Sword Art Online: MD - Best 5* Burst Damagers Tier List (Rank S)

This tier list will show you how good your 5 star characters are when it comes to burst damages and ranking events.

   - For best results, use vs their counter element and with teams. For beginners with limited number of characters, aim for a high ranked Dagger, Lance, Rapier, Dual, or Sword wielder that can also generate combos.

Rank [S] 5* Burst DPS Damagers for Ranking Events

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)

Wide AoE Nukers and/or Combo Generators

   - Note: Units with high Hits/Sec on their SS3s are great combo builders vs mobs. The effectiveness of mob clearing units depends on how the mobs are spaced out.

Image	Character Name	Elem. Wep.	Combo Gen	DPS Ratings vs Elements			Mob Clear	Roles (Best As)
			(Hits/Sec)	Strong	Others	Weak
	Asuna [Promise at the Time]	Holy Rapier	9 Hits 1.6sec (5.6)	SS	S+	--	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, turn off auto-approach to control range. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). - Combo Partner: [Kirito] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Alice [Golden Knight]	Earth Sword	12 Hits 2.9sec (4.1)	SS	S	AA	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: Passive			Wide In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [Speed+ Buff],  [Ends behind target],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, and can also damage enemies behind her. - Combo Partner: [Earth Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Water Element.
	Alice [Fragrant Olive in June]	Holy Sword	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	S+	S	--	S	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive			Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed thanks to her frame locks, turn off auto approach to control range. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element.
	Seven [Santa is Coming]	Holy Lance	7 Hits 1.9sec (3.7)	SS	S+	--	S	*LS:+6% Atk *Nuker *Combo Gen *Mob Clearer *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive			Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock], [Likely to Stun],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). - Combo Partner: [Rain] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element.
	Leafa [Summer Night Shout]	Wind Rapier	3 Hits 1.6sec (1.9)	SS	S+	S	SS	*Nuker *Mob Clearer *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive			Massive In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed from a ranged position, but watch out for incoming attacks. - Combo Partner: [Wind Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Earth Element.
	Heathcliff [Holy Sword]	Holy Shield Blade	3 Hits 2.1sec (1.4)	S+	S	--	SS	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Mob Clearer
		Combo Window: Passive			Massive In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your character and time it well. - Combo Partner: [Asuna] - Increases damage by 10% vs Dark Element.

Nukers and Combo Generators

   - Units with high Hits/Sec on their SS3s. Can be used anytime during battle, but more effective if used from the start to generate fast combos (against single targets like bosses).

