Tier List of the Strongest Units by Damage Types

octopath cotc tier list by damage types attributes

This is the tier list of the strongest units for every damage type in the global version of Octopath Traveler: COTC. 

Every unit on the list is assumed to be max level, Awaken 1 (except for Arena units), and equipped with Origin IV weapons. Arena champions are also given their exclusive accessories.

Ranking criteria:

Special thanks to guest collaborator: the Head Priest of Therion Church PrimROse is my EX.

Sword Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1A2https://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A2_Sprite.pngThiefBerserk mode makes her the hardest multi-hit Sword unit in the game.
2Richardhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Richard_Sprite.pngWarriorEnables warrior teams to hit damage cap; does respectable damage himself.
3Larshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wrath_Sprite.pngWarriorInsane priority move passive to break enemy with 5-hit sword attacks; also has the strongest AOE sword nuke in the game.
42Bhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2B_Sprite.pngWarriorSword nukes guaranteed to crit.
5Olberichttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Olberic_Sprite.pngWarriorOne strong nuke; lacking multi-hit skills.
6Fiorehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Fiore2.pngWarriorStrong nuke with PDEF down; 2nd strongest AOE sword nuke.
7Kourenhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kouren-Sprite.pngWarriorStrong nuke during boss breaks or whenever he acts before the enemy.

Spear Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1W’ludaihttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wludai_Sprite.pngMerchantInsane 1-hit AOE spear attack at the beginning of every turn; strongest move also heals herself; up to 8 attacks in one turn
2Olberichttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Olberic_Sprite.pngWarriorHas 3-5 hit random target spear attacks that hit HARD.
3Nonahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Nona.pngMerchantSeveral guaranteed Crit attacks + the fastest ultimate in the game
4Dorotheahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dorothea_Sprite.pngMerchantHer strongest spear attack also has a chance to damage herself, WHY?!
5Tressahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Tressa2.pngMerchantDodge tank with priority 3-hit spear attack.
6Cardonahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cardona-Sprite.pngMerchantLacks a 1-hit nuke, but has 3-hit to all enemies.
7H’aanithttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Haanit-sprite.pngHunterFunniest thing ever… her “Summon Linde” skill actually hits harder than all of Cardona’s skills.

Dagger Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1A2https://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A2_Sprite.pngThiefBerserk mode makes her the hardest multi-hit Dagger unit in the game. She does better than Therion in shorter battles (2 breaks or less).
2Therionhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Therion.pngThiefTherionGOD is the most stable hardest hitting dagger unit, wiping the floor with A2 in long and drawn out battles. His paralysis can come in clutch.
3Falcohttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Falco_Sprite.pngThiefStrong 1-hit nuke during break and enables A2/TherionGOD to do even more damage.
4Adellehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AdelleSprite.pngThief1-hit nuke guaranteed to crit at max boost. Can 3-hit for shield shaving.
5Ri’tuhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Ritu-sprite.pngThief2-5 hit shield shave with a strong 1-hit nuke.
6Violahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Viola2.pngThiefQueen of debuffs but her skills are replaceable by A2/Therion/Falco combo.

Axe Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1A2https://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A2_Sprite.pngThiefBerserk mode makes her the hardest multi-hit Axe unit in the game.
22Bhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2B_Sprite.pngWarriorAxe nuke guaranteed to crit.
3Gertrudehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gertrude_Sprite.pngApothecaryFree unit Gertrude is also the strongest Apothecary on this list.
4Hayeshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Hayes_Sprite.pngApothecary4-hit Axe with priority and deal more damage with bleed.
5Alfynhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Alfyn.pngApothecary4-hit Axe attacks and skills that do nuclear damage when he’s close to death.
6Lumishttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Lumis2.pngApothecary4-hit Axe attack.
7Soleilhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Soleil_Sprite.pngApothecary3-hit Axe attack.

Bow Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Z’aantahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Zaanta-Sprite.pngHunter5-hit. Nuff said.
2Kersjeshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kersjes_Sprite.pngHunter1-hit nukes and bow res debuffs.
3Chloehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Chloe_Sprite.pngHunter1-hit nuke that heals front row. 3-hit AOE that also buffs PATK of front row.
4Jillmeilahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Jillmeila_Sprite.pngHunterIf enemy is not immune to bleed, Jillmeila does more damage than Z’aanta.
5H’aanithttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Haanit-sprite.pngHunter1-hit Bow with guarantee crit.
6Scarecrowhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Scarecrow2.pngHunterStill the best 4-hit AOE bow attacker.
7Yunniehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Yuuni_Sprite.pngHunterAt least she’s free.

Staff Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Yan Longhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yan_Long_Sprite.pngClericOur boy Jackie Chan Salt Dragon farms you in your Arena rematches.
2Steadhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Stead2.pngCleric1-hit nuke, needs bleed.
3Agneshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Agnes-Sprite.pngCleric1-hit nuke with EDEF debuff.
4Ophiliahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ophilia.pngCleric3-hit to single target.
5Liannahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lianna-Sprite.pngClericMulti-hit staff with debuffs.
6Millardhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Millard2.pngClericBarely squeezed onto this list.

