Here's a list of support characters in the action RPG mobile game Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag. Support units can be used to regain HP and/or MP, enhance the stats of your team, or debuff enemy stats during battle.
Team Building with Support Units
- Please check this guide to learn more about this list: Terminologies and Team Building Guide- DO NOT limit your team by only using high DPS units, also consider using Support units like Debuffers.
Other Useful Lists:
- Character List (Element, Stats and Info)- 6* Burst DPS Tier List (Ranking Events)
- 6* Characters Tier List (Overall)
- 5* Burst DPS Tier List (Ranking Events)
- 5* Characters Tier List (Overall)
- 4* Burst DPS Tier List (Ranking Events)
- 4* Characters Tier List (Overall)
(Discontinued, Please Refer to Our Tier Lists Instead)
Support Units: Team Healers
- Characters that can heal your entire team (Attack Stat can also increase the healing amount). Recommended units for Floor Clearing Events! Note that you can also heal your team between fights while the timer is not ticking.| Image Thumb | Character Name | Elem. Wep. | Combo Gen | Ranking Event DPS | Floor Clear Event | --- | Roles (Best As) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hits/sec | Burst | Mob Clear | Boss | ||||||
![Asuna [Hit Idol of Love and Effort]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaf17WiIBMlt_JdhXTlm8lnNwmKUyA2x4V_HjnHvXeIp-v4unfuWGEkAlr2cvg0Yt_o_Rm0KA0kYgMCTwYcBZFxfEbKPI_53x4VDcAN14nFeGGUy1nNz2AghlC26-WsmAbVvFby1JN8Xx/s1600/Asuna+-+Idol.jpg "Asuna [Hit Idol of Love and Effort]") | Asuna [Hit Idol of Love and Effort] | Fire Rod | 7 Hits 2.8sec (2.5) | S | S | S | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Healer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Wide In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Barrier negates 1 strike], [Midair Attack], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS1 can heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (large recovery). | ||||||||
![Yuuki [Eccentric Riding Hood]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZ2FWeecyuTWDyb58hMO97LIF-zlKfFv4U3ozj0tHQV7qrCpKDR6vZC8x3881sQBj_cyv_hHwq1JIlS_deeHWeD964TtXE1KmgCaxSGck2MdGdLByZZc-_hXeq3UP1AmJytALS857k306/s1600/Yuuki+-+Fairyland.jpg "Yuuki [Eccentric Riding Hood]") | Yuuki [Eccentric Riding Hood] | Fire Rod | 1 Hit 2.2sec (0.4) | S | B | B | B | *Nuker *Debuffer *Healer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:110], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS1 can heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (large recovery). | ||||||||
 | Asuna [Kitchen Maid] | Wind Rod | 4 Hits 2.2sec (1.8) | S | B | B | B | *Nuker *Healer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Buff], [Auto-Aim Caster], [Midair Attack], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS1 can heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (large recovery). | ||||||||
![Asuna [Undine Healer]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xCR_L7ASXmN2CIZd4sqnoi5K_SdSLof6b5r13xtQGUc7XF67K-R0EscDnW7V6XtjcZgQk6GBrtusepFb68zaIG16n0Oj5hRA9VacVLaVdY7IbcNnf7k8_CQ1aIF-cFNMPaSKjbaJNTZ7/s1600/Asuna+-+ALO.jpg "Asuna [Undine Healer]") | Asuna [Undine Healer] | Water Rod | 4 Hits 4.0sec (1.0) | C | A | B | B | *Fire Nuker *Healer | |
| Combo Window: None | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Auto-Aim Caster], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS1 can heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (large recovery). | ||||||||
  | Philia [Spirited Chocolatier] | Water Bow | 11 Hits 2.2sec (5.0) | SS | A | AA | S | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Team Heal], [Instant SS3 upon switch], [Auto-aim Caster], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s must be spammed from a ranged position (in-line with target), to sink all hits. | ||||||||
![Leafa [Rejoicing Witch]](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jC_dQq5Trgs/WeICX3KfEdI/AAAAAAAARbw/FRl3IoJpjQgPCVFOi9bwYfFpGKpeigOVwCKgBGAs/s1600/Leafa%2B-%2BRejoicing%2BWitch.jpg "Leafa [Rejoicing Witch]") | Leafa [Rejoicing Witch] | Dark Rod | 5 Hits 1.7sec (2.9) | S | B | B | B | *Holy Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer | |
