Updated November 15, 2026. Global launch week, 44 characters
Transformers: Eternal War Tier List (November 2026)
Every Autobot and Decepticon ranked S to D, combining the two most complete launch-week tier lists from creators who play the game. Click any name for its rarity and both ratings.
How the tier is set: S = 5 … D = 1, averaged over the lists that rank the character. Ratings are from StillAliveGG (November 13, 2026) and ChronoMirage (November 15, 2026); both call their lists early and skill-based. We have not changed any rating.
Where the two lists disagree
Most ratings are within one tier of each other. These are two or more tiers apart, so treat them as unsettled:
- Motormaster: StillAliveGG A, ChronoMirage C.
- Thundercracker: StillAliveGG C, ChronoMirage A. ChronoMirage (F2P team video): percentage-based true damage and a 3-second stun at 2 stars, which is why he ranks him much higher than StillAliveGG does.
Transformers Eternal War tier list: both ratings per character
| Character | Rarity | StillAliveGG | ChronoMirage | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcee | Mythic | S | n/r | S |
| Grimlock | Inspiring | S | S | S |
| Jetfire | Inspiring | S | S | S |
| Kickback | n/r | S | n/r | S |
| Megatron | Mythic | S | n/r | S |
| Optimus Prime | Mythic | S | S | S |
| Ratchet | Mythic | S | S | S |
| Shockwave | n/r | S | n/r | S |
| Slug | n/r | S | n/r | S |
| Soundwave | Mythic | S | S | S |
| Prowl | Mythic | A | S | S |
| Blitzwing | n/r | A | n/r | A |
| Bluestreak | Mythic | A | A | A |
| Bombshell | Mythic | A | n/r | A |
| Dead End | Mythic | A | A | A |
| Hound | Mythic | A | A | A |
| Breakdown | Mythic | B | A | A |
| First Aid | Legend | B | A | A |
| Hook | Legend | B | A | A |
| Sludge | Mythic | A | B | A |
| Snarl | Mythic | B | A | A |
| Starscream | Mythic | A | B | A |
| Bumblebee | Legend | B | B | B |
| Mirage | Mythic | B | n/r | B |
| Motormaster | Mythic | A | C | B |
| Skywarp | Mythic | B | B | B |
| Swoop | Mythic | B | n/r | B |
| Thundercracker | Legend | C | A | B |
| Wheeljack | Legend | B | B | B |
| Huffer | Epic | C | n/r | C |
| Jazz | Epic | C | n/r | C |
| Long Haul | Epic | C | n/r | C |
| Trailbreaker | Legend | C | C | C |
| Wildrider | Legend | C | C | C |
| Bonecrusher | Legend | C | D | C |
| Cliffjumper | Legend | C | D | C |
| Drag Strip | Legend | C | D | C |
| Ironhide | Legend | C | D | C |
| Shrapnel | Legend | C | D | C |
| Mixmaster | Epic | D | n/r | D |
| Scavenger | Epic | D | n/r | D |
| Scrapper | Epic | D | n/r | D |
| Sideswipe | Epic | D | n/r | D |
| Sunstreaker | Epic | D | n/r | D |
“n/r” = not ranked by that creator, or rarity not confirmed yet. Rarity: Mythic and Legend from the summon-rate badges on ChronoMirage's cards, Epic from the community roster; early-access bots have no confirmed rarity yet.
What the creators say about key picks
- GrimlockInspiring
- ChronoMirage: the pay-to-win pair with Jetfire. Their Inspiring trait counts as whichever trait your team has most of, so they fit any team, but they are the hardest pulls in the game.
- ProwlMythic
- ChronoMirage moved him to S: his Ultimate hits all enemies for 200% ATK and puts the team into Battle Analysis mode, raising allies' attack speed and dodge rate. Dodge matters when you push stages above your power.
- RatchetMythic
- ChronoMirage: healers are the strongest role right now; the hardest enemy teams are the ones with two Ratchets.
- HookLegend
- ChronoMirage: a healer that also restores energy to the lowest-HP ally, so Ultimates come back faster.
- Dead EndMythic
- ChronoMirage: a damage dealer that can Seal enemies (stops them using their Ultimate); pairs with Hook and Optimus Prime for a team that keeps enemy Ultimates locked.
- SludgeMythic
- ChronoMirage: underrated. He gives shields, a DEF increase and some crowd control; worth a slot if you already run a healer.
- StarscreamMythic
- ChronoMirage: not great against healer-heavy teams; he is skipping the Starscream rate-up event.
- BonecrusherLegend
- ChronoMirage put him in D: his shield-break sounds useful, but swapping him in did not get past a shielded stage that more damage could.
- Shockwave
- StillAliveGG: only on early-access servers so far, "absolutely S tier" there. Expect him on global servers later.
FAQ
Who is the best character in Transformers: Eternal War?
Grimlock and Jetfire are S tier on both lists we compared. Their Inspiring trait counts as whatever trait your team has most of, so they fit any team, but they are the rarest pulls. Among easier pulls, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Soundwave and Prowl are S tier or close.
Is this tier list official?
No. It combines two published creator tier lists (StillAliveGG, November 13, and ChronoMirage, November 15, 2026). Each row shows both ratings so you can see where they disagree.
Are Shockwave, Kickback and Slug in the game?
They are on the early-access servers, where StillAliveGG rates all three S tier. They have not reached the global servers as of November 15, 2026.
What is the best free-to-play team?
First Aid, Bumblebee, Jazz, Thundercracker and Scrapper: all five come from the main storyline. See the beginner guide.