Langrisser was first released in 1991 as Langrisser: the Descendants of Light. And it’s the latest version that was released in 2018 as Langrisser Mobile. Langrisser comes in many platforms which include Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Super Famicom, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, and WonderSwan. It is a role-playing game which means it has a storyline and characters gain experiences and abilities as he or she proceeds forward. These characters are heroes.
The story begins with a group of gods living together but suddenly one evil god tries to overpower all of them and lead them. As the story moves on there is a series of battles between different gods to get the sword. To make it easy for the players to choose their characters we have made a Langrisser tier list, which will help new and experienced players in choosing characters.
The position of different characters in different tiers starting from S-tier to D-tier is completely based on research, experience, and personal observations. This may vary for everyone as everyone has a different experience with any game. Just like human beings, not all great-looking characters have great abilities, players usually learn about their limits and abilities as they progress through the game but here with the Langrisser tier list, it will get easy for the beginners to choose characters for their teams.
Key Points
- We will be ranking 28 characters of game in our article.
- The ranking will be based on strengths, weaknesses, research and own experience.
- Among the top tiers include Leon, Tiaris and Liana along with others.
- Among the lowest tier include characters like Lance, Lewin, Jessica, Imelda and SilverWolf along with others.
Summary
To summarize and provide you a quick view of our tier list, kindly find below table.
| S Rank | A Rank | B Rank | C Rank | D Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | Cherie | Bernhardt | Lester | Lance |
| Tiaris | Ledin | Angelina | Sophia | Lewin |
| Liana | Bozel | Altemuller | Matthew | Jessica |
| Sonya | Elwin | Grenier | Imelda | |
| Vargas | Egbert | SilverWolf | ||
| Lana | Kirikaze | |||
| Luna | Narm | |||
| Shelfaniel | Emerick |
S Tier
The S TierIn S-tier all those characters are placed that are considered to be the best among all the characters. These characters are better in all aspects than the rest of the characters. They have special abilities, skills, and talents, that is what makes them special and different from others. Their compatibility is good and it is the first choice of many players. Because of all these amazing qualities, these characters are placed at the top in Langrisser tier list So all these characters along with their skills and abilities are described below.
Leon
Leon plays the role of physical DPS. He turns out to be an outstanding knight. He plays an attacking game. When one block is moved the damage will increase up to 4 percent and the DEF will also increase and it will be up to 20 percent. He plays very well with any faction but his performance is exemplary in the empire faction. The energy he holds even after attacking is very impressive. And he can move at least 3 blocks after that.
He can be very useful in difficult fights because the player does not have to worry about his attacking ability and damage. Because of Leon’s great attacking skills and moves he is a more powerful and interesting character to play with. That is why Leon is placed in the S tier.
| ATTACK | 24 |
| DEFENCE | 20 |
| CLASS | kNIGHT |
Tiaris
Tiaris belongs to the S-tier because of her great abilities which make her out-stand others. She has the ability of healing light which helps her play the role of a healer. She is an important character to be in the team as she will keep the tank alive for a greater time period. And there are more chances to restore the energy.
She belongs to the factional group of Protagonists, Princess Alliance, and Origins of Light. The skills she has are Shield, ATK Support, Mass Heal, Mass Resist, Attack Blessing, Miracle, Fireball, and Holy Missile. there are many other characters who act as a healer but not all of them are as good as Tiaris. She is good at healing yet she can defend herself which makes her a part of S-tier characters.
| ATTACK | 36 |
| DEFENCE | 23 |
| CLASS | Sister |
Liana
Liana is also an important and compatible character. She is also a healer. And she is known as a holy sister. Laina is a good healer but not as good as Tiaris but it does not make Liana any bad. Just like Leon she is an admirable healer and does her job effortlessly. Due to her outstanding performance, she is placed in the S tier. One great quality about Liana is that she does not let the counter team debuff.