| Combo Window: None | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [SS1 Team Heal], [Speed+ Buff], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam from a ranged position, but watch out for auto-aim and dashing attacks. | ||||||||
![Silica [Dragon Caster]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-VaulHc7UzJHyOfcqG8_t_9sJWGXTqwlIO7RKSFC1zQhLbrBrQqex8sk-h9yW2eLSC7aLB0ZPDwMHIAmfvXV9KHcCV5AUU8DfyKH_PsrEyhOsv92TQPJUdtaNI_N8pQ2Wxq3_t3pM5tJ/s1600/Silica+-+Kunoichi.jpg "Silica [Dragon Caster]") | Silica [Dragon Caster] | Dark Rod | 5 Hits 2.2sec (2.3) | AA | B | B | B | *Holy Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Speed+ Buff], [Critical+ Buff], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS1 can heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (large recovery). | ||||||||
![Seven [Star Scientist]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rO8wUBfZ2sEJ3NE5f_f9sQvg5_0vNUSV5IqigUl7Xm5EGpeoPKptbFrQJKEy-y2nusRffsx6mdtbHWGA6DOvxADXreN81xCYLjH9TSPysdbfnwCBSLCgOJRHMhi6K2U6s589okSPitEm/s1600/Seven+-+Start.jpg "Seven [Star Scientist]") | Seven [Start Scientist] | Holy Rod | 8 Hits 4.0sec (2.0) | C | A | B | B | *Dark Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer | |
| Combo Window: None | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Auto-Aim Caster], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS1 can heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (large recovery). | ||||||||
![Asuna [Captive Princess]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8sf8mzKWF9z5pxt-24FYtRgX0YHIwR8Nn3b1EsvDuHpANXeKsZVoR8lPZ_vloMwQuABNnOSvulonHJcfBzBFDRcTM8VphScAQomMLYs8Ht4I2wHTU90Byb791BGUiJlSj_s-749RwLIgr/s1600/Asuna+-+Captive.jpg "Asuna [Captive Princess]") | Asuna [Captive Princess] | Earth Rod | 10 Hits 2.9sec (3.4) | AA | B | A | A | *Water Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer *Def+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: None | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:90], [Team Heal], [Defense+ Team Buff], [Auto-aim Caster], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Mostly used as a support unit, but a decent auto-aim caster after learning her new SS. | ||||||||
![Yuna [Tropical dB]](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PVUahhl3AfQ/WWZ7okL9t1I/AAAAAAAAQ6U/S4VKQZggm0UNF_F0uOtVT8gVQCIgpwAXACKgBGAs/s1600/Yuna%2B-%2BTropical.jpg "Yuna [Tropical dB]") | Yuna [Tropical dB] | Earth Sword | 5 Hits 1.7sec (2.9) | S+ | B | A | S | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Heal | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Teleports to nearby target], [Team Heal], [100% Frame Lock], [SS3 has Invincibility], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam with the help of her frame locks, unlock her "SS3 Enhance" to get invincibility buff to her SS3. | ||||||||
![Sachi [Happy Memories]](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-98YjF-3UUaw/WjE3i7Rd4WI/AAAAAAAARqM/8oSxs2LOopAGX5JNMxZvVr0Dbu562nObACKgBGAs/s1600/Sachi%2B-%2BHappy%2BMem.jpg "Sachi [Happy Memories]") | Sachi [Happy Memories] | Holy Sword | 1 Hit 2.5sec (0.4) | A | B | A | AA | *Healer *Nuker | |
| Combo Window: None | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:80], [Team Heal], [Auto-aim Caster], [Attack+ Buff], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit well. | ||||||||
![Yuna [Sweet Idol Singer]](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KU6e3CvyoyU/Wow7HCMiyLI/AAAAAAAASMM/zFWbVZaASgUMlrExRMJ67s-6vv70whp8QCKgBGAs/s1600/Yuna%2B-%2BSing%2BAin.jpg "Yuna [Sweet Idol Singer]") | Yuna [Sweet Idol Singer] | NeutralRapier | 9 Hits 1.8sec (5.0) | AA | A | AA | AA | *Neutral Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Team Heal] [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed but must be in-line with target. Best after parry or combinattions. | ||||||||
Notable 3-Stars Team Healers
- Their SS1 skills can also heal your team, costs 45 MP with 3 seconds cast time (partial recovery).
