SP Tier List

Why this Tier?

• Whether he’s entering the battlefield, drawing Cards, or on the receiving end of a Combo, he has a seemingly endless amount Damage inflicted Buffs.

• His Main Ability restores his own Health by a massive 30%, gives him 50 Ki instantly, increases his Damage inflicted and draws an Ultimate Arts Card. His Ultimate Move itself does massive Damage on top of it all.

Discussion:

SP Super Vegito PUR reclaims the throne as best Fighter in the game due to a more diverse, not predominantly Yellow Meta. His Main Ability wiping Attribute Upgrades is crucial for crippling Fighters such as SP SSJ2 Gohan RED, SP Goku GRN SP UGA Super Buu GRN, SP Buu: Kid RED, and SP Ribrianne BLU.

Why this Tier?

• His iconic Special Move - Angry Kamehameha - can legitimately kill some Fighters in one hit if he’s managed to stack some Buffs.

• He Buffs the Super Saiyan Tag at 3 stars, making him extremely powerful in Son Family Teams.

Discussion:

Like many other Transforming Fighters, SP Angry Goku BLU gains an insane amount of Buffs after turning Super Saiyan. He hits hard, he’s durable, and his Special Move can be used as a Counter on top of being the fourth Legendary Finish added to Dragon Ball Legends.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an absolute behemoth Defensively, and since he takes so much effort to take down, he gets a lot of usage out of his Unique Ability which increases both his and his allies Damage inflicted when he takes Damage.

• He’s everything Lineage of Evil needed. A Purple that is exceptional late-game will keep them relevant for quite a while.

Discussion

SP Cooler PUR is continuing the trend of powerful UST Fighters, bringing Lineage of Evil a Tank, last-man standing Fighter and someone with Supportative qualities all in one.

Why this Tier?

• He’s extremely durable, has one of the best Extra Moves in the game, locks the Enemy in with his first Main Ability, and draws a Special Move Arts Card with enough Ki to use it from his second Main Ability.
   

• He has many Team options when limit broken to 5 stars.
   

Discussion

SP SSJ Gohan Youth YEL is a phenomenal Fighter, and his Team continues to get better too. He synergizes excellently with either SP Boujack PUR or SP Cooler PUR. SP Cooler PUR is especially enticing, as he gives (through his toolkit) SP SSJ Gohan Youth YEL those annoying Extra Moves he loves to utilize.

Alternatively, SP SSJ Gohan Youth YEL himself is more or less a necessity to take out other SP Boujack PUR’s and SP Cooler PUR’s. His Main Ability lock along with his second Main Ability has the potential to take out some Fighters in a single Combo if the stars align correctly for him.

Why this Tier?

• He’s meant to be an Offensive Fighter but seems to be Offense, Defense, and Support all wrapped in one.

• His Cover is one of the more powerful effects in the game as it negates any Arts including Ultimate Moves, and has no substitution penalty

Discussion

SP Boujack PUR does everything. His Damage output and high and very consistent, his Cover provides his Team with a way to protect themselves, and he gives allied Sagas From the Movies Fighters a 25% Damage inflicted Buff when switched. He also takes 20% reduced Damage from Super Saiyans.

His Cover does come with a drawback as his Teammate being switched out will take 15% of their Health as Damage, but this Cover is so effective and he himself is so well rounded that it more than makes up for it.

Why this Tier?

• His Blast Attack and Defensive stats are incredible, and the former is further Boosted by a powerful toolkit.
   
   

• He's devastating as the last Fighter alive.
   
   

Discussion:

SP SSJ2 Gohan RED’s Team is starting to really feel the lack of Z-Ability support. Son Family didn’t give him any support with the release of SP Goku GRN and SP SSJ3 Goku GRN. Alternatively, Hybrid Saiyans have been in no-mans land for what seems like an eternity now.

He’s still an exceptional Fighter, but is in serious danger of falling out of Z-Tier if his Teams continue to completely stagnate like this.

Why this Tier?

• He’s held back by a few minor things, but excels at multiple facets of combat, at any point of the game

• He joins arguably the best Tag in the game, Androids, a Team that has an excellent Fighter in every color slot

Discussion:

SP Fusion Android #13 RED is held back by a few things. Namely, his base Strike is higher than his base Blast Attack while he’s in a Team that holds many Blast Arts Cards, and his Damage inflicted Buff requires a pesky 3 timer counts to activate.

Still, he’s very strong Offensively, has Cover against any Strike Attack, a devastating Ultimate Move and is one of the scariest last-man standing Fighters in the game. Super Saiyan Fighters are increasingly popular in the Meta, and he owns an innate 30% Damage inflicted to that Tag.

Why this Tier?

• He has an insanely oppressive Melee-focused toolkit along with a Special Move that restores his Health every time it lands.
   

• He’s found a nice home and excellent synergy in the Sagas from The Movies Team that usually includes SP Boujack PUR and SP SSJ Youth Gohan YEL.
   

Discussion

He’s found a somewhat unconventional home in Sagas. It’s a shame he doesn’t Buff the Tag, seeing as the Vegeta Family Tag he Buffs has been more or less irrelevant ever since it came along.

Why this Tier?

• He’s incredibly hard to take down as his Cover reduces Damage taken by 50% and. reduces Enemy Ki by 35%.
   

• Much like SP Zamasu RED, he restores 20% of his Health when it reaches 0.
   

Discussion:

SP FP FF Frieza is starting to get the SP Zamasu RED treatment, as his Team is starting to get little to no support, and Fighters that nullify his endurance are being released more and more.

Still, SP FP FF Frieza provides Lineage of Evil with a much needed Defense Fighter. He can struggle to do Damage at times and has to pick and choose very carefully how long he stays on the battlefield due to his Unique Ability Buffing his Damage by only 10 timer counts, as well as the +2 to his substitution count after using Cover.

Why this Tier?

• He absolutely annihilates Goku variants, and enables his Teammates to destroy Saiyans with a nice switch-out Damage buff against Saiyans for them.