Because of this very quality, she can be a very desirable character to play with in later battles as things get complex. And she to a greater extent helps her team stay for a longer time and heal them. The factions she belongs to are Legion of Glory, Protagonists, and Princess Alliance. The skills she has are Act Again, Gospel, Wind Blade, Freeze Strike, Mass Protect, Prayer, Meditation, Summon Sky, and Archer.
| ATTACK | 20 |
| DEFENCE | 17 |
| CLASS | Sister |
A Tier
The A TierIn A-Tier all those characters are listed which are a little less than best but are very agreeable characters. The abilities, skills, and roles they play are quite significant. The thing that put them second to S-tier in Langrisser tier list is that they are excellent characters but there are a few things, such as low damage or not-so-great skills that put them in his category. All these characters are listed below with their skills, roles, and abilities mentioned with it.
Cherie
Cherie is an amazing attacker. She lies second on the attacking list after Leon. With her incredible skills, she can be a very useful character to have in your team. With her skills, she may get an extra chance to attack the enemy when her partners are within two blocks.
The factions she belongs to are Legion Glory, Princess Alliance, and Meteor Strike. Her type is Aviator. Because of her talents and abilities, she is also called Wild Princess, Lightning. The skills she has are Legion, First Aid, Reinforcement, Sneak, Wind Whisper, Lightning Speed, Shadow, Raid, and Smoke.
| ATTACK | 24 |
| DEFENCE | 14 |
| CLASS | Hawk Knight |
Ledin
Ledin belongs to the tank class. This means he can be a great character to assign on the front line. And the other thing which makes him ideal for the front line is that he is a Holy character and the enemies cannot counter him. He also has high damage which helps him stay intact for a longer time. He belongs to the factional groups of Legion Glory, and Protagonists. And his type is Infantry.
Because of his talents and abilities, he is also known as King’s Will, Sun Slash. The skills he posses are Block, Lance Phalanx, Light Reflect, Divine Guard, Vindication, Burning Sun, Judgment, and Consecration.
| ATTACK | 23 |
| DEFENCE | 21 |
| CLASS | Fighter |
Bozel
Bozel plays the role of a wizard or a mage. He is very useful against any enemy as he debuffs counter teams actions. And get a chance for your team to attack. The factions he belongs to are the Mythical kingdom, and Dark reincarnation. Because of his talents and innate abilities he is also called Ancient Evil, and Sleep. The amazing skills that he has are Fireball, Dark Reaper, Decay, Summon Undead, Dark Waltz, Earthquake, Seal, and Black Hole.
| ATTACK | 29 |
| DEFENCE | 23 |
| CLASS | Mage |
Sonya
Sonya plays an attacking game. She can be an excellent character to play with as she can buff your units and actions. She has an offensive playing strategy. The factions that she belongs to are Dark reincarnation, Honor of the Empire, Legion of Glory, and Princess Alliance.
Her type is Cavalry and she plays the role of physical DPS. Because of her abilities and talents, she is also called Demon Blood and Strike. The skills she has are Blast, Mass Protect, Assault, Ninjutsu, Bloodbath, Rout, ATK Break, and Again Support (L).
| ATTACK | 26 |
| DEFENCE | 17 |
| CLASS | Knight |
Vargas
Vargas plays the role of a tank. His high damage makes him perfectly suitable to be a tank but one thing which is not so great about him is that he cannot stay long in front of wizards or mages. Which may make him an undesirable character for some. The factions he belongs to are Strategic Masters, Honor of the Empire, Protagonist, and Empire. His type is Lancer.
And because of his abilities and talents, he is also called Superhuman Bravery, Protect. The skills that he posses are ATK Support, ATK Intimidate, Unbreakable Guardian, Armor Pierce, Heavy Shield, Last Stand, Battle Cry, and Power Stab.
| ATTACK | 26 |
| DEFENCE | 20 |
| CLASS | Fighter |
Lana
Lana plays the role of a mage and is considered to be the best mage among all characters in the game. To Lana’s maximum potential the player needs to build faction buffs around the character which is not an easy task but the rewards are worth it.
