Tier List Summoners War Chronicles

Summoners War: Chronicles There are hundreds of monsters, and investing in the wrong one wastes a ton of resources.

This tier list tells you which ones are really worth it, from Tier S (must-haves) to Tier D (best avoided), so you know which ones to focus your upgrades on.

If you're just starting out, be sure to also How to Get Monsters Early in the Game.

Summoners War: Chronicles Tier List: Where to Start?

Don't have time to read it all? Here are the highlights depending on your goal 👇

Getting Off to a Good Start (Early Game / PvE)

Aim for monsters that are easy to assemble which capture the entire story and the early raids without a major investment:

Beast Rider, Paladin, Mermaid: « account basics ». If you reroll, these are excellent targets.
Undine: one of the best healers in the game (she can revive an ally). A reliable healer is what keeps a team going in the early game.

For Endgame / PvP

It's a another story : These monsters require a lot of effort to raise and really only come in handy later on.

The Light & Darkness Units (LD) and Dark Archangel are PvP specialists. Don't reroll just for them—save them for when you're pushing through the Arena.

📌 The Players' Rules : Level up PvE first, then PvP. And the “best” monster also depends on your summoner and your weapon’s element—there’s no set universal “best” choice.

Tier List of monsters in Summoners War: Chronicles

Each monster consists of several elements (Fire, Water, Wind, Light, Darkness), and the same monster can be excellent in one element and mediocre in another.

⚠ A tier list is still a assessment : It provides reliable guidance, but the investment and team composition can affect the results.

Must-Sees (the top of Tier S)

If you have to pick a handful of monsters to build first, these are the ones:

• Beast Rider (Fire/Wind priority), Account Foundation: It plays a key role in the story, just like raids, and remains useful over time. Definitely worth building. (PvE + raid)
• Paladin, Tank—solid foundation, easy to integrate into any team. (PvE + raid)
• Mermaid, A classic class in Summoners War that’s perfectly suited for the real-time combat in Chronicles. (PvE + raid)
• phoenix, a primary DPS class that scales tremendously with investment. Ideal when your fights drag on. (PvE + PvP)
• Undine, One of the best healers: sustain and revive. The cornerstone of survival for a beginner team. (PvE + raid)
• Beast Monk (Fire / Wind), Bruiser, who can take a beating, heals himself while on the defensive, and deals area-of-effect damage. ⚠ Only the Fire and Wind versions are worth it. (raid)

Tier S (Very Good)

• Beast Rider (all elements)
• Beast Monk (Fire, Wind)
• Mermaid (all elements)
• Paladin (all elements)
• Valkyrja (Fire, Darkness)
• Fairy Queen
• Vampire (Fire, Wind, Light, Darkness)
• Sylph (Fire, Light)
• Archangel (Darkness)
• Phoenix (all elements)
• Occult Girl (all elements)
• Feenkonig (all items)
• Undine (all elements)
• Panda Warrior (Fire)
• Ifrit (all elements)
• Jack-o’-lantern (all elements)
• Chimera (all elements)
• Sky Dancer (all elements)
• Pirate Captain (all items)
• Pioneer (all items)
• Vampire Hunter (all elements)
• Harpy (Water, Darkness)
• Epikion Priest (all elements)
• Lich (all elements)
• Polar Queen (R.I.P.)
• Magic Knight (all elements)
• Valkyrja (Water, Wind, Light)
• Vampire (Water)
• Desert Queen (all elements)
• Monkey King (all elements)
• Sylph (Water, Wind, Darkness)
• Archangel (Light, Wind, Water, Fire)
• Panda Warrior (Water, Wind, Light, Darkness)
• Wildcard (all elements)
• Raven (all elements)
• Kobold Bomber (all elements)
• Martial Cat (all elements)

Tier A (Good)

• Mystic Witch (Wind, Light, Darkness)
• High Elemental (all elements)
• Hell Lady (all elements)
• Griffon (all elements)
• Oracle (all items)
• Unicorn (all items)
• Nine-Tailed Fox (all elements)
• Amazon (Darkness, Light, Wind, Water)
• Inferno (all elements)
• Cow Girl (Fire, Darkness)
• Imp Champion (all elements)
• Harpu (all elements)
• Harg (all elements)
• Harp Magician (Light)
• Harp Magician (Wind)
• Beetle Knight (all elements)

Tier B (Pretty Good)

• Fairy (Fire, Light, Darkness)
• Vivachel (all items)
• Frankenstein (Water, Light, Darkness)
• Imp (all items)
• Pixie (Water, Fire, Darkness)
• Hellhound (all elements)
• Garuda (all elements)
• Warbear (all elements)
• Penguin Knight (all elements)
• Vagabond (all elements)
• Mystic Witch (Fire, Water)
• Inugami (all elements)
• Battle Mammoth (all elements)
• Amazon (R.I.P.)
• Werewolf (all elements)
• Cow Girl (Water, Wind, Light)
• Howl (all elements)