• This in turn does make him a bit situational, but he’s still an excellent primary Red for his Team

Discussion:

SP FP Frieza RED makes PVP matches against Saiyans significantly easier, and with a 50% Strike Buff on entry, can remain relevant even against non-Saiyan Teams. His Transformation does come with a timer, but 45 timer counts is decently long.

Why this Tier?

• He’s like SP Perfect Cell YEL in his prime, but for Saiyans. High Damage, disrupting Abilities and an Ultimate Move nuke will keep him relevant for a while.

• His Health stat is excessively low, and his best theoretical Teams are rare and require limit breaks to mask his fragility.

Discussion:

SP SSJ3 Goku GRN is not what some people were expecting, as he doesn’t seem to be as flat out oppressive as his counterparts on release, such as SP Angry Goku BLU, SP Super Vegito PUR, and SP SSJ2 Gohan RED. 

Most notably, he’s very fragile and his Extra Move is a Counter that only works on Blast Attacks, and he can only use a Special Move to Combo off of it.Still, he’s a very solid Fighter that excels at most facets of combat, and has a few game-changing components in his toolkit that can make up for some of his flaws.

Why this Tier?

• His “Seems I Got Even Stronger” Unique Ability gives him permanent Buffs when he enters the battlefield or when the Enemy switches out.
• He Draws an Extra Arts Card when his attacks are evaded with Vanishing Step, which has a bit of a clunkiness aspect to it.

Discussion:

Akin to the anime, SP UGA Super Buu GRN has a bit of a chaotic toolkit but the payoff can be tremendous. At full stacks, he’s an Offensive force with a great means to defend himself with his Extra Move Barrier.

The release of SP Buu: Kid RED has made Regeneration a solid Team once again.

Why this Tier?

• He functions like SP SSJ Kid Goku GRN on steroids. He’s incredibly oppressive for the first 60 timer counts, but unlike SP SSJ Kid Goku GRN he’s still great afterward.

• His “Let Us Begin Our Revenge” Unique Ability increases Damage to Saiyans, and applies Attribute Downgrade "+35% to Damage Received" for 20 timer counts when he enters the battlefield.

Discussion:

SP Golden Frieza GRN is a downright terrifying Offensive Fighter. Anti-Saiyan Damage inflicted Uniques will always keep a Fighter in the mix, but he combines this trait with a 50% Damage inflicted Buff from the start of the Match for 60 timer counts while always inflicting Enemies with Attribute Downgrade "+35% to Damage Received" for 20 timer counts when he comes into the battlefield

SP Golden Frieza GRN is still one of the best Fighters in the game, but doesn’t set the world on fire like he did when Lineage of Evil became a top Team.

Why this Tier?

• His only weakness in Combat is Blast Attack, but he more than makes up for it everywhere else.

• His Strike Attack, Special Move Damage and Supportive Abilities are all exceptional.

Discussion:

Even with his somewhat suboptimal Team options, he himself is such a devastating Offensive Fighter that he can make up for it. His “Preparations for the Future” Unique Ability is an insane Buff to his Teammates.

Once the Vegeta Family Tag get more Fighters, he’ll be ready to lead them to the top of PVP. He also works in a Super Saiyan Team with SP SSJ Bardock BLU, although that Team is very fragile. Hybrid Saiyans are generally Blast-based but he’s still great there too.

Why this Tier?

• He’s insufferable to play against. He Heals with every Arts landed, has a 30% chance to Paralyze on all of his Strikes, and reduces Ki by 30 every time he uses an Extra Move.

• His Blast Attack and Ki Restore Speed are awful.

Discussion:

SP Buu: Kid RED basically brings Regeneration back to life as they were dying for a Red. He does pair nicely with SP UGA Super Buu GRN, but both also have problems with drawing too many Extra Moves. He misses out on Z Tier due to some very noticeable flaws in his toolkit, such as his Blast Attack and Ki Restore Speed being very bad by even average Sparking standards, and the aspect of clunkiness that naturally comes with Drawing Extra Moves.

Still, with proper setup, SP Buu: Kid RED can do devastating amounts of Damage, and is very hard to take out as he constantly Heals, and takes 20% reduced Damage at all times.

Why this Tier?

• His “You look surprised…” Unique Ability provides him with a massive 45% Damage Inflicted Boost for 15 timer counts, while also sealing an Enemy Card slot when he enters the battlefield up to 3 times.

• His Ultimate Move Solar Kamehameha is capable of KO’ing Fighters in a single blow, and has a chance to inflict faint.

Discussion:

SP Perfect Cell YEL is one of the main reasons the S Tier was introduced. While he doesn’t set the world on fire like he did on release, he still comes out of the gates quickly and can be a game-changer.

He’s a core Fighter on both Regeneration and Androids, the latter of which have 4 other powerful core Fighters and forms arguably the best Team in the game

Why this Tier?

• He’s insufferable to play against and is great Defensively.

• He has perhaps the most game-changing Ultimate Move in the entire game.

Discussion

Simply put, SP Super #17 GRN is a Defense Fighter first and foremost, but unlocking his Damage potential isn’t too hard either. His Main Ability gives him a massive 50% Blast Attack, and killing just one Enemy Fighter with him gives him great Damage Buffs when switched onto the battlefield from that point on.

His Ultimate Move paralyzes every single person on the Enemy Team, which is one of the most powerful effects currently in the game. His Extra Move and Cover can also Absorb Ki Blasts, Tap Blasts, and Ranged Special Moves.

Why this Tier?

• He’s quite possibly the most durable Fighter in the game.

• He struggles to do consistent Damage before 45 timer counts, but does do extra Damage to Androids and has an obscenely powerful Ultimate Move

Discussion: 

SP Goku GRN is held out of Z Tier due to his Z-Ability, lack of reduced cost for Blast Arts Cards, and the fact that he can struggle to do Damage early in the game. He’s also exceptionally vulnerable to any Fighter in the game that can remove Attribute Upgrades.