The factions she belongs to are Princess Alliance and Dark reincarnation. Her type is a wizard and her special skill is called Arcane Extension. The other skills she possesses are Freeze Strike, Lightning Strike, Blizzard, Summon, Cleanse, Heaven’s Sanction, MDEF Intimidate, and Black Hole.
| ATTACK | 21 |
| DEFENCE | 18 |
| CLASS | Sister |
Luna
Luna plays the role of a Ranged DPS. Due to her protection buff, she is a must-character in your party as she can increase the overall survivability of the party. The special skill she possesses is called Sylph’s Blessing.
| ATTACK | 20 |
| DEFENCE | 13 |
| CLASS | Pegasus Knight |
Shelfaniel
Shelfaniel plays the role of a mage. Her spells are proven to be good in most of the matches. The only thing which is not so great about her is the poor DEF attacks so, the players need to equip her well to face the damage. The factions she belongs to are Princess Alliance, Yeless Legends, and Origin + Princess. Her type is a wizard and her special skill is called Magic Lineage. The other skills she possesses are MDEF Break, Desiccate, Demolish, DEF Support, Reinforcement, ATK Support, Goddess Glow, and Heaven’s Sanction.
| ATTACK | 21 |
| DEFENCE | 18 |
| CLASS | Warlock |
B Tier
The B TierIn B Tier all those characters are placed that are above average but not as powerful as the characters in S or A tier and not so bad as characters in C-tier or D-tier. They can be an amazing second choice or fill a gap in the team.
Being in B-tier does not make them completely useless, in fact, there are some very good characters to play with. These characters can compete with the A Tier characters in abilities and stats. They are only the core of the factions to which they belong. All the characters belonging to the B Tier of the Langrisser tier list are explained below.
Bernhardt
Bernhardt plays the role of Tank and Physical DPS. He is the core piece of a faction called Empire. He weakens the opponent and buffs the party. The factions he belongs to are Mythical kingdom, Honor of the Empire, Dark reincarnation, and Protagonist + Empire.
His type is infantry. His special skill is called Lord’s Will. His other skills are Sun Shade, Hegemony, Shield Bash, Iron Fist, Imperial Power, Rupture, Parry, and Heavy Shield. Despite all these facts he belongs to the B tier rather than the S tier or A Tier of our Langrisser Characters List. The reason is that he has all great characteristics but is not as great as S or A tier characters which brings him down to B tier.
| ATTACK | 20 |
| DEFENCE | 18 |
| CLASS | Emperor |
Angelina
Angelina plays the role of Physical DPS. She is the best flier with the best crowd control ability in the game. The only thing which is not so great about her and ranks her in B Tier is her similarities with Cherie. Because of these similarities, there is a tie between these two characters and it makes one subservient to the other. Otherwise, she is as good as her but she also undermines her qualities.
The factions that she belongs to are Legion of Glory, Heroes of Time, Meteor Strike, Yeless Legends, and Princess Alliance. Her type is Aviator. Her special skill is called Batlle Goddess. The other skills which she possesses are Lonely Moon, Tidal Surge, ATK Command, DEF Support (L), Alternate, ATK Intimidate, Ram, and Dragon’s Breath.
| ATTACK | 24 |
| DEFENCE | 18 |
| CLASS | Pegasus Knight |
Altemuller
Altemller plays the role of Tank and Physical DPS. He is a very good puffer when paired with Leon and to show his full potential players should invest hard in it. The factions he belongs to are Strategic Masters, Honor of the Empire, and Dark reincarnation. His type is Aviator. He is a strong character and also has a good damage rate but it is still less than the characters in S tier or A tier that is the reason it is in B tier characters.
The special skill is Supreme Overlord. The other skills which she possesses are Reinforcement.DEF Command, Parry Endure, Gale, Dragon’s Breath, Tactical Mastery, and Strong Arm.
| ATTACK | 54 |
| DEFENCE | 28 |
| CLASS | Knight |
Elwin
Elwin plays the role of Physical DPS. Elwin plays an attacking game and focuses on the defense himself as he has good damage and a decent defensive game. His single target debuff is considered to be the best in the game. The factions he belongs to are Legion Glory, Protagonists, and Honor of the Empire.
