Brown Dust 2 Tier List (January 2026) – Ultimate Rankings

Updated by Nikhil Desai
October 29, 2025
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Welcome to the most comprehensive Brown Dust 2 tier list available! As a dedicated player who has spent countless hours analyzing the meta and testing various team compositions, I’m excited to share my expert rankings for January 2026. This guide will help you understand which characters and costumes are worth investing in, whether you’re focusing on PvE content, Mirror Wars PvP, or just want to build the most powerful teams possible.

In this complete tier list, I’ll break down every character by their role, provide detailed explanations for their rankings, and share insider strategies that most players miss. You’ll learn exactly which units dominate the current meta, which ones are sleeper picks, and how to build teams that can tackle the toughest content in the game.

Quick Overview: Brown Dust 2 Tier List Summary (2026)

Tier	PvE Attackers	PvE Supporters	PvE Utility	Overall Viability
S Tier	Morpeah, Sylvia, Wilhelmina, Yumi (LC), Levia	Homunculus Lathel, B-Rank Helena, Gluttonous Refi	Scheherazade, FS Olstein, Empress Rubia	Must-have for endgame
A Tier	Rafina, Scheherazade, Anastasia, Eris (LC)	MC Teresse, DS Liberta, Red Hat Rou	SBC Olstein, B-Rank Gray, CNA Rafina	Strong alternatives
B Tier	Roxy (LC), Alec, Lathel, Elise Gray	Arines, Elpis, Kind student Samay	Marauder Kry, Kind Liberator Samay	Situational use
C Tier	Glacia Goblin Slayer (LC), Zenith, Celia	–	Lucrezia	Niche applications

Understanding Brown Dust 2 Tier List Criteria

Before diving into the rankings, it’s crucial to understand how I evaluate characters in Brown Dust 2. Unlike many other gacha games, Brown Dust 2 has unique mechanics that make character evaluation more complex:

Key Ranking Factors:

Maximum Damage Potential: How much damage a character can output under ideal conditions
Costume Synergy: How well different costumes work together
Element Coverage: Importance of having all elements represented
Utility Value: Support capabilities and special functions
Investment Efficiency: Return on investment for resources spent

Important Notes:

This tier list assumes you have access to all costumes for each character
Rankings are based on maximum potential, not beginner accessibility
Some characters excel in specific situations despite lower overall rankings
The meta evolves with updates, so stay flexible with your investments

Brown Dust 2 PvE Attacker Tier List

PvE attackers form the backbone of your damage output in story content, fiend hunts, and guild raids. Let’s break down the best options for January 2026.

S Tier PvE Attackers

Morpeah (↑)

Why S Tier: Exceptional damage output with excellent AOE coverage
Best Costumes: All costumes work synergistically
Element: Wind
Key Strength: Consistent high damage with minimal setup required
Investment Tip: Priority investment for wind teams

Sylvia

Why S Tier: Incredible single-target and AOE damage potential
Best Costumes: Full costume set recommended
Element: Light
Key Strength: Versatile damage dealer that excels in most situations
Investment Tip: Core unit for light element teams

Wilhelmina

Why S Tier: High damage multipliers with excellent chain potential
Best Costumes: WP Wilhelmina for self-buffing
Element: Dark
Key Strength: Self-sufficient damage dealer with built-in buffs
Investment Tip: Great for both new and veteran players

Yumi (LC)

Why S Tier: Limited collaboration character with broken damage potential
Best Costumes: All available costumes
Element: Fire
Key Strength: Extremely high damage output with unique mechanics
Investment Tip: If you have her, prioritize heavily

Levia (↑)

Why S Tier: Excellent damage with useful utility functions
Best Costumes: TF Levia for magic vulnerability
Element: Water
Key Strength: Damage dealer with team utility
Investment Tip: Great for water teams and magic compositions

A Tier PvE Attackers

Rafina

Why A Tier: Solid damage with good utility options
Best Costumes: GC Rafina for physical vulnerability
Element: Earth
Key Strength: Balanced damage dealer with team support
Investment Tip: Good secondary damage dealer

Scheherazade (↑)

Why A Tier: Good damage with excellent utility
Best Costumes: All costumes provide different utilities
Element: Light
Key Strength: Damage dealer with buff removal capabilities
Investment Tip: Value increases in content with buff-heavy enemies

Anastasia

Why A Tier: Reliable damage with good scaling
Best Costumes: Full costume set for maximum effect
Element: Dark
Key Strength: Consistent performance across various content
Investment Tip: Safe investment for dark teams