Still, he’s outrageously durable, and gets increasingly scary the longer the game goes on. His Ultimate Move has the potential to kill some Fighters in one blow

Why this Tier?

• He has a ridiculous amount of Unique Abilities that increase his Damage output, as well as Restore his Ki.

• He draws an Ultimate Arts Card which deals massive amounts of Damage and Buffs any Gohan Variant Teammate on top of being the second Legendary Finish added to Dragon Ball Legends.

Discussion:

SP SSJ Kid Goten PUR needs a specific Team around him to really shine, but if provided with the right Teammates, he can unleash a hellacious torrent of Damage. He also has respectable Defenses to back himself up.

He moves up to S Tier due to the release of the Awakened Family Kamehameha  Equip as well as Yellow Fighters not being as common as before.

Why this Tier?

• He’s part of one of the better Teams in the game, and partners nicely with SP Super Vegito PUR

• He has excellent base stats after Transforming, with an emphasis on a very powerful Special Move.

Discussion:

SP Gogeta BLU still has some of the best stats in the game after Transforming into a Super Saiyan. The Fusion Warrior Team has stagnated a bit unit wise, however, and SP Gogeta BLU is not on the same level as the newer Z-Tier Fighters, so his reign there comes to an end.

Why this Tier?

• She’s categorized as a Defense Fighter but through a multitude of Damage received Debuffs and a devastating Ultimate Move, SP Ribrianne BLU can punch a hole through almost anyone.

• When her Teammates start dying--specifically Female Warriors--her Strike Damage becomes terrifying.

Discussion:

SP Ribrianne BLU always had one of the best toolkits in the game, but her viability hinges on how good Female Warriors are. Once again, it seems like Female Warriors are starting to be neglected, so SP Ribrianne BLU hasn’t been seen much.

Why this Tier?

• He gets a wealth of Offensive Buffs that can’t be cancelled, making him arguably the hardest hitter in the game.

• He’s incredibly fragile, has limited Team options, and one dimensional Offense.  A proper Universe 6 Team however could skyrocket him into Z Tier.

Discussion: 

SP Hit YEL suffers from the same thing SP SSJ2 Gohan RED suffered from on release as his Team options are suboptimal for the moment. Unlike SP SSJ2 Gohan RED, however, SP Hit YEL’s very low base Defenses and Health make him very fragile on top of it all.

SP Hit YEL might be popular, but the fact remains that his Team options and his base stats are incredibly bare. There’s absolutely zero incentive to run Yellow Color Counter Teams with him since not a single Team in the game relies on a Purple anymore. Even Fusion Warriors perform well against Yellow Color Counter Teams now due to the addition of SP Super #17 GRN.

Why this Tier?

• Her, SP Rozie YEL and SP Ribrianne BLU form an extremely powerful trio.

• She’s a bit one dimensional in her Attack and somewhat fragile, but her Damage output is absolutely devastating.

Discussion

SP Kakunsa PUR is similar to SP Golden Frieza GRN in the sense that she’s very early-game oriented, but she also manages to stay relevant the entire game regardless, even in death as she permanently Buffs and Heals Teammates when killed.

Similar to SP Ribrianne BLU, she has access to one of the most powerful Extra Moves in the game - Lovely Pose. This Extra Move Debuffs the entire opposing Team while simultaneously Buffing her own allies.

Why this Tier?

• He finally gives Android Teams the Blue Fighter they were dying for.

• He has excellent Blast Attack and Crisis-esque Abilities.

Discussion

SP Android #13 BLU is a bit of a one dimensional Fighter as he’s almost entirely Blast oriented, but he becomes truly terrifying when his Teammates are killed. He also has a Unique Ability that inflicts more Damage to Goku variants, which will always be relevant and is especially useful now with SP SSB Goku BLU, SP SSBKK Goku YEL, and SP Angry Goku BLU seeing a lot of play.

Why this Tier?

• He was recently on the receiving end of Balance Changes and has vastly improved stats and a versatile toolkit to go along with it.
• He does a little bit of everything for his Team, whether Offensively or Defensively.

• Discussion:

  SP Android #17 PUR controls the Combat Loop very effectively with his well-rounded toolkit. He’ll save his Teammates, cripple the Enemy Team and dish out destructive amounts of Damage while they’re vulnerable all at the same time. Awakened This Should Be Fun! coming into the game makes him that much harder to play against as well.

Why this Tier?

• He reduces Damage received by a huge 35% for the first 45 timer counts and simultaneously gets progressively stronger Damage inflicted Buffs the longer the Match lasts.
   
   

• His Main Ability instantly restores Vanish Gauge and draws an Ultimate Arts Card, which hits like a truck.
   
   

Discussion:

Truthfully, he’s an S Tier Fighter stuck on a Team that is serviceable, but still needs a lot of help. He’s the leader on God Ki and primed to move up after the next release.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an extremely hard hitting Melee Fighter.
   

• He holds two Blast Arts Cards, but luckily changes any Blast Arts Cards to Strike Arts Cards when he enters the battlefield.

Discussion:

SP Android #14 GRN is a pulverizing Melee Fighter with exceptionally high Strike Attack, Strike Buffs, and a multitude of ways to inflict faint. While the Blast-centric Android Team would seem problematic for him, he swaps any Blast Arts Card to a Strike Arts Card when he enters the battlefield, ensuring he’ll be able to do what he does best.

He has a lot of competition now with SP Super #17 GRN’s release, but he’s still exceptional and makes a case for their primary Green Fighter

Why this Tier?

• His “That Which Surpasses the Legendary Super Saiyan “ Unique Ability makes him a force to be reckoned with every time he enters the battlefield.
   
   

• His Ultimate Move destroys all of his Cards upon activation but becomes a nuke based on the number of Cards destroyed.

Discussion:

With the resurgence of Regeneration, his Healing Reduction from his Main Ability along with the potential to absolutely annihilate SP UGA Super Buu GRN in one Combo increase his stock quite a bit.

