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AFK Journey tier list - With Thador

AFK Journey tier list - With Thador

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  • Updated on July 15th, 2025 - Version: 1.4.2 - Added: Thador

Fans will be pleased to know that we have a complete AFK Journey tier list with every character released so far! We've been playing the game even before it got released, so we've seen how the meta has changed over time. If you are starting your adventure in the fantasy world of Esperia, below and on the next pages, you will find everything that you need to know.

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About the tier list

This is a constantly updated AFK Journey tier list. Previously, it was based on my experience playing the closed beta version of the game, and it was based on different things compared to this one. For example, during the CBT, characters that were easy to upgrade with shards were a priority due to the limited time we had to play. Now, this isn't an issue anymore.

Of course, now we have many new characters in the game that were not included before.

So, without wasting any more time, let's get straight into an updated version of the AFK Journey tier list!

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1
SS-tier

Character Class Faction
Shemira Mage Graveborn
Odie Marksman Mauler
Sonja Warrior Lightbearer
Phraesto Tank Hypogean
Vala Rogue Lightbearer
Rowan Support Lightbearer
Lenya Rogue Wilder
Ludovic Support Graveborn
Cecia Marksman Graveborn
Hewynn Support Wilder
Thoran Tank Graveborn
Reiner Support Hypogean

Characters in this tier are considered by the AFK Journey community to be the very best at the moment. When it comes to story mode (and beyond), they can carry you from the early to the very late stages of the game. Long story short, if you have any of them, you will have a much easier time clearing content.

  • Odie: Poison Dart allows Odie to stack up damage over time. More stacks mean more damage. Simple! This ability makes him an amazing character when it comes to bossing others around.
  • Cecia: A Graveborn Marskman who can deal a lot of damage. Her Ultimate move, "Queen's Summons", gives her the ability to summon Mr Carlyle, who inherits all of her stats.
  • Hewynn: Hewynn is simply the best healer in the game. That's a good enough reason to put her in SS-Tier, as you almost always need to have a healer in your comp.

2
S-tier

Character Class Faction
Thador Tank Wilder
Velara Support Wilder
Kulu Marksman Hypogean
Daimon Tank Graveborn
Indris Mage Celestial
Zanie Fighter Mauler
Bonnie Marksman Graveborn
Cyran Mage Lightbearer
Carolina Mage Graveborn
Dionel Marksman Celestial
Cryonaia Mage Hypogean
Alsa Mage Mauler
Igor Warrior Graveborn
Elijah and Lailah Support Celestial
Antandra Tank Mauler
Granny Dhanie Tank Wilder
Lorsan Support Wilder
Koko Support Mauler
Scarlita Warrior Celestial
Lyca Marksman Wilder
Viperian Mage Graveborn
Shakir Rogue Mauler
Harak Warrior Hypogean
Talene Mage Celestial
Ulmus Tank Wilder
Temesia Tank Lightbearer
Smokey & Meerky Support Mauler
Silvina Rogue Graveborn
Korin Warrior Lightbearer
Eironn Rogue Wilder
Bryon Marksman Wilder

S-Tier characters are great overall. But, since this is primarily an AFK Journey tier list for story mode, they are not as overpowered as the SS-Tier options. That said, if you have them on your team, you won't have issues clearing content, regardless of which point in the game you are. Their performance is consistently superb. On top of that, almost all of them are at the very least good in other modes (Dream, PvP).

Korin, for example, is one of the best characters to have in the Dream Realm (all of them). Scarlita is meta in PvP, and the same goes for Eironn. Anyway, I could go on and on, but you get the idea! Like I said, they are great characters to have. It goes without saying that you should upgrade them if you can.

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A-tier

Character Class Faction
Athalia Rogue Celestial
Baelran Warrior Celestial
Kulu Marksman Hypogean
Natsu Warrior Dimensional
Lucy Mage Dimensional
Rhys Marksman Mauler
Valka Warrior Graveborn
Hugin Support Lightbearer
Kafra Warrior Wilder
Sinbad Rogue Lightbearer
Nara Rogue Graveborn
Arden Mage Wilder
Cassadee Mage Lightbearer
Brutus Warrior Mauler
Seth Rogue Mauler
Niru Support Graveborn
Berial Rogue Hypogean
Marilee Marksman Lightbearer
Damian Support Wilder

When it comes to the story mode in AFK Journey, every A-tier character listed here is a good choice. Some scale better than others as you further progress, though. Seth is a very good example, being very good in PvP and every dream realm. The same can be said about Damian as well. Marilee is a Marksman who can move in any direction and deal damage to the two closest enemies. She's way better in the later stages of AFK Journey.

All in all, these characters can help you transition from the mid to the later stages of the game. At that point, you might want to switch them with better ones, even though that might not even be necessary.

4
B-tier

Character Class Faction
Walker Rogue Lightbearer
Gerda Tank Mauler
Lucca Tank Lightbearer
Dunlingr Tank Celestial
Valen Warrior Lightbearer
Callan Tank Graveborn
Parisa Mage Wilder
Hodgkin Warrior Graveborn
Soren Rogue Mauler
Mirael Mage Wider
Lucius Tank Lightbearer

B-tier characters are average if you consider the bigger picture (aka the end game). That said, they can be extremely useful in the early to mid stages, where you don't have access to better characters. Additionally, they are easy to upgrade for the most part.

Parisa is a solid character in every mode, including PvP. Valen, on the other hand, is one of the best early-game characters, but he's pretty useless after that. Dulingr is super when it comes to PvP. He can frontline your team composition.

5
C-tier

Character Class Faction
Kruger Warrior Mauler
Lumont Tank Mauler
Fay Support Lightbearer
Atalanta Marksman Lightbearer
Salazer Rogue Graveborn
Satrana Mage Mauler

C-tier characters are more like fillers. You shouldn't bother too much with them as there are simply many better options. There is, however, one exception, and that's Kruger. Kruger is a must-have for Dream Realm. But since this AFK Journey tier list is for story mode, I had to rank him this low.

Since you're probably new to the game, you might want to take a look at ourAFK Journey combat guide and AFK Journey beginners guide!

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Mihail Katsoris
Mihail Katsoris
I've enjoyed playing games ever since I was a kid (which was a long long time ago at this point). It all started off with an Atari 65XE, then came an Amiga 500+, a Sega Genesis, a 386, and the rest was history. I consider myself lucky to have been able to experience the gaming evolution over the years - this is my passion, and what I will continue to do for as long as I can.