AFK Journey: Top Tier Characters for January 2025

This AFK Journey tier list helps you determine which characters to prioritize. Remember, many characters are viable, but some excel in endgame content. This list ranks characters based on versatility, overall performance in PvE, Dream Realm, and PvP.

Table of Contents

• AFK Journey Tier List
• S-Tier Characters
• A-Tier Characters
• B-Tier Characters
• C-Tier Characters

AFK Journey Tier List

A disclaimer: most AFK Journey characters are usable. However, some are superior for high-level endgame.

This tier list prioritizes versatility and performance across PvE, Dream Realm, and PvP.

S-Tier Characters

Lily May, a recent addition, is a must-have Wilder character, offering significant damage and utility. She excels in PvP, PvE, and Dream Realm. Thoran remains the best F2P tank, even with Phraesto's availability. Reinier is a top support for both PvE and PvP. Koko and Smokey & Meerky are essential supports for various game modes. Odie is crucial for Dream Realm and PvE. Eironn, with Damien and Arden, forms a dominant Arena team. Tasi, another strong Wilder character, offers excellent crowd control. Harak, a powerful Hypogean/Celestial warrior, becomes stronger with each enemy kill.

A-Tier Characters

Lyca and Vala effectively utilize the Haste stat, boosting attack frequency. Lyca provides party-wide Haste, while Vala increases her own. Antandra is a solid tank alternative to Thoran. Viperian complements a Graveborn core with energy drain and AoE attacks. Alsa, a strong DPS mage, is a good alternative to Carolina in PvP, especially with Eironn. Phraesto, a durable tank, lacks damage output. Ludovic is a strong Graveborn healer, effective with Talene and in PvP. Cecia, while still a good Marksman, has decreased in value due to meta shifts. Sonja significantly enhances the Lightborne faction with respectable damage and utility.

B-Tier Characters

B-Tier characters are suitable for filling roles but less valuable for investment. Valen and Brutus are effective early-game DPS units. Granny Dahnie is a decent tank alternative. Arden and Damien are meta PvP characters but less useful in other modes. Florabelle is a secondary DPS character who supports Cecia but requires significant investment. Soren is decent in PvP but not optimal for other content. Korin's effectiveness in Dream Realm has decreased.

C-Tier Characters

C-Tier characters are outclassed quickly. Parisa, while offering early-game AoE control, should be replaced as soon as possible. These characters are generally best replaced with higher-tier options.

This tier list is subject to change with future updates and character adjustments. Check back for updates.