Character Tier List
Meta rankings for January 2026
Last Updated: 2026-01-07
About This Tier List
This tier list ranks all characters in BLEACH: Soul Resonance based on their overall performance in PvE content, including story missions, boss raids, and endgame challenges. Rankings consider damage output, utility, team synergy, and ease of use.
SS Overpowered - Best in slot characters that dominate the meta
S Strong - Excellent characters that perform well in all content
A Solid - Good characters that are viable for most content
B Average - Usable but outclassed by higher tiers
C Weak - Only viable in early game or specific situations
SS Tier
(4 characters)
| Character | Element | Role | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichigo Kurosaki Bankai | Neutral | DPS | SSR | Highest burst damage with Hollow powers and Getsuga Tensho |
| Kisuke Urahara | Neutral | Support | SSR | #1 support character. Essential for all team compositions |
| Toshiro Hitsugaya Bankai LIMITED | Ice | DPS | SSR | Top-tier limited SSR. Critical rate scaling for massive burst |
| Byakuya Kuchiki | Spirit | DPS | SSR | Insane AoE damage with Senbonzakura |
S Tier
(5 characters)
| Character | Element | Role | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gin Ichimaru | Spirit | DPS | SSR | Long-range assassin with Shinso |
| Kaname Tosen | Dark | Tactic | SSR | Strong tactical flexibility with absurd damage |
| Yoruichi Shihoin | Lightning | DPS | SSR | Speed-based DPS with Shunko form |
| Ikkaku Madarame | Neutral | DPS | SSR | Sustained melee DPS specialist |
| Yachiru Kusajishi | Neutral | Sub-DPS | SSR | High mobility sub-DPS |
A Tier
(5 characters)
| Character | Element | Role | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizen Sosuke | Spirit | Tactic | SSR | Suppression specialist with Kurohitsugi burst |
| Sajin Komamura | Neutral | Tank | SSR | Heavy tank with giant summon |
| Rukia Kuchiki | Ice | Sub-DPS | SSR | Ice element sub-DPS and enabler |
| Uryu Ishida | Spirit | DPS | SR | Ranged Quincy archer |
| Ichigo Kurosaki Shikai | Neutral | DPS | SR | Mid-tier Ichigo variant |
B Tier
(4 characters)
| Character | Element | Role | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orihime Inoue | Neutral | Support | SR | Healer and shield support |
| Yasutora Sado | Neutral | Tank | SR | Defensive tank with counter attacks |
| Renji Abarai | Neutral | DPS | SR | Mid-range DPS with Zabimaru |
| Ururu Tsumugiya | Neutral | Support | SR | Support unit from Urahara Shop |
C Tier
(2 characters)
| Character | Element | Role | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichigo Kurosaki Initial | Neutral | DPS | R | Starter unit - early game only |
| Nemu Kurotsuchi | Neutral | Support | R | Basic support unit |
Tier List Notes
SS Tier - Meta Defining
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai) - Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai) - Highest burst damage in the game with Hollow transformation and Getsuga Tensho spam
- Kisuke Urahara - Kisuke Urahara - #1 support character. Considered mandatory for endgame content due to his crit buffs and vortex utility
- Toshiro Hitsugaya - Toshiro Hitsugaya - Limited SSR with incredible critical scaling. His Bankai state offers unmatched Ice burst damage
- Byakuya Kuchiki - Byakuya Kuchiki - Senbonzakura provides massive AoE coverage with excellent damage and crowd control
S Tier - Excellent Choices
- Kaname Tosen - Kaname Tosen - Strong tactical character with high damage potential and battlefield control
- Yoruichi Shihoin - Yoruichi Shihoin - Speed-based DPS with Shunko form. Lightning Seal stacks provide massive damage multipliers
- Gin Ichimaru - Gin Ichimaru - Long-range assassin with Shinso's extending blade mechanics
A Tier - Solid Performers
- Aizen Sosuke - Aizen Sosuke - Suppression specialist. Works well as off-field support with Kurohitsugi burst finisher
- Rukia Kuchiki - Rukia Kuchiki - Ice element enabler perfect for Toshiro teams
B-C Tiers
Characters in these tiers are either starter units, support characters with limited utility, or units that have been powercrept by newer releases. They can still be used in early-to-mid game content but struggle in endgame challenges.