Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list: ranking of the best Fantomon

In Sword x Staff, you can boost your character's stats and give them extra bonuses thanks to special units called Fantomon. These little monsters accompany you in battle and are essential for progress. In this Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list, we take a look at the best units and which ones to target.

Quick summary: the best units in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list

We're ending the suspense now, by revealing which units you should choose first. The full Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list can be found further down this page.

S

Aegiswing

Nyxarchon

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Criteria for our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list

The Fantomon listed in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list each have their own specific role:

• DPS-oriented Fantomons: they'll boost your character's damage stats.
• Tank-oriented Fantomon : they will help your character heal and absorb as much damage as possible
• Support-oriented Fantomons: they remove debuffs from your character, or apply buffs to enemies.

We've also opted for the rule of thirds for this ranking:

• S Tier: the most effective Fantomons, who will make the difference in combat
• A Tier: the most effective Fantomons, good alternatives to Tier S
• B Tier: these Fantomon can help you in certain situations
• C Tier: Fantomon to avoid

Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list: full ranking of the best Fantomon

Here is the complete Fantomon ranking:

S

Aegiswing

Nyxarchon

A

Armopi

Herbote

Terragon

B

Kels

Forestry

Zeioletus

Boaro

Mandragora

C

Falko

S Tier analysis: the best Fantomon units from Sword x Staff

We're going to break down the best units in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list. Here's why you should target them first.

Aegiswing, the best Fantomon shield

• Protects you from a fatal blow for 3 turns
• When the shield disappears, the wearer recovers 50% of lost health
• Grants a buff that improves accuracy and critical rate
• The best of our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list for the Warrior build.

Nyxarchon, the ideal Fantomon for DPS

• Twice every two turns, inflicts AoE damage as soon as a technique has been used
• 100% chance of debuffing enemies with -10% defence
• The best of the Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list for DPS classes, for example the Duelist build.
• Ideal for Guild events

A Tier analysis: the good units in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list

Let's continue with our analysis of tier A. These are Fantomon units with fairly effective effects. Mobi.gg advises you to invest in these units.

Armopi

• Improves the wearer's defence for 3 turns
• Then removes the buff and grants a shield
• One of the most effective defensive items in the Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list tier list.

Herbote

• Heals your character if he starts with less than 80% HP
• 50% chance of clearing a debuff
• You'll need to upgrade this Fantomon. If not, Mandragora from the Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list is your best bet.

Terragon

• Once per turn, inflicts damage on an enemy if your character has already inflicted damage with their Technique.
• 50% chance to reduce an enemy's damage

B Tier analysis: the secondary choices in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list

The Fantomon units in B Tier are not bad choices. However, you may want to take your time before investing in these units.

Kels

• Once per turn, as soon as the Technique inflicts damage, hits an enemy and removes a debuff.
• One of the best in this Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list for the boss Nine-Tailed Fox.

Forestry

• One of the best in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list for attack and attack speed
• A versatile Fantomon for all types of combat

Zeioletus

• Twice every two turns, inflicts AoE damage over a small area (if the Technique has inflicted damage)
• Inflicts extra damage on larger enemies
• One of the best of our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list for crowd control

Boaro

• When the wearer loses 15% of Max HP, Boaro generates a shield.
• This effect can be activated up to 5 times per combat

Mandragora

• When your character uses a technique on an ally, all allies are healed.
• One of the best in our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list for healing.

C Tier analysis: the Fantomon to avoid

The analysis of this Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list ends with the worst unit available.

Falko

• Twice every two turns, inflicts AoE damage over a small area (if the Technique has inflicted damage)

Now you know which Fantomon have the best effects and the best boosts, thanks to our Sword x Staff Fantomon tier list. Don't hesitate to do your own tests, to find the team of monsters that's right for you! Want more tier lists for your favourite mobile games? We've got just what you need:

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