Skull Up Tier List (March 2026) Best Characters Guide

Updated by Sunny Kaushik
February 12, 2026
Gaming

Welcome to the most comprehensive Skull Up tier list available! As someone who’s spent countless hours collecting and testing every Skellie in this addictive mobile RPG, I’m excited to share my expertise on which characters will help you rise from rookie status to Skull King domination.

Quick Overview: Skull Up Character Rankings

Tier	Tank	Assault	Magic	Support
S	Dirk, Bucky	Tray, Grim	Sparky	Joan, Warren
A	–	Drowena, Haggzy	–	Kit
B	Bruiser, Dawn, Pan	Exor, Ne Zha	Deleon, Zero	–
C	Creatan	Thurin, Slash, Pokey	Gunny, Spinner, Lady Draga	–
D	–	–	Wizzy	Corna
F	Barkley	Screech	Loona	Harpy

Introduction: Why This Tier List Matters?

Skull Up has quickly captured the attention of mobile gamers with its unique blend of idle strategy and card-battler mechanics. In this skeletal adventure, you’ll collect over 60 different skeleton characters called “Skellies” to assemble powerful teams and battle your way through increasingly challenging content.

What makes this tier list different? I’ve personally tested each character across multiple game modes, considering factors like raw power, team synergy, upgrade potential, and versatility. This isn’t just theoretical – it’s battle-tested wisdom that will save you from investing resources in characters who won’t perform when it matters most.

Understanding Skull Up’s Character Classes

Before diving into the rankings, it’s crucial to understand the four main character classes in Skull Up:

Tank Class

Tanks are your frontline defenders, absorbing damage and protecting your damage dealers. They excel at survival and crowd control.

Assault Class

Assault characters are your primary physical damage dealers. They excel at dealing consistent damage and often have high attack speed.

Magic Class

Magic users bring elemental damage and powerful area-of-effect abilities. They’re essential for breaking through tough enemy defenses.

Support Class

Support characters provide healing, buffs, and utility. They might not deal the most damage, but they’re often the difference between victory and defeat.

S-Tier Characters: The Cream of the Crop

Dirk (Tank)

Dirk stands head and shoulders above other tanks with his incredible survivability and team-wide defensive buffs. His ability to taunt enemies while reducing incoming damage makes him invaluable in both PvP and PvE content.

Why Dirk is S-Tier:

Highest base HP among all tanks
Team-wide damage reduction ultimate
Excellent synergy with damage dealers
Performs consistently across all game modes

Bucky (Tank)

Bucky combines tankiness with surprising damage output, making him a versatile choice for players who want their frontline to contribute more than just survival.

Bucky’s Strengths:

Balanced HP and defense stats
Counter-attack abilities that punish enemies
Great for beginners due to forgiving gameplay
Excellent value for resource investment

Tray (Assault)

Tray is arguably the best assault character in the game, combining massive damage output with excellent mobility. His ability to quickly eliminate priority targets makes him a must-have for serious players.

Tray Dominates Because:

Highest attack stat among assault characters
Critical hit chance bonuses
Excellent single-target burst damage
Scales incredibly well with upgrades

Grim (Assault)

Grim brings consistent damage output with the added benefit of life steal, making him incredibly durable for an assault character. He’s perfect for prolonged battles where survival matters.

Grim’s Advantages:

Life steal abilities for sustainability
Consistent damage output
Great for auto-battle content
Performs well in both offense and defense

Sparky (Magic)

Sparky is the premier magic damage dealer, with incredible area-of-effect damage that can wipe out entire enemy teams. Her elemental abilities make her essential for breaking through tough enemy defenses.

Why Sparky is Essential:

Massive AoE damage capabilities
Elemental damage that ignores armor
Excellent for clearing waves of enemies
Scales perfectly with magic-focused team compositions

Joan (Support)

Joan is the ultimate support character, providing healing, buffs, and even some damage output. Her versatility makes her valuable in virtually any team composition.

Joan’s Support Excellence:

Powerful healing abilities
Attack and defense buffs for the team
Revive capabilities in certain situations
Essential for survival in high-level content

Warren (Support)

Warren specializes in utility and crowd control, making him invaluable for PvP content. His ability to disrupt enemy formations can turn the tide of battle.

