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AFK Arena's Best: Tier List Revealed for January 2025

Author: Nora Jan 27,2025

This AFK Journey character tier list helps you determine which heroes to prioritize. Remember, most characters are viable, but some excel in endgame content. This list ranks characters based on versatility, overall performance in PvE, Dream Realm, and PvP.

Table of Contents

AFK Journey Tier List
S-Tier Characters
A-Tier Characters
B-Tier Characters
C-Tier Characters

AFK Journey Tier List

A disclaimer: Most AFK Journey heroes are suitable for most content. However, some are superior for hardcore endgame challenges.

This tier list prioritizes versatility and performance across PvE, Dream Realm, and PvP.

Tier	Characters
S	Thoran, Rowan, Koko, Smokey & Meerky, Reinier, Odie, Eironn, Lily May, Tasi, Harak
A	Antandra, Viperian, Lyca, Hewynn, Bryon, Vala, Temesia, Silvina, Shakir, Scarlita, Dionel, Alsa, Phraesto, Ludovic, Mikola, Cecia, Talene, Sinbad, Hodgkin, Sonja
B	Valen, Brutus, Rhys, Marilee, Igor, Granny Dahnie, Seth, Damian, Cassadee, Carolina, Arden, Florabelle, Soren, Korin, Ulmus, Dunlingr, Nara, Lucca, Hugin
C	Satrana, Parisa, Niru, Mirael, Kafra, Fay, Salazer, Lumont, Kruger, Atalanta

S-Tier Characters

thoran in afk journey

Lily May, a must-have Wilder, provides significant damage and utility. She excels in PvP (countering Eironn teams), PvE, and potentially replacing Korin/Marilee in Dream Realm.

Thoran remains the top F2P tank, especially before obtaining Phraesto. Reinier is the priority support for both PvE and PvP (Dream Realm and Arena).

Koko and Smokey & Meerky are essential supports across all game modes. Odie is crucial for Dream Realm and PvE.

Eironn, with Damien and Arden, forms a dominant Arena team.

Tasi (added November 2024) is a versatile Wilder crowd control character, excelling in most modes except potentially Dream Realm (though this may change).

Harak (Hypogean/Celestial), a powerful late-game Warrior, gains Attack and Defense upon kills and features Life Drain.

A-Tier Characters

Lyca and Vala effectively utilize Haste, a crucial stat boosting attack frequency and speed. Lyca provides party-wide Haste, while Vala increases her own with each marked enemy kill. Lyca struggles slightly in PvP.

Antandra is a solid tank alternative to Thoran, offering taunts, shields, and crowd control.

Viperian complements a Graveborn core with energy drain and AoE attacks, excelling outside Dream Realm.

Alsa (added May 2024) is a strong DPS mage, particularly effective in PvP with Eironn, offering a more accessible alternative to Carolina.

Phraesto (added June 2024) is a durable tank but lacks damage output.

Ludovic (added August 2024) is a powerful Graveborn healer, working well with Talene and excelling in PvP.

Cecia, while a good Marksman, has decreased in value due to Lily May and Dream Realm meta shifts.

Sonja (added December 2024) significantly improves the Lightborne faction, offering respectable damage and utility across all game modes.

B-Tier Characters

B-Tier characters are suitable for filling roles but lack the investment value of A or S-Tier heroes. Replace them with superior alternatives when possible.

Valen and Brutus are strong early-game DPS options. Granny Dahnie is a decent early-game tank with debuffs and heals.

Arden and Damien are PvP meta mainstays but less effective in other PvE modes.

Florabelle (added April 2024) is a secondary DPS supporting Cecia, but not essential.

Soren (added May 2024) performs decently in PvP but is suboptimal elsewhere.

Korin's Dream Realm effectiveness has decreased, making Odie the preferred choice.

C-Tier Characters

C-Tier characters are useful early game but quickly become outclassed. Prioritize summoning better replacements.

Parisa, while possessing a powerful AoE attack, is easily replaced.

This tier list is subject to change with future hero additions and adjustments. Check back for updates.