys! ^^
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Pacharapol).

10-29-17 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to AceTemper).
   - Added new guild event Armor for Silica - R4 and R5 (Credits to AceTemper).

10-23-17 Changelogs
   - Added Holy Wedding banner 5* characters:
   - 5* Kirito and Asuna under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall).

10-20-17 Changelogs
   - Added Sports Festival banner units under = 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Ray).
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

10-17-17 Changelogs
   - Added Kirito [Lone Wolf in the Wild] = 5* Rank A Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank B (Overall)
   - Sports Festival banner under review.
   - Added Sports Festival weapons banner stats and info.

10-16-17 Changelogs
   - Added Leafa [Rejoicing Witch] = under 5* Rank S Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank A (Overall)
   - Added new farmable armor and accessory.

10-14-17 Changelogs
   - Added all Happy Halloween characters under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall).
   - Added Happy Halloween Night R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Arkanius).
   - Added new 5* Upgrade Vote Scout (Kirito, Asuna, Rain, and Alice). Updated Skill Slots (No Change in Ranks).
   - Added Lisbeth [Pumpkin Knight] (Medal Scout)  = 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank AA (Overall).
   - Leafa [Rejoicing Witch] under review.

10-11-17 Changelogs
   - Added new Happy Halloween Night weapons banner.
   - New Happy Halloween Night banner under review.

10-9-17 Changelogs
   - Added a new FAQ guide for 5 Star characters, intended for newbie players.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Pacharapol).
   - Kirito Birthday banner under review:
   - Kirito [Resurgent Sword] = No Change in Ranks.
   - Kirito [Tropical Beach Boy]5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank AA (Overall).

10-8-17 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Ray and Joseph Moreno).

10-6-17 Changelogs
   - Silica Birthday Banner Updates: Kindly refer to the in-game notice for the complete list of enhancements.
   - 4* Silica [Augmented Tamer] = No Change in Ranks (Enhancements are too thin).
   - 5* Silica [Augmented Tamer] = Added under 5* Rank S Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - Silica [Shouting Cheers] = No Change in Ranks
   - Silica [Flower Peach Baby] = No Change in Ranks (Ranking Events); and B > A (Overall).
   - Silica [Dragon Caster] = Rank increased from AA > S (Ranking Events); and No Change (Overall).
   - Silica [Young Idol] = Rank increased from A > AA (Ranking Events); and B > A (Overall).
   - Silica [My Little Lover] = No Change in Ranks.
   - Silica [Blessed Breath] = No Change in Ranks.
   - Silica [Attention Please] = No Change in Ranks.
   - Silica [Starlight Prayer] = No Change in Ranks.
   - Silica [Sunflower Girl] = No Change in Ranks.
   - Added weapon stats that are available from the Market.
   - Lisbeth Medal Scout is still under review.

10-2-17 Changelogs
   - Added all Moonlight Halloween characters under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall).
   - Recommendation: Asuna > Kirito > Alice or Eugeo.
   - Added all Moonlight Halloween weapons, armors and accessories.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Ray).
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

10-1-17 Changelogs
   - Added all 5* Start Dash characters.
   - Note: All upgradable 4* characters didn't change their ranks, but possible if Limit Broken.

9-30-17 Changelogs
   - Sorry for the delay guys, we had some connection problems with BAMCO's game update service.
   - Added new OS Agil and Klein under: 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank SS (Overall)
   - Added new Sword and Mace for Klein and Agil.
   - Added new Dark element Armor and Accessory. 

