Blue Archive tier list (July 2026): Best Students

The secret to beating all the Blue Archive raids? Having the best Students. Choosing your Strikers and Specials wisely is essential. And that’s just as well, as Mobi.gg brings you the Blue Archive tier list for Students, with a focus on the ShiroKuro and Goz raids. So, how do you put together the best roster? That’s what we’re going to look at.

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Quick summary: the best Students in Blue Archive

Before we dive into the full Blue Archive tier list, here’s an overview of the game’s best Strikers and Specials. The full ranking can be found further down on this page.

S+

Ako

Fuuka (New Year)

Himari

Shizuko (Swimsuit)

Aris (Maid)

Azusa (Swimsuit)

Haruna

Hasumi (Track)

Blue Archive tier list: complete ranking of Students (Strikers and Specials)

Mobi.gg brings you the game’s complete ranking of Students, from best to worst. This Blue Archive tier list is comprehensive: it ranks Strikers and Specials according to their performance in various raids.

How do you read this Blue Archive tier list?

This ranking takes into account the effectiveness of Strikers and Specials and their skills at maximum level. For this Blue Archive tier list, we have opted for the rule of thirds:

S+ Tier: the best Students in most raids
S Tier: excellent alternatives to Tier S+ Students
A Tier: a decent choice for the early and mid-game
B Tier: less effective Students, more situational
C Tier: Students we recommend only for beginners

S+

Ako

Fuuka (New Year)

Himari

Shizuko (Swimsuit)

Akane (Bunny)

Kotama

Serina

Aris (Maid)

Azusa (Swimsuit)

Haruna

Hasumi (Track)

Izuna (Swimsuit)

Kayoko (New Year)

Michiru

Wakamo

Asuna

Hoshino (Swimsuit)

Iori

Koharu

Mika

Mimori

Shiroko (Cycling)

Utaha (Cheer Squad)

Fuuka

Hanae

Nodoka (Hot Spring)

Saya (Casual)

Sena

Aris

Chinatsu (Hot Spring)

Chise

Kaho

Kokona

Natsu

Sakurako

Serina (Christmas)

Tsurugi (Swimsuit)

Yuuka (Track)

Moe

Iroha

Karin

Mashiro (Swimsuit)

Saki

Shizuko

Akane

Atsuko

Cherino

Hinata

Kazusa

Kotori

Koyuki

Mari (Track)

Mine

Miyako (Swimsuit)

Reisa

Husband

Minori

Miyu

Serika

Hasumi

Momoi

Nonomi

Junko

Chinatsu

Haruka (New Year)

Hibiki

Shimiko

Eimi

Haruka

Hifumi

Maki

Neru (Bunny)

Yuuka

Yuzu

Cherino

Hifumi (Swimsuit)

Hanae (Christmas)

Hiyori

Yoshimi

Hare

Kanna

Sumire

Airi

Ayane

Hanako

Utah

Mashiro (Swimsuit)

Tsubaki

Tomoe

Misaki

The best Specials in Blue Archive: an analysis of the S+ tier

In Blue Archive, Specials are essential units for your various teams. They are support-oriented Students capable of buffing or healing their allies. Here, I’ll be analysing the best Specials on the Blue Archive tier list.

Ako, the top pick on the Blue Archive tier list for hyper-carry roles

At the heart of the ‘critical hits’ gameplay: Ako provides a massive boost to critical strike chance and critical damage
Perfect for the hyper-carry
The best Student for Total Assault bosses

Fuuka (New Year), an excellent support character

Enhances critical strike damage buffs
A direct rival to Ako
Reduces the cost of the EX skill
Provides a shield to the weakest ally
Provides healing for the team

Himari, the best DPS on the Blue Archive tier list

A highly effective DPS
Provides a DPS and attack buff to the whole team
Provides a mana regeneration buff

Shizuko (Swimsuit) Blue Archive tier list

Shizuko (Swimsuit), an excellent support character in the Blue Archive tier list

His kit contains skills that are very useful to his team
Allows you to reposition your Striker-type allies
Provides a long-lasting shield
Perfect for raids such as GOZ or ShiroKuro

