In Warborne Above Ashes, there are 28 distinct warriors, each specializing in unique combat roles. A handful currently dominate competitive playstyles. Our ranking system categorizes these Drifters based on their battlefield impact.

Character Rankings for Warborne Above Ashes

S-Tier — Meta-Defining Warriors

A-Tier — High-Performance Combatants

Drifter	Pros / Cons
Kyra	+ Freezing abilities create control zones ideal for defense. + Offers protective ice shields as secondary support. – Damage output trails behind top-tier specialists.
Solenne	+ Essential AoE healer for sustained team engagements. + Synergizes well with grouped formations. – Vulnerable without proper positioning.
Moonveil	+ Unique mana restoration for prolonged team fights. – Minimal offensive capabilities.
Auri	+ Flexible melee combatant with strong mobility. – Requires precise positioning to avoid elimination.
Sirokos	+ Disruptive crowd control for area denial. – Focused on zoning rather than damage output.
Astral Magus	+ Teleportation abilities enable tactical rotations. – Recent adjustments reduced strategic flexibility.
Veska	+ Specializes in anti-healing and crowd suppression. – Typically limited to one copy per team composition.
Varnax	+ Initiates combat with multi-target crowd control. – Recent nerfs reduced effectiveness.
Izzy	+ Exceptional durability for frontline anchoring. – Reliant on high-tier equipment for full potential.
Illiusarch	+ Provides team-wide stealth for tactical plays. – Lacks direct damage capabilities.
Shadowseer	+ Area denial expert for large-scale engagements. – Post-launch adjustments reduced burst potential.
Aegis	+ Defensive specialist with team shield mechanics. – Demands coordinated positioning with allies.