Why this Tier?

• Her, SP Kakunsa PUR and SP Ribrianne BLU form an extremely powerful trio.

• Despite being a Ranged Fighter which is antithetical to what her Teammates prefer, she still has game-changing components in her toolkit.

Discussion

SP Rozie YEL preferring to use Blast Arts Cards shouldn’t be too big of a problem due to her Main Ability which  changes her own Strike Arts Cards to Blast Arts Cards. She also draws a Special Move Arts Card, enough Ki to use it, and it can inflict Faint to make matters worse.

Another nifty part of her toolkit is the fact that she Heals her Teammates when she kills an Enemy. Similar to SP Kakunsa PUR, she also Heals and permanently Buffs her Teammates when killed herself.

Why this Tier?

• He has great, consistent Damage output and absurdly high Defense stats for an Offensive Fighter.

• He has Team problems in more ways than one.

Discussion:

SP Goku RED is a pretty straightforward Fighter, he possesses a 40% Damage inflicted Buff when entering the battlefield, his Extra Move can increase Card Draw speed, and every Strike and Blast he uses improves his Ultimate Move Damage.

That being said, the primary Son Family Team is still centered around Blast, and he’s competing with SP SSJ2 Gohan RED. He’ll likely go up in value when Son Family inevitably gets more Strike oriented Fighters.

Why this Tier?

• He’s a brick wall of a Tank for the first 30 timer counts. After 30 timer counts, his stats still remain Defensive but his playstyle will shift to an Offensive one.

• His Main Ability prevents switching for 10 timer counts, allowing him to control the Combat Loop very effectively.

Discussion:

SP Vegito RED is pretty straightforward, he takes a few moments to warm up and then begins his Offensive assault. Despite the 30% Damage inflicted Buff he receives after 30 timer counts, his base attack stats aren’t great so he can struggle to do Damage at times.

Why this Tier?

• He has a Blast shield during Strike Attacks and when using his Ultimate Move--which does massive Damage and draws an Extra Move Arts Card.
   

• The additions of SP Golden Frieza GRN and SP FP FF Frieza YEL have formed one of the most devastating Offensive trios ever seen in PVP.
   

Discussion:

SP FF Coora BLU’s Coldhearted Family Unique Ability enables the two aforementioned Frieza variants to lay waste to many Teams in PVP.

Why this Tier?

• He’s incredibly powerful after activating his Main Ability, and accentuates it with his Extra Move

• His Transformation only lasts 30 timer counts, and he’s very vulnerable when it expires.

Discussion:

SP SSBKK Goku YEL must be used wisely. He’s exceptional when switched in and after Transforming, but his Transformation is very short. After it expires, his Strike & Blast Arts cost increases by 15 for 20 timer counts, and his base stats in his original form are very low as well.

That being said, for those 30 timer counts he’s in Kaioken, he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an exceptional Tank with formidable Strike Attack to go along with it.
   

• He draws an Ultimate Arts Card that deals massive Damage and effectively removes the substitution count of his Teammates.
   

Discussion:

True to the nature of most Gohan variants, SP SSJ Teen Gohan BLU is incredibly resilient and doesn’t go down without a fight. His Cover only gets stronger if someone on his Team is defeated, and he trades his Cover Ability in for Damage inflicted when he’s the last one alive.

The release of Strike-oriented SP SSJ Gohan Youth YEL was a great boon to him, as he was always a phenomenal Fighter, just one with a Strike based toolkit which was not what Son Family Teams typically wanted to do.

Why this Tier?

• He has excellent Blast Attack, Crisis-esque Abilities even after only one Teammate has been killed, and controls the Combat Loop effectively with his Extra Move.

• He’s actually quite fragile despite being able to Transform, unlike other Transforming Fighters.

Discussion: 

SP Gohan GRN is a great Offensive Fighter whether it’s through his innate extra Damage to Androids, his multiple Blast Attack Buffs, and his Main Ability nullifying unfavorable Element factors for 30 timer counts. However, for a Transforming Fighter, he isn’t very durable.

Why this Tier?

• He provides good Strike Damage, an exceptional Extra Move, and a powerful Main Ability that takes Dragon Balls away from the Enemy and adds them to his own.

• He’s fragile and his primary Team is not too great in PVP unless limit broken to 5 stars, which is very hard to do.

Discussion

Akin to the anime, Captain Ginyu wasn’t used to Goku's body, and this is reflected in Dragon Ball Legends as he continually Debuffs himself the longer he stays on the battlefield. 

That being said, his Extra Move provides multiple Buffs and clears Attribute Downgrades. As he’s a Rising Battle Fighter, he will be limit broken to 7 stars so his low base Defenses won’t seem as bad.

Why this Tier?

• He’s Purple, for some reason. This makes him hard to justify as a core member over SP Android #17 PUR.
   

• He has some nice Support qualities, but his stats leave a lot to be desired.
   

Discussion

The release of SP Super #17 GRN gives a lot more appeal, as he can seemingly spam Extra Moves. The first of which Debuffs the opposing Fighters Blast Defense, followed by the second Extra Move used giving his Teammates 25% Blast Damage permanently.

From that point on, his Extra Move will continuously increase Enemy Blast Arts cost by 3, which can flat out cripple them.

Why this Tier?

• He provides both Fusion and Hybrid Saiyans with a decent Defense Fighter, as well as a Health Z-Ability.

• He draws an Ultimate Arts Card with a whopping 75% chance to inflict Faint if all of his Teammates are alive.

Discussion:

His Ultimate Move was recently bug-fixed, so he no longer hits faint 100% of the time. This hurts his viability, as his Health was always too low to reliably tank and his Damage was also inconsistent.

Why this tier?

• He’s not a conventional Tank, his Defensive capabilities mostly lie with his Ability to increase Card costs as well as restoring 5% of his Health when he enters the battlefield.

• His stats--namely his Offensive stats--are very lackluster.