Warren’s Utility Value:

Excellent crowd control abilities
Enemy debuffs that increase team damage
Great for PvP and challenge modes
Synergizes well with damage-focused teams

A-Tier Characters: Excellent Choices

Drowena (Assault)

Drowena brings consistent damage with excellent critical hit potential. While not as dominant as Tray, she’s still a fantastic assault character for players who don’t have access to S-tier options.

Haggzy (Assault)

Haggzy excels at sustained damage output and performs well in prolonged battles. His steady damage makes him reliable for auto-battle content.

Kit (Support)

Kit provides excellent utility with buff removal and debuff application. While not as versatile as Joan, she excels in specific matchups where enemy buffs are problematic.

B-Tier Characters: Solid Performers

Bruiser (Tank)

Bruiser offers decent tank capabilities with moderate damage output. He’s a good choice for early-game progression but may struggle in high-level content.

Dawn (Tank)

Dawn specializes in magical defense, making her valuable against magic-heavy enemy teams. However, her physical defense is lacking compared to top-tier tanks.

Pan (Tank)

Pan brings interesting utility with team speed buffs, but his raw tanking ability falls short of S and A-tier options.

Exor (Assault)

Exor provides decent damage with some utility, but lacks the raw power of higher-tier assault characters.

Ne Zha (Assault)

Ne Zha excels at single-target damage but struggles in multi-target situations, limiting his overall usefulness.

Deleon (Magic)

Deleon offers good magical damage output but lacks the AoE capabilities that make top-tier magic characters so valuable.

Zero (Magic)

Zero brings interesting mechanics with damage-over-time effects, but his burst damage potential is limited compared to S-tier options.

C-Tier Characters: Situational Use

Creatan (Tank)

Creatan has some interesting mechanics but overall lacks the stats and abilities to compete with higher-tier tanks.

Thurin (Assault)

Thurin provides mediocre damage output with limited utility, making him hard to justify over other options.

Slash (Assault)

Slash focuses on critical hits but has low base damage, making his overall output inconsistent.

Pokey (Assault)

Pokey has interesting poke mechanics but lacks sustained damage for longer battles.

Gunny (Magic)

Gunny provides basic magical damage but lacks the special effects and power of higher-tier magic users.

Spinner (Magic)

Spinner has some interesting crowd control but lacks the damage output to be truly effective.

Lady Draga (Magic)

Lady Draga brings some utility but her damage output is too low to justify regular use.

D-Tier Characters: Limited Value

Wizzy (Magic)

Wizzy has very limited utility and poor damage output, making him hard to recommend for any serious progression.

Corna (Support)

Corna provides minimal support value and is easily outclassed by virtually any other support character.

F-Tier Characters: Avoid These

Barkley (Tank)

Barkley has terrible stats and useless abilities, making him a complete waste of resources.

Screech (Assault)

Screech has virtually no redeeming qualities and should be avoided at all costs.

Loona (Magic)

Loona’s abilities are counterproductive and her stats are abysmal even for an F-tier character.

Harpy (Support)

Harpy provides negative utility and actively harms team performance in most situations.

Active Skull Up Codes (March 2026)

As an added bonus, here are all the currently active codes to help you progress faster:

Code	Rewards	Status
SKULLDC1000	1000 Diamonds	Active
UPDC2000	2000 Diamonds	Active
WELCOME3000	3000 Diamonds	Active
HAPPYSKULL	Free Summon Cards	Active
SKULLUP2026	Diamond Pack	Active
BUGFIX25	Compensation Rewards	Active
WELCOMEGIFT	Starter Pack	Active
UPTHESKULL	777 Diamonds	Active
SUPER777	777 Diamonds	Active
SKULL777	777 Diamonds	Active
SKULL888	888 Diamonds	Active
SKULL999	999 Diamonds	Active
LD999	999 Diamonds	Active
NOx999	999 Diamonds	Active
BLUE999	999 Diamonds	Active

How to Redeem Codes?