![Seven [The Young Pooka]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKlJhlTxuvkrC9b7ZDJNGis35DuSQGDIlQ5X2F0f9-dQLtrw9_WaGuzNb7EN2AUs6hAjqoAB2useXYyzz2oviGPpbiIKkC84NpkrAdwMZW89XQWBbshrPAHmSIMfXoTpzOmYaWzh2itH9/s1600/Seven+-+The+Young+Pooka.PNG "Seven [The Young Pooka]")
![Leafa [Wind Mage]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENWAXjXANBgmW1jiL8qIePkOZZkk01nyP6GoRCSxKXjZJ-YlrUsSfmon7VYAmNBjUjWYr_3PVGbcxaeUiEkJ6TfmWXW80wwlxCdWFB5A65Pwh5B__BgybeaG_Rtss8cQtAmAGcyAzf7T-/s1600/Leafa+-+Wind+Mage.PNG "Leafa [Wind Mage]")
Support Units: Team MP Recovery
- Characters that can recover your entire team's MP (fixed amount). Note that you can also recover your team's MP between fights while the timer is not ticking.| Image Thumb | Character Name | Elem. Wep. | Combo Gen | Ranking Event DPS | Floor Clear Event | --- | Roles (Best As) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hits/sec | Burst | Mob Clear | Boss | ||||||
![Yuna [AR Idol]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gKAPgD8d9HOFOU_uuib3cAbaPtKtJjTfr0y-6_h7PfcQ56cyzzlvPTrb9jELZNcRRONzzQzg5y4oIutM1QXO9pQRWsSZ0kIPFGikrwonwX4YUZRE-1xbzj8B8klDI_gUqUURuvFfy4h3/s1600/Yuna+-+OS.jpg "Yuna [AR Idol]") | Yuna [AR Idol] | NeutralSword | 9 Hits 3.0sec (3.0) | C | A | B | B | *Neutral Nuker *Combo Gen *Def+ Buffer *MP+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: None | Limited AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:150], [Defense+ Team Buff], [Team MP+30], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Possible to spam but be careful with auto aim and ranged attacks. | ||||||||
Support Units: Team Stat Buffers
- Characters that can buff and increase your team's attack damage or crit rate around 10% (doesn't stack and only lasts 15 seconds). Note that you can also buff your team between fights while the timer is not ticking.| Image Thumb | Character Name | Elem. Wep. | Combo Gen | Ranking Event DPS | Floor Clear Event | --- | Roles (Best As) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hits/sec | Burst | Mob Clear | Boss | ||||||
![Asuna [Cheer of Love]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAzMa0Lye8-sNPG7ThwRGEjm1DVRjNeYlMjowZRGILDCHJHrrnoWmLkBCvr8AGO10O1IyOB7ZC0yOrnDV7SyDpIvxxyzZAUmcu28MRBAEDEc4uMJqaZsldz9_tblv0cKnXtVbYruAk537/s1600/Asuna+-+Cheer.jpg "Asuna [Cheer of Love]") | Asuna [Cheer of Love] | Holy Bow | 10 Hits 4.0sec (2.5) | AA | B | B | A | *Dark Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Speed+ Buff], [Lands at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3 burst damages are pretty good, but mostly used as Attack+ team buffer. | ||||||||
![Silica [Shouting Cheers]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mD3GnnO5wWmae_-zWdXHVuhQXr1mlXMQB1X2Oov66jciJpe-qvY_EIBP34QtZ-5ETD9lSy8Z1hC8aQ24MmihY-8PtwVyr3O7im3GpaTVpV7ao2-ABMUAJ2QdpvxCzdX5ddbZDsyF0zQA/s1600/Silica+-+Cheer.jpg "Silica [Shouting Cheers]") | Silica [Shouting Cheers] | Holy Mace | 10 Hits 4.0sec (2.5) | B | B | B | A | *Dark Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: None | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3 burst damages are pretty good, but mostly used as Attack+ team buffer. | ||||||||
![Sinon [Victorious Girl]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7keqeIxR1jmNNiN6Kigusd2gm-hOWkZzh097LTRwWYHaR4HS4b9vlnaFScnk6fpWaMMb5QyZHezw3y9XCLrAnhIrUywtc6oYFWMIF0MMNkda-BP7y8wYPzjBb5gPtnVpQ6M6aFWv5JSih/s1600/Sinon+-+Cheer.jpg "Sinon [Victorious Girl]") | Sinon [Victorious Girl] | Holy Dagger | 9 Hits 3.2sec (3.1) | S | B | B | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed while dodging attacks, just time it well. | ||||||||
![Strea [Glittering Youth]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFXx82SIgYBpLoCitsSlaiLkDznsfWY0HQBvPNRQjyrO0M4gXIa1z8OVTo2BFKwwEtTJ1BOkv82eA4hTcRYplOXrr9yOsUbFZS-CobYJRBUfnKGE8os9wnfXhYTiDGp6jjTefKWwd6Pdr/s1600/Strea+-+Cheer.jpg "Strea [Glittering Youth]") | Strea [Glittering Youth] | Holy Rapier | 7 Hits 4.0sec (1.8) | B | B | B | A | *Dark Nuker *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: None | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed while dodging attacks, just time it well. | ||||||||