Discussion:

SP Metal Cooler RED has had quite the redemption arc. He was underwhelming on release, but had found his place in the Meta as the primary Lineage of Evil Red. While SP FF Frieza RED has overtaken him there, he’s still a nifty choice to use in Sagas From the Movies with the new SP Goku GRN

He still struggles heavily to do Damage, but is useful Defensively and provides a Team Heal

Why this Tier?

• His dragon ball theft and Paralysis are really powerful and definitely give him a place on most Regeneration Teams, but the low odds of these effects actually being activated hurt him tactically.

• He has tons of potent and flexible Strike Damage Buffs, but his base Strike Attack stat is pretty average.

Discussion:

SP Lord Slug BLU is a great addition to the Regeneration Team and has a lot of Synergy with them. However, his Blast Attack is low enough to put him at a disadvantage when forced to use those Attacks and his low average Defenses combined with his Health-related Damage Buffs make it a risky move to let him dip that low. 

Why this Tier?

• He gives Damage inflicted and restores Ki when he's swapped out.
• His stats are a bit on the low side.

Discussion:

SP Young Nappa PUR fits the mold of a traditional Support, with excellent Buffs to his Teammates as well as an amazing Z-Ability at 5 stars. He himself is not so great in combat however.

Why this Tier?

• Her “Hammer of Justice” Unique Ability gives her a 10% Damage inflicted Buff per Teammate and an additional 15% for each Purple Teammate.

• Her Z-Ability doesn’t Buff herself until she’s limit broken to 5 stars.

Discussion:

She has an above average toolkit that does a little bit of everything but doesn’t excel at anything in particular either. Her "Hammer of Justice" Unique Ability does give her a lot of Damage but she’s still held back by her Z-Ability and Team options, which are not ideal.

Why this Tier?

• He’s a decent Defensive Fighter.
   

• While his base Attack stats are quite low, he has quite a few Unique Abilities that make his Damage good.
   

Discussion:

SP Goku Black PUR is an excellent representation of the Goku Black in the anime, as he’s hard to take out and gets progressively stronger the more Damage he takes. Most notably, he receives a 50% Damage Inflicted Buff every time he takes Damage.

Future has been completely neglected and his anti-Saiyan Unique Ability is less useful, which has hurt his stock badly.

Why this Tier?

• Her instant Ki Restoration and Damage inflicted Buffs when switched in and out of the battlefield enable long Combos.
• Her toolkit, Equip options, and Support qualities make her very versatile as she can fit into many Teams.

Discussion:

SP Mai GRN is still a serviceable Support Fighter, most notably due to the instant Ki Restore she gives the Team when switched in and out of the battlefield.

She drops down to Tier 2 because of the fact that she’s replaced as the core Fighter in Future by SP Gohan GRN, and because of her fragility due to power creep.

Why this Tier?

• Her Precise Assist Main Ability provides Damage to allies when switched, and also Heals them, which is an absurdly powerful Support quality.

• She has zero Damage Uniques and very low base Attack stats, as well as low Health.

Discussion

SP Android #18 RED should really be categorized as a Support Fighter, not a Defense Fighter. Her low Health makes it hard for her to reliably Tank, and her most effective trait is his Precise Assist Main Ability, which helps Teammates significantly.

While Support or Defense Fighters tend not to have the best attack, SP Android #18 RED suffers tremendously here. Her low Attack stats and barren wasteland of useful Uniques to help bolster her Damage make her incredibly one dimensional, and very vulnerable to power creep.

Why this Tier?

• His toolkit provides good Support for any Regeneration and Legends Road Fighters.

• He’s one dimensional Offensively, fragile, and will never see core play as long as SP Perfect Cell YEL is around.

Discussion:

SP Kami Piccolo YEL is a decent, but very flawed Fighter. His Color ensures he’ll likely never see core play, his extremely low base Health ensures he’ll not be relied on to take any Damage, and his Team-wide Buff when killed doesn't last for the rest of the Match.

Why this Tier?

• His “Weapon of Extermination” Unique Ability provides him with a significant Damage Boost every time he enters the battlefield and as well as a nice insurance policy against SP Zamasu RED.

• His Main Ability draws a Strike Arts Card and increases his Damage inflicted, which is a ridiculously powerful tempo-play.

Discussion:

SP Rilldo RED has a phenomenal toolkit, allowing him to drill his opponents into the ground with a variety of Strike Damage Buffs. What keeps him from being even higher is a lack of Tags, which limit his Team options significantly.

Why this Tier?

• SP SSJ2 Caulifla PUR has incredible Damage potential thanks to her Anti-Saiyan Damage Buffs and the rest of her toolkit.

• Her Z and secondary Unique Ability tie her more strongly to the Female Warrior Tag than Universe 6 or Saiyans, which could become a problem as more Fighters are released.

Discussion:

Despite concerns over how Tag loyalty will affect her in the future, SP SSJ2 Caulifla PUR is a solid Melee Fighter with tons of Damage Buffs and Ki Restoration. She actually punishes the Teammates of Enemies who would try and run away from her lethal Attacks.

Why this Tier?

• His Special Move is a nuclear missile.
• His Anti-Saiyan Unique Ability gives him a lot of longevity.

Discussion:

He recently received some Buffs in the recent Balance Changes, bolstering his Special Move Damage and overall stats. While he’s devastating Offensively against Saiyans, he and his Frieza Force Team can feel lackluster against non-Saiyans.

Why this Tier?

• He provides the Team with massive and permanent Buffs upon his death.

• He also brings some much needed Strike Arts Cards to the Future Tag.

Discussion:

His Special Move increases Enemy Strike Damage received by 25%, his Extra Move removes Debuffs in addition to self-healing when Teamed with Trunks variants, and his drawable Ultimate Move removes Enemy Attribute Upgrades. All of this makes him extremely flexible in Combat.

The additions of SP Teen Trunks PUR and SP Goku Black PUR have given him a noticeable uptick in viability.

Why this Tier?

• After 5 stars, he Buffs Strike Attack and Defense for Super Saiyans, through his Z-Ability and Damage, Critical Rate, and Critical Damage through his Unique Ability.