He plays a defensive game but his damage rate is not so good, which does not let him stay longer, due to the low damage he s not considered good to be a part of S tier or A tier characters. His special skill is called Brave’s Will. His type is infantry. The other skills which he possesses are Detect, Crush, Roar, DEF Break, Eternal Light, Sword Soul, Barb, and Frontal Assault.
| ATTACK | 76 |
| DEFENCE | 74 |
| CLASS | FIghter |
Egbert
Egbert plays the role of Magical DPS. The player does not need a lot of resources to make him useful in the battle. He is part of his faction and the Empire faction and his spells work great at the end of the game. Dark reincarnation, Honor of the Empire, and Strategic Masters. His special skill is called Raging Inferno.
His type is a wizard. The other skills which he possesses are Fireball Desiccate, Mind Bore, Reinforcement, Forget, Dark Reaper, Lightning Strike, Summon Flaming, and Bone Archer. although he has all these great moves and attacks yet these are not that strong to defeat an opponent easily. there is much work to be done, that is why he is placed in the B tier on our Langrisser Tier List.
| ATTACK | 91 |
| DEFENCE | 80 |
| CLASS | Warlock |
C Tier
The C TierIn C Tier all those characters are ranked that are average. These characters are not someone’s first choice because of different reasons and these reasons are also mentioned in each character, so they lie very low in Langrisser tier list. They can be used as placeholders at the beginning of the game. They should be replaced by players if high-tier characters are not available. All these characters have more cons than pros. These characters do not have the level of skills which will get them the position of a top-tier characters.
Lester
Lester plays the role of a Physical DPS. He has good stats and is part of the Glory faction. The only thing which is not so great about him is his use of skill which is niche-based. And he is a below-average character because his attacking skills are average or not so effective as any other character in the above tiers, but it does not mean that it is a completely bad character, it has some good moves to it as well.
He belongs to the Legion of Glory and Meteor Strike factions. His special skill is called Naval Expert. His type is Aquatic. The other skills which possess are Chain Hook, Move Again, Bloodbath, Smash, Tidal Surge, and First Aid.
| ATTACK | 26 |
| DEFENCE | 22 |
| CLASS | Crocodile Knight |
Sophia
Sophia plays the role of Healer and Support. She can not be a part of the team because of already existing healers in the S Tier. Just because of her healing power and that even not so good brings her down to C tier. The factions to which she belongs to Mythical kingdom, Princess Alliance, and Origins of Light. Her special skill is called Merciful Heart. Her type is Holy. The other skills which possess are Strengthen, Mass Resist, Mass Heal, Thunder Storm, Rewind, Regenerate, ATK Support, and Holy Word.
| ATTACK | 30 |
| DEFENCE | 20 |
| CLASS | Sister |
Matthew
Matthew plays the role of Physical DPS. He can play well at the start of a battle when with a DPS or a Tank. The factions he belongs to are Protagonists, Empire, and Legion of Glory. His special skill is called Bond of Friendship. His type is Infantry. The other skills which he possesses are Sun Shade, Assault, ATK Command, Wind Whisper, Shadow Raid, Snipe, Move Again, Strike, Scions of Light, Sword Dance, Gale, Sprint, Sneak, Ninjutsu, Roundabout, and Deathmatch.
He has all these good skills and a good attacking pattern yet he is weak and lacks in many aspects due to which he is not a part of the S, A, or B tier characters of our Langrisser Character Tier List.
| ATTACK | 21 |
| DEFENCE | 18 |
| CLASS | Rookie |
Grenier
Grenier plays the role of Physical DPS and Support. The only thing which is not so great about him is that the player needs to wait for his buff to be activated. On the other hand when comparing him to any character from the S or A tier they are quite active in their tasks which helps the player win over the opponent and in his case it can cause frustration and defeat of a player.
