FGO 2026 SSR Servant Tier List

With the introduction of game‑defining servants like U‑Olga Marie, Lord Logres, and a welfare NP5 Solomon, the ceiling for both farming and challenge quests has never been higher. Meanwhile, foundational supports like Altria Caster, Koyanskaya of Light, and Oberon continue to dominate their respective card systems. LDShop has summarized the tier list for you, which helps you to collect best servant or your favorite servant.Each servant is graded and accompanied by a detailed explanation of their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. Use this guide to prioritise your summoning and grailing decisions.

SSR Servant Tier List Overview

Tier	Character
EX	Altria Caster	Koyanskaya of Light	Oberon	Lord Logres
	Noah	Solomon	U‑Olga Marie	Summer Tiamat
	Uesugi K enshin	Demeter	Elizabeth
EX-	Sakata Kintoki	Arjuna (Alter)	Morgan	Ibuki‑Douji (Berserker)
	Typhon Ephemeros	Scáthach‑Skadi (Ruler)	Louhi	Phantasmoon
	Lilith
A+	Gilgamesh	Durga	Tam Lin Lancelot	Tai gong Wang
	Tezcatlipoca	Aesc the Savior	Archetype: Earth	Space Ishtar
	Vlad III	Galatea	Altria Caster (Berserker)	Melusine (Ruler)
	Aoko	Biscione	Ereshkigal	Ptolemaîos
	Ashiya Douman	Tiamat	Koyanskaya of Dark	Musashi
	Yamato Takeru	BB Dubai	Altria Pendragon	Hanasaka no Okina
A	Nero Claudius (Bride)	James Moriarty (Archer)	Ozymandias	Merlin
	Mysterious Heroine X (Alter)	Scáthach‑Skad	Jinako Carigiri	Kukulkan
	James Moriarty (Ruler)	Edmond Dantès	Oda Nobunaga (Berserker)	Nitocris (Ave nger)
	Lady Avalon	Sodom's Beast / Draco	Indra	Andromeda
	Dante Alighieri	Metatron Jeanne	Kuonji Alice	Jacques de Molay
	Kawakami Gensai
B+	Dio scuri	Medusa (Saber)	Bhima	Zhuge Liang (Lord El‑Melloi II)
	Tamamo‑no‑Mae	Cleopatra	Katsushika Hokusai	Tutankhamun
	Pope Johanna	Jeanne d'Arc (Alter)	BB (MoonCancer)	Rasputin
	Kondou Isami	Marie Antoinette (Alter)	Altria Pendragon	Abigail Williams
	Arthur Pendragon (Prototype)	Altria Pendragon
B	Takasugi Shinsaku	Iskandar	Constantine XI	Minamoto-no-Raikou
	Altria Pendragon (Ruler)	Abigail Williams
Special	Sima Yi (Reines)	Miss Crane	Nightingale	Jeanne d'Arc
	Kingprotea	Manannán mac Lir (Bazett)	Van Gogh	Sherlock Holmes
	Himiko

Detailed Analysis

EX rank: System Cores, Meta Defining

Altria Caster (Caster)
The absolute core of the Arts system. Possesses the strongest defensive mechanic in the game — Special Invincibility that blocks even Invincibility Pierce. Provides party 30% Arts up + 30% ATK + 30% NP Gain up for 3 turns. NP gives party Special Invincibility + ATK up + debuff cleanse + NP charge. Enables both single‑core and multi‑core 90++ farming. The only downside: you will keep using her even after bond 15 because there is no replacement.

Koyanskaya of Light (Assassin)
Core of the Buster system. Unique skill reduces skill cooldowns by 2 turns, allowing a damage dealer to fire their key skills twice in one turn. Provides 50% single‑target charge + 50% Buster up + 100% critical damage. Her own NP is offensive, contributing in multi‑core setups. Buster critical damage can reach 70% from passives alone, leading to absurd numbers. The downside: limited support for non‑Buster systems.

Oberon (Pretender)
The nuclear bomb enabler, a universal multi‑core plug. Third skill gives 70% single‑target charge + NP damage multiplier (doubles existing NP damage buffs). First skill gives party 20% charge + 30% NP damage up. His NP inflicts party‑wide sleep + defence down, offering crowd control. The demerit: sleep makes the target skip their next turn. Low NP levels work as a plug, high NP levels can serve as a secondary damage dealer.