![Yui [Angel Cheer]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmMb3gtZ5s17BJ6jX3Kce6xyr3htKA_JtFS9ZkTHabGc4yF8VepFsZU0OdqNipn0CTYGtuYAfigmPEL-0MTeKdm51fJZJ5oX54aJHJT8FixG0di5oLevfuAx2FhRAvfp8Rp4pvVXDpXu-/s1600/Yui+-+Cheer.jpg "Yui [Angel Cheer]") | Yui [Angel Cheer] | Holy Sword | 3 Hits 2.3sec (1.3) | S | B | B | A | *Nuker *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: None | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3 is pretty much on point, so use after parry or while target is stunned. | ||||||||
 | Silica [Starlight Prayer] | Dark Rapier | 14 Hits 2.4sec (5.8) | SS | A | AA | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Self Heal], [Ends behind target], [100% Frame Lock] [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. | ||||||||
![Yuuki [Celestial Dancer]](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ml4Gzyimnes/WWDKUCJOICI/AAAAAAAAQ3A/LtAqHgRMyjwiOVXzmd01cchK0ZMj8k_9QCKgBGAs/s1600/Yuuki%2B-%2BNight.jpg "Yuuki [Celestial Dancer]") | Yuuki [Celestial Dancer] | Dark Dual | 11 Hits 2.6sec* (4.2) | S+ | B | A | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Self Heal], [SS3 has Invincibility], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. | ||||||||
![Philia [Promise of Reunion]](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XZX084O3zDo/WV9-Iwf-dKI/AAAAAAAAQ2k/b16W8ei8KFsYu6rJ6hghbRCCgNW-PgjSgCKgBGAs/s1600/Philia-%2BNight.jpg "Philia [Promise of Reunion]") | Philia [Promise of Reunion] | Dark Dagger | 7 Hits 1.8sec (3.9) | S | AA | S | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Decent In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Self Heal], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. | ||||||||
![Asuna [Libra]](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GlDS1MsRSXM/WR8ITuMSgaI/AAAAAAAAQMw/5bLwopeJRjsF7feJCTTD806t55O_ai9agCKgB/s1600/Asuna%2BLibra.jpg "Asuna [Libra]") | Asuna [Libra] | Fire Lance | 7 Hits 2.0sec (3.5) | S+ | AA | A | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Likely to Stun], [100% Frame Lock], [Stacks vs Clustered Mobs], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed with the help of her frame locking SS3s, just time it well to avoid interruptions. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). | ||||||||
![Leafa [Aries]](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4rNhL2TX0IY/WR8PFv6WX7I/AAAAAAAAQNI/Z_hXk5btE9QKOCfxEOKC1v-rn1gNalJ3QCKgB/s1600/Leafa%2B-%2BAries.jpg "Leafa [Aries]") | Leafa [Aries] | Fire Sword | 12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0) | S | AA | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Likely to Stun], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are a bit hard to spam, but DPS is just too good to ignore. Turn off Auto-Approach to turn her into an Auto-Aim Caster but will only deal 60%. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). | ||||||||
![Sinon [Leo]](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IhGFbVmYWI8/WR8QdlJqZBI/AAAAAAAAQNM/MU6QJK-Z_CgbxhxC7mqq-k6Q8XLe4lrqwCKgB/s1600/Sinon%2B-%2BLeo.jpg "Sinon [Leo]") | Sinon [Leo] | Fire Lance | 5 Hits 2.3sec (2.2) | SS | AA | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Likely to Stun], [100% Frame Lock], [Teleports to nearby target], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are ok to spam, but needs more timing. Use after parry or when the target is about to get stunned. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). | ||||||||
![Yuuki [Gemini]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JytQTVkt5r8/WR8Ck3FUZSI/AAAAAAAAQMY/E-RqwmOsvxAlW6Wkn8d0IOpPsEWA5BN3ACKgB/s1600/Yuuki%2BGemini.jpg "Yuuki [Gemini]") | Yuuki [Gemini] | Fire Rapier | 7 Hits 1.5sec (4.7) | SS | AA | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner *Crit+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Likely to Stun], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam but can also be easily interrupted by enemy attacks, so time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). | ||||||||
