How our tier lists are made

A tier list ranks options from S (best) to F (worst) for a specific context. Rankings are opinions backed by reasoning — not universal truths — and the right pick always depends on your situation.

Every list is contextual

A weapon that's S-tier for close range can be C-tier at long range; a fruit that dominates PvP can be mediocre for grinding. Each list states the context it's ranking for so a placement means something.

What every tier list carries

• Methodology. A required, visible explanation of how the list was ranked.
• Patch version. The game update the ranking reflects, so you know if it's current.
• Last reviewed date. When a human last checked it against the live meta.
• Skill & mode assumptions. Who the ranking is for and in what game mode.

How placements are decided

We weigh measurable performance (damage, speed, utility, obtainability) alongside how an option actually performs in the current meta. Where a change moves something between tiers, we note the reason so the list is auditable rather than arbitrary.

Staff vs community

Staff rankings are the editorial baseline. Where community voting is enabled, we show it separately — community sentiment is a useful signal, but it doesn't silently overwrite the staff ranking.

When lists change

Balance patches move the meta, so tier lists are living documents. If a list references an old patch, treat it with caution until it's reviewed. See the Blox Fruits tier list for a worked example.