Counter Side tier list for June 2023. (Image via Studiobside)

Counter Side tier list: All characters, ranked (June 2023)

Modified Jun 09, 2023 02:23 GMT

Counter Side is a role-playing tower defense game featuring over 200 characters. Players can acquire them from the gacha mechanics by rolling their banners. The characters are divided into roles and belong to different units. Furthermore, each has a unique specialty, such as Barrier, Battery, Buffer, Debuffer, and Crowd Control.

Counter Side offers several game modes: Story, Raids, Dive, Guild Coop, Danger Close, Shadow Palace, Relic Dungeons, and Challenge Mode. Additionally, the title offers an online PvP mode where players can fight each other online.

Choosing from the massive roster of over 200 characters to upgrade and use in battles is tough. Therefore, this article ranks all characters from strong to weak, helping players to build a squad of powerful fighters.

Counter Side characters full tier list (June 2023)

Counter Side features characters in these units: Employees, Mechs, Soldiers, and Operators. Among them, Operators do not partake actively in battles but pilot ships and provide support from the sidelines.

Counter Side divides characters into four Main roles: Ranger, Striker, Sniper, and Defender. Additionally, three are three Extra roles: Siege, Tower, and Support in this mobile gacha game. Each Main is weak or strong against the other roles. Here are the details:

Striker, strong against Ranger
Ranger, strong against Defender
Defender, strong against Sniper
Sniper, strong against Striker

All three Extra roles are neutral against others in Counter Side. Since some of the same characters perform well in PvP content but poor in PvE, there are different tier lists for each. Additionally, the Global Server is taken into account.

The list ranks each type under their respective S+, S, A, B, and C tiers. Like other gacha games’ tier lists, S+ tiers are the strongest ones and dominate the meta. Here's what each tier means in Counter Side:

SS tier: The Mechs, Counters, and Soldiers in this tier are the most powerful. Using the majority of these characters will make players win every battle easily.

S tier: While they are not powerful as SS, they can become as stronger with upgrades. They are the second-best choice if one lacks S+ Tier characters.

A Tier: Players must upgrade these fighters at every opportunity to make them powerful in matches. They are best fit for the early game, good in the mid-game, and weak in the end.

B tier: The B tier fighters are best suited for beginners in this RPG game. One must look to replace them with higher-level characters.

C tier: It is best to avoid using these fighters in battles. They are the weakest ones in the current meta.

Counter Side PvE and PvP tier list (June 2023)

Here is the tier list of Counter Side for both PvE and PvP modes:

Counter tier list in Counter Side PvE

Counters possess unique abilities and can use superpowers in this free-to-play friendly gacha game. They are special humans in Counter Side who use a Watch.

Ranger Role

SS tier: Gaeun, Nanahara Chifuyu, Kyle Wong, Rosaria le Freide, Awakened Lee Sooyeon, Awakened Seo Yoon
S tier: Seo Yoon, Shin Jia, Frederick Doma, Christina Brecht, Lucrecia, Kim Sobin, Yamata no Orochi, Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon, Altergressive Seo Yoon
A tier: Nayuka Minato, Ministra, Joo Shiyoon, Awakened Maria, Blue, Blood Elizabeth, Biblide, Kim Hana
B tier: Cathy Wade, Elizabeth Pendragon, Na Yubin (young), Lee Yuri, Expert Merc Yoo Mina
C tier: Yang Hansol, Yoo Mina, Yuna Springfield, Thaddeus Morgan, Bomi, Cho Hojin

Striker Role

SS tier: Eins & Zwei, Abyssal Ravage Orca, Near Astraea Esterosa, Awakened Joo Shiyoon, Awakened Yuna Springfield
S tier: Roy Burnett, Lin Xien, Orca, Spira, Arhat Joo Shiyoon, Solar Codex Yuna
A tier: Esterosa de Chevalier, Hilde, Cindy Looper, Awakened Yoo Mina, Joo Shiyoung, Ella, Clareth, Alex, Liona, Yen Xing Lanchester, Serina Crew, Fenrir Yoo Mina
B tier: Jake Walker, Lee Sooyeon, Ingrid Johanna, Replacer Bishop, Dracasia
C tier: Nina Anderson, Zena Bird, Park Hyunsoo, Oh Saerom, Ingrid Johana, Liv Allen, Eujin, Amy Strickland, Frederick Yuma, Naielle Bluesteel

Sniper Role

SS tier: Kestrel Xiao Lin, Replacer Queen, Lyudmila
S tier: Karin Wong, Edel Meitner, Dash
A tier: Xiao Lin, Hayami Sanae, Sylvia Lena Cooper, Amy Firstwing, Lucid, Arti Lana, Awakened Amy
B tier: Best Streamer Miya, Agent Eujin, Lycoris
C tier: Maya Hunt, Kim Chowon, Miya, Jaina Kropel, Shena

