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Warborne Above Ashes: Best Drifter Tier List (Free Gems Code: 78e14x)

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  1. 1

    Moonveil

    49 votes

    Good for dealing melee Slash

    (+4)

    Moonveil is described as a true teamwide mana battery, allowing groups to fight for longer durations across all content. Its ability to provide mana support makes it a valuable asset for sustained combat.

    • Staggers enemies

    • Sets both Hemorrhage and Frostbite

    • One of the best options for an INT/DEX build

    • Available early

  2. 2

    Izzy

    48 votes

    Accessible early for low cost

    (+4)

    Izzy is recognized as a strong Drifter, placed in the A-Tier of the Warborne Above Ashes tier list due to her effectiveness in PvP.

    • Ideal for new tanks

    • Excellent with sword/mace builds

    • Reliable frontline control

    • Focuses on acid zones and attrition-based damage

  3. 3

    Solenne

    47 votes

    Most universally useful Drifter in both PvE and PvP

    (+2)

    Solenne is ranked in the A-Tier for Drifters in Warborne Above Ashes, signifying her strength and viability in the current meta, particularly in PvP.

    • Healing and buffing toolkit

    • Core pick for Warbands and sustained fights

  4. 4

    Mole

    46 votes

    Specializes in gathering and objective runs

    (+3)

    Mole is a specialized logistics Drifter in Warborne Above Ashes, excelling in gathering activities with bonuses to resource yield and speed. Its high carrying capacity makes it ideal for extended farming sessions.

    • Free to unlock

    • Can carry more weight

    • Gathers faster than anyone else

  5. 5

    Stormblade

    45 votes

    Excels at dishing out high burst damage

    (+4)

    Stormblade is consistently ranked among the best Drifters for PvP, known for its powerful meta performance and effectiveness in fast-paced engagements.

    • Excellent engage potential

    • Good sustain

    • Strong disruption

    • High crit burst

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  7. 6

    Varnax

    44 votes

    Immune to control during Magma Slam leap

    (+4)

    Varnax is a powerful offensive tank character in Warborne: Above Ashes, excelling in frontline brawling with high crowd control, disruption, and area-of-effect abilities, making him a menace in group fights.

    • High CC, disruption, and AoE

    • Menace in group fights

    • Triple AoE CC and silence for ambushes and engages

    • Can spec for DPS

  8. 7

    Helix

    43 votes

    Best Drifters for PvP as Healer

    Helix is recognized as a valuable hybrid character, capable of both dealing damage and providing healing. Its utility in longer PvE runs and its role as a potential healer make it a solid choice in the tier list.

  9. 8

    Vire

    40 votes

    Unique playstyle

    (+2)

    Vire is a character in Warborne: Above Ashes known for her icy queen aesthetic and unique Bloodstorm active skill, which involves channeling and releasing explosive seeds. Her playstyle is distinct and offers a different experience compared to other characters.

    • Total icy queen vibes

    • Releases 8 Blood Seeds per second (40 total)

  10. 9

    Shadowseer

    40 votes

    Thrives on stealth and deception

    (+3)

    The Shadowseer is an intelligence-based mage specializing in AoE damage, known for sustained and burst damage that scales well in large fights. Its abilities focus on spreading confusion and fear, blinding enemies and driving them mad with potent psychic powers while shielding allies with illusions.

    • Intelligence mage with AoE DPS

    • Specializes in sustained and burst damage

    • Scales incredibly well in large fights

  11. 10

    Umbra

    40 votes

    Strong AGI DPS

    (+1)

    Umbra is recognized as a strong zoning DPS character with crowd control capabilities, making them a valuable pick for PvP performance in Warborne: Above Ashes.

    • Best Drifter for PvP

  12. 11

    Revelation

    39 votes

    Strongest healing/support drifter overall

    (+1)

    Revelation is consistently ranked in the S tier due to her exceptional support capabilities, particularly her ability to cleanse crowd control effects from allies, making her invaluable in group combat.

    • Best buffer

  13. 12

    Sirokos

    39 votes

    Good strength-based tank

    (+3)

    Sirokos is consistently ranked as an 'A-Tier' Drifter, recognized for its strong performance as a tank and disruptor in PvP. Its ability to create a defensive sandstorm with damage resistance and control immunity makes it a valuable asset for controlling the battlefield.

    • Disruptive CC chains for sandstorm damage in frontline combat

    • Pairs well with burst mages

    • Balanced and reliable

  14. 13

    Draknor

    39 votes

    Top tank in the game

    (+4)

    Draknor is highlighted as one of the most intriguing and powerful characters in Warborne: Above Ashes, noted for his skills, personal journey, and tactical mind. He is also listed in the S-Tier of a character tier list, indicating his high standing in the game.

    • Creates cage fields that trap and slow enemies

    • AoE pull can group enemies

    • Control-focused tank with zone denial and AoE lockdown tools

    • Incredible control at the front line

  15. 14

    Astral Magus

    37 votes

    Ideal for large PvP fights and bosses

    (+3)

    Astral Magus is a powerful mage character within the game, recognized for their significant magical abilities and contributions to team strategies. Their presence in the 'A' tier indicates a high level of effectiveness and desirability for players.

    • Can pressure choke points with continuous AoE zones

    • Strong synergy with Astral Magus bombing plays

    • Versatile pick for players who like mixing utility with offense

  16. 15

    Auri

    36 votes

    Very useful in larger groups

    (+4)

    Auri is a flexible DPS character in Warborne: Above Ashes, capable of fitting into both skirmish and large group fights. Her active skill, Skyward Leap, provides significant damage reduction and healing buffs to allies, making her a valuable asset in various combat scenarios.