Asuna Birthday Banner Updates:
   - Asuna [Cheer of Love] = Rank increased from B > AA (Ranking Events); and B > A (Overall).
   - Asuna [Hit Idol of Love and Effort] = Rank increased from AA > S (Ranking Events); and A > AA (Overall).
   - 4* Asuna [Lightning Dance] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Kitchen Maid] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Libra] = Rank increased from S > SS (Ranking Events); and AA > S (Overall).
   - Asuna [Promise at that Time] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Heart Flash] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Time of Injection] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Tropical Lover] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Yukata] = No change in ranks.
   - Asuna [Healing Beauty] = No change in ranks.
   - 5* Asuna [Lightning Dance] = 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - 5* Heathcliff [Holy Sword] = 5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)

Moonlight Halloween Parade under review!
   - Will start the review once we are done with all upgradable 4*.

9-26-17 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Ray).
   - Blu-ray & DVD Release Memorial! OS version of "Agil" & "Klein" under review.

9-21-17 Changelogs
   - Added new Ticket Scout Heathcliff [Holy Sword] under Holy Element Characters List.
   - 4* Heathcliff added under Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events) and Rank S Overall List. 
   - 5* Heathcliff under review.

9-21-17 Changelogs
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to Steven Kueck).

9-20-17 Changelogs
Ranged Units New Parry Perks NEW!
   - We can now be able to parry parriable attacks while charging (Guns and Rods) or dodging (Bows) enemy attacks.
   - Hand Grenade (Gun Character): As you flick the screen while charging attacks, you get to lob a grenade and parry an enemy's attack.
   - Just Dodge (Bow Character): With a bow character, as you take steps back and dodge an enemy's parry attack, you get to shoot down an enemy's attack. 
   - Reflector (Rod Character): With a rod character, while charging attacks, a barrier activates. It goes off as you let your finger go and allows you to parry an enemy's attack.  Also, you get to parry while charging attacks by flicking the screen!
   - Focus Attacks won’t activate by flicking while charging attacks.

9-18-17 Changelogs
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

9-16-17 Changelogs
   - Added new banner "Memory of Friendship & Passing of Time":

   - Added new weapons banner "Memory of Friendship & Passing of Time":

9-08-17 Changelogs
   - Added new Alicization v3 weapons banner, as well as the new farmable events only weapons.

9-07-17 Changelogs
   - Added new Alicization v3 banner under character stats and info.
   - Alice [v3] and Eugeo [v3]5* Rank SS Burst DPS (Ranking Events)5* Rank S (Overall)
   - Compared to the 1st Anniversary Banner, these units have above average HP and DEF (survivability ratings), but lower DPS ratings, unless used against their counter elements. 
   - Updated with new Skill Slots: Refer to the Notice section in-game for more info.
   - Silica [Fairy Dragon Tamer]
   - Asuna [Undine Healer]
   - Argo [Early Spring Dance]
   - Lisbeth [Fairy Blacksmith]

9-06-17 Changelogs
   - Added new 5* free character Kirito [365 Days] under Neutral Characters Stats and Info.

9-02-17 Changelogs
   - Added new 5* Overall and Burst DPS (Ranking Events) rankings list. 5* characters will be separated from 4* units to make them easier to find and compare.
   - Note: In general a Rank SS 5* unit it still better or has more edge than a Rank SS 4* unit because of the added features like Leader Skills and Combination Attacks that can help boost 4* characters.
   - Please note that these lists are still a work in progress and will never be 100% accurate.
   - Added new anniversary weapons banner.
   - Added more R5 weapons stats and info (Credits to STO Buddy).
   - Added new Floor Clearing 5* Armors, need info on 4* Armors though. If you have info on their max stats, please share, thanks! ^^
   - Added new reference videos for the New Ranking Event!

9-01-17 Changelogs
   - Added new 5* characters under characters info. Rankings will be added soon.
   - In preparation for the upcoming 5* characters, we needed to rank down all individual DPS ratings from SS+ > SS; and SS > S+.

8-29-17 Changelogs

   - [Deleted Past Changelogs]

4-5-17 Changelogs
   - Created Changelog and Updates Section, you can now view all changes and info here! We'll do our best to keep you guys updated on what is going on with our SAO: MD fan site. ^^
   - Suggested by: "Popular demand"


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