Image	Character Name	Elem. Wep.	Combo Gen	DPS Ratings vs Elements			Mob Clear	Roles (Best As)
			(Hits/Sec)	Strong	Others	Weak
	Kirito [Tropical Beach Boy]	Dark Dual	16 Hits 2.8sec* (5.7)	SS	S	--	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Ends behind target],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Asuna [Heart Flash]	NeutralRapier	12 Hits 2.6sec (4.6)	S+	S	--	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:110],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Critical+ Buff],  [Speed+ Buff],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are a bit hard to spam or use, ideal after parrying or while enemy is stunned. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Premier [Shamisen Rock]	Fire Rapier	9 Hits 2.0sec (4.5)	SS	S+	S	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Attack+ Zone
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Attack+ Zone],  [Self Heal],  [Teleports behind target at mid-ranged position],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be easily spammed, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Fire Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element.
	Milla [Great Spirit]	Holy Sword	14 Hits 3.1sec (4.5)	S+	S	--	AA	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, best with combinations. - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element.
	Premiere [Kagura Dance]	Wind Lance	12 Hits 2.8sec (4.3)	SS	S	AA	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are pretty much on point, Auto Approach can be turned off to increase range. - Combo Partner: [Wind Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Earth Element.
	Silica [Halloween Magic]	Dark Dagger	13 Hits 3.1sec (4.2)	S+	S	--	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Crit+ Team Buff],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Sinon [Knight Princess]	NeutralLance	11 Hits 2.6sec (4.2)	SS	S+	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Self Heal],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Yuuki [Celestial Dancer]	Dark Dual	11 Hits 2.6sec* (4.2)	SS	S	--	B	*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. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Silica [Augmented Tamer]	Neutral Dagger	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	S	AA	--	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Great burst damages, but hard to spam, so use after parrying or while the enemy is stunned. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Asuna [Heart of Confront]	NeutralRapier	12 Hits 3.0sec (4.0)	SS	S	--	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be used freely thanks to her SS3's frame locks. Note that her SS3 is a Sword/Slash type not Rapier/Thrust. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Premier [Pudding Rather Than Praise]	Wind Rapier	8 Hits 2.0sec (4.0)	SS	SS	S+	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Teleports behind target],  [Speed+ Buff],  [100% Frame Lock],  [Instant SS3 upon switch],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s has been upgraded heavily, and can now easily spammed. - Combo Partner: [Wind Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Earth Element.
	Rain [Raindrops Girl]	Water Dual	11 Hits 2.8sec* (3.9)	SS	S	AA	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:110],  [Self-Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction (15sec)],  [Ends at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be used to dodge attacks while dealing damages, but lands at mid-ranged position, making it a bit awkward to spam. - Combo Partner: [Water Element] - Increases damage attained by 5% vs Fire Element.
	Sachi [Pure Bride]	Wind Lance	13 Hits 3.3sec (3.9)	SS	S+	S	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:110],  [Def Down Debuff],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Wind Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Earth Element.
	Yuuki [Tied Together]	Dark Sword	11 Hits 2.9sec (3.8)	SS	S+	--	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are somewhat easy to spam, but watch out for incoming attacks. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element. [Assist] MP+ Buff
	Makoto [Another Justice]	Dark Sword	13 Hits 3.5sec (3.7)	SS	S	--	AA	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s must be used in range to sink all hits, avoid directly top and bottom of target. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Alice [A Lone Flower]	Fire Sword	8 Hits 2.2sec (3.6)	SS	S+	S	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Teleports behind target at mid-ranged position],  [Frame Lock],  [Barrier negates 2 strikes],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Fire Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element.
	Alice [Integrity Knight]	Earth Sword	9 Hits 2.5sec (3.6)	SS	S+	S	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. - Combo Partner: [Earth Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Water Element.
	Kirito [Hero's Return]	Neutral Sword	16 Hits 4.0sec (3.6)	S+	SS	--	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Animation is too long to spam but still great to use after parry of while the enemy is stunned, to unleash high damages. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Sorey [Pure-Minded Master]	Neutral Sword	8 Hits 2.2sec (3.6)	S+	S	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time well, best with combinations. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Asuna [Heartful Water Fairy]	Water Rapier	9 Hits 2.6sec (3.5)	SS	S+	S	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Yuuki] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Philia [Peach Blossom in Full Glory]	Holy Dagger	13 Hits 3.7sec (3.5)	S+	AA	--	AA	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Crit+ Team buff],  [Frame Lock],  [Instant SS3 upon switch],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element.
	Sortiliena [Walking Tactics Manual]	Wind Sword	14 Hits 4.0sec (3.5)	S+	AA	A	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Wind Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Earth Element. [Assist] Atk+ Buff.
	Administrator [Seductress]	Dark Rapier	12 Hits 3.6sec (3.3)	S+	S	--	AA	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:110],  [Self Heal],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Lisbeth [Wacky Happy Halloween]	Dark Lance	6 Hits 1.8sec (3.3)	S+	S	--	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Midair Attack],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are possible to spam, but best after parrying. - Combo Partner: [Dagger] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Argo [Shokan Ninjutsu]	Fire Lance	12 Hits 3.8sec (3.2)	S+	S	AA	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Def Down Debuff], [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position]   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Fire Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element.
	Asuna [Stars and Stripes]	NeutralRapier	8 Hits 2.6sec (3.1)	S+	S	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy spam, turn off auto-approach to control range if needed. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Suguha [Caught My Eye]	Water Sword	8 Hits 2.7sec (3.0)	SS	S	AA	AA	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, best with combinations. - Combo Partner: [Water Element] - Increases damage attained by 5% vs Fire Element.
	Alice [Pumpkin Knight]	Dark Sword	7 Hits 2.5sec (2.8)	SS	S+	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Teleports behind nearby target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, turn off auto-approach to increase teleport range. - Combo Partner: [Asuna] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Asuna [Made With Love]	Neutral Rapier	6 Hits 2.3sec (2.6)	S	AA	--	A	*Leader Skill: +3% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Team Heal],  [Atk+ Buff],  [Def+ Buff],  [Crit+ Buff]   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element. [Assist]: Atk+ Buff
	Kirito [Haiku Composer]	Dark Sword	5 Hits 2.1sec (2.4)	S+	S	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [SS3 has Invincibility],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed easily, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage attained by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Leafa [Splash in Dirndl]	Water Sword	5 Hits 2.1sec (2.4)	S+	S	AA	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Water Element] - Increases damage attained by 5% vs Fire Element.
	Silica [Girl in Chinese Dress]	Fire Dagger	5 Hits 2.2sec (2.3)	S+	AA	A	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed while relying on her frame locks. - Combo Partner: [Fire Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element.