![Sima [Pole and Line Fishing]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xcwsjKo6RbM/WsdpR2Mb2kI/AAAAAAAASg0/0cWDfdRwX3UPvvN_yH68jvvTJIaZX5gygCKgBGAs/s1600/Sima.jpg "Sima [Pole and Line Fishing]") | Sima [Pole and Line Fishing] | Water Dagger | 4 Hits 1.6sec (2.5) | A | B | C | C | *Leader Skill: +3% Attack *Fire Nuker *Crit+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:80], [Crit+ Team Buff], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3 is pretty much on point, so use after parry or while target is stunned. Combo Partner: [Water Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Fire Element. | ||||||||
![Eugeo [Ark Savior]](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXS09g7TskA/W01dpj5PdcI/AAAAAAAATco/SytRmsGY2AUyBtblarH-7TvHGp7DhdNfwCKgBGAs/s1600/Eugeo%2B-%2BArk%2BSavior.jpg "Eugeo [Ark Savior]") | Eugeo [Ark Savior] | Water Sword | 6 Hits 2.2sec (2.7) | AA | A | B | B | *Fire Nuker *Combo Gen *Speed+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Speed+ Team Buff], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed, best with combinations. | ||||||||
Support Units: Enemy Stat Debuffers
- Characters that can use debuffs to decrease the stats of enemies, for best results, use from the start.- Debuffs usually lasts around 30 seconds and doesn't stack, it will only reset the timer if used again.
| Image Thumb | Character Name | Elem. Wep. | Combo Gen | Ranking Event DPS | Floor Clear Event | --- | Roles (Best As) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hits/sec | Burst | Mob Clear | Boss | ||||||
 | Asuna [Time of Injection] | NeutralRapier | 10 Hits 2.2sec (4.5) | S | AA | AA | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Decent In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be easily spammed, just time it well. | ||||||||
![Silica [Attention Please]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g2cde0c1cBw/WUI9qj0ls-I/AAAAAAAAQdY/AgzDb8AFqMYY_pTaR0bJhwHDG-sl-ZEegCKgBGAs/s1600/Silica%2B-%2BWorker2.jpg "Silica [Attention Please]") | Silica [Attention Please] | Neutral Dagger | 11 Hits 2.4sec (4.6) | AA | A | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3 is pretty much on point, so use after parry or while target is stunned. | ||||||||
 | Sinon [Novice Police] | Neutral Gun | 7 Hits 2.2sec (3.2) | SS | B | B | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Auto-Aim Caster], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed from a ranged position, but watch out for incoming attacks. | ||||||||
![Strea [Spartan Female Teacher]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVm_ugELu2k/WUJBWHv_4sI/AAAAAAAAQdg/NW5p0zXqb90dOTcwFrHjoJZp2sctCF5RACKgBGAs/s1600/Strea%2B-%2BWorker.jpg "Strea [Spartan Female Teacher]") | Strea [Spartan Female Teacher] | Neutral Lance | 9 Hits 2.1sec (4.3) | S | A | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Limited AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Auto-Aim Caster], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well. | ||||||||
![Yui [All Aboard]](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HIjK_4Atlps/WUJDSBz0kRI/AAAAAAAAQdk/F6OXZmadbhsF2Czylt3ANijx1mQp_Dt5wCKgBGAs/s1600/Yui%2B-%2BWorker.jpg "Yui [All Aboard]") | Yui [All Aboard] | Neutral Sword | 7 Hits 2.1sec (3.3) | S | S | S | B | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Wide In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Auto-Aim Caster], [100% Frame Lock], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well. | ||||||||
![Yuna [Roller Waitress]](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ghD6Pprn-sc/WUJFhC3qbgI/AAAAAAAAQdo/tZ2C13L6Wwo3iod1hcfSeJCQyRS-YhUOACKgBGAs/s1600/Yuna%2B-%2BWorker.jpg "Yuna [Roller Waitress]") | Yuna [Roller Waitress] | Neutral Mace | 8 Hits 2.1sec (3.8) | S | A | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Possible to spam SS3s, but needs some crucial timing. | ||||||||