Defender Role

SS tier: Awakened Hilde, Serapel, Awakened Jake, Breakbeat Alex, Hero Blossom Kaci
S tier: Lee Yumi, Replacer King, Kaci Bins, Kim Hana, Levia, Type:Siegfried Hilde, Jake Stormbringer
A tier: Dominic King Reginald, Mone, Carlota, Awakened Na Yubin, Six Wings Na Yubin
B tier: Ryan Ferrier, Irie Alford, Fione Lowell, Best Mascot Irie
C tier: Choi Gangsan, Lee Dafoe, Kim Chulsoo, Hirose Aki, Benedict Constantine, Ogami Masaki, Fiona Lowell, Replacer Knight

Extra Roles

SS tier: Evelyn Keller, Claudia Nelson, Yang Harim, Awakened Shin Jia, Sky Layfield, Rita Arsenico, Carmen
S tier: Nanahara Chinatsu, Maria Antonov, Maestra Nequitia, Arius Esquede, Singularity Shin Jia
A tier: Regina MacCready, Purple Mist Laura, Lee Jisoo, Nest Keeper Xiao Linc, Six Wings Lee Jisoo, Machine Collector
B tier: Gabriel, Lumi, Awakened Lee Jisoo, Lulu, Dark Seven Sylvia, Raphaela Juri, Lara Jaeger
C tier: Shin Somi, Lee Minseo, Laura Beatrix, Lee Jin, Mika Star, Lily, Harab, Gremory, Edith Twins, Shim Somi, Gambler

Mechs tier list in Counter Side PvE

Mechs are AI combat weapons with high basic stats and good reflexes. Some Mechs can also use special skills while battling in Counter Side.

Striker Role

SS tier: Ifrit, Awakened Horizon, Triana Titan, Coldcase Horizon
S tier: Woodpecker
A tier: Titan
B tier: ATL-Lincoln
C tier: Chariot, MA1 HMMWV, ATL-1 Lincoln

Ranger Role

SS tier: Tarrasque
S tier: Janus
A tier: Sparrow
B tier: Arachne, ATF-35 Thunderbolt
C tier: ZSU Shilka, ATB-1B Spear, Black Tail

Defender Role

S tier: Horizon
A tier: Mors, Overflow
B tier: Hound, Evolved One

Sniper Role

B tier: Buzzard
C tier: Reaper, HM MRLS, Estaque

Extra Roles

SS tier: Sigma
B tier: Goliath, Tactical Transporter
C tier: ACH-4 Clan, Tactical Truck Deuce-and-a-half, Balisada, Rhino, Glitch, Ballista, ATAC-130 Gunship, PZH Mobile Gun

Soldier tier list in Counter Side PvE

Soldiers are generic human fighters with low basic stats on Counter Side. They come in groups and swarm enemies with their attacks. Soldiers cannot use special skills in this strategy game.

Ranger Role

SS tier: Administration Rifle
S tier: Eddie Fisher
A tier: John Mason, Assault Trooper, Rivet, Special Forces Sorim, Nicole
B tier: Han Sorim, Kang Soyoung
C tier: Recoiless Gunner, Scout, Rifleman, Peacekeeper, Rifleman, UBGL Rifleman

Striker Role

SS tier: Administration Sword Fighter
S tier: Terminator
B tier: Glitch
C tier: Jessica Green, Suppressor, Hayami Kanade

Defender Role

SS tier: Administration Shieldman
A tier: Overflow, Stronghold
B tier: Tommy the die-hard, Shieldman
C tier: Charlie Rockwood, Kang Minwoo

Sniper Role

SS tier: Curian
S tier: Warden
A tier: Jane Doe, Choi Jihoon
B tier: Adamant Sniper
C tier: Stinger Gunner, Sniper, Sweeper

Extra Roles

S tier: Ironside, Lone Lee, Revenant,
B tier: Choi Ina
C tier: Brownie Moore, Mortar Team

Counter tier list in Counter Side Global PvP

Ranger Role

SS tier: Seo Yoon, Awakened Lee Sooyeon, Awakened Seo Yoon, Rosaria le Friede, Lucrecia, Blue Blood Elizabeth, Lee Yuri, Altergressive Seo Yoon, Gaeun, Kyle Wong, Nanahara Chifuyu
S tier: Elizabeth Pendragon, Joo Shiyoon, Rosaria le Freide, Christina Brecht, Frederick Doma, Awakened Maria, Ace of Wings Lee Sooyeon, Yamata no Orochi
A tier: Nayuka Minato, Ministra, Biblide, Kim Hana
B tier: Expert Merc Yoo Mina, Yoo Mina, Kim Sobin, Shin Jia, Na Yubin
C tier: Cho Hojin, Thaddeus Morgan, Yuna Springfield, Yang Hansol, Cathy Wade