Support Nukers

   - Characters with average or low Hits/Sec on their SS3s, using long ranged or slow speed weapons. Still strong characters especially against their counter elements, best played with combo generators to deal stronger nukes at higher combo counts.

Image	Character Name	Elem. Wep.	Combo Gen	DPS Ratings vs Elements			Mob Clear	Roles (Best As)
			(Hits/Sec)	Strong	Others	Weak
	Yuuki [Bouquet Toss]	Holy Mace	11 Hits 2.6sec (4.2)	S+	S	--	AA	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Speed+ Buff],  [Likely to Stun],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. Stun chance triggers after a set number of SS3s (usually 2 or 3). - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element.
	Waals [Cool Screw]	Neutral Rifle	10 Hits 2.4sec (4.2)	S	AA	--	B	*Leader Skill: +3% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are pretty easy to spam, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Alice [Queen of Wonderland]	Dark Rifle	7 Hits 1.9sec (3.7)	S+	AA	--	A	*Leader Skill: +3% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are are easy to spam, best with combinations. - Combo Partner: [Eugeo] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	LLENN [Santa Surprise]	Holy Rifle	13 Hits 3.6sec (3.6)	S+	AA	--	A	*LS:+6% Atk *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit DMG+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Crit DMG+ Team buff],  [Frame Lock],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element.
	Fukaziroh [Parachute Reindeer]	Holy Rifle	13 Hits 3.7sec (3.5)	S+	S	--	A	*LS:+6% Atk *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Dark Element. [Assist]: HP+.
	Silica [My Little Lover]	Dark Mace	8 Hits 2.6sec (3.1)	S+	S	--	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. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Yui [Born in Sakura Season]	Earth Mace	10 Hits 3.3sec (3.0)	S+	AA	A	B	*Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Burst damages are great, but still kinda hard to spam without parrying. - Combo Partner: [Earth Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Water Element.
	Fukaziroh [Little Gunner]	NeutralRifle	6 Hits 2.1sec (2.9)	S+	S	--	B	*LS:+6% Atk *Nuker *Combo Gen *Crit Dmg+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Crit Dmg+ Team Buff],  [Instant SS3 upon switch],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s can be spammed, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage attained by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Lisbeth [Efficient Smith]	NeutralMace	8 Hits 2.8sec (2.9)	S	AA	--	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Attack+ Buff],  [Auto-Heal],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - High burst damage, ideal as support nuker after parrying or while enemy is stunned. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Leafa [Rejoicing Witch]	Dark Rod	5 Hits 1.7sec (2.9)	S+	AA	--	B	*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. - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Thokk [Navigation Pixie]	Dark Rod	10 Hits 3.4sec (2.9)	SS	S+	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [SS1 Team Heal], [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Dark Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Holy Element.
	Strea [Abounding Spring Water]	Wind Mace	7 Hits 2.5sec (2.8)	SS	S	AA	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Dual Blades] - Increases damage by 5% vs Earth Element.
	Yui [The Oracle Prophet]	NeutralMace	7 Hits 2.5sec (2.8)	SS	S+	--	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Debuffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Def Down Debuff],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Midair Attack],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just time it well. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Asuna [Midnight Temptation]	Dark Rod	9 Hits 3.4sec (2.6)	SS	S+	--	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Teleports behind target],  [Midair Attack],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam and can be used to dodge most enemy attacks! - Combo Partner: [Alice] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Thokk [Creator of the New World]	Fire Rod	15 Hits 6.2sec (2.4)	S	AA	B	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Auto-aim],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Fire Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Wind Element.
	Sinon [Charming Rider]	Neutral Rifle	5 Hits 2.2sec (2.3)	S	AA	--	B	*Leader Skill: +3% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are pretty easy to spam, but watch out for incoming attacks. - Combo Partner: [Neutral Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Neutral Element.
	Sinon [Spider Witch]	Dark Gun	7 Hits 3.0sec (2.3)	SS	S+	--	AA	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [100% Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam from any location, but watch out for incoming enemy attacks. - Combo Partner: [Silica] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Asuna [Constant Love]	Earth Mace	5 Hits 2.3sec (2.2)	S	AA	A	A	*Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, juts time it well. - Combo Partner: [Earth Element] - Increases damage by 5% vs Water Element.
	Klein [Strong Mind]	NeutralSword	3 Hits 2.2sec (1.4)	SS	S+	--	A	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are easy to spam, just position your unit and time it well. - Combo Partner: [Male] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Agil [Band Together]	Neutral Mace	1 Hit 1.6sec (0.6)	SS	S+	--	B	*Leader Skill: +6% Attack *Nuker
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - SS3s are pretty much on point, so use after parry, stun, or for combinations. - Combo Partner: [Male] - Increases damage attained by 10%.

