Last updated: May 10, 2026
Shikai Rankings
S Tier
- Gravity (Legendary)
- Time (Legendary)
- Lightning (Rare)
A Tier
- Ice (Rare)
- Fire DoT (Rare)
- Bind (Rare)
- Shadow (Legendary)
B Tier
- Wind (Uncommon)
- Earth (Rare)
- Poison (Uncommon)
C Tier
- Water (Common)
- Crystal (Common)
- Metal (Uncommon)
D Tier
- Unawakened (stock Asauchi)
Why These Rankings?
- Gravity — control layer unmatched in teamfights.
- Time — self-buff creates openings nothing else can answer.
- Lightning — best burst + mobility combo in Rare tier.
- Fire DoT — strongest PvE farming; mediocre in ranked.
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