Epic 7 Tier List
The Epic Seven consensus meta for October 2026 — heroes ranked by how often they top PvE, Hunt, Raid and PvP lists, weighted toward the most recent balance patches. Gear is the hidden rank; read tiers as build priority, not promises.
Current meta snapshot: Perfumer Byblis, Boss Arunka, Hecate, Salome and Empyrean Ilynav headline the tier — Byblis is the best all-round pull in the game right now (team heal, barriers, CR push, top RTA pick).
S tier — the meta
Heroes rated SS/S across most recent PvE, Hunt, Raid and PvP lists.
| Hero | Why they're meta |
|---|---|
| Perfumer Byblis | Team heal, barriers and CR push — SS in PvE and a top RTA pick; the single best all-round unit |
| Boss Arunka | Tank-down protector anchoring the current PvP meta |
| Hecate | SS in PvE and Arena — premier control mage |
| Salome | Boss-mechanic specialist — SS on every 2026 PvE snapshot |
| Empyrean Ilynav | SS across PvP, Hunts and Raids — the rare true all-rounder |
| Frieren | Limited collab ice mage — SS in PvE since release (if you own her) |
| Arbiter Vildred | Cleave and cleanup king — resurgent after the May 2026 buff |
| Sealed Eye Surin | SS in both boss fights and Arena |
A tier — excellent
Strong in multiple modes; slightly narrower than S.
| Hero | Role strength |
|---|---|
| Ruele of Light | Revive healer — still SS in PvP and Raids |
| Tamarinne | Best sustain soul weaver for long PvE content |
| Death Dealer Ray | Healer with debuffs — SS in Hunts, S in PvP |
| New Moon Luna | SS PvP pick with real Hunt value |
| Swift Flagbearer Sigret | SS in Arena and PvE wave clear |
| Navy Captain Landy | SS in Hunts and Raids — farm-friendly damage |
| Genesis Ras | SS PvE knight, solid S in PvP drafts |
| Angelic Montmorancy | Premier PvE healer — cheap to build, huge value |
B tier — solid specialists
Iseria
Utility ranger — SS in Hunts, S in general PvE; core of defense-break teams.
Ken
Boss-fight bruiser — SS in Abyss and Raids, modest elsewhere.
Bystander Hwayoung
Situational nuker who spikes specific PvP matchups.
Landy
The classic Landy still farms well — outclassed at the top end by her Navy Captain version.
FAQ
Who is the best hero in Epic 7 right now?
Perfumer Byblis — she tops both PvE and RTA lists simultaneously, which almost never happens.
PvE or PvP — which matters more for this list?
Both — we weight heroes who place in multiple modes higher than single-mode specialists.
How often does the E7 meta change?
Smilegate balance patches land roughly monthly — a Wyvern farmer can become a brick in one patch, so check back each update.
Should new players build by this list?
Start with A-tier budget picks (Angelic Montmorancy, Iseria) — they're cheap to build and always useful, then chase S-tier pulls.