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Jurassic World Alive: 2.2 Tier List!

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The Tier List Preface

Explorers!

Well, after being beat out by Ludia since 2.0, we finally did it. We got the Tier List Done!! Patch 2.0 was the biggest update since the game was introduced and we knew it would be daunting to re-categorize every single creature in the game. We initially thought we would do class tier lists, but after getting new patches before we could get the big list out, we decided to just go for the big one in 2.2. This list was a HUGE undertaking as we essentially had to start from scratch and vote on every single creature in the game. 

Before we share anything, however, we need to thank all those involved in the tier list! So before we get into the list itself, here is every one that helped with this list. 

Bart, Bbell09, BigBangScience, CawlChrispychris27, CopperKiwi87, Dadjokes, Dinotris, DrWu13 TPzEduardo562, IDGT902, Martian, MattEMr.P2nd2, OrigamiRobot, PheasantPhox, Piere87, Practicekat, Prominence, Rev, Shyvalry, Steph, p2nd2b32r, Silver

We truly wouldn't be able to do the tier list for the community without all of the people involved. We don't always 100% agree on everything (cough Thor cough), but we try to bring in a diverse group of people that will give the best analysis of the dinos and where they should fall. So let's get to it! 

Method to the Madness

Many people want to know how the tier list gets compiled so here is a look at our process:

First, we assemble a team (kind of like the Avengers) and send out a survey to see where people think a particular dino should fall. This survey is done prior to any sim results being released so the results are based on experience with the creatures in the arena and any friendly battles we do (and trust us, we do a lot!). Then we compile the results and if there is any dino that had less than 65% of the group agreeing on the tier it goes on the "contested list". That's when the real fun begins. Imagine almost 30 people in a closed channel on discord trying to discuss where Thoradolodaur should be placed. Both sides of the argument make their case and we do one more vote to determine the ultimate placement. Everyone also has a veto where they can bring up a dino or appeal the placement of one already discussed. Often times, vetos lead to even more discussions of even more creatures so this process can take some time until we have reached a conclusion or just given up and left it to the power of democracy. 

Some of the dinos on the list are only in that specific tier because they lost or won by 1 vote so just because it isn't where you might think it should have been, doesn't mean there aren't other people that agree with you! We tried to make it as democratic as a process as possible. 

Our tier list is based on strictly even levels disregarding boosts. This is an important piece of information because eventually you will hit lesser and lesser returns on your creatures with boosts, and a tier list can help you figure out what to keep working on and what you should have abandoned long ago because it hits a ceiling that makes it a liability. Our tier list is meant to help you -- all things being equal -- find the very best creatures and hopefully the best investments for your boosts.

This also means rarity is not taken into consideration when discussing the tier list. Spawns change. Arena exclusives become not so exclusive. And now sanctuaries even opens up a new world of possibilities for people to attain DNA that was previously impossible to get outside of featured dinosaurs or incubators.

Our tier list is based on discussion and matchups. We run hundreds of friendly battles on our own, determining what is working and what isn't. We have a comprehensive combat simulator created by the JWA Field Guide that helps us see how every single creature stacks up against every single other creature and we run every 1v1 matchup 4000 times. 

But this is not a simulation tier list. If it were, we'd have it ready for you on patch day. This is a tier list that 25+ wonderfully talented and intelligent individuals have discussed ad-nauseum to get to the bottom of each creature, using ALL information at our disposal (friendly battles, simulation results, our own arena experiences, etc).

Some of the specifics

Remember how I mentioned that we initially vote and those that aren't 65% majority are considered contested? We had 195 creatures that were contested this time. So there were a LOT of discussions going on even after the initial massive vote of 226 creatures. Surprisingly enough, Tyrant had the least contested creatures as we pretty much agreed on most of those from the start. You will also notice we did not have a High and Low Tyrant this time as we felt that there was not a clear demarcation between the Tyrant creatures so we kept it all one class. We also renamed Apex Tier to Elite tier since Ludia decided to steal the Apex name for the highest rarity creatures. 

Most Discussed Creatures

As always we had several creatures that were discussed often.  We won't go over all of the creatures that changed tiers, but a few of the most hotly contested or most discussed ones were Thorodolosaur (it's not a tier list without it!), Mortem Rex, Erlikospyx, and Ardentismaxima. Obviously these are not all the creatures we discussed, but this is what seemed to be discussed the most. 

Thoradolosaur

The name Thor has become synonymous with Tier List, and this time it did not disappoint. It has received several changes since 2.0. First losing the Rampage and then getting it back in the form of a group Rampage with a 1 turn delay. While it gained some HP from 1.14, it lost speed and we felt that was what hit it the hardest. In an unboosted environment, it usually can't get more than 2 hits off. And those 2 hits are usually just an Impact and Instant Charge. That is why it ended up in Mid Elite. We want to make sure and point out that Thor is significantly better with boosts. And is probably closer to the high end of High Elite if you take boosts into consideration. 

Mortem Rex

The first Apex in the game seemed like the epitome of Tyrant material when it was introduced. Unfortunately, it suffers some of the same issues that Thor has. While it is significantly better with boosts (especially speed boosts) it just doesn't win the matchups it needs to in order to be considered Tyrant. It is still incredibly strong in High Elite, and is considered at the higher end of that Tier in fact. This is still a very strong creature and will be even more omnipresent in the arena as more people unlock it so get your cunning creatures ready to face it as that is what you will need to bring it down!

Erlikospyx

Considering the prevalence of Resilient creatures in the arena, Erlikospyx (a pure cunning) in Tyrant may come as a surprise to many people. The combination of resistances as well as decent HP and high attack is what puts it in the higher category. While there are a few pure resilient creatures in the higher arena (Diorajasaur), Spyx has the kit to deal with many of the other Tyrant and High Elite. It can distract, speed up, and hit through dodge and cloak. It's also 100% immune to distraction in a good speed bracket. That can make it tough to take down and it can play around its counters fairly easily as well (see a Dio, swap to a Fierce creature). 

Ardentismaxima

Maxima also had several changes since 2.0. It was a clear High Tyrant in 2.0 and then they took it down a bit when it lost its armor and some HP. This is still a very strong creature, however. While not High Tyrant material anymore (practically broken), it is still a high HP tank that can dish out big damage in 2 turns with its double rampage moves. It also has the ability to slow an opponent as well as high through cloak or evasive moves. Some people were quick to drop it off thier teams as once again in suffered a bit more in the boosted arena. In an equal level playing field, however, it is still a very strong creature and deserving of the High Elite status. 

Where We Go From Here

We are still working on updating our Tier List page on the website, but we will make sure to have that done as soon as possible and will link that here when we do so. In the meantime, make sure to check out all the official images below for the full list. 

We also want to mention that this tier list is a general guide and if a creature on your team drops a tier it doesn't mean it isn't still a good option for you! Boosts can really change how these creatures fit in the current meta. So use this list as a guide, but don't think it's the end all be all. 

We are discussing options to include boosts in the next Tier List and we are excited to see what Ludia does with the next patch!

All in all, this was quite a feat and we're excited to share it with you! What are your thoughts? Do you agree with the placements? Join our discord to chat more!

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Wife, mother, native Texan, taco lover, book lover, dinosaur lover and self-proclaimed nerd. I hate cold weather and the book is always better than the movie. 

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