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Warrior tank who cuts the Physical damage your front row takes. From 4 stars the effect covers all allies.
⚡ Quick answer: S tier in the PvP list (ZRouteHQ): Arnold, Lucian, Monroe, Carter, Leah, Dirk. S tier in the stats and votes list (Z Route Guide): Arnold, Lucian, Monroe, Yana. Not rated by ZRouteHQ yet: Conan, Jack, Taylor.
🕒 As of 📚 Sources: ZRouteHQ, Z Route Guide
The rows below follow the ZRouteHQ PvP list (skills checked in game, tiers are their judgment). Each card also shows the Z Route Guide grade, which is calculated from rarity, max level stats and community votes. We do not add our own grades.
Both sources agree: Arnold, Lucian, Monroe, Katya, Nicole, Silas, Victor, Vince, Celeste, Rachel, Kim Mina, Nora, Hank, Jackson, Jamal.
Big differences (2 or more steps): Dirk (S / B), Yana (B / S). The PvP list values skills and team fit, the stats list values raw numbers.
All heroes
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Warrior backline carry. Tesla Coil hits several times (more targets at 2 and 4 stars) and his passive adds a big Crit Rate bonus.
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Main damage dealer of the UR Warrior squad. Her battle skill fires a rocket barrage and her passive adds Radiation damage. Season 1 adds an exclusive weapon for her.
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The only Support hero: raises the ATK of every ally, adds Crit Rate from 2 stars and speeds up skill cooldowns.
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Best Tactical damage dealer in the ZRouteHQ list: her battle skill hits every enemy. Season 1 adds an exclusive weapon for her.
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Warrior tank who raises the DEF of the front row (all allies from 3 stars) and reduces the damage he takes.
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Tactical gunner: Viper hits many times and lowers the target's DEF with each hit. Strong next to other damage dealers.
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Assault backline carry whose battle skill hits every enemy. The top Assault pick in the ZRouteHQ list.
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Tactical backline hero who hits up to three back row enemies with a chance to stun, plus an ATK passive.
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Assault damage dealer who targets the lowest HP enemy and stacks ATK with every cast from 2 stars, so he grows in long fights.
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Tactical tank who hits all enemies and lowers their Radiation damage. Good against Radiation heavy squads.
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Tactical tank who reduces the Radiation damage your whole squad takes. Pairs well with Bekka.
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Assault backline hero who hits three back row enemies. Top tier in the stats based list, B in the PvP list. Season 1 adds an exclusive weapon for her.
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Assault tank who enters Guard and counterattacks when hit. Needs stars before she shines.
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Assault tank who taunts front enemies (more at 4 stars) and lowers their ATK.
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SSR Assault damage dealer: hits two front enemies and lowers their DEF from 2 stars.
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Best SSR Warrior damage dealer for PvP in the ZRouteHQ list: grenade volley plus a flat ATK passive.
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Best SSR Warrior tank in the ZRouteHQ list: lowers the ATK of two front enemies.
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SSR Warrior tank with a high DEF passive. Her Roar only works against monsters.
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SSR Warrior gunner with a monster only passive. In Season 1 she can be promoted to a UR version after 5 stars.
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SSR Assault gunner with a monster only passive and a weak Frag Grenade at low skill levels.
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Basic SSR Warrior damage dealer without special effects. Fine filler until you have UR heroes.
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SSR Tactical archer whose battle skill and passive only work against monsters. PvE pick.
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Zombie farming specialist. Her skills only work against monsters and she raises resource gains, so leave her out of PvP.
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SR tank with only two active skills and no passive. Replace him as soon as you can.
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SR backline hero with only two active skills and no passive. Replace him as soon as you can.
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SR hero with only two active skills and no passive. Replace him as soon as you can.
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SSR Tactical frontline hero with a monster only passive. ZRouteHQ has not rated him yet.
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SSR Assault frontline hero whose battle skill and passive only work against monsters. ZRouteHQ has not rated him yet.
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SSR Tactical archer with a monster only passive. ZRouteHQ has not rated her yet.
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How to read this list
- Scale in both sources: S (best) to D (skip). NR = not rated by that source yet.
- ZRouteHQ ranks for PvP (raids, rallies, Arena, Alliance Competition). Last update 31 Oct 2026.
- Z Route Guide scores 70% rarity and 30% max level ATK and DEF within the role, then adjusts with community votes. Checked 9 Nov 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best hero in Z Route: Redemption 2026?
Both lists we track put Monroe, Arnold and Lucian in S tier as of Nov 9, 2026. ZRouteHQ calls the full UR Warrior squad (Monroe, Arnold, Dirk, Carter, Lucian) the strongest lineup right now.
What is the best faction?
Warrior, because its five UR heroes cover two tanks, two carries and the only Support. Tactical is the natural counter: Warrior heroes deal 20% less damage to Tactical heroes.
Are SSR heroes worth upgrading?
Only as gap fillers. Both sources rank almost every UR above every SSR. Several SSR heroes (Nora, Kim Mina, Jack and others) have skills that only work against monsters, so they help in PvE but not in PvP.
Is this an official tier list?
No. The publisher has no tier list. We show two public community lists side by side and never invent a grade. Heroes that a source has not rated are marked NR.