Support Characters

   - DO NOT limit your team by only using high DPS units, also consider using Support units like Debuffers. Refer here for a list of Support Units.
   - Characters that focuses on inflicting status effects like Stuns are also effective as support/utility units, depending on your current character pool and/or battle situation.

Rankings Are Based On:

Lvl 80 Character Stats (Lvl 100 for Free Characters).
   - Note that Ranking Event limited characters will get higher stat bonuses than Gacha characters when limit breaking.

SS3 Attack Duration (Seconds):
   - SS3 Attack Duration in seconds (on-click until he/she can move again)
   - #.#sec* =  Average Time. Dual Wielders will get Max/Min speed depending on combos (10~50) but will only consider their average speed and DPS.
   - (Hits/Sec) determines how fast they can generate combos "per target".

Ranking Event - Burst DPS:
   - Overall Damage Output/Sec (including buffs, defense debuffs, non-elemental damage multipliers, crit damage, and more). Tested on a null enemy (no elemental advantage) with same armor rating, without gears. Elemental damage multipliers will be calculated according to their overall DPS rating.
   - Combo Generation and "how easy" SS3s can be spammed will affect DPS Ratings.

Ranking Event - Mob Clearing:
   - Heavily based on their AoE Range (considering all skills) and Speed.
   - We will not consider Mob Clearing as ranking basis for now because it would be unfair for other limited ranged units.

Support Units that can buff, debuff enemies, or heal your team won't affect their rankings for now, since these characters' effectiveness also depends on their teammates' strengths.

   - 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.

Other Helpful Notes

Character Rankings: Order List

   - Ordered By: Category > Combo Generation (Hits/Sec) > Faster Weapon Type > Name
   - Characters under same rank are not always treated as on par, because they also have different roles, which will also require different playing styles.

Elemental Bonuses and Weaknesses

   - Fire > Wind > Earth > Water > Fire (Holy < > Dark)

   - Characters with an Element that is in a disadvantage (except Holy/Dark) can only deal 75% damage.

   - Note that OS Characters and some selected characters have a Battle Skill or Skill Slot that increases their damages against Neutral element enemies.

Recommended Guides To Read

   - Terminologies and Team Building Guide

   - How Weapon Speed Affects Your Playing Style

   - How to Unlock Skill Slots and Stats Per Lvl

How To Obtain Specific 5* and 4* 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.

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! ^^

Related Sword Art Online: MD Tips & Guides:
- Sword Art Online: MD - Terminologies and Team Building Guide
- Sword Art Online: MD - How to Defeat Ranking Event Bosses (Master+1)
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