| Yuuki [Eccentric Riding Hood] | Fire Rod | 1 Hit 2.2sec (0.4) | S | B | B | B | *Nuker *Debuffer *Healer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:110], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam from a ranged position, but watch out for auto-aim and dashing attacks. | ||||||||
![Yui [Pearl Tears]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJhvBJvjRB1OLjvjHc9bz2SSyBlZGIlzQLIi-AB55mK-EU6919qYreFwL9ERgGFXTnRHiOX_aq2IvWIJSZeZm55wLpGb-rnnezFALe43y9KHF9-s5qYtYU9g8Wfc-CbQySa-EIh6jHN9T/s1600/Yui+-+Fairyland.jpg "Yui [Pearl Tears]") | Yui [Pearl Tears] | Wind Rapier | 2 Hits 2.1sec (1.0) | S | A | AA | A | *Nuker *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:110], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Self Heal], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - A bit hard to spam, find an opening from the start, or use after parry or stun. | ||||||||
![Sinon [Dangerous Kiss]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPEH0hEpQ9X9ylgQH7lG-VH-dRQKl6u3p1mgaS3iu5RSsO9YgC7fYg-T8d8YQx1tnsQM0u5C66YJSNtheR1B-IQh56pJ4DhmBSGYvxXYsrMji1uw-GtzeUpu5qqrthMoEvv7G5aFVZPj7/s1600/Sinon+-+Fairyland.jpg "Sinon [Dangerous Kiss]") | Sinon [Dangerous Kiss] | Earth Gun | 4 Hits 1.1sec (3.3) | S+ | A | B | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:50], [Attack+ Buff], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam especially against enemies with no auto-aim attacks. | ||||||||
![Leafa [Ephemeral Feelings]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TgRFFApHkxGfzWae3Zawge-lBjb2nEZbrdEm_26DHqhQmvksF6p79SVbeG3ci5TIvJ9ik_JXpJmDhMxduZHWi_lgu5PuQ9i_JlNUetK6bNYGchYg4rdsrBqC3Wl-x2noLmtPI8jMs8Wo/s1600/Leafa+-+Fairyland.jpg "Leafa [Ephemeral Feelings]") | Leafa [Ephemeral Feelings] | Water Dagger | 4 Hits 2.7sec (1.5) | S | S | AA | A | *Nuker *Mob Clearer *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Wide AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:120], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are fairly good to spam (turn off auto-approach to increase range), just watch for auto-aim attacks because of the little delay at the end. | ||||||||
![Asuna [Lightning Dance]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSz2o3eYVRYVvEn2qTxxrIVMDRXYGpXnPHUjYcyQd6ioFRpH5qLI4xsQ-bem9WXo88EFohW-hJthPoLzGx2KW6yiNU6IUA31Gw_QVrcc96KN022ar6BG0bDI0wqQFnC2imsiqK-_isQW4I/s1600/Asuna+-+Fairyland.jpg "Asuna [Lightning Dance]") | Asuna [Lightning Dance] | Holy Sword | 12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0) | SS | AA | AA | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Auto-Aim Caster], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
![Silica [My Little Lover]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-UFn336dUCBEImsXBLedNQgpItMuYKYyPX0QDpRlo8XIiQPlrUpXS3UXGtj-qqFpiCKqvMoB5czwDOsS2y5AOLzAyzo5p2uE6kT4zKjnMfwMEYT5E8kLZqBMo5bD89kcIP9n78dWBRpy/s1600/Silica+-+Fairyland.jpg "Silica [My Little Lover]") | Silica [My Little Lover] | Dark Mace | 8 Hits 2.6sec (3.1) | SS | AA | A | A | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Atk&Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Auto-Aim Caster], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
![Philia [Treasure Hunter]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_S1RwjVGlpREFWJ01Tqe1Clk0ehlBNF_7oPu1SpFfvtQCel1A17-XD9kNK7h-9YinB1Sgh6SnfrZlxd_puV9qrAFryvN6dr4FHtnc3HBmNK7cMWY8x2ZL5w4dUFTdfzDXjwtIknulp7i/s1600/Philia+-+Start.jpg "Philia [Treasure Hunter]") | Philia [Treasure Hunter] | Neutral Dagger | 2 Hits 1.5sec (1.3) | C | B | C | C | *Neutral Nuker *Debuffer | |
| Combo Window: Passive | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Defense Down Debuff], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3 is mostly used for a quick defense down debuff from the start of battle. | ||||||||
Support Units: Team Buffers and Enemy Stat Debuffers
- Characters that can buff and increase your team's attack damage or crit rate around 10% (doesn't stack and only lasts 15 seconds). Note that you can also buff your team between fights while the timer is not ticking.- Characters that can use debuffs to decrease the stats of enemies, for best results, use from the start.