Akane (Bunny): the most effective AoE attacks in Blue Archive

A Mystic-type support character
Deals excellent AoE damage

Kotama: the best ATK buffs in the Blue Archive tier list

Provides an excellent attack buff to all allies
Debuffs enemies’ attack – she’s the best debuffer in the Blue Archive tier list

Serina, the best healer in Blue Archive

This is your healer from the Blue Archive tier list
Her healing abilities are single-target
Grants resistance to suppression to her team members

The best Strikers in the Blue Archive tier list: an analysis of the S+ tier

Whilst Specials are units specialising in support, Strikers are DPS-focused. They are the ones who deal the damage for your team. So, let’s take a closer look at the best Strikers in the Blue Archive tier list.

Aris (Maid), the best DPS Striker in the Blue Archive tier list

The strongest Mystic-type DPS on the Blue Archive tier list
Perfect for Goz and ShiroKuro
Capable of dealing massive damage

Azuna (Swimsuit), another excellent DPS character in Blue Archive

The best Striker in the Blue Archive tier list for blue raids
Capable of inflicting Chill
Increases critical hit damage
Can lower the target enemy’s defence

Haruna, the best Mystic DPS on the Blue Archive tier list

Mystic-type DPS
AoE expert
Perfect for long fights

Hasumi (Track), the best Striker for Special Armour raids

Its damage increases in proportion to the amount of Cost spent
Ideal for ShiroKuro and Goz raids
Increases critical hit damage

Izuna, the Striker who can reposition herself

Can change position to take cover
Increases her attack speed when she repositioning herself

Izuna (Swimsuit), the debuff specialist in the Blue Archive tier list

Has one of the strongest debuffs in the Blue Archive tier list: reduces enemies’ critical hit resistance
One of the best Strikers for Goz

Kayoko (New Year) Blue Archive tier list

Kayoko (New Year), an excellent support for Mystic damage

The best support for Mystic-type DPS
This buff affects only one ally (single-target)
Increases their damage when a Mystic DPS lands a critical hit on the target

Blue Archive tier list for ShiroKuro: best Specials and Strikers

ShiroKuro is the third Raid boss in Blue Archive. Your Students will have to fight two different bosses: Shiro and Kuro. Here are the best Specials and Strikers from the Blue Archive tier list to help you complete this Raid.

Ako (Special)

Fuuka (New Year) (Special)

Himari (Specials)

Shizuko (Swimsuit) (Special)

Aris (Maid) (Striker)

Azusa (Swimsuit) (Striker)

Haruna (Striker)

Hasumi (Track) (Striker)

Izuna (Striker)

Izuna (swimsuit) (Striker)

Kayoko (New Year) (Striker)

Michiru (Striker)

Wakamo (Striker)

Blue Archive tier list: The Best Students for Goz

Goz is another raid in Blue Archive. The battle takes place in two phases, and the main challenge lies in Goz’s ability to limit the healing output of Students. Furthermore, Goz launches a bomb that cannot be dodged. Here are the best Students on the Blue Archive tier list for fighting Goz.

Akane (Bunny) (Special)

Ako (Special)

Fuuka (New Year) (Special)

Himari (Special) (Striker)

Shizuko (Swimsuit) (Striker)

Azusa (Swimsuit) (Striker)

Hasumi (Track) (Striker)

Hoshino (Swimsuit) (Striker)

Izuna (Swimsuit) (Striker)

Mitsuki (New Year) (Striker)

Sakurako (Striker)

Utaha (Cheer Squad) (Striker)

Wakamo (Striker)

Yuuka (Track) (Striker)

That’s all for our Blue Archive tier list. This tier list is for guidance only. Mobi.gg encourages you to carry out your own tests to find your favourite playstyle!

FAQ – Blue Archive tier list

Who is the best DPS in the Blue Archive tier list?

The best DPS in Blue Archive is the Striker Himari. She’s essential for boss raids.

Which Students should you target when rerolling in Blue Archive?

If you want to reroll to get better characters in Blue Archive, I’d recommend aiming for Ako, Kayoko (New Year) and Haruna, who are excellent characters to start your adventure with.