Okay, so let me tell you about how I tackled this whole “Arknights Tier List 2023” thing. It wasn’t just grabbing some list off the internet, oh no. I went deep, like, really deep.
It all started with me being, well, kinda lost. I’d been playing Arknights for a while, had a bunch of Operators, but I couldn’t figure out who was actually good. You know? Like, worth the resources to level up.
So, first thing I did was dive into my own gameplay. I started recording which Operators I used the most, which ones consistently pulled their weight in tough situations. I even made a little spreadsheet – super basic, just names and notes.
Then, I watched a ton of videos. Not just tier list videos, but also gameplay walkthroughs, strategy guides, anything where I could see these Operators in action. I wanted to see why they were considered good, not just be told they were.
Next, I hit the forums. Oh man, the forums. There’s a lot of arguing, but also a lot of really insightful discussion. I looked for threads about specific Operators, read people’s experiences, and tried to form my own opinions based on what I was seeing.
Here’s where it got a little more “scientific.” I started tracking my own clear times for different stages using different Operator combinations. This was a pain, honestly, but it gave me some solid data on who was actually making a difference.
I also started paying attention to the in-game metrics. Stuff like damage dealt, damage taken, healing output. It’s not the whole story, but it’s another piece of the puzzle.
After weeks of this, I finally had a rough idea of what my own tier list looked like. But I didn’t want to just publish that. I wanted to test it.
So, I started deliberately challenging myself with harder content using my “top tier” Operators. And, just as importantly, I tried to use my “lower tier” Operators in situations where they might shine. You know, give them a fair shot.
And you know what? I was surprised. Some Operators I thought were amazing turned out to be situational. Others I’d dismissed as useless actually had some real value in the right context.
The final step was to refine my list based on all of that testing. It wasn’t just about raw power, but also versatility, ease of use, and how well they synergized with other Operators.
It was a lot of work, but honestly, I learned so much more about the game and about my own playstyle. Plus, now I have a tier list that I actually trust, because it’s based on my own experience, not just someone else’s opinion.
So, yeah, that’s how I made my Arknights tier list for 2023. It’s not perfect, and it’s always evolving, but it’s a solid starting point.
- Record gameplay.
- Watch videos.
- Read forums.
- Track clear times.
- Test, test, test.
- Refine based on experience.
A few notes:
This whole process really made me think about what “good” actually means in Arknights. It’s not just about raw power, it’s about how well an Operator fits into your team and your strategy.