Lord Logres (Saber)
New Year 2026 Saber, widely considered the strongest AoE Buster damage dealer in the game. Skill 1: 50% NP charge per turn for 5 turns — absurd. Skill 2: party 20% ATK + 30% crit damage + 50 stars — instant full crit. Skill 3: party cooldown reduction by 2 turns + self 50% Buster up + 2 stacks of Special Invincibility. NP: party 20% ATK + 20% NP charge + 1 overcharge stage + 2000 HP heal, plus super‑effective against Threat to Humanity. Passive: 10 stars and 10% NP per turn. Excels in single‑core, multi‑core, CQs, and crit setups. The only cost is that using skill 3 puts her into an uncleansable sleep after 3 turns, but battles rarely last that long.

U‑Olga Marie (UnBeast)
Class UnBeast, one of the most unique SSRs, firmly in the EX tier. Has two forms: Ascension 1/2 (offensive) and Ascension 3 (supportive), with two separate skill sets on the same spirit graph. Skill 1 (Shared): self cooldown reduction by 2 turns + 30% NP damage + 50 stars + enemy NP seal + command card reshuffle. This is her core rotation engine. Skill 2 (Offensive): 100‑300% self charge + 1 OC stage. Skill 2 (Supportive): 10‑20% self charge + party 20‑30% charge. Skill 3 (Offensive): consumes 100% NP to grant party 20‑30% Buster up + 50‑100% Extra card performance + 20‑30% crit damage + 30‑50% NP gain up + Invincibility Pierce. Skill 3 (Supportive): party 20% ATK + 20% crit damage + 30‑50 stars + NP seal. NP: 20% colour resistance down + heavy damage vs. Man attribute, plus party‑wide buffs. Her greatest strength: skill 1’s CD‑2 plus skill 2’s massive self‑charge allows Black Grail 3‑turn looping without any starting charge CE. Alongside Ciel, she is one of only two servants who can fix all command cards to herself; combined with 50 stars, she guarantees full crits on the same turn. A ceiling‑level servant. Summon priority is second only to Altria Caster and Koyanskaya of Light.

 

Solomon (Pretender)
Reward NP5 SSR, completely breaking the FGO power curve. Every player can obtain him at NP5 for free, drastically lowering the barrier to top‑tier damage dealers. His party battery works seamlessly with Koyanskaya of Light for stable looping, and his super‑effective coverage is extremely broad. As a Grand Caster, his class affinity is excellent, ignoring most class disadvantages.

EX- rank: Top‑Tier Damage Dealers

Sakata Kintoki (Berserker)
The most straightforward nuke: 50% self charge + high Buster up + upgraded NP. No gimmicks, no conditional traits — just pure, overwhelming burst damage. The downside is his lack of survivability or utility. Nevertheless, he remains one of the best solutions for single‑target 90++ nodes.

Morgan (Berserker)
Special attack against Man attribute, covering a huge portion of enemies. 50% self charge + party 20% charge, excellent for multi‑core teams. Her NP grants 1 OC stage to the party, which synergises well with servants that have OC‑based special attacks. Weakness: 2 Buster cards reduce crit consistency, and damage heavily depends on NP level. Compared to Arjuna Alter, Morgan is more flexible in multi‑core, while Arjuna Alter has higher single‑core burst.

Ibuki‑Douji (Berserker) (Summer Ibuki)
Pure power. Arts Berserker with outstanding NP refund and damage. 50% self charge + Arts up + NP damage up — simple but extremely effective. Her NP provides defence down and self ATK up. With Altria Caster, she can loop effortlessly. One of the best general‑purpose Arts farmers; at high NP levels, she clears almost any 90++ node.

Scáthach‑Skadi (Ruler)
The “super CBA”, but unfortunately she has not revolutionised Quick teams like Altria Caster did for Arts or Koyanskaya of Light for Buster. Provides 50% Quick up + crit damage + charge, but star absorb is tied to the battery skill, which feels clunky. As a damage dealer, her special attack is rare and her white damage is low, making high NP levels inefficient. Essential for Quick players, but do not expect her to change the game the way Castoria did.

A+ rank: Best in Their Roles, Worth High Investment

Gilgamesh (Archer)
Aged like fine wine after multiple strengthening quests. Super‑effective against Servants, dealing massive damage with Enuma Elish. Skill 1: 30% ATK + 20% NP damage (5T). Skill 2: 20% ATK (5T). Combined, his self‑buff is impressive. 50% self charge + upgraded NP. The downside: he cannot use the new Black Grail system (30% charge), and his super‑effective only works on Servant enemies.

Tam Lin Lancelot (Lancer)
130% self charge with dual NP (single‑target / AoE). Excels in 1‑XX nodes. Human form deals high single‑target damage; dragon form becomes an AoE. Skills include 50% charge + Buster up + invincibility. Weakness: the single‑target form has fewer self‑buffs, and you must plan skill usage around transformation. Still, as an anniversary servant, her power is well justified.