The faction he belongs to is Legion of Glory. His special attack is called tenacity. His type is Lancer. The other skills which he possesses are Power Stab, Assault, Lance Phalanx, Precaution, Dream of Light, Block, Preemptive Counterattack, and Iron Helmet.
| ATTACK | 22 |
| DEFENCE | 17 |
| CLASS | Lord |
D Tier
The D TierIn D Tier all those characters are ranked who are below average in the game. These heroes only perform well in situational use and stand no chance against the high-tiered characters. These characters are the least used characters and are only used when there is no other choice to make. They have many downsides and their low damage and no great talent and skills bring them to the bottom of Langrisser tier list.
Being at the bottom does not make them completely useless they may have some great things about them but the downsides are more that is why they are placed here. So all these characters along with their talents and skills are described below.
Lance
Lance plays the rank of a Tank. He only has a good debuff but the only thing which is not so great about him is that his skill is of no use in the game. Being a tank, there is not much to be done by him except for providing defense, but there are many other characters who play double roles and can effectively play a defensive yet offensive game. So just being a tank could not be that great of a quality that is why he is in the D tier of our Best Langrisser Characters List.
The factions to which he belongs to are Honor of the Empire and Strategic Masters. His special skill is called Battlefield Mastery. His type is Aviator. The other skills which he possesses are Lightning, Windridge, Ram, First Aid, Imperial Blaze, DEF Intimidate, ATK Command, and Charge.
| ATTACK | 161 |
| DEFENCE | 162 |
| CLASS | Dragon Lord |
Lewin
Lewin plays the role of Physical DPS and Support. He should be only used if needed. The only thing which is not so great about him is his low stats. That is he has attacking skills but these are not that powerful to defeat an opponent or cause great damage to them. His low and weak performance has brought him to the group of characters that are least desired.
The faction to which he belongs is Origins of Light. His special skill is Origins of Light. His type is Infantry. The other skills which he possesses are Detect, Protect, Battle Cry, Blast, DEF Command, and Sun Slash.
| ATTACK | 44 |
| DEFENCE | 24 |
| CLASS | Fighter |
Jessica
Jessica plays the role of Magical DPS. The only thing not so good about her are low stats and less attacking game. She is rather slow and has a weak attacking game which makes her an ordinary character. That is why she is placed with low-level characters in the D tier.
The factions to which she belongs to are Legion of Glory, Origins of Light and Mythical kingdom. His special skill is called Magic Master. Her type is Wizard. The other skills which she possesses are Teleport, Shield, Mass Heal, Tornado, MDEF Support, and Meteor Meteor.
| ATTACK | 60 |
| DEFENCE | 60 |
| CLASS | Warlock |
Imelda
Imelda plays the role of the Support. She does not perform well in tough fights due to her special skills less damage. She has different moves and skills but they are not that strong to keep the opponent away and keep her partners safe. Due to her lack of strength, she is placed in D-tier characters rather than the other above tiers. The factions she belongs to are Strategic Masters and Honor of the Empire.
Her special skill is called Queen’s Gauntlet. Her type is Wizard. The other skills which she possesses are Mass Attack, Regrowth, Blizzard, Detect, Mass Heal, Thunder Storm, Regenerate and Dispel.
| ATTACK | 135 |
| DEFENCE | 134 |
| CLASS | Warlock |
SilverWolf
Silverwolf plays the role of a Physical DPS. The only thing which is not so great about him is that his ability is only used in very few situations and is unreliable. A new player may not know about this drawback and relying on his skills he may lose the game because his good attacking skills are active in a few situations and every game may not have that situation. That is why he is an unreliable character and many players try not to use him, and that is the reason he is placed in the D tier.
The factions to which he belongs are Origins of Light and Meteor Strike. His special attack is called Wolf’s Nature. His type is Assasin. The other skills which he possesses are Sneak Attack Detect, Riposte, Sly Stride, ATK Break, Ruthless, Snare, and First Aid.
| ATTACK | 44 |
| DEFENCE | 21 |
| CLASS | Bandit |
Kirikaze
Kirikaze plays the role of Physical DPS. He is ranked in D Tier because he is not consistent in damaging the enemy in a battle. sometimes his attacks are good other times they are not so good which makes him unreliable and undesirable. He is not a character to be chosen because of his unpredictable behavior. This is the reason for him being in the D tier despite his good attacking skills.
