Tier list

Tier lists are a popular method of classifying the cast of playable characters in fighting games such as the Street Fighter and Super Smash Bros. series; multiplayer online battle arena titles such as League of Legends and Dota series; hero shooter titles such as Overwatch and Apex Legends; and action role-playing games with playable party members like Genshin Impact.

[2][failed verification] Their purpose is usually to give room for discussion in the subject, to create an easily understandable overview, or simply to entertain.

However, characters initially believed to be poor can climb in later tier lists if new techniques are discovered that improve their viability.

The website Smashboards bases its yearly tier lists for the Super Smash Bros. series on polling results.

Myers also noted that tier lists are less useful in team-based games, because character roles and team composition introduce a complex set of variables.

An example of a tier list, subjectively ranking fruits . Higher tiers represent a more favorable ranking. The letters are inspired by grading in education , [ 1 ] especially in Japanese culture , which may include an 'S' grade.