Tome Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Cyrushttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cyrus-Sprite.pngScholarStrongest tome dps until Cecily comes out in Global, lol.
2Moluhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Molu_Sprite.pngScholar3-hit tome; can act first at max boost to break enemy.
3Varkynhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Varkyn-Sprite.pngScholar2-hit tome.
4Odettehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/OdetteSprite.pngScholar3-hit tome.
5Sofiahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sofia2.pngScholar1-hit tome with elemental def debuff.
6Elvishttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ElvisSprite.pngScholar2-hit tome.

Fan Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Fiore EXhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fiore_EX_Sprite.pngDancerStrongest single target fan nuke + PDEF debuff. Has several AOE attacks that can burn and guarantee shield shave.
2Glossomhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Glossom-Sprite.pngDancer2-hit fan nukes and 4-hit random target attacks. Needs exclusive accessory.
3Z’aantahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Zaanta-Sprite.pngHunterFunny how his only fan skill “Summon Hagen 1-hit AOE” hits harder than other Dancers.
4Hasumihttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hasumi-Sprite.pngDancer3-hit fan.
5Primrosehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Primrose-Sprite.pngDancer4-hit fan.
6Lynettehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Lynette2.pngDancer2-hit and 3-hit fan with elemental attack debuff.
7Irishttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Iris2.pngDancer3-hit fan.

Fire Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Moluhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Molu_Sprite.pngScholarStrongest 1-hit fire nuke.
2Cyrushttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cyrus-Sprite.pngScholarStrongest 3-hit fire AOE.
3Therionhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Therion.pngThiefStrongest 4-hit fire AOE.
4Lynettehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Lynette2.pngDancer3-hit fire and 2-hit fire res debuff.
5Dorotheahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dorothea_Sprite.pngMerchant1-hit fire.
6Cedrichttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cedric2.pngCleric1-hit fire with physical def debuff.

Ice Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Eleonorahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Eleonora_Sprite.pngDancerStrongest ice DPS and comes with ice res debuffs.
2Sofiahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sofia2.pngScholarIce damage enabler with 3-hit nukes, ice res debuff, and a strong ult.
3Cyrushttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cyrus-Sprite.pngScholar1-hit and 3-hit nukes.
4Liannahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lianna-Sprite.pngCleric3-hit AOE with physical attack debuff.
5Kersjeshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kersjes_Sprite.pngHunter1-hit with elemental attack debuff.
6Yan Longhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Yan-Long.pngCleric2-hit with staff res debuff.
7Falcohttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Falco_Sprite.pngThief3-hit ice with guaranteed shield shave.

Lightning Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Cyrushttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cyrus-Sprite.pngScholar1-hit and 3-hit nukes.
2Theresehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Therese-Sprite.pngScholarHer strongest is a 2-hit.
3Tithihttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Titi_Sprite.pngDancer3-hit and 1-hit with Lightning res debuff; 2-hit with aoe debuffs; ultimate also restores BP to front row.
4Elvishttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ElvisSprite.pngScholar1-hit.
59Shttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/9S_Sprite.pngMerchant1-hit with shield shave and PATK/PDEF down; ultimate also does the same and reveals weaknesses.
6Glossomhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Glossom-Sprite.pngDancer3-hit to random targets.
7Olberichttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Olberic_Sprite.pngWarriorCan inflict lightning res debuff.

Wind Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Sofia EXhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sofia_EX_Sprite.pngApothecaryUp to 5-hit AOE Wind with EATK and Wind DMG passive buffs. The strongest wind DPS for a long time.
2Odettehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/OdetteSprite.pngScholarStill the best duo Wind/Light DPS. Can lower wind res.
3Tikilenhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Tikilen-Sprite.pngWarrior4-hit random target. Needs her exclusive accessory. Now that Fortune weapons are out, she absolutely claps with wind damage.
4Agneshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Agnes-Sprite.pngCleric2-hit.
5Harleyhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Harley-Sprite.pngDancer4-hit and 2-hit AOE with patk debuff.
6Molrussohttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Molrusso_Sprite.pngCleric3-hit.
7Larshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Wrath_Sprite.pngWarrior3-hit with wind res debuff.

Light Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Odettehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/OdetteSprite.pngScholar1-hit nuke and 3-hit for shield shaving. Can light res debuff. Damage cap can be a problem for her.
2Hasumihttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hasumi-Sprite.pngDancer3-hit; can hit harder than Odette with full support.
3Varkynhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Varkyn-Sprite.pngScholar3-hit and 3-hit with light res debuff.
4Ophiliahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ophilia.pngCleric1-hit and 4-hit; can also counter with light damage.
5Agneshttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Agnes-Sprite.pngCleric1-hit.
6Edeahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Edea-Sprite.pngWarriorUp to 5-hit to random targets. Really needs elemental sword down the road to do a better job.

Dark Tier List #

RankUnitSpriteClassExplanation
1Primrosehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Primrose-Sprite.pngDancer3-hit dark with dark res debuff, and 2-hit dark with pdef and edef down.
2Steadhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Stead2.pngClericCan do more damage than Primrose if a bleeding enemy is present.
3Jillmeilahttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Jillmeila_Sprite.pngHunter4-hit dark to random targets.
4W’ludaihttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wludai_Sprite.pngHunter3-hit dark, random chance to blind.
5Gertrudehttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gertrude_Sprite.pngApothecary1-hit dark and spd debuff.
62Bhttps://meowdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2B_Sprite.pngWarrior2-hit AOE with pdef debuff.