- Debuffs usually lasts around 30 seconds and doesn't stack, it will only reset the timer if used again.
| Image Thumb | Character Name | Elem. Wep. | Combo Gen | Ranking Event DPS | Floor Clear Event | --- | Roles (Best As) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hits/sec | Burst | Mob Clear | Boss | ||||||
![Asuna [Gorgeous Quartermaster]](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mpgNvSoY1Ks/WZGzxEdq-CI/AAAAAAAARGg/LXLIS2QkjxY4z5irVIyBk4oEdNSnrHPpgCKgBGAs/s1600/Asuna%2B-%2BPirate.jpg "Asuna [Gorgeous Quartermaster]") | Asuna [Gorgeous Quartermaster] | Water Rapier | 8 Hits 1.8sec (4.4) | SS | A | B | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Limited In-line AoE | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Teleports to nearby target], [Ends behind target], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
![Kirito [Lofty Captain]](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CmCCxP10v2o/WZGymT_m3YI/AAAAAAAARGY/KSb3Toa_M_Is1OU6Xa4U8BRXUHsVlNbigCKgBGAs/s1600/Kirito%2B-%2BPirate.jpg "Kirito [Lofty Captain]") | Kirito [Lofty Captain] | Water Dual | 8 Hits 2.1sec (3.8) | SS | B | B | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Auto-aim Caster], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
![Leafa [Radiant First Mate]](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LMikJdQjGew/WZGw3Lfk3EI/AAAAAAAARGM/lIF5aOH7fm4g7x4WErqs7TvxEWk8Ps51QCKgBGAs/s1600/Leafa%2B-%2BPirate.jpg "Leafa [Radiant First Mate]") | Leafa [Radiant First Mate] | Water Sword | 4 Hits 2.1sec (1.9) | S+ | AA | A | AA | *Nuker *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:110], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Auto-aim Caster], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
 | Sinon [Great Sniper on the Lookout] | Water Gun | 9 Hits 2.4sec (3.8) | SS | B | B | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Single Target | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Auto-aim Caster], [Ends at mid-ranged position], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
![Yuuki [Intuitive Navigator]](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IbJFDyEwC3k/WZGrHSLYZJI/AAAAAAAARFg/KVKj89_2u7AxcpOyEnKQkjX2IOXdOZJTACKgBGAs/s1600/Yuuki%2B-%2BPirate.jpg "Yuuki [Intuitive Navigator]") | Yuuki [Intuitive Navigator] | Water Dagger | 5 Hits 1.8sec (2.8) | S+ | AA | A | AA | *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer *Atk+ Buffer | |
| Combo Window: While Buffed | Decent AoE Range | ||||||||
| SS3 Notes | - [MP:100], [Attack+ Team Buff], [Def Down Debuff], [100% Frame Lock], [Auto-aim Caster], [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. | ||||||||
Important Notes
- Ranking Order: Support Type > Element > Name.- Please note that these Tier Lists are for reference only, ranking basis is a work in progress and will never be final. It's not 100% accurate, but we'll do our best to polish the guides.
How To Obtain Specific 4* and 5* Characters?
- Mostly from Gacha Scout (check "characters and rates" option under the featured banners for more info on which characters are available).
- Medal Scout/Ticket Scout: Limited characters that can be obtained from Ranking Events (gets a different image thumbnail).
- Limited Events: Free 5* and 4* characters via limited events.
- For new characters or banners, please check the Changelog and Updates Section.
- Enjoy! ^^
Final Notes:
- The list above isn't absolute, if we missed some info regarding their SS3's performance like range or extra effects for example, please notify us below, thanks!- For new characters or banners, please check the Changelog and Updates Section.
- Enjoy! ^^
- Sword Art Online: MD - Terminologies and Team Building Guide
- Sword Art Online: MD - Best 4-Star Characters and Tier List
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