• His own stats are no longer that impressive, but he continues to receive excellent Teammates such as SP Super Vegito PUR

Discussion:

His Buffs to allied Super Saiyans can enable them to do sickening amounts of Damage, but he himself can be a burden in most games specifically due to his Defenses.

It’s at the point now where SP SSJ Bardock BLU doesn’t need to be used on the core of a Super Saiyan Team, so he falls to Tier 2.

Why this Tier?

• Ranged Fighters have always been a step behind Melee Fighters due to how hard it can be to use Blast Arts Cards effectively, but SP SSJ Kid Goku GRN makes utilizing his Ranged toolkit a breeze.

• He gains Damage Buffs for every Blast Arts Card drawn. Coupled with his Main Ability which increases Card draw speed, this allows him to do significant amounts of Damage.

Discussion:

While still a destructive Ranged Fighter, he and his Teams are feeling the effect of power creep. He’s been replaced by SP Gohan GRN in Son Family, and the SP SSJ Bardock BLU-led Super Saiyan Team is incredibly fragile at this point.

Why this Tier?

• Despite his base Attack stat values, SP Zamasu RED has a deceptively high and Meta countering Damage output thanks to his Utopia’s Beginning Unique Ability.
• His “Immortal Body” Unique Ability makes him very durable and puts a ton of pressure on Enemies who intend to use Rising Rush, as he restores his own Health by 20% when it reaches 0.

Discussion:

SP Zamasu RED was a revolutionary Fighter on release, as he was incredibly hard to take out and could dish out some punishment himself as well.

Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on who's asked, he’s free falling due to constant releases of new powerful Fighters that are either Blue, anti-Regeneration, or nullify Endurance. Power creep has not done him any favors either.

SP Angry Goku BLU especially makes work of SP Zamasu RED instantaneously, making him a flat out liability considering how popular he will be.

Why this Tier?

• He can grind anyone to powder if given the opportunity with a predominantly Strike-heavy Team.
• His mixed Arts Cards and low Health can put him in a sub-optimal position quite often.

Discussion

SP SSJ Vegeta RED is as pure of a Melee Fighter as it gets. He reduces his Strike Arts Card cost and has multiple Unique Abilities that give him tons of Strike Damage. He’s also the first Fighter in the game to Boost Vegeta Family with his Z-Ability.

That being said, he’s very one dimensional in his Attack, has quite low Health, and still doesn’t have the most solid of Teams until more Vegeta Family Fighters arrive. The addition of SP Teen Trunks PUR helps, but SP SSJ Vegeta RED’s mixed Arts Cards don’t do SP Teen Trunks PUR any favors at all.

Why this Tier?

• SP SSJ Broly PUR heals after Transformation, offsetting any early mistakes and gaining a massive stat Boost.

• He nullifies color disadvantage for 10 timer counts when he enters the battlefield 4 times total - twice before and after Transformation.

Discussion:

SP SSJ Broly PUR was an iconic Fighter and had his time at the top for many months. The fact that he's been replaced in Sagas 3 times over, the replacement of him in the Super Saiyan Team by SP Super Vegito PUR, power creep, the nerf to Blast Armor and his lack of Damage Unique Abilities relative to other newer Fighters have caused him to fall to Tier 2.

Why this Tier?

• Similar to SP SSJ Gohan YEL, he’s excellent whether alive or dead.

• His Main Ability can give him a surprising amount of Damage if paired with Son Family Fighters.

Discussion:

While he’s useful dead, he certainly serves a purpose when alive as well. Ki Restore 5 timer counts after entry, an Extra Move that shortens Teammates substitution count as well as a Special Move Arts Card that reduces Ki by 50 means he can control the combat-loop very well.

Why this Tier?

• While his stats are only a bit above average, he provides insane amounts of Debuffs for Enemy Fighters as well as gradually increasing his own Damage depending on what kind of Attack he decides to use.

• His Intimidate permanently increases all Enemy Strike Arts Card cost by 3 every time he’s switched into Combat. This is stackable and can only be removed with Abilities that remove Attribute Downgrades--such as SP Zamasu RED's Main Ability or SP SSJ Gohan YEL’s Extra Move.

Discussion:

While categorized as a Ranged Fighter, SP SSJ Vegeta YEL has quite a bit of utility since he can continually Debuff the Enemy with either his Extra Move, Main Ability, or “Unfading Fighting Spirit” Unique Ability. He joins SP SSJ Kid Goku GRN as a new breed of Fighters that can make Blast Attack exceptionally effective.

Why this Tier?

• She can increase allied Critical Rate and Critical Damage for 30 counts with her Main Ability, and has some good Support qualities

• Her stats are abysmal even for a Support, her Extra Move also Buffs the Enemy, her self-Buffs are random and inconsistent, and her Z-Ability is inferior to what other Female Warriors bring.

Discussion

SP Bulma GRN on the surface might seem like a good Support, but is a considerably flawed Fighter. It’s true that Support Fighters tend to not have great stats, but even then she still manages to fall short.

SP Mai GRN brings superior and much more consistent Support -- specifically her Ki restoration -- and has an infinitely better Health Z-Ability to boot, and as such should be used over her in the core or bench. Either way, neither one of them can take a hit at this point, and should be used with caution.

Why this Tier?

• His "Chaining Power" Unique Ability helps his Teammates tremendously when he's switched to standby.

• He also has a good Melee toolkit and great Unique Abilities that make him an invaluable asset in Sagas Warrior Teams.

Discussion:

SP Fury Broly RED has amazing Synergy and Team options. He can fit into Saiyan, Sagas Warrior, or Frieza Force Teams. But he has a lot of competition in each Tag and isn't the strongest of any.

Why this Tier?

• He has a game-changing Cover Ability that can activate twice, and his Impact resistance gives him an additional 5% Defense against most Blast and Strike Attacks.

• He’s incredibly fragile, one dimensional, and takes too long to ramp up.