Striker Role

SS tier: Abyssal Ravage Orca, Near Astraea Esterosa, Awakened Joo Shiyoon, Awakened Yuna Springfield, Spira, Yen Xing Lanchester, Ingrid Johanna, Arhat Joo Shiyoon, Fenrir Yoo Mina, Eins & Zwei, Awakened Yoo Mina
S tier: Ingrid Johana, Lin Xien, Ella, Alex, Replacer Bishop, Naielle Bluesteel, Solar Codex Yuna
A tier: Cindy Looper, Joo Shiyoung, Hilde, Clareth, Lee Sooyeon, Esterosa de Chevalier, Dracasia, Liona
B tier: Jake Walker, Liv Allen, Frederick Yuma, Roy Burnett, Serina Crew, Orca, Eujin
C Tier: Oh Saerom, Bomi, Park Hyunsoo, Amy Strickland, Zena Bird, Nina Anderson

Sniper Role

SS tier: Kestrel Xiao Lin, Replacer Queen, Amy Firstwing, Arti Lana, Awakened Amy
S tier: Xiao Lin, Lyudmila, Karin Wong, Sylvia Lena Cooper, Best Streamer Miya
A tier: Edel Meitner, Hayami Sanae, Dash, Agent Eujin, Lycoris
B tier: Jaina Kropel, Shena, Miya
C tier: Kim Chowon, Maya Hunt, Lucid

Defender Role

SS tier: Serapel, Awakened Jake, Breakbeat Alex, Replacer King, Awakened Na Yubin, Levia, Six Wings Na Yubin, Hero Blossom Kaci, Awakened Hilde
S tier: Lee Yumi, Kaci Bins, Carlota, Type:Siegfried Hilde, Jake Stormbringer
A tier: Dominic King Reginald, Irie Alford, Best Mascot Irie, Replacer Knight
B tier: Ryan Ferrier, Benedict Constantine, Mone
C tier: Fione Lowell, Ogami Masaki, Choi Gangsan, Lee Dafoe, Kim Chulsoo

Extra Roles

SS tier: Carmen, Maestra Nequitia, Rita Arsenico, Nest Keeper Xiao Linc, Purple Mist Laura, Dark Seven Sylvia, Raphaela Juri, Harab, Lily, Gremory, Singularity Shin Jia, Evelyn Keller, Claudia Nelson, Yang Harim, Machine Collector
S tier: Awakened Shin Jia, Sky Layfield, Lumi
A tier: Arius Esquede, Regina MacCready, Awakened Lee Jisoo, Gabriel, Nanahara Chinatsu, Lee Jisoo, Six Wings Lee Jisoo, Lulu
B tier: Mika Star, Lee Jin, Laura Beatrix, Edith Twins, Maria Antonov
C tier: Lara Jaeger, Hirose Aki, Lee Minseo, Shim Somi, Gambler

Mechs tier list in Counter Side Global PvP

Striker Role

SS tier: Ifrit, Awakened Horizon, Triana Titan, Coldcase Horizon
S tier: Glitch, Woodpecker
B Tier: MA1 HMWWV, Chariot, Titan, ATL-Lincoln, Titan
C Tier: ATL-1 Lincoln, MA1 HMMWV

Sniper Role

SS tier: Grendel
A tier: Buzzrd
B tier: HM MRLS, Reaper
C tier: Estaque

Defender Role

SS tier: Horizon, Evolved One
S tier: Mors, Overflow
B tier: Hound

Ranger Role

A tier: ATF-35 Thunderbolt, Sparrow, Tarrasque, Janus
B tier: Arachne
C tier: ZSU Shilka, ATB-1B Spear, Black Tail

Extra Roles

SS tier: Sigma
A tier: Balisada, Rhino, Goliath
B tier: PZH Mobile Gun, Tactical Transporter
C tier: Tactical Deuce-and-a-half, ACH-4 Clan, Ballista, ATAC-130 Gunship

Soldiers tier list in Counter Side Global PvP mode

Ranger Role

SS tier: Administration Rifleman, Kang Soyoung, Investigator Kang
A tier: Assault Trooper, Eddie Fisher, Special Forces Sorim
B tier: John Mason, Rivet, Nicole
C tier: Han Sorim
D tier: Scout, Recoiless Gunner, Riflemen, Peacekeeper, Rifleman, UBGL Rifleman

Striker Role

SS tier: Jane Doe
S tier: Administration Sword Fighter, Veronica, Glitch
B tier: Hayami Kanade
C tier: Terminator, Suppressor, Jessica Green

Sniper Role

SS tier: Curian, Warden
S tier: Adamant Sniper, Dorothy
A tier: Choi Jihoon
B tier: Stinger Gunner
C tier: Stinger Gunner, Sniper, Sweeper

Defender Role

S Tier: Administration Shieldman, Overflow, Kang Minwoo
A Tier: Stronghold
C Tier: Charlie Rockwood, Shieldman, Tommy the Die-hard

Extra Roles

S tier: Ironside, Revenant
A tier: Choi Ina, Brownie Moore
B tier: Lone Lee
C tier: Mortar Team

Like other gacha titles, Counter Side developers regularly update the title, adding fresh content to enhance the gaming experience. They add new characters and gears while also introducing nerfs and buffs.

These Counter Side updates make some characters more powerful than others, changing the tier list of the game.

Edited by
Rachel Syiemlieh