Tier C (Medium)

• Fairy (Water, Wind)
• Living Armor (all elements)
• Golem (all elements)
• Grim Reaper (all elements)
• Snake (all elements)
• Frankenstein (Fire, Wind)
• Salamander (all elements)
• Harpy (Fire, Wind, Light)
• Load Shark (all elements)
• Mummy (all elements)
• Pixie (Wind, Light)
• Elemental (all elements)
• Yeti (all items)
• Gore (all elements)
• Lizardman (all elements)

Tier D (Poor)

• Forest Keeper (all elements)
• Horned Frog (all elements)
• Mushroom (all elements)
• Mimick (all elements)
• Slime (all elements)
• Sandman (all elements)
• Ghost (all elements)
• Low Elemental (all elements)
• Maned Boar (all elements)
• Monster Flower (all elements)
• Skull Soldier (all elements)
• Mischievous Bat (all elements)
• Battle Scorpion (all elements)
• Surprise Box (all items)

We recommend that you prioritize the monsters Tier S and avoid those in Class D. Those in Class A are the most similar to those in Class S.

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Collaboration Monsters (Limited-time event; availability not guaranteed)

⚠ These monsters only appeared during’Limited events in 2023. Their current availability upon summoning is not guaranteed (unless the event returns).

One Punch Man (April–May 2023) :

• Genos (Fire)
• Atomic Samurai (Fire)
• Garou (Water)
• Silverfang (Water)
• Terrible Tornado (Wind)
• Hellish Blizzard (Wind)
• King (Darkness)
• Mumen Rider (Light)

The Advanced Player of the Tutorial Tower (Naver webtoon, Feb.–March 2023) :

• Hyeonu Kim (Late)
• Narin Ha (Water)
• Mi Ryeong (Wind)
• AV (Light)

Which version (element) should be built?

Many monsters come in several colors, and not all of them are created equal. Here are the versions to look for among the most important ones:

• Beast Monk, Fire (healing + area-of-effect damage based on defense) or Wind (party healing + defense). Ignore the other versions.
• Polar Queen, Fire: bonus damage and defense penetration.
• Mermaid, Wind is the top priority (reduces defense, provides a shield, and blocks enemy healing); the others are still decent.
• Vampire, Fire (drains the enemy's health; damage increases as their health decreases) or Water (slows and freezes).
• Desert Queen, Wind (sleeper in PvP) or Fire (damage + dispels buffs), depending on your needs.
• Monkey King, Water: Stuns, steals mana, and removes enemy buffs. The best version.
• Sylph & Archangel, Fire: High damage and immunity to negative effects.
• Ifrit, Fire (damage based on max HP), Water (slows), or Wind (damage based on speed), depending on the desired role.
• Magic Knight, all versions are good (damage, silence, defense buff).
• Pirate Captain, Wind (invincibility + reduces the enemy's ultimate gauge) or Water (reduces cooldowns).
• Joker, Wind: Ignores defense and stuns.
• Chimera, Water: a tank that freezes enemies.

Best Strategy and Team Composition in Summoners War: Chronicles

To optimize your performance, you should choose monsters that complement each other and cover a variety of roles, such as DPS, support, and tank:

• Be sure to include some forwards, defenders, support players, and crowd controllers to form a versatile team.
• Use monsters with additional information to maximize basic combat advantages.
• Prioritize the monsters from the S and A tier lists to benefit from powerful capabilities and greater growth potential.
• Adjust your strategies based on your monsters' recharge skills and ultimate skills to keep constant pressure on your enemy.

Example of a Balanced Workout to Help You Improve :

• A tank a tank and healer (Fire Beast Monk), and a healer/resurrector (Undine).
• A Primary DPS that scales (Phoenix).
• A controller which stuns and removes buffs (Water Monkey King).

You cover Survival, damage, and control—the foundation of a team that excels in both PvE and the arena.

Summoners War: Chronicles FAQ

Which monster should you ride first when you're just starting out?

An easy-to-build monster that's great for PvE: a Beast Rider-style foundation, Paladin, or Mermaid, accompanied by a reliable healer like Undine. You'll progress through the story without having to put in much effort.

What's the best reroll?

Aim for a Tier S Foundation (Beast Rider, Paladin, Mermaid) rather than a PvP specialist. The Light/Dark units and Dark Archangel are strong, but they don’t «unlock» the early game: don’t reroll just for them.

Should I level up PvE or PvP first?

the PvE First, then PvP. PvP monsters (which consume a lot of resources) don't really become useful until later in the game.

Is a 5★ monster always worth the investment?

Not automatically. All 5★ characters require a major investment : Prioritize those who are strong in both PvE and PvP, and who remain effective even without perfect runes.

Also check out the third-party lists from the other games For more information:

• Onmyoji : Tier List