As the SD Gundam meta continues to evolve, the gap in pilot strength has become increasingly apparent, and raw stats alone are no longer enough to reflect a pilot’s true value.
In this article, LDShop evaluates all UR pilots through the lens of numerical efficiency and real-world performance, presenting a concise and practical tier list to help you invest your pilot resources more effectively.
Pilot Tier Level Explained
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T0 |
Exceptionally versatile top-tier pilots who can dominate the battlefield regardless of meta shifts or version changes. |
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T1 |
Powerful choices that excel in specific roles or environments and can reliably serve as a team’s mainstay. |
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T2 |
Serviceable and usable but tend to fall short in high-level or highly competitive content. |
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T3 |
Clearly behind the current meta in terms of stats or mechanics and not recommended for resource investment in high-difficulty content. |
Standard Banner Tier List
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T0 |
Char Aznable (93) |
Setsuna∙F∙Seiei |
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T1 |
Ittou Tsurugi |
Asuna Elmarit |
Amuro Ray (93) |
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Jona Basta |
Kira Yamato (support) |
Suletta Mercury (support) |
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T2 |
Shiro Amada |
Banagher Links (Attack) |
Kincade Nau |
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Mikazuki Augus |
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T3 |
Amuro Ray (79) |
Mark Guilder |
Analysis and Explanation

Char Aznable (93)
From both a numerical and meta-performance perspective, 93 Char has been a near-permanent solution in almost every Master League season. The triple-action ability grants a clear advantage in high-speed manoeuvring, allowing it to deliver more effective output per turn compared to other pilots in standard banner. With low setup requirements and minimal reliance on specific team compositions or heavy resource investment, it maintains a reliably high damage expectation in the current environment.

Setsuna F. Seiei
Setsuna is the defining pilot of the “instant Super Critical on deployment” archetype. With excellent melee stats and access to triple-action ability, he has advantages in both base attributes and action economy. His ability to ignore conditional restrictions and reliably trigger multiple Super Critical requirements allows him to perform consistently even riding units that rely heavily on stacked conditions. Largely independent of team composition or meta shifts, he stands out as a standard-pool pilot with exceptional versatility and a high-performance ceiling.

Ittou Tsurugi
Ittou Tsurugi has high melee stats and comes with built-in Attack Burst and critical damage bonuses, making him a straightforward and reliable crit-oriented pilot. His main drawback lies in faction limitations. Except his signature Demon Blade unit, the Earth Federation Forces lacks truly synergistic high-tier melee suits, which places a cap on his overall ceiling. In real battles, he can be used while ignoring faction-specific conditions as a generic crit pilot, offering decent stability, though his adaptability to the broader meta is somewhat limited.

Asuna Elmarit
Asuna is currently one of the most cost-efficient support pilots with built-in Awaken stats, consistently activating units that rely heavily on Super Awaken mechanics. Her base stats allow her to fulfill support duties without noticeably dragging down overall team performance. With low investment requirements and reliable returns, she is a highly practical and versatile support option in real combat scenarios.
UP Banner Tier List
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T0 |
Kira Yamato (Attack) |
Shinn Asuka (support) |
Amuro Ray (93 Attacks) |
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Haman Karn |
Riddhe Marcenas |
Banagher Links (Support) |
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Domon Kasshu |
Mikazuki Augus (Attack) |
Kou Uraki |
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Rau Le Creuset |
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T1 |
Paptimus Scirocco |
Kamille Bidan |
Anavel Gato (Support) |
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Io Fleming |
Master Asia |
Argi Mirage |
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Char Aznable (79 attack) |
Yuu Kajima |
Hathaway Noa |
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Anavel Gato (Attack) |
Mikhail Kaminsky |
Full Frontal |
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T2 |
Daryl Lorenz |
Lacus Clyne |
Monster Black Dragon |
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Liu Bei Unicorn |
Miorine Rembran |
Seabook Arno |
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Lane Aim |
Athrun Zala |
Duo Maxwell (EW) |
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T3 |
Reiji |
Char Aznable (The Origin) |
Judau Ashta |
Analysis and Explanation

Kira Yamato (Attack)
Although Attack-type Kira’s overall attributes do not exceed the 800 marks, his true value lies in an excellent Spirit Command and a limited-tier 20% damage buffs, a modifier that consistently amplifies the team’s overall damage ceiling in real combat. In general, his mechanics and damage-boosting potential more than compensate for his stat shortcomings.

Shinn Asuka (support)
Support-type Shinn can be seen as a hybrid of Kira and Amuro, combining both offensive and survivability-oriented strengths. On offense, he can trigger Explosion Output to provide additional damage to the team. His high evasion skill allows him to reliably draw and absorb enemy’s support actions. With a broad functional coverage and strong synergy between stats and mechanics, he delivers consistent performance across various battle scenarios, making him a truly all-round support pilot.

Haman Karn
Haman boasts excellent base stats, comes with built-in Common Rarity mechanics, and benefits from New Zeon faction bonuses, placing both her raw numbers and system compatibility firmly in the top tier. Her Spirit Command includes two separate damage-boosting effects, and even without relying on the Common Rarity mechanics, she can use the Sazabi in standard banner as a core to maintain damage ceiling.

Banagher Links
Banagher possesses exceptionally high Awaken stats and has access to two damage-boosting Spirit Commands, giving him top-tier offensive potential according to base stats alone. Even without factoring in the Green Unicorn Gundam’s built-in triple support and 40% defence debuff, he still delivers overwhelming pressure when piloting an attack-type unit as a primary damage dealer.

Paptimus Scirocco
Scirocco is the first support pilot to feature a built-in Support Attack Boost effect, a mechanic that is both powerful and relatively rare. However, his practical impact is significantly constrained by the lack of high-performance suits within the Titans faction, leaving him most often relegated to a general double-support role. Coupled with a weak Spirit Command, his overall performance ceiling is further limited.

Full Frantal
Full currently boasts the highest melee stat among support pilots, while also maintaining respectable shooting stats, giving him a very solid overall stat profile. His Spirit Command includes a shooting boost, allowing him to contribute meaningful damage even in a double-support role. With a passive Support Attack bonus, he is well-suited to piloting Red Warrior and actively participating in damage output. However, with the introduction of the Kou Corps, his standing in the meta has been noticeably compressed.
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Conclusion
Overall, some pilots remain highly effective despite unremarkable base attributes, thanks to unique mechanics or reliable long-term buffs. As the game continues to evolve with new systems and updated units tier list, the power landscape will keep shifting, making rational reference and resource planning the optimal approach. LDShop offers discounted SD Gundam Diamond top-up packages with safe and convenient recharge services, helping you accumulate resources more efficiently.

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Savannah Reed Experienced Game Editor
Savannah Reed is a senior game editor at LDShop.gg, specializing in in-depth coverage of RPG and strategy games. With a strong focus on titles like Wuthering Waves, Honkai: Star Rail and Whiteout Survival, she combines industry insight with firsthand player experience to deliver clear, informative, and actionable content. Her work is dedicated to helping gamers make smarter decisions—whether it’s understanding new updates or optimizing their in-game strategy.



















































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