B Tier PvE Attackers

Roxy (LC)

Why B Tier: Limited character with situational usefulness
Best Costumes: All available costumes
Element: Fire
Key Strength: Niche applications in specific team compositions
Investment Tip: Only invest if you lack better fire options

Alec

Why B Tier: Moderate damage with limited utility
Best Costumes: Basic costume set sufficient
Element: Earth
Key Strength: Budget option for earth teams
Investment Tip: Early-game placeholder, replace when possible

Brown Dust 2 PvE Supporter Tier List

Supporters are the backbone of high-damage compositions in Brown Dust 2. A well-built support team can multiply your main attacker’s damage by 10x or more.

Elite PvE Supporters

Homunculus Lathel (ATK Buffer)

Buff: 160%/70%/70% ATK
Duration: Multi-turn
Why Elite: Highest ATK buff in the game
Best For: Any physical damage team
Investment Priority: Maximum priority for physical teams

B-Rank Helena (Multi-purpose)

Buffs: 115% M.ATK, 50% Crit Rate, 100% Team Heal
Duration: 4 turns for buffs
Why Elite: Multiple essential buffs in one package
Best For: Magic damage teams and general support
Investment Priority: Top tier for magic compositions

Gluttonous Refi (Specialist)

Buffs: 125% Crit Damage, 50% Team Barrier, 5 SP Regen
Duration: Varies by ability
Why Elite: Unique combination of offensive and defensive buffs
Best For: Critical strike focused teams
Investment Priority: High for crit-based compositions

Strong PvE Supporters

MC Teresse (ATK/M.ATK Buffer)

Buffs: 120%/120%/0% ATK/M.ATK
Duration: Multi-turn
Why Strong: Dual offensive buff capability
Best For: Mixed damage teams
Investment Priority: Good for flexible team building

DS Liberta (Chain Specialist)

Buffs: 115% ATK, 50% Crit Rate, Whole Team Chain Stack
Duration: 2-4 turns
Why Strong: Excellent chain damage potential
Best For: Chain-focused compositions
Investment Priority: High for chain teams

Budget PvE Supporters

Arines (3-star)

Buffs: Physical damage buff
Why Budget: Excellent early-game physical buffer
Best For: Beginner physical teams
Investment Priority: Low investment, high early returns

Elpis (4-star)

Buffs: Magic damage buff
Why Budget: Great starting magic buffer
Best For: Beginner magic teams
Investment Priority: Good for new players focusing on magic

Brown Dust 2 PvE Utility Tier List

Utility characters may not deal the most damage, but they’re essential for tackling the game’s most challenging content.

Essential PvE Utility

Scheherazade (Buff Removal)

Utility: Removes all enemy buffs
Costumes: All costumes have buff removal
Why Essential: Critical for buff-heavy boss fights
Best For: Tower of Salvation, difficult story chapters
Investment Priority: Must-have for endgame content

FS Olstein (Silence Specialist)

Utility: Silences enemy skills
Duration: Multi-turn
Why Essential: Prevents devastating enemy abilities
Best For: Tower of Salvation, fiend hunts
Investment Priority: High for difficult content

Empress Rubia (DEF Reduction)

Utility: 45% DEF reduction
Why Essential: Enables damage against high-DEF enemies
Best For: Physical teams against tanky enemies
Investment Priority: Essential for physical compositions

Situational PvE Utility

SBC Olstein (ATK/M.ATK Weakening)

Utility: 70% ATK / 70% M.ATK reduction
Why Situational: Excellent for reducing enemy damage output
Best For: Survival-focused compositions
Investment Priority: Good for difficult defensive content

TI Helena (SP Regen & Barrier)

Utility: 6 SP Regen, 70% Team Barrier
Why Situational: Essential for long battles
Best For: Extended fights, Tower of Salvation
Investment Priority: High for marathon content

Brown Dust 2 Team Building Strategies

Building effective teams in Brown Dust 2 requires understanding character synergies and role distribution. Here are my proven team compositions for January 2026.