Discussion:

For a Fighter that toyed with Super Buu in the anime, SP Ultimate Gohan GRN didn’t live up to the hype. His clunkiness, offputting Z-Ability, fragility, and one-dimensional Offensive output was a death sentence from his release, and he’s now being power crept to boot.

To make matters worse, he’s been flat out replaced by SP Gohan GRN in any Team he works best in.

Why this tier?

• He’s a brick wall of a Tank with a multitude of Defensive capabilities.
• He can struggle to do Damage unless he’s able to land Special Move Arts Cards.

Discussion:

For such an iconic character, he’s been done dirty. EX Boujack GRN and SP Goku GRN both are superior options for the primary Green Fighter in Sagas From the Movies Teams.

He still performs admirably in PVP, but is only recommended if the Player is missing the aforementioned Fighters

Why this Tier?

• Improvements to the Lineage of Evil Tag and his Anti-Super Saiyan +80% Damage reduction make this Fighter too good not to include in a Lineage of Evil Team, but he'll likely be on the bench more often than not.

• While his secondary Unique Ability makes his death valuable, SP Chilled PUR’s toolkit makes him extremely useful while alive too.

Discussion:

Inherited Malice is one of the best Buffs in the game and his Paralyzing Strike Arts Card makes him quite useful in the core now that Lineage of Evil can hold its own without too much Frieza Force Support.

But with the increased Meta diversity makes his Anti-Super Saiyan Buff less relevant.

Why this Tier?

• Her Hand destruction Cover Unique Ability in breaking Enemy Combos, but it doesn’t reduce Damage received.

• Low Damage (even as a Tank with self-Healing) holds her back a bit.

Discussion:

While her Cover Unique Ability destroys cards, it does not completely flip the Combat Loop, even if a temporary Damage Buff does help.

Her Main Ability allows her to Debuff Enemies for the rest of the game, but as Ranged Tank whose Strike Attack base stat is pretty low, this doesn’t give her a significant advantage in the current Meta.

Why this Tier?

• In addition to having such a high Strike Attack base stat, everything in her toolkit Buffs Strike Damage to incredible levels.

• She has a great self-Healing Main Ability, but much of her toolkit relies on being the last Fighter alive and staying below 50% Health for maximum Damage output.

Discussion:

SP Videl YEL is an incredible Melee Fighter who pairs well with the Female Warrior defacto leaders SP SSJ2 Caulifla PUR and SP Ribrianne BLU as she brings the Strike Arts Cards and Tag Synergy needed to really take advantage of a heavy Strike mix.

Why this Tier?

• He provides a nice Health Z-Ability at 5 stars

• The release of SP Hit YEL makes him a bit more enticing.

Discussion:

SP SSJ Cabba GRN isn't great, but he's serviceable. SP Hit YEL's release definitely makes him a bit more viable, but ideally he needs more Universe 6 Support.

Why this Tier?

• His many Strike Buffs combined with powerful transformed stats makes him an insanely powerful burst Damage dealer.

• His Synergy with the Future Tag is incredible, giving him tons of staying power.

Discussion:

He essentially replaces SP SSJ2 Trunks BLU on Future Teams since SP Youth Trunks BLU’s Damage output gains a total of 60% to Strike Damage and 30% to all Damage when SP SSJ Gohan YEL dies.

Why this Tier?

• His Guardian’s Resolve Unique Ability gives him a lot of flexibility both Offensively and Defensively.

• His two Blast Arts Cards held were always a problem for his Teammates, but not anymore.

Discussion:

The release of SP Gohan GRN -- a Ranged Fighter with reduced Blast Arts Cards cost and a Damage Inflicted Buff when Trunks variants are killed -- has given him some renewed viability.

Why this Tier?

• His “I Can’t Let A Power Greater than Mine Exist…” Unique Ability Debuffs all Enemies after 25 timer counts have elapsed. These Attribute Downgrades compromise the opposing Team significantly.
   

• He suffers from a lack of reliable Damage Unique Abilities and is fragile.

Discussion:

For such an iconic character, SP Super Buu PUR never lived up to the hype at all. His inconsistent Damage and fragility has made him hard to justify in a Match.

Why this Tier?

• When Teamed up with a Saiyan, SP SSJG Goku RED packs a punch thanks to his incredible second Unique Ability.
   

• He also has a very inexpensive and helpful Extra Move that can set up his powerful Ultimate Move to deliver massive Damage to the Enemy.

Discussion:

SP SSJG Goku RED is a jack of all trades and master of none. Luckily for him, God Ki just received some incredibly powerful Fighters, and his Health Z-Ability is crucial.

Why this Tier?

• His poor Defensive stats require a lot of Team Support.
   

• His Strike Damage toolkit makes him a force to be reckoned with, but his Blast Attack is non-existent.

Discussion:

SP SSJG Vegeta YEL is very specialized and can perform well despite his many flaws if given enough Team Support. The good news is that God Ki received top tier Fighters and his dual Z-Ability is excellent. He can be brought along into a Match if the need arises as well.

Why this Tier?

• His Main Ability draws a Blast Arts Card and increases his Blast Attack by 50% for 30 timer counts.
• He deals increased Blast Damage to Son Family.

Discussion

SP Vegeta PUR is as one dimensional as it gets, specializing in Blast Attack. His newfound Z-Ability Buffs Frieza Force, but ideally should only be used with other Ranged Fighters as he provides nothing in the way of Strike Damage. Luckily he partners very well with SP Golden Frieza GRN.

Why this Tier?

• He provides an excellent Z-Ability for Fusion Warriors.
• Power creep was already a problem for him, but now SP Vegito RED has flat out replaced him.

Discussion

His stats and Unique Abilities are still fairly good, but he’s very hard to justify in the core with SP Vegito RED being available to all Players and able to be limit broken to 7 stars.

Why this Tier?

• He has a held Extra Card.

• His Awakened Move now works at a distance.

