Looking for the best heroes to dominate your next match in Extraordinary Ones? Choosing a character that aligns with the shifting meta is the fastest way to secure victories and climb the competitive ladder efficiently.
This comprehensive Extraordinary Ones Tier List ranks every hero based on recent win rates, pick-and-ban priorities in high-elo matches, and insights from top-tier players. We have categorized them from SS-Tier (the undisputed meta-definers) down to D-Tier (situational or underperforming picks). Read on to discover which hero fits your playstyle and will help you carry your team to victory!
Extraordinary Ones Tier List
To help you easily navigate the current character power balance, we have analyzed and categorized every hero into specific tiers based on their overall performance, win rates, and impact on the match:
| Tier | Heroes |
|---|---|
| S | Garuda, Maddie, Hadenna, Coderella, Viru, Tamago, Alpha White, Arthur, Taurell, Cassie, Jing Wei, Oswood, Twilight.             |
| A | Chang E, No.6, Heavenbound, Ginny, White Tiger, Plum, Marmot, Black-Tortoise, Spidy, Dhartar, Aurelius, Minnie, Chester, Suzaku, Milu Deer, Lotus, Muqam, Rem, Brella, Silvio, Kingfisher, Roosie, Green, Dragon, Immortal-T, Cookie, Pigsy, Dara, Doc Yang, Mercy.                             |
| B | Crimps, Dracula, Jinzha, Brenetta, Cicada, Sandy, Kit, Kui, Jupiter, Dodo, Nugua, Hidery, Ebony & Ivory, Ness, Elkii, Dawn, Rocket, Golden Peerless, Lokey.                   |
| C | MJ, 7723, Pretty, Pigsy, Tudi, Sprinkles, Iggy & Pop.      |
| D | Harvey, Lotto.  |
Deep-Dive Analysis: Why These Heroes Belong in Their Tiers
Understanding the core mechanics and meta shifts is key to mastering your character selection. Below is the technical breakdown explaining why every single hero sits in their current tier for this season.
S-Tier: The Undisputed Meta-Definers (God Tier)
The heroes in S-Tier dictate the pace of every match. They possess unique utility kits, high scaling, and fewer mechanical weaknesses compared to the rest of the roster.
- Garuda & Maddie: Elite lane bullies and hyper-carries. Garuda offers unmatched sustain and area crowd control, while Maddie dominates the jungle with lethal burst physical damage and target-locking mobility.
- Hadenna & Coderella: High-tier magic carries. Hadenna melts down frontline tanks with continuous area-of-effect DPS, while Coderella provides safe long-range poke and supreme wave clear.
- Viru & Tamago: Supreme utility providers. Viru sets up flawless team fights with aggressive crowd control, and Tamago scales into an unkillable lane threat with consistent damage output.
- Alpha White & Arthur: The premier frontline executioners. Alpha White excels at isolation duels, while Arthur provides massive raw damage combined with natural tankiness.
- Taurell & Cassie: High-impact team fight controllers. Taurell creates space with massive engagement tools, and Cassie buffs the entire team while securing core map objectives.
- Jing Wei, Oswood & Twilight: Unmatched late-game scaling threats. Jing Wei shreds enemy carries from safe distances, Oswood provides ultimate zoning control, and Twilight dominates skirmishes with high outplay potential.
A-Tier: High-Efficiency Competitors (Strong & Reliable)
A-Tier heroes are extremely viable and form the backbone of most competitive team compositions. They are nearly as strong as S-Tier but require proper team coordination or situational awareness to maximize their potential.
- Chang E, No.6 & Heavenbound: Outstanding mid-to-late game carries. Chang E delivers reliable ability power, No.6 excels in close-quarter skirmishes, and Heavenbound offers high tactical versatility.
- Ginny, White Tiger & Plum: Aggressive lane dominators. Ginny provides heavy utility, White Tiger brings rapid map rotations, and Plum acts as a sturdy shield for the backline.
- Marmot, Black-Tortoise & Spidy: Premier utility and pick-off tools. Marmot disrupts enemy positioning, Black-Tortoise absorbs massive damage, and Spidy catches out squishy targets effortlessly.
- Dhartar, Aurelius & Minnie: Consistent mid-lane and side-lane pressures. Dhartar offers strong burst potentials, Aurelius excels at split-pushing, and Minnie provides steady crowd control.