Optimal Team Structure

The most effective Brown Dust 2 teams typically follow this structure:

3 Supporters: Different buff types for maximum effect
1 Main Attacker: Your primary damage dealer
1 Utility/Secondary Attacker: Depending on content needs

Top Team Compositions

Maximum Physical Damage Team

Main Attacker: Morpeah or Sylvia
Support 1: Homunculus Lathel (ATK buff)
Support 2: Gluttonous Refi (Crit Damage)
Support 3: DS Liberta (Chain stacks)
Utility: Empress Rubia (DEF reduction)

Maximum Magic Damage Team

Main Attacker: Levia or Wilhelmina
Support 1: B-Rank Helena (M.ATK + Crit Rate)
Support 2: MC Teresse (M.ATK buff)
Support 3: Gluttonous Refi (Crit Damage)
Utility: DJ Venaka (M.RES reduction)

Balanced General Purpose Team

Main Attacker: Rafina or Anastasia
Support 1: B-Rank Helena (Multi-buff)
Support 2: MC Teresse (Dual buff)
Support 3: Red Hat Rou (Crit Rate)
Utility: Scheherazade (Buff removal)

Brown Dust 2 Character Investment Guide

Knowing who to invest in is crucial for efficient progression. Here’s my investment priority guide for January 2026.

Priority 1 Investments (Must-Have)

Homunculus Lathel: Essential for physical teams
B-Rank Helena: Core for magic teams and general support
Morpeah: Top-tier wind attacker
Sylvia: Best light damage dealer

Priority 2 Investments (Strong Contenders)

Gluttonous Refi: Excellent for crit-based teams
Wilhelmina: Self-sufficient dark attacker
Levia: Great water attacker with utility
DS Liberta: Chain specialist

Priority 3 Investments (Situational)

Scheherazade: Essential for specific content
FS Olstein: Tower of Salvation specialist
Empress Rubia: DEF reduction specialist
Anastasia: Reliable dark attacker

Brown Dust 2 Latest Meta Updates (January 2026)

The Brown Dust 2 meta is constantly evolving. Here are the latest changes affecting the tier list:

Recent Character Additions

Darian: New character with “Prophetic Dream” costume
Granhildr – Boo Ghost: Latest limited costume with unique mechanics
Angelica – Neon Savior: New limited-time costume

Meta Shifts

Magic compositions have gained strength with recent balance changes
Chain-focused teams are more viable than ever
Utility characters have increased importance in new content

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Brown Dust 2 Advanced Tips & Strategies

Take your gameplay to the next level with these advanced strategies I’ve learned through extensive testing:

Costume Synergy Maximization

Always aim to collect all costumes for your main characters
Certain costume combinations provide unique bonuses
Limited collaboration costumes often have special mechanics

Element Coverage Importance

Maintain at least one strong attacker for each element
Certain content requires specific element advantages
Element-specific supporters can provide significant bonuses

Resource Management

Focus investment on 3-5 main characters rather than spreading resources thin
Save premium currency for limited collaboration characters
Always check current banners before spending resources

Brown Dust 2 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best character in Brown Dust 2?

The “best” character depends on your team composition and needs, but Morpeah consistently ranks as the top-tier attacker for most content due to exceptional damage output and versatility.

How often does the Brown Dust 2 tier list change?

The meta typically shifts with major updates, new character releases, and balance patches. I recommend checking for updates every 2-4 weeks, though major changes usually occur monthly.

Are limited collaboration characters worth investing in?

Yes, limited collaboration characters like Yumi (LC) are typically worth heavy investment as they often have unique mechanics that can’t be replicated by standard characters.

What’s the best team composition for beginners?

For beginners, I recommend: B-Rank Helena (support), Arines (physical buffer), Elpis (magic buffer), Rafina (attacker), and Specialist Andrew (tank).

How important are costumes in Brown Dust 2?

Costumes are extremely important – many characters reach their full potential only when you have their complete costume set. Some characters are virtually unplayable without specific costumes.

Should I focus on PvE or PvP first?

I recommend focusing on PvE content first to build your character pool and resources, then gradually shifting to Mirror Wars PvP once you have a solid foundation.

What’s the most underrated character in Brown Dust 2?

Zenith is often underrated but provides excellent utility with chain damage bonuses and can be crucial in specific team compositions.

How do I get more resources in Brown Dust 2?

Focus on daily quests, event participation, and using active coupon codes. Also, prioritize clearing story content and tower floors for steady resource income.

Conclusion

This comprehensive Brown Dust 2 tier list for January 2026 should give you everything you need to build powerful teams and tackle the game’s most challenging content. Remember that while tier lists provide excellent guidance, the most important factor is building teams that work with your specific roster and playstyle.

Keep this guide bookmarked as I’ll be updating it regularly with the latest meta changes, new character releases, and balance adjustments. The world of Brown Dust 2 is constantly evolving, and staying informed is key to maintaining your competitive edge.

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