    • Creates protective areas that increase allies' healing and defense

    • Combines strong damage reduction with chase potential

    • Fits both skirmish and large fights as a flexible DPS

    • Agility-based DPS Drifter with high mobility and melee

  17. 16

    Zero

    36 votes

    Versatile early unit

    (+2)

    Zero is a versatile early unit in Warborne: Above Ashes, proving effective in various builds and small PvP encounters. Its viability across different strategies makes it a strong contender for a character tier list.

    • Viable in many builds

    • Effective in small PvP and mid

  18. 17

    Nyxa

    36 votes

    Adapts to various 1v1 and skirmish situations using Phantom Spear

    (+2)

    Nyxa is a viable character for solo play and offers glass-cannon fun, making her a noteworthy pick for players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward gameplay. Her unique 'Soul Feast' ability creates a void field that deals magic damage, providing both offensive pressure and a degree of self-preservation.

    • Soul Feast provides key utility

    • Viable for solo play and glass-cannon fun

  19. 18

    Illiusarch

    35 votes

    Offers mass stealth to set up ambushes and objective steals

    (+3)

    Illiusarch is listed as an A-Tier Drifter in the Warborne Above Ashes tier list, indicating a strong performance in PvP roles and good synergy with other characters.

    • Great for PvP flanks and bait plays

    • Spectral Disguise grants Stealth to caster and up to 15 nearby allies

    • Increases Damage Resistance by 25%

  20. 19

    Veska

    35 votes

    Crowd-control master

    (+4)

    Veska is a crowd-control master, excelling as an anti-healer mage with silence, debuffs, and utility zone control. Her ability to petrify, silence, and reduce armor makes her invaluable for disrupting enemy supports and denying sustain in PvP.

    • Petrifies, silences, and reduces armor

    • Creates mid-range lockdown zones

    • Has anti-healing aura and stealth

    • Toughness and tank-oriented skills

  21. 20

    Aegis

    34 votes

    Excels as a defensive anchor

    (+4)

    Aegis is a premier defensive character in Warborne: Above Ashes, renowned for its ability to provide party-wide shields and increase ally resistance. Its role as an ultimate shield tank makes it invaluable for protecting the team in both PvP and PvE scenarios.

    • Offers unparalleled support and durability

    • Armor is always good in ZvZ

    • Can punish enemies with megaboosted shield explosions

    • Great for choke point holds and boss fights

  22. 21

    Sanguor

    32 votes

    Lifesteal-focused bruiser

    (+2)

    Sanguor is described as the undisputed champion of skirmishes, known for exceptional health sustain and lifesteal capabilities, making him a top-tier choice for prolonged engagements and survivability in PvP.

    • Ideal for close-range brawls and sustain trades

    • Tanky character with area and crowd control

  23. 22

    Raven

    32 votes

    Unitarget damage

    (+4)

    Raven is a character in Warborne: Above Ashes who specializes in shutting down enemy supports and disrupting strategies, offering a distinct playstyle for players who enjoy tactical disruption.

    • Slows enemies

    • Reduces enemy damage

    • Excels at disrupting healers

    • Stripping buffs

  24. 23

    Vryssia

    32 votes

    Strong stealth/bleed concept

    (+3)

    Vryssia is a character focused on single-target damage and self-preservation, indicated by abilities like 'Phantom Ward' which grants immunity after being hit. This suggests a resilient damage dealer that can hold their own in one-on-one encounters.

    • Grants stealth for 9s

    • Expertise in combat and survival

    • Synergizes well with stealth-focused Drifters

  25. 24

    Kyra

    29 votes

    Powerful control mage

    (+3)

    Kyra is recognized as an S-Tier Drifter, excelling in both damage and crowd control with abilities like slows and freezes. Her ranged AoE freeze and objective denial capabilities make her a powerful meta choice for PvP.

    • Slows, freezes, and dominates battlefield space

    • Deals damage and slows

    • Can tank decently early on

  26. 25

    Hive Queen

    27 votes

    Ideal for ranged weapons

    (+4)

    Hive Queen is a versatile character in Warborne Above Ashes, offering high natural sustain, AoE healing, and battlefield control through her burrowing ability. Her kit makes her ideal for ranged combat and provides powerful regeneration effects.

    • Burrows to heal and move for surprise attacks/escapes

    • Adapts to 1v1 and skirmishes using Glacier Spark

    • High natural sustain and AoE healing aura

    • Tanky enough to anchor

  27. 26

    Overdrive

    26 votes

    High mobility and combo potential

    (+3)

    Overdrive is an Agility-based Drifter known for high mobility and combo potential, making him a strong choice for players who enjoy fast-paced combat and skillful execution.

    • Massive attack speed, movement, and crit with Flamecore Rampage

    • Turns into a bruiser frontliner with Judicator

    • Gains energy and restores armor

  28. 27

    Firestorm

    26 votes

    Offers turret transformation

    (+1)

    Firestorm is a playable character in Warborne: Above Ashes, known for its active skill 'Cannonade' which transforms the character into a turret. Its basic attacks become artillery strikes, making it a strong choice for area damage.

    • Provides artillery strikes

  29. 28

    Durion

    18 votes

    Tank

    (+1)

    Durion is a support tank character in Warborne Above Ashes, excelling at protecting squishy teammates with healing and debuff cleansing abilities. His role as a tank makes him a valuable asset for survivability and sustained team performance.

    • Increases allies' health

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