Tribe Nine: March 2025 Character Rankings

To thrive in Tribe Nine's brutal death game and come out on top, assembling a strong team is essential. While the game features many characters to collect, some stand out as must-haves for their powerful skills and versatility. Below is a comprehensive guide to the best units currently available.

Best Characters in Tribe Nine

Here is the updated tier list for all Tribe Nine characters:

S-Tier Units

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Tsuruko Semba – Arguably the most versatile character in the game, Tsuruko serves as both a support and damage dealer. Her ultimate ability, Invigorating Surge, grants the entire party the Turning Tides buff while also dealing damage. Her mobility allows for smooth positioning, making her an efficient combatant even when played off-role.

Miu Jujo – A high-speed Attacker who excels at dodging enemy attacks. She can place Luminous Crystals on the battlefield that deal DoT (Damage over Time) within their radius. With a strong Ultimate and consistent damage output, she's a top-tier offensive unit.

Q – This Tank unit boasts impressive Break potential and powerful attack moves. His unique mechanic revolves around stacking Fighting Will, which significantly boosts his damage when unleashed. He synergizes well with Tsuruko Semba and any Attacker-based composition.

Minami Oi – Despite being a 2-Star unit, Minami is a reliable healer. Her drone companion operates in two modes—Healing and Aggressive—and automatically switches to offense after healing an ally. This hybrid functionality makes her valuable for both support and minor DPS roles. Her ranged capabilities also help new players avoid incoming attacks more easily.

Enoki Yukigaya – Another top-tier Attacker, Enoki builds up Heat through combos and counterattacks. Once enough stacks are accumulated, she can unleash devastating area damage, making her ideal for boss fights and crowd control.

A-Tier Units

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Eiji Todoroki – A solid Attacker with both offensive prowess and self-sustain. His skill Brilliant Me! reduces incoming damage by 25% while My Turn to Shine! is active. Since enemies will often target him during this buff window, Eiji’s durability becomes crucial in team compositions.

Jio Takinogawa – As a tanky unit, Jio can taunt enemies and mitigate damage effectively. While his offensive stats are limited compared to others, he remains a dependable choice for beginners or balanced teams.

Yo Kuronaka – The main protagonist holds his own despite being lower-tier than the S-rankers. He has a strong Break Ability and decent survivability. However, his somewhat stiff movement and average damage output make him less ideal for advanced playstyles. Still, if you're emotionally invested in playing as Yo, he’s a viable pick.

B-Tier Units

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Roku Saigo – A Fighter-type unit with moderate damage output. While serviceable, his abilities don’t offer anything particularly special, making him less effective in high-level content.

Koishi Kohinata – A free Healer given early in the game, Koishi provides basic healing and utility. He’s suitable for early progression but should be replaced once stronger healers become available.

C-Tier Units

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Yutaka Gotanda, Tsuki Iroha, Hyakuichitaro Senju – These characters are generally considered the weakest in the current meta. They lack standout mechanics or synergy and may struggle in endgame content. However, they can still serve a purpose in early to mid-game stages.

Tsuki Iroha is obtainable for free, but it’s recommended to invest in Koishi Kohinata instead. Yutaka functions as a mediocre Tank, and Hyakuichitaro Senju delivers average DPS without much flexibility.

Keep in mind that this tier list is subject to change as new characters are introduced. While power rankings matter, personal playstyle and team synergy should also influence your choices. Pull strategically and enjoy the journey in Tribe Nine!

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