Destiny: Rising Character Tier List – August 2025 Update
Game Overview
Destiny: Rising is a sci-fi action shooter on mobile that brings the legendary Destiny universe to handheld devices. Developed by NetEase under official license from Bungie, the game drops players into a shared-world adventure set against a post–Dark Age backdrop. Characters, called Lightbearers, wield unique abilities and weapons to fight through co-op and PvP challenges.
Tier List—August 2025
These rankings are adapted from reliable external sources. While they capture the current meta, feel free to adapt based on your own strategy and playstyle.
S-Tier Lightbearers
- Jolder: A Titan-style bruiser with Ground Pound, Shield Throw, and a Shield Bubble—dominates close to mid-range combat.
- Estela: A long-range summoner who spreads Corruption and Misfortune debuffs for chain damage across groups.
- Wolf: An all-rounder Guardian skilled with Auto Rifles (including exotic Sweet Business), flexible across all distances, and boosts team movement.
- Tan-2: A dual-role hybrid (DPS + support) using Scout/Sniper rifles and Sunset Fireball to buff allies and debuff enemies.
- Umeko: A powerful support who lowers enemy resistance, making the whole team hit harder—especially useful against bosses.
A-Tier Lightbearers
- Finnala: A tank with Auto Rifle skills that draw enemies in, apply continuous Scorched damage, and boost armor—but lacks finishing damage.
- Gwynn: Uses Sidearm and Shotgun, absorbs Void Spirits to heal, delivers Void Dance and good crowd control, though limited at range.
- Xuan Wei: Executes short-range combo plays—pulls enemies in, pushes them away, and fires a shotgun—better in PvP than PvE.
B-Tier Lightbearers
- Attal: Wields Arc Missiles, can self-heal and support the team. Versatile and fun, but doesn’t stand out compared to top-tier heroes.
- Ning Fei: A utility hero with Auto Crossbow and summons—solid flexibility but overshadowed by more specialized Lightbearers.
C-Tier Lightbearers
- Kabr: Offers team protection with a shield and flashbang, but both tools are weak and his impact is limited.
- Ikora: Warlock specializing in AoE with grenades and rocket launchers. High cooldowns and low overall DPS make her less popular.
Final Thought
Destiny: Rising delivers a tight, balanced roster for any playstyle—from Jolder’s frontline durability to Estela’s devastating debuffs, and Wolf’s reliable flexibility. Especially at launch, S-tier Lightbearers shine for their raw power and team synergy. Yet even lower-tier characters bring unique flair and options for creative builds. Balance updates and new releases will shift the meta, but for now, you’ve got a solid foundation to build a champion fireteam.
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