Launch Skull Up on your device
Log in and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner
Select the “Redeem Code” button
Type a working code in the “Enter a redeem code” box
Click the “Claim” button to redeem rewards

Pro Team Building Strategies

Balanced Team Composition

For most content, I recommend a balanced team with:

1 Tank (preferably S-tier)
2 Assault characters (mix of single-target and AoE)
1 Magic user (for elemental damage)
1 Support (healing and buffs)

PvP Focus Teams

For PvP, prioritize:

High burst damage assault characters
Support characters with crowd control
Magic users with debuff abilities
Tanks with counter-attack capabilities

Auto-Battle Teams

For idle content, focus on:

Characters with life steal
Consistent damage dealers
Support with healing over time
Tanks with high HP regen

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Overinvesting in Low-Tier Characters

One of the biggest mistakes I see new players make is investing heavily in characters they like rather than those that perform well. While it’s tempting to level up your favorite Skellie, you’ll progress much faster by focusing on S and A-tier characters.

2. Ignoring Team Synergy

Don’t just stack your highest-tier characters. Consider how they work together. Some characters have amazing synergy that can make lower-tier combinations outperform mismatched S-tier teams.

3. Neglecting Support Characters

Many players focus only on damage dealers and tanks, but support characters often provide the most value per resource invested, especially in challenging content.

4. Not Planning for Late Game

Some characters excel early game but fall off in late game content. Consider long-term viability when making investment decisions.

Advanced Strategies

Resource Management

Focus on upgrading your core team first before spreading resources
Save premium currency for limited-time banners featuring S-tier characters
Don’t neglect equipment upgrades – they can make a huge difference

Guild and Social Features

Join an active guild for additional rewards and resources
Participate in guild events for exclusive characters and items
Trade with guild members to fill gaps in your collection

Event Participation

Limited-time events often feature exclusive S-tier characters
Save resources for events featuring characters you need
Event-exclusive equipment can dramatically boost your team’s power

Future Meta Predictions

Based on current trends and information from the CN server, I expect the following characters to maintain their relevance in future updates:

Tray: Will likely remain top-tier due to his raw damage output
Dirk: Tank meta doesn’t change much, and Dirk’s utility is too valuable
Sparky: Magic damage will always be relevant, and Sparky’s AoE is unmatched
Joan: Support characters with healing will always be in demand

FAQ’s

How often is this tier list updated?

I update this tier list monthly based on new character releases, balance changes, and meta shifts. Always check the March 2026 version for the most current information.

Should I reroll for S-tier characters?

Yes, absolutely. Starting with S-tier characters will dramatically accelerate your progression and save you months of grinding.

What’s the best team for beginners?

For beginners, I recommend: Dirk (Tank), Tray (Assault), Grim (Assault), Sparky (Magic), and Joan (Support). This team provides excellent balance and can carry you through most early-game content.

How do I get more S-tier characters?

Focus on saving premium currency for limited-time banners featuring S-tier characters. Also participate in events that guarantee high-tier characters.

Are F-tier characters ever worth using?

Generally no, but some F-tier characters might have niche uses in very specific situations. However, for 99% of content, you should avoid them.

How important are character duplicates?

Duplicates are crucial for powering up characters. A 3-star B-tier character can outperform a 1-star S-tier character, so focus on building up characters you have multiple copies of.

What’s the best way to spend diamonds?

Save diamonds for limited-time banners featuring S-tier characters you need. Avoid spending on standard banners unless you’re desperate for specific characters.

How do I counter specific team compositions?

Study your opponents’ team compositions and build counter-teams. Magic users excel against physical teams, while physical damage dealers work well against magic-focused teams.

Should I focus on one class or build balanced teams?

For general progression, balanced teams work best. However, for specific content, specialized teams can perform better. Always have multiple team compositions ready.

How often do new characters get released?

New characters are typically released monthly, with major updates every 2-3 months featuring multiple new characters.

Conclusion

Skull Up is a game that rewards strategic thinking and smart resource management. While this tier list provides excellent guidance, remember that the best team is one that works with your playstyle and available characters.

Focus on building a core team of S-tier characters, participate in events for exclusive rewards, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different team compositions. With the strategies and information in this guide, you’ll be well on your way to becoming the Skull King!

Remember to bookmark this page and check back monthly for updates, as the meta can shift with new character releases and balance changes. Happy gaming, and may your skull collection grow ever stronger!