Taigong Wang (Rider)
30% self charge + 20% party charge. Super‑effective vs. Divine + Demonic. Traditional looping requires NP2+, but his main use now is multi‑core farming. Provides party Quick up + NP damage up, working well with RBA. His damage ceiling is lower, so higher NP levels are needed for 90++.

Aesc the Savior (Caster)
50% self charge + 10% party battery per turn (3T) + 50% party charge (once). Her core is skill 3. Not an outstanding damage dealer herself; she shines in multi‑core teams. Her biggest loss came with the 9th anniversary’s append 5 skill, which reduced her relative advantage. Still, she works well with Koyanskaya of Dark.

Tezcatlipoca (Assassin)
30% party charge with no starting NP requirement. Super‑effective vs. Divine + Super Large. NP provides pre‑damage NP damage up and post‑damage 10% party charge. NP2 is enough for multi‑core, NP3 for traditional single‑core looping. Double Tezcatlipoca allows you to use a low‑NP copy and borrow a high‑NP friend. The downside is his complex skill set, which requires practice.

A rank: Strong and Versatile

Nero Claudius (Bride) (Saber)
Now mostly used as a support or a level‑1 plug. Her first skill has the highest NP gain buff in the game, but there are many dedicated NP chargers nowadays. After three strengthenings, she is still decent as a damage dealer. Her third skill provides 30% charge + ATK up + NP gain up, making her a solid auxiliary support.

Merlin (Caster)
Mostly used as a CQ plug or in stall teams. After Lady Avalon’s release, even stall teams prefer her. The 9th anniversary gave him a significant upgrade, but the meta has moved on. Waiting for another chance to shine.

Kukulkan (Foreigner)
Currently in an awkward spot. She requires “playing the piano” (careful skill order) to reach her damage ceiling. For a long time, she had no favourable farming nodes (needing 6‑slot with event CE). Lacks the “Existence Outside the Domain” passive, which would boost her greatly. If you lack strong Buster servants, she is a decent choice.

Lady Avalon(Pretender) (Proto Merlin)
New member of Arts stall teams. Her NP increases max HP, effectively healing. In farming, she serves as a conditional replacement when Altria Caster is overworked. Her second skill’s OC boost can be used in certain multi‑core teams (e.g., with Aesc). No direct battery — needs ramp‑up time.

B+ rank: Awaiting Buffs or for True Fans

Medusa (Saber)
Low damage. High survivability, decent in solos and CQs. 30% charge + evade + star absorb. NP provides sure hit + defence down. No special attack , pure raw numbers.

BB (MoonCancer) (Summer BB)
Formerly a card lock toy. With the abundance of modern supports, she is now used more as a damage dealer. Her self‑charge is on a 7‑turn cooldown, making team building inflexible. Better to pair her with Van Gogh for crit shenanigans.

Rasputin (Alter Ego)
Farming ability cannot compete with top Buster servants; his damage as a 4‑star is also outclassed by the welfare Taigong Wang. 30% charge + Buster up + crit damage. NP provides defence down. No special attack, low numbers.

B rank:Niche or Hopeless

Takasugi Shinsaku (Archer)
Seems to give crit damage to others, but being an Archer gives him high star weight, stealing stars. In an era of insane Arts/Buster Archers, this Quick “primitive” servant is disappointing. 30% charge + Quick up + crit damage. NP provides defence down.

Iskandar (Rider)
9th anniversary gave him a 30% charge, improving his multi‑core potential. Provides party ATK + NP damage + charge. No special attack, low damage ceiling.

Special — Highly Niche / Gimmick

Sima Yi (Rider)
50% charge, but her offensive buffs are weak. A defensive support, but being a Rider causes star absorption issues in crit teams. In normal farming, she is only used to reduce wear on top supports.

Miss Crane (Caster)
Almost always requires her NP to function, meaning you need to generate stars for her. Her second skill’s self‑charge comes with a taunt on an ally, which can ruin survival or plug strategies. Her 100% charge requirement is costly. Requires very precise planning and deep knowledge of team building (poor synergy with Chen Gong).

Jeanne d'Arc (Ruler)
Pure support. No self‑battery, so she needs Prisma Cosmos. Without both Merlins, she can still join Castoria stall teams; with nothing, she can form a budget stall with Asclepius or Xu Fu.

2026 is undoubtedly a year of dramatic power shifts in FGO. While foundational supports like Altria Caster, Koyanskaya of Light, and Oberon continue to rule their systems, the arrival of U‑Olga Marie and Lord Logres has raised the damage ceiling for both farming and challenge quests to new heights.

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