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.