Sword Art Online: MD - Best 6* Burst Damagers Tier List (Rank SS+) Holy Element

This tier list will show you how good your Holy Element 6 star characters are when it comes to burst damages and ranking events. Refer here if you are looking for specific or elemental characters that you can use for your team.

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 [SS+] 6* Burst DPS Damagers for Ranking Events (Holy Element)

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)

(This Ranking Page (Burst DPS Rank SS+) is divided based on Element)

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
	Sinon [Condemning Trigger]	Holy Gun	15+ Hits 2.0sec (7.5+)	SSS	SS+	--	S	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit Dmg+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [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 attained by 10%. Assist: MP+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Silica [Foreign Girl]	Holy Rod	12 Hits 1.1sec (10.9)	SSS	SS+	--	S	*LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Wide AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Self Heal],  [Instant SS3 upon switch],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Leafa] - Increases damage attained by 10%.

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
	Sortiliena [Is This Love]	Holy Lance	29~15+ Hits 2.1sec (13.8~7.1)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Skill: Tracking Circular up to 14 Hits],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: ATK+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: CRIT Link
	Tiese [Undying Love]	Holy Dagger	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: ATK+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: CRIT Link
	Asuna [Goddess of Creation Stacia]	Holy Rapier	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Midair Attack],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: MP+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Alice [Morning Camisole]	Holy Sword	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *MP+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:150],  [MP+ Team Buff (Holy Element Characters)],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Alice [Wandering Integrity Knight]	Holy Sword	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Auto Heal],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Leafa [Earth Goddess Terraria]	Holy Sword	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Healer *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Team Heal],  [Frame Lock],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: Damage Reduction Link
	Eugeo [Star Festival Oath]	Holy Shield Blade	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: CRIT+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link
	Kirito [Black Sword Integrity Knight]	Holy Duel	14+ Hits 2.1sec (6.7+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Atk+ Team Buff],  [Midair Attack],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Sinon] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link
	Ronie [One Summer's Memory]	Holy Sword	27~13 Hits 1.5sec (18.0~8.7)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos; Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Barrier negates 1 strike],  [Teleports behind target at mid-ranged position],  [Frame Lock],  [Skill: Tracking Circular],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Yuuki [Midnight Dream]	Holy Dual	15 Hits 1.2sec* (12.5)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Teleports behind target],  [Midair Attack],  [Frame Lock],  [Skill: Charging Skill],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Kirito [Promise at that Time]	Holy Sword	12 Hits 1.0sec (12.0)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+6% Atk *Nuker *Combo Gen *Stunner
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Self Heal],  [Likely to Stun],  [Ends behind target],   [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Asuna] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Asuna [Joyful Wedding]	Holy Rapier	13 Hits 1.2sec (10.8)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Team Heal],  [Def+ Team Buff],  [Frame Lock],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Kirito] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Tiese [Sweet Romance]	Holy Sword	13 Hits 1.4sec (9.3)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Frame Lock],  [Skill: Charging Skill],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Alice [Ingenuous Hina Doll]	Holy Rapier	11 Hits 1.2sec (9.2)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Frame Lock],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Assist]: Attack+.
	Suguha [Amaterasu the Sun Goddess]	Holy Sword	13 Hits 1.5sec (8.7)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [Barrier negates 2 strikes],  [Auto-aim caster],  [Midair attack],  [Frame Lock],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Suguha [Innocent Hina Doll]	Holy Lance	12 Hits 1.4sec (8.6)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Assist]: Attack+.

Support Nukers

   - Characters with average or low Hits/Sec on their SS3s, or 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
	Lisbeth [Judge's Iron Hammer]	Holy Mace	15+ Hits 2.0sec (7.5+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG *Crit Dmg+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Crit DMG+ Team Buff],  [Frame Lock],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: MP+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Lisbeth [Rescuing a Friend]	Holy Mace	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Silica] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Skull [Lightning Emblem]	Holy Mace	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Mitigator
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Self Heal],  [All-Out-Attack!],  [Frame Lock],  [Temporary Damage Reduction],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Any] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Selka [Apprentice Nun]	Holy Rod	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Auto Heal],  [Auto-aim],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Tiese [Star Festival Prayer]	Holy Rod	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Healer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Self Heal],  [Instant SS3 upon Switch],  [Midair Attack],  [Frame Lock],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. Assist: CRIT+ Buff. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: MP Link
	Sinon [Sun Goddess Solus]	Holy Bow	15+ Hits 2.1sec (7.1+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker & CG
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Charging Skill],  [Self Heal],  [Frame Lock],  [Midair Attack],  [Ends behind target],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link
	Sinon [Clairvoyant Integrity Knight]	Holy Bow	14+ Hits 2.1sec (6.7+)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+15% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Atk+ Team Buff],  [Midair Attack],  [Frame Lock],  [Ends behind target at mid-ranged position],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Kirito] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Crossing Skill] Additional Attack (+Hits) with Partner. Crossing Link: ATK Link
	Sinon [Sky Bow]	Holy Bow	17 Hits 1.0sec* (17.0)	SSS	SS+	--	B	*LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Trap Zone
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:120],  [Trap Zone],  [Midair attack],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Leafa] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Asuna [Luminous Ornaments]	Holy Rifle	14 Hits 1.4sec (10.0)	SSS	SS+	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker & CG *Crit Dmg+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Auto Heal],  [Crit Dmg+ Team Buff],  [Midair Attack],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Silica [Twinkle Hearts]	Holy Gun	13 Hits 1.5sec (8.7)	SSS	SS+	--	B	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker & CG *Crit Dmg+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Single Target
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Auto-Heal],  [Crit Dmg+ Team Buff],  [Frame Lock],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%.
	Asuna [Pure Princess]	Holy Bow	11 Hits 1.3sec (8.5)	SS+	SS	--	A	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Limited In-line AoE
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Frame Lock],  [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Assist]: Attack+.
	Fukaziroh [Parachute Reindeer]	Holy Rifle	13 Hits 1.6sec (8.1)	SS+	SS	--	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+.
	Alice [Shining Look]	Holy Rod	12 Hits 1.5sec (8.0)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+10% Atk (30+ Combos) *Nuker *Combo Gen
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [SS1 Team Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Targets: Ground Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Holy Element] - Increases damage attained by 10%. [Assist]: HP+.
	Lisbeth [Shine Parasol]	Holy Mace	8 Hits 1.4sec (5.7)	SSS	SS+	--	AA	*LS:+10% Atk (Holy Element) *Nuker *Combo Gen *Atk+ Buffer
		Combo Window: Passive			Decent AoE Range
SS3 Notes	- [MP:100],  [Attack+ Team Buff],  [Auto-Heal],  [Auto-aim Caster],  [Frame Lock],   [Targets: Ground and Midair Enemies] - Combo Partner: [Silica] - 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.
   - 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 (6* characters above will adapt in-game time, not real time).
   - #.#sec* =  Average Time. Dual Wielders (and some units) 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 6* 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), upgrade to 6* if available.

   - Limited Events: Free 6* or 5* (upgradeable) 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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