Tier List

Tier List

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave tier list — every hero and trait ranked from S+ meta carries to situational picks, updated for the current release meta and elemental matchups.

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Introduction

The Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave tier list ranks every hero and trait by how much they carry a team in Solo, Story, Raids and Infinite Mode. Because the game is still fresh and Meta rotates with limited recruitment, the tier list is a snapshot — an S+ hero this patch can slip to A after a balance update. The rankings here focus on real gameplay value: damage per gold, survivability, boss-killing power, income generation, and how well a hero combos with top traits like Immortal, Ascendant and Rupture. Use the tiers as a starting point for team building, then adapt to the recruitment and modes you actually play.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Hero & Trait Tiers

TierHerosTraitsWhy They Rank Here
S+Madaro (Edo Tensei)Immortal, AscendantMeta-defining damage, boss nukes and team-warping passives
SGoju (Honored One), KonpatchiRupture, Stride, DecayExcellent carries that fit most teams without niche support
AItsugo, Gyutari, GokiAce, Head Hunter, Fury IIIReliable all-rounders for Story and early Raids
BItaki, Choto, RoseHustler, Hawkeye, ScholarBudget picks and farming specialists for niche lineups

Tier Definitions

S

S+ Tier

Absolute meta — Madaro (Edo Tensei) with Ascendant or Immortal

Why S TierThese heros carry entire teams by themselves. Madaro (Edo Tensei) deals the kind of wave-clearing damage that lets a single hero defend most of the path, and his boss pressure is unmatched when stacked with the Ascendant trait.
Best RolePrimary ground DPS with hybrid boss-killing capability; the safest hero to invest Stat Prisms and Perfect Stat Prisms into early.
WeaknessHard to obtain without targeted summon pulls, and once the meta shifts a new hero can dethrone them — never over-invest in a single summon hero.
PairingPairs best with Ascendant or Immortal and a support hero that stacks income so the carry can be leveled faster during waves.
S

S Tier

Top carries — Goju (Honored One), Konpatchi

Why S TierS-tier heros are excellent in most content without needing the absolute best traits. Goju (Honored One) brings strong AoE and a flexible role, while Konpatchi deals reliable sustained damage across wave types.
Best RoleFlexible DPS that slides into almost any composition — great for players who want a strong team without chasing only the S+ summon heros.
WeaknessSlightly lower peak damage than S+ heros, so very late Raids may require a dedicated boss-killer or stronger trait stack.
PairingWorks well with Rupture or Stride for damage, or Decay for sustained DoT on tanky waves and raid bosses.
A

A Tier

Reliable all-rounders — Itsugo, Gyutari, Goki

Why A TierA-tier heros do everything competently: decent damage, acceptable cost, easy to slot into Story and early Raid teams. They are the backbone of F2P rosters and beginner progression.
Best RoleBudget carries and filler DPS that cover roles until you pull an S or S+ hero, then become support or secondary damage.
WeaknessPeak damage is lower than top-tier carries, so pushing late Infinite Mode or high raid tiers will eventually want a stronger core.
PairingEnhance with Ace or Head Hunter for crit-focused builds, or Fury III for raw wave-dealing power.
B

B Tier

Situational picks and farming specialists — Itaki, Choto, Rose

Why B TierB-tier heros win specific situations: cheap early ground DPS, income generation, or traveler utility. They are not carries, but they enable the carries by holding early waves and funding upgrades.
Best RoleEarly-game filler, farming support, or niche strategy picks — best used while you level filler heros and before you replace them with your main carries.
WeaknessCannot handle late boss waves or high raid tiers on their own; replacing them with S-tier heros is the normal progression path.
PairingCombine with Hustler or Looting for gold-focused farming runs, or run Hawkeye to make them consistent ranged early-game DPS.

Core Mechanics

Tier lists are built around real combat performance rather than raw rarity. A hero's tier depends on its base role (Ground DPS, Hill DPS, Hybrid or Support), its passive abilities, its damage-per-gold efficiency, and how well it scales with traits. Traits themselves are ranked separately — Secret Immortal and Mythic Ascendant are team-defining, while Rare and Epic traits like Reach III and Fury III are the starting pool every account rolls. In practice, the meta tier list is the combination of strong heros equipping strong traits, so the rankings here treat both halves of the equation.

Advantages

A reliable tier list prevents wasted resources. Instead of pumping Stat Prisms and Perfect Stat Prisms into a hero that falls off at wave 30, you invest in proven S and S+ carries that scale through the whole game. The tier list also tells you which traits are worth burning rerolls on — chasing Ascendant or Immortal is worth it, while settling for a mid-tier trait on a carry is not. For new players, the list is also a shopping guide: it shows exactly which summon heros to target, saving gems from impulse pulls.

Challenges

Tier lists go stale quickly in an active game. Limited summon heros rotate in and out, balance patches shift damage values, and a meta that was S+ last patch can drop a full tier after a nerf. Tier lists also flatten context — a B-tier hero can be the best pick for a specific ELEMENTAL matchup or a particular farming strategy, which a single letter cannot capture. Treat tiers as a general guide, not an absolute verdict, and always check the updates page before making a major investment decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best hero in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave right now?+
Madaro (Edo Tensei) is widely considered the strongest hero in the current meta when equipped with top traits. His damage output scales so well that one well-leveled Madaro can hold most of the battlefield, and he brings serious boss pressure with traits like Ascendant or Immortal. Because recruitment rotate, always confirm the latest tier list and updates before committing gems.
What is the best trait in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?+
Immortal is the best trait: it grants +200% Damage, -15% Cooldown, +20% Range, +25% Income and a wave-10 nuke ability, but only one hero in the whole team can carry it. Among Mythic traits, Ascendant leads for raw damage, with Rupture, Stride, Decay and Joker close behind for different playstyles.
How often is the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave tier list updated?+
The tier list is refreshed whenever the game changes — after every major update, balance patch, or limited summon release. In practice that means a refresh on roughly a weekly basis while the game is actively developed. Always pair the tier list with the latest update notes because a single buff can move a hero an entire tier.
Should I use only S-tier heros?+
No — a balanced team beats a team of five S-tier carries. You need ground DPS, hill coverage, at least one support for income, and often a specific hero for boss waves or elemental matchups. Use S+ and S heros as your core, fill gaps with A-tier all-rounders, and keep B-tier specialists only when their niche (farming, boss stuns, income) is exactly what the mode demands.

Quick Tips

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Check the tier list right before spending gems on a summon — rotating rate-ups make one hero a much better investment this week than the same hero next patch.

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Judge heros by damage-per-gold and role fit, not by rarity alone — a Mythic hero in a niche spot can lose to an S-tier common carry in your actual team.

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Pair your top carry with Immortal or Ascendant before pushing late content; the trait is worth more than a whole extra summon hero in most runs.

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Re-check the tier list after every update. Balance patches hit at the same time as new codes, so the updates page is the best single place to catch both.

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