The factions he belongs to are Meteor Strike and Origins of Light. His special attack is called Dual Wield. His type is Infantry. The other skills which he possesses are Air Slash, Sneak Attack, Roar, Snare, Flash, Deadly, Riposte, and Deathmatch.
| ATTACK | 44 |
| DEFENCE | 19 |
| CLASS | Fighter |
Narm
Narm plays the role of Support and Physical DPS. As the battle begins she is a decent unit but as the battle progresses she drops off. Although she is a supporting character she is not good at support for a longer time. She has a poor damage rate and she cannot stay longer in-game, which makes her not a good choice to make, and she is placed with D-tier characters on our Best Langrisser Characters List.
The factions she belongs to are Legion Glory, Meteor Strike, and Princess Alliance. Her special attack is called Diversionary Tactic. Her type is Archer. The other skills which she possesses are Aim, ATK Support, Snipe, MDEF Command, Deadly, Deadeye, Last Stand, and Sprint.
| ATTACK | 42 |
| DEFENCE | 20 |
| CLASS | Archer |
Emerick
Emerick plays the role of Physical DPS. The reason why he is placed last in the D Tier is his low stats. Just like many of the fellow D-tier Characters he has good attacking skills but they are not so strong to win a game, there is strength needed alongside moves to make them effective and admirable. So, regardless of his skills, he is still placed in the D tier.
The factions to which he belongs to are Strategic Masters and Honor of the Empire. His special attack is called Wise Viel. His type is Calvary. The other skills which he possesses are Ram DEF Break, Move Again, DEF Intimidate, Charge, Heavy Shield, and Parry.
| ATTACK | 43 |
| DEFENCE | 26 |
| CLASS | Knight |
Comparison Table
| Characters | Tier | ATTACK | DEFENCE | CLASS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | S | 24 | 20 | kNIGHT |
| Tiaris | S | 36 | 23 | Sister |
| Liana | S | 20 | 17 | Sister |
| Cherie | A | 24 | 14 | Hawk Knight |
| Ledin | A | 23 | 21 | Fighter |
| Bozel | A | 29 | 23 | Mage |
| Sonya | A | 26 | 17 | Knight |
| Vargas | A | 26 | 20 | Fighter |
| Lana | A | 21 | 18 | Sister |
| Luna | A | 20 | 13 | Pegasus Knight |
| Shelfaniel | A | 21 | 18 | Warlock |
| Bernhardt | B | 20 | 18 | Emperor |
| Angelina | B | 24 | 18 | Pegasus Knight |
| Altemuller | B | 54 | 28 | Knight |
| Elwin | B | 76 | 74 | Fighter |
| Egbert | B | 91 | 80 | Warlock |
| Lester | C | 26 | 22 | Crocodile Knight |
| Sophia | C | 30 | 20 | Sister |
| Matthew | C | 21 | 18 | Rookie |
| Grenier | C | 22 | 17 | Lord |
| Lance | D | 161 | 162 | Dragon Lord |
| Lewin | D | 44 | 24 | Fighter |
| Jessica | D | 60 | 60 | Warlock |
| Imelda | D | 135 | 134 | Warlock |
| SilverWolf | D | 44 | 21 | Bandit |
| Kirikaze | D | 44 | 19 | Fighter |
| Narm | D | 42 | 20 | Archer |
| Emerick | D | 43 | 26 | Knight |
Summary
This langrisser tier list ranks all the characters from best to worst in the game based on our own experience, gameplay, and research for the players to choose the character which suits them the best. There are many characters performing different roles from physical DPS, Magical DPS, Tank, and Support to Healer, every role has its own importance and every character performs different roles on different levels.
So, analyzing these characters and looking at their gameplay a tier list has been made to help and guide players to choose their characters according to their needs and to know more about any character in Langrisser. Ranking the characters can be subjective and vary from person to person.
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