Epic 7 Artifact Tier List
Artifacts are class-locked equipment with a unique passive - the right +30 4-star beats a wrong 5-star. This list ranks the artifacts actually showing up on teams in the Fall 2026 RTA season, plus PvE staples and the Anniversary selector picks.
RTA rankings - most used, Fall 2026
Usage and win rate across all heroes in Champion+ Real-Time Arena this season. Usage shows what the meta trusts; win rate shows what actually converts.
| # | Artifact | Usage | Win rate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tagehel's Ancient Book | 7.2% | 49.9% | The cleave enabler - Iseria, Ran, Aramintha openers collapse without it |
| 2 | Holy Sacrifice | 3.9% | 52.1% | Second life - terrifying on Mort (55.7% WR, 75% postban) |
| 3 | Summer Photogenic | 3.2% | 50.3% | Seasonal staple across damage dealers |
| 4 | Veritas | 2.8% | 53.7% | Highest win rate in the top 10 |
| 5 | Excommunicant's Censer | 2.6% | 52.0% | Mage-side control pick |
| 6 | Violet Talisman | 2.5% | 50.1% | Thief-class consistency pick |
| 7 | Proof of Valor | 2.4% | 48.2% | High usage, average conversion |
| 8 | Secret Art - Storm Sword | 2.4% | 47.9% | Popular but underperforming this season |
| 9 | Mirrored Lotus Ring | 2.1% | 54.8% | Quietly the best win rate in the top 20 |
| 10 | Elbris Ritual Sword | 1.3% | 49.2% | Counter-attack warrior staple |
S-tier staples by class
Knight artifacts carried the meta - Genesis Ras alone logged 207K picks. If you invest in one class's artifact pool, make it this one.
| Class | Must-have artifacts |
|---|---|
| Knight | Aurius (the season's single most impactful artifact - Ras, F. Cecilia, LR Krau), Bastion of Perlutia (survives burst openers), Holy Sacrifice |
| Mage | Tagehel's Ancient Book (soul burn for cleave), Excommunicant's Censer |
| Thief / Assassin | Torn Sleeve (premier assassin pick - Setsuka 52.1%, Rinak), Violet Talisman |
| Warrior | Sweet Miracle (universal bruiser default), Sigurd Scythe, Elbris Ritual Sword |
| Soul Weaver | Magaraha's Tome (4-star CR push - Tamarinne, Angelica), Rod of Amaryllis, Shimadra Staff, Celestine |
| Ranger | Song of Stars (PvP opener turns), Iron Fan |
PvE staples - don't skip the 4-stars
Daydream Joker
The Hunt artifact - extra damage scaling off enemy max HP. +30 this on your Wyvern/Banshee attacker before touching any 5-star.
Portrait of the Saviors
Extra damage to full-HP enemies - the "kill them before they act" opener pick, not a Joker replacement.
Magaraha's Tome
CR push after non-attack skills - how a 200-speed healer still takes turns.
Aurius
Damage redirection for your frontline - the 4-star that out-performs most 5-star Knight artifacts.
8th Anniversary limited selector
The anniversary hands out a Limited 5-star Artifact Selector - a permanent pick covering limited artifacts up to Ranoc's banner (collabs excluded). Choose by how many of your heroes can actually equip it.
| Tier | Pick | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| S | Sweet Miracle | Universal on bruiser Warriors - the default pick if you're unsure |
| A | Discreet Hands, Proof of Friendship, Prayer of Solitude | Strong - check what you already own first |
| B | Guiding Light, Fan of Light and Dark, Sole Consolation | Good on paper, held back by current counters |
| C | Fairy Tale for a Nightmare, Draco Plate, Unfading Memories | Only if the exact hero is core to your roster |
| Niche | Star of the Deep Sea, Spotted Mouse Hair Tie, Dreamlike Holiday, Reingar's Special Drink, Seductive Flower | Team-specific; several need limit breaks to function |
FAQ
What is the best artifact in Epic Seven right now?
By usage it's Tagehel's Ancient Book - it enables entire cleave archetypes. By win rate, Mirrored Lotus Ring (54.8%) and Veritas (53.7%) lead the top 20.
Which artifact should I +30 first?
Daydream Joker for PvE progression, then whichever artifact sits on your most-used PvP hero - enhancement matters more than rarity.
Is this the same as the Epic 7 hero tier list?
No - heroes and artifacts rank separately. The hero tier list ranks characters; this page ranks their equipment.
Who should I take with the Anniversary selector?
Sweet Miracle is the safe universal pick - it goes on almost any bruiser Warrior. Only take a signature artifact if its hero is already a core part of your roster.