- Chester, Suzaku & Milu Deer: Strategic playmakers. Chester thrives on deceptive movements, Suzaku rains down consistent damage, and Milu Deer keeps the team sustained in prolonged fights.
- Lotus, Muqam & Rem: Technical combatants. Lotus counters specific diving compositions, Muqam controls the tempo of skirmishes, and Rem delivers high burst windows.
- Brella, Silvio & Kingfisher: High-pressure heroes. Brella denies area access to enemies, Silvio excels at chasing down targets, and Kingfisher provides excellent long-range damage support.
- Roosie, Green Dragon & Immortal-T: Tough frontline bruisers. Roosie sustains through heavy fights, Green Dragon commands excellent initiating tools, and Immortal-T stands as a solid defensive anchor.
- Cookie, Pigsy & Dara: Disruptive skirmishers. Cookie creates chaotic team fights, Pigsy pressures under enemy towers, and Dara offers clean execution capabilities.
- Doc Yang & Mercy: The ultimate support duo. Doc Yang secures map vision and utility buffs, while Mercy provides crucial clutch healing and sustainability during prolonged siege scenarios.
B-Tier: Balanced & Composition-Dependent (Fair Performances)
Heroes in this tier are well-balanced but carry clear counter-play mechanics. They rarely win games alone and rely heavily on a strong draft or specific item advantages.
- Crimps, Dracula & Jinzha: Relentless dive heroes that suffer from highly predictable engagement patterns, making them easy targets for S-Tier crowd control.
- Brenetta, Cicada & Sandy: Decent damage dealers that lack reliable escape mechanisms, making them vulnerable to meta assassins.
- Kit, Kui & Jupiter: High-damage utility picks that suffer from long cooldowns or extreme immobility during critical team fights.
- Dodo, Nugua & Hidery: Situational mages and fighters that require perfect positioning and heavy team protection to function well.
- Ebony & Ivory, Ness & Elkii: Niche picks that excel only when drafted into specific team compositions or against certain lane opponents.
- Dawn, Rocket, Golden Peerless & Lokey: Average performers who struggle to match the fast map rotations and raw stat scaling of higher-tier heroes.
C-Tier: Situational & Niche Picks
These characters have fallen out of favor due to balance patches or shifting playstyles that emphasize speed and versatility.
- MJ & 7723: Their skill kits require heavy mechanical execution for relatively low reward outputs compared to simpler A-Tier alternatives.
- Pretty & Pigsy: Fun casual choices that struggle heavily when facing coordinated high-elo teams or defensive setups.
- Tudi, Sprinkles & Iggy & Pop: High learning curves with very situational kits that can be easily shut down by generic meta counters.
D-Tier: Underperforming Picks
These heroes are currently underpowered and need buffs to compete in the current meta.
- Harvey & Lotto: They possess weak early-game presence, suffer from poor stat scaling, and are easily exploited by almost any high-tier lane opponent.
Extraordinary Ones Tier List Ranking Criteria
To ensure our rankings are accurate, objective, and highly useful for competitive players, we evaluate every hero using a strict set of gameplay metrics. Rather than relying on personal opinions, our tier placements are determined by analyzing four core criteria based on high-elo match data and professional meta shifts:
1. Win Rate and Pick/Ban Presence
- High-Elo Statistics: We analyze matches from Master rank and above to see which heroes consistently deliver victories.
- Ban Priority: Heroes placed in the highest tiers (SS and S) often hold a massive ban rate because enemy teams actively avoid playing against them due to their lack of counterplay.
2. Kit Versatility and Meta Synergy
- Flex Potential: Top-tier heroes can often flex into multiple roles or lane match-ups without losing their effectiveness.
- Itemization Advantage: We evaluate how well a hero’s kit benefits from the strongest current in-game items and latest balance patch updates.
3. Solo-Carry Potential (Match Impact)
- Game Control: This measures a hero’s ability to turn the tide of a match independently, secure major objectives (like the Big Cat), or single-handedly wipe out enemy backlines during chaotic late-game team fights.
- Comeback Capability: Can this hero still impact the game if their team falls behind early? S-Tier heroes usually maintain utility even with less gold.
4. Skill Ceiling vs. Reward Output
- Mechanical Efficiency: We weigh the effort required to pilot a hero against the reward they provide.
- Low Risk, High Reward: A hero who requires flawless execution just to match the damage output of an easier, safer character will naturally rank lower in the meta.
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