This Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising tier list ranks every major option by overall effectiveness. Rankings factor in damage output, survivability, versatility, gear requirements, and how well each option scales.
Tier definitions: S = best in class, always a strong pick. A = strong and competitive, minor weaknesses. B = solid but clearly outperformed in most situations. C = viable only for players who enjoy the playstyle.
Characters Rankings
| Tier | Role | Rating | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Gran | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Charlotta | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Vaseraga | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Ferry | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
| A | Lancelot | 8.5/10 | Balanced approach |
Detailed Characters Analysis
Gran (A-Tier)
Gran is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Skybound Art. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Charlotta (A-Tier)
Charlotta is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Super Skybound Art. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Vaseraga (A-Tier)
Vaseraga is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Ultimate Skill. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Ferry (A-Tier)
Ferry is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Raging Strike. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Lancelot (A-Tier)
Lancelot is a competitive option in the current meta.
Best with: Brave Counter. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Balanced stats
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Best With | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skybound Art | Closing a round, and for the Bravery Point swing when both players are running low | The full-gauge super. |
| Super Skybound Art | Punishing an opponent who gets careless once they think the round is already won | The stronger version, available only with a full SBA gauge and less than 30 percent of your own health remaining. |
| Ultimate Skill | Converting a stray hit into real damage without spending the whole gauge | An upgraded version of a character's normal skill that costs 50 percent of the SBA gauge and briefly slows the opponent's movement, opening routes into combos or punishes that the base skill cannot reach. |
| Raging Strike | Cracking an opponent who blocks everything, and for draining Bravery Points before a Skybound Art | A meter-spending attack that guard crushes a blocking opponent and takes one Bravery Point off them, leaving them briefly defenceless. |
| Brave Counter | Escaping a pressure sequence you have already seen twice in the same match | A counterattack performed from block or from a guard crush at a cost of 1 Bravery Point. |
Check our weapons guide for in-depth stats and comparisons.
Weapons Analysis
Skybound Art: The full-gauge super. It requires a completely filled SBA gauge, deals more damage than an Ultimate Skill, and strips a Bravery Point from the opponent while restoring one of yours on hit.
Super Skybound Art: The stronger version, available only with a full SBA gauge and less than 30 percent of your own health remaining. It is the game's designed comeback tool.
Ultimate Skill: An upgraded version of a character's normal skill that costs 50 percent of the SBA gauge and briefly slows the opponent's movement, opening routes into combos or punishes that the base skill cannot reach.
Raging Strike: A meter-spending attack that guard crushes a blocking opponent and takes one Bravery Point off them, leaving them briefly defenceless. Raging Chain is the follow-up that turns that opening into damage.
Brave Counter: A counterattack performed from block or from a guard crush at a cost of 1 Bravery Point. It launches on hit and recovers quickly on block, which makes it a low-risk answer to repetitive pressure.
Meta Analysis
The current meta in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising centers on Bravery Points and Guard Crush. Builds that leverage both systems outperform those that focus on only one. Our combat guide explains these interactions in depth.
What's strong right now:
- Gran with Skybound Art is the benchmark. Everything else is measured against it.
- Simple and Technical inputs builds are gaining ground as players find new combinations.
- Vaseraga remains essential for learning hard content. See the boss guide.
What's underrated:
- Charlotta is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
- Ultimate Skill offers excellent performance for its investment level.
What's overhyped:
- Pure Lancelot builds. High ceiling but the consistency isn't there for most players.
Quick Picks by Situation
| Situation | Best Role | Best Weapon | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall best | Gran | Skybound Art | Highest consistent performance |
| New player | Charlotta | Super Skybound Art | Most forgiving, teaches mechanics |
| Hard content | Vaseraga | Ultimate Skill | Survivability when you need it |
| Group play | Ferry | Raging Strike | Utility and team support |
| Experienced player | Lancelot | Brave Counter | Unique challenge and high ceiling |
More Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Guides
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- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Tips & Tricks
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Weapons Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Combat Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Boss Guide
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- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Crafting Guide
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Classes & Characters
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