Discussion:

The new Ginyu Force Fighters help his viability a bit, but he’s not great on the core due to SP Golden Frieza GRN. He can work on the bench over EX Guldo GRN.

Why this Tier?

• He still has a good Offensive toolkit, but is likely to die in a single Combo if he gets caught.
• His Anti-Regeneration focus has become more valuable due to the shift in the Meta, but unfortunately for him, SP Perfect Cell YEL is one of the most common Regeneration Fighters.

Discussion:

SP SSJ3 Goku PUR, at this point, is a decent niche pick against RegenerationTeams if SP UGA Super Buu GRN is suspected to be brought along, but should probably just stay on the bench due to his fragility.

Why this Tier?

• His Unique and Main Abilities stack for good amounts of Damage to make his Blast Attacks hit hard.

• He's very one-dimensional and situational, making him hard to along in most Matches.

Discussion:

The release of EX Boujack GRN and EX Zangya BLU help his stock a bit, but he still remains one of the most one dimensional Fighters in the game, as he’s only good against one Tag and only through Blast Attack.

The Purple Super Saiyans he supposedly counters are almost religiously paired with powerful Red Fighters that make quick work of him.

Why this Tier?

• It would have been nice for the third balance update to let him Support Sagas Warriors instead of slightly increasing the potency of his Buff.

• His Extra Move--which can be drawn through his Main Ability--is incredibly useful now, and possibly the best in the game.

Discussion:

Despite a color-based Z-Ability, he fits nicely into a Purple Color Counter Team. Blast based Fighters can be hard to pull off, but SP Turles PUR gets the job done.

Why this Tier?

• He has one of the best Main Abilities in the entire game. Drawing a Special Move Arts Card with a 35% chance to inflict Faint, enough Ki to use it, and a Damage inflicted Buff to go along with it is game-changing.

• His “Lover of Justice” Unique Ability gives him a 15% Damage inflicted Buff per Teammate when he enters the battlefield, adding to his already high Blast Attack stat.

Discussion:

SP Saiyaman 1 PUR has an excellent toolkit with some game-changing components. What keeps him from being a bit higher is a lack of top Team options, as there are only a select few Fighters in the game that would appreciate his two Blast Arts Cards.

His Son Family Tag is something to look out for however, as this is something that can work with SP SSJ2 Gohan RED.

Why this Tier?

• His Anti-Saiyan and Anti-Hybrid Saiyan Unique Ability makes his Damage output great against those Tags.
   

• He’s one dimensional Offensively and has a low Health stat.

Discussion:

SP Goku Black YEL has seen an uptick in viability considering he does well against Son Family. Additionally, he attempts to alleviate how oppressive SP SSJ Vegito PUR is considering his color advantage against him as well as the extra Damage inflicted towards Saiyans.

Why this Tier?

• SP Kaioken Goku BLU has an extremely powerful Transformation that lasts for 60 seconds and can really put the pressure on Enemies--and because of his “I’m Gettin’ Excited…!” Unique Ability, the more they evade him the stronger he becomes.

• While transformed SP Kaioken Goku BLU is exceptional, the toll it takes and lackluster non-transformation stats mean he probably shouldn’t see the field for the first 10 timer counts.

Discussion:

Despite excellent stats after Transformation, his lack of Damage Uniques holds him back Offensively. That being said, he's still a good all-around Fighter that provides a vital Z-Ability at 5 stars for any potential Son Family Team.

Why this Tier?

• He’s insanely hard to catch as he Draws An Extra Arts Card which allows him to evade Attacks, and his Main Ability full restores his Vanish Gauge.

• His stats and especially his Z-Ability are lackluster.

Discussion:

He’s an extremely versatile and crafty Fighter, but simply has a hard time finding a home in the current Meta. His Z-Ability simply doesn’t bring much to any of his potential Teams, especially considering that the Super Saiyan Team prefers as much Offense as possible.

The release of SP Android #13 BLU hurts him tremendously, as he’s a popular Blue Fighter with a Damage inflicted Unique Ability against all Goku variants.

Why this Tier?

• Regeneration Tag has stagnated, and even if they weren't dead, he'd still be unusable.

• Anti-Android skills are very situational.

Discussion:

His toolkit and stats aren’t as effective as they were upon release. He's simply too one dimensional and old to compete anymore.

Why this Tier?

• The releases of SP SSJ2 Youth Gohan RED and SP Perfect Cell YEL made her viability skyrocket at the time since she destroys SP SSJ2 Youth Gohan RED with her Anti-Hybrid Saiyan Ability and Synergizes very well with SP Perfect Cell YEL, but is now too old.

• She has reduced Strike Arts cost and a Main Ability that increases Damage inflicted and draws her a Special Move Arts Card within 5 timer counts.

Discussion:

The release of SP Android #13 BLU and existence of SP Ribrianne BLU has sealed her fate and makes her hard to justify on any core.

Why this Tier?

• He also has reduced Blast and Strike Card Costs and a faster draw speed every time he enters the field, and his Main Ability makes him similar to SP Super Gogeta RED and SP SSJ Berserk Kale RED However, SP SSJ3 Goku RED only has stacking Damage Buffs for 30 timer counts.

• He has an excellent Z-Ability that Buffs Strike and Blast Attack at all star levels.

Discussion:

SP SSJ3 Goku RED’s toolkit is like the worst combination of SP SSJ3 Goku PUR and SP SSJ Goku YEL. He’s a glass cannon with some fairly powerful Damage Buffs, but his Ki Recovery Speed is terrible for a Ranged Fighter. Even though it’s increased by 30% for the first 45 timer counts, once that wears off his Ki Recovery Speed is halved for 15 timer counts. This makes him nearly unusable when there are so many better Red Saiyan options out there.

Why this tier?

• SP GoD Beerus GRN is a Support Fighter, but is more or less restricted to a bench spot at this point.

• However, his Aura of Destruction Unique Ability can seal away those powerful Main Abilities that seem to be dominating the Meta--like Transformations--preventing the entire Enemy Team from using them.