Skill Tier List
All skills ranked S to D for Boss and Chapter modes – find the best skills for your build.
Tier Evaluation Criteria
In Archero 2, chapter progression is built around stacking the ability (skill) picks that appear on each floor to complete your build. The tiers on this page summarize which skills to prioritize when an ability pick comes up during chapters or boss fights — a pick guide for clearing chapters quickly and reliably.
Tier 1 abilities are near-fixed picks for most characters and builds and should generally be taken on sight. Tier 2-3 are conditional picks that can match Tier 1 depending on your build, character, and situation — on rounds where no Tier 1 appears, picking the option that best fits your build is plenty.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat should I pick if no Tier 1 ability appears?
On rounds where no Tier 1 appears, it is standard to take the Tier 2-3 ability that best fits you. Rather than rigidly following the tier order, choose the runner-up based on your build direction and character synergy.
QDoes picking the same ability twice stack?
Yes — each repeat pick stacks the effect. Most abilities appear only once, but some, such as "Diagonal Arrows," can appear up to twice.
QWhat happens when a character passive overlaps with an ability?
A character like Cleo, who has "Strong Flame" as a passive, will not see that ability appear in her pick options. In other words, abilities you already hold as passives are excluded from the pool, allowing you to stack other abilities more quickly.
QDoes ability rarity (Normal/Advanced/Rare/Epic/Legendary) change the pick priority?
Different rarities never appear together in the same pick offer, so within a single rarity choose the highest-priority ability that fits your build. Evaluations can shift with the situation, so pick flexibly based on your build and character.
