Tier List Summary
This Type Soul tier list ranks every race (plus key progression states like Vasto Lorde, Bankai, and Vollständig) across three lenses: PvP, PvE and Grinding speed. Rankings are based on win-rate data from top clans and our own testing after the May balance patch.
| Tier | Race / State | PvP | PvE | Grind | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Quincy (Volt + Vollständig) | S | A | A | Best mobility + ranged burst in the game post-patch. |
| S | Hollow (Vasto Lorde) | S | S | B | Elite 1v1 potential and survivability. Slow start. |
| A | Soul Reaper (Bankai) | A | S | S | Balanced all-rounder with the best grinding speed. |
| A | Arrancar | A | A | B | Resurrección is strong but gated behind Vasto Lorde. |
| B | Fullbringer | B | A | A | Flexible kit; weak raw damage before full build. |
| C | Shikai-only Soul Reaper | C | B | A | Fine until endgame; plan for Bankai. |
| C | Adjuchas Hollow | C | B | C | Transition stage. Push for Vasto Lorde. |
| D | Plus / Living Human (no class) | D | D | C | Temporary state. Pick a path ASAP. |
S-Tier Breakdown
Quincy (Volt + Vollständig)
Post-patch Quincy is the clear PvP king. Volt gives near-instant gap-closers, and Vollständig bursts shred any race without parry reads. Weaknesses: squishy before Blut spike.
Hollow (Vasto Lorde)
Vasto Lorde lives at 150%+ stats with extreme regen; hard to kill 1v1. Takes 20+ hours to reach, which drops its grinding score.
A-Tier Breakdown
Soul Reaper (Bankai)
Nothing clears PvE mobs like a Bankai Soul Reaper. Outclassed in pure PvP by Quincy / Vasto Lorde but stomps in group fights and raids.
Arrancar
Resurrección is a monster ability but the path gate (must reach Vasto Lorde first) means Arrancars are rare mid-progression. Still, A-tier once unlocked.
Who Should You Pick as a New Player?
- Fastest fun: Soul Reaper — easiest to unlock Shikai, smoothest curve.
- Best long-term: Hollow — S-tier endgame but a grind.
- PvP focus: Quincy — top meta but mechanically harder.
- Style points: Fullbringer — most creative kit.
How This Tier List Was Built
We combined 500+ ranked 1v1 matches from clan scrims, raid clear times across the three major PvE zones, and time-to-Mastery-500 runs. Patch notes from the last update were also weighted.