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AFK Journey 2024 Tier List and & Character Recommendations Guides

Explore the AFK Journey tier list and Journey PVP tier list to understand character strengths and build the best teams for success in various game modes.

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AFK Journey is a highly popular strategy RPG mobile game, known for its unique art style and rich strategic gameplay. In the game, players can collect heroes from various factions, strategically assembling teams to embark on adventures, challenge different dungeons, and participate in PvP battles. Each hero plays a different role in the team, whether it's tanking, dealing damage, or providing support, and can become crucial in specific scenarios.


Introduction to the Wishlist Mechanism

The Wishlist system is a crucial character recruitment mechanism in AFK Arena. It allows players to select two gold-tier and two purple-tier heroes from each faction, ensuring a more targeted approach to collecting desired characters. In the game, there are four main summoning pools for players to choose from: UP Summon, All Heroes Summon, Faction Summon, and Stargazing.

  • UP Summon: This is a summoning pool with increased rates for new heroes, making it easier for players to obtain the latest gold or purple-tier characters. Although the UP Summon can also draw from the wishlist, the drop rate is lower, so it is not recommended for free-to-play or low-spending players to heavily invest in this pool.

  • All Heroes Summon: This is one of the more commonly chosen summoning pools by players, as it only draws heroes that are on the wishlist, allowing players to focus more on the heroes they need.

  • Faction Summon: Similar to the All Heroes Summon, but Faction Summon allows players to select five heroes on their wishlist, with guaranteed pulls being one of these chosen heroes. If a purple-tier hero is selected, five copies of that hero are obtained at once.

  • Stargazing: This pool is specifically for special factions like Celestials and Hypogeans, but it requires a total of 400 summons to unlock, making it more suitable for late-game players.

By strategically setting up their wishlist, players can more efficiently collect the heroes they need, enhancing their gaming experience. As the game progresses, the choices on the wishlist need to be adjusted according to different gameplay needs, such as progression, labyrinth, and PvP challenges.


 

Character Introductions and Development Recommendations - AFK journey tier list

In AFK Arena, heroes play various roles within a team, and their effectiveness can vary depending on the mode of play and the current stage of the game. This AFK journey tier list will introduce key heroes from each faction, providing insights into their roles, strengths, and recommendations for their development.


Lightbearer Empire tier list


Roland (Merchant)-AFK Journey

Rowan (Merchant)

  • Role: Healer, Support

  • Environment: Campaign, PvP, Labyrinth

  • Overview: Rowan is a versatile healer and energy restorer, frequently used in high-level campaigns. His ultimate skill allows him to instantly heal low-health allies and provide energy to the entire team, making him crucial in extending the survival of your squad.

  • Development Recommendation: After acquiring one copy, he can replace other healers in your team. Focus on upgrading him to Mythic+ to unlock his signature item, which completes his skill set. If resources allow, further upgrade him to Ascended+ to maximize his effectiveness.


Vira-AFK Journey

Vala

  • Role: Damage Dealer, Backline Harasser

  • Environment: PvP, Labyrinth, Campaign, World Boss (under half health)

  • Overview: Vala specializes in targeting the farthest enemy, dealing massive damage to weakened opponents. In PvP, she pairs well with front-line pushers like Silvina and Temesia, focusing on eliminating backline threats.

  • Development Recommendation: Vala shines when upgraded to Mythic+ with her signature item activated. For PvP, it's recommended to upgrade her to Ascended+ to fully leverage her damage potential.


Merret-AFK Journey

Marilee (Light Bow/Jumping Archer)

  • Role: Damage Dealer

  • Environment: Labyrinth, Labyrinth Bosses, World Boss

  • Overview: A crucial hero for labyrinth and certain world bosses, Marilee's abilities focus on sustained damage and true damage. She's a core component of labyrinth teams and remains relevant in various high-level content.

  • Development Recommendation: Marilee should be upgraded to Mythic+ and kept on the wishlist until she reaches Ascended+ to maximize her damage potential.


Colin-AFK Journey

Korin

  • Role: Tank, Support

  • Environment: Labyrinth, Campaign, World Boss

  • Overview: