Anime Ragdoll Engine Character Tier List (Provisional)
Early Phase community rankings—kit fantasy and VIP access, not a finished meta.
This page ranks Anime Ragdoll Engine characters for the current Early Phase window. Placements are community provisional: they weigh kit fantasy, skill flashiness, VIP gating, free unlock paths, and how well a body plays with Slow Motion or boss-leaderboard farming. Default Cubes is shipping characters in rapid batches, so expect reshuffles after every major drop. For methodology, return to the Tier List Hub. For unlock lore and VIP versus free details, read Shadow Monarch and the roster overview.
If you are still learning lobbies and controls, start with Getting Started and How to Play, claim anything live on Codes, then come back here before spending Ryo.
Provisional character table
| Tier | Character / kit focus | Access | Why it sits here (provisional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Shadow Monarch (VIP) | VIP / event paid track | Headline November kit, VIP power fantasy, optional entrance animation flair, strong showcase presence in five-player lobbies |
| S | Yuji-style fighter (Black Flash showcase) | Roster / unlock path | Community clips love the Black Flash finisher fantasy; high flashiness even when raw balance is still moving |
| A | Shadow Monarch (free event variant) | Free during / after event track | Same fantasy family as VIP without the paid gate; excellent for learning the kit before you decide on VIP |
| A | Six Paths–related kit | Update unlock / shop | Mentioned across mobile and kit retune notes; broad toolkit fantasy that rewards practice in Training Grounds |
| A | Boss-leaderboard specialist bodies | Mixed | Kits that clear or farm the new boss leaderboard loop efficiently once you understand ragdoll setups |
| B | General anime roster fillers | Free / Ryo shop | Fun sandbox toys for lobbies; solid while you learn physics and Slow Motion setups |
| B | Utility-leaning free characters | Free | Less spectacle than S-tier finishers, but friendly for practice, mobile play, and co-op chaos |
| C | Under-tuned or incomplete kits | Mixed | Waiting on retunes, missing polish, or niche only—still worth testing after each patch |
Honesty check: names above mirror what the community and update cadence highlight (Shadow Monarch VIP + free, Black Flash showcases, Six Paths changes, Slow Motion becoming free, Ryo shop, boss leaderboard). Exact in-game display names can shift; treat labels as kit families until Default Cubes freezes a public roster sheet.
S-tier: fantasy and VIP flash
Shadow Monarch VIP anchors S-tier because the November event made it the most-wanted drop: VIP character plus free sibling, lobby size up to five, boss leaderboard, and shop refresh. VIP may include entrance animations that do not rewrite balance math but dominate first impressions. If your goal is clips and presence, VIP is the current power-fantasy pick. Deep dive: Shadow Monarch. Patch context: Shadow Monarch update.
Yuji-style Black Flash fighters sit beside VIP on spectacle. Community showcases already center Black Flash timing and slam setups against ragdoll dummies. In a physics sandbox, a finisher that “reads” anime is worth S-tier even before damage sheets settle. Pair with Slow Motion practice from the skills tier list to land cleaner hits.
A-tier: strong without always paying
The free Shadow Monarch variant belongs in A (and can bump to S for F2P players) because it teaches the same fantasy loop without Robux. Use it to decide whether VIP is worth it for entrances and any VIP-only extras.
Six Paths–related kits earned A after appearing in update notes alongside mobile control work. Broad toolkits shine once you leave pure dummy flinging and start chaining skills in Training Grounds V2-style maps.
Boss-leaderboard specialists climb A when their kits clear the new scoring loop faster. Farming value matters more after lobbies expanded and leaderboards shipped—check Updates Hub after each retune.
B and C: learn, experiment, wait
B-tier covers most free anime roster bodies and utility picks. They are perfect while you burn codes, learn ragdoll physics, and test Slow Motion (now free). C-tier holds kits that feel incomplete or under-tuned; revisit them after skill adjustments instead of deleting them from your mind.
How to use this list without tilting
- Pick a goal: clips, VIP flex, F2P fun, or boss scores.
- Unlock a free A/B body first via play, shop Ryo, or event tracks.
- Practice finishers with Slow Motion on dummies before lobby PvP chaos.
- Only VIP when you specifically want the paid kit and entrance flair.
- Re-read this page after character batch drops (early November already showed multi-character updates).
Cross-link your plan with the Players Hub, full roster, skills tiers, Codes, and Official Links.
FAQ-ready honesty
We will not invent exact DPS numbers or pretend Early Phase has a frozen ladder. If Default Cubes publishes an official ranking or Trello, this wiki will realign. Until then, provisional S/A/B/C is the honest frame: useful for decisions, soft on ego.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Why is Shadow Monarch VIP in S-tier?
It is the headline November VIP kit with strong fantasy, event spotlight, and possible entrance animations. Rankings remain provisional while Early Phase balance moves.
Is the free Shadow Monarch worse?
It sits in A-tier as the F2P sibling of the same fantasy. Use it to learn the kit; VIP is optional for paid extras and flex, not a hard requirement to enjoy the game.
Where does the Black Flash fighter sit?
Yuji-style Black Flash showcase kits are provisional S-tier for flashiness and community clip value, even though raw balance can still change.
Will these character tiers stay the same next week?
Probably not. Default Cubes has been shipping characters and retunes every few days. Recheck after each update and compare with the skills board.
What should beginners unlock first?
Start free or Ryo-friendly A/B kits, learn controls in Getting Started and How to Play, grab codes, then decide on VIP Shadow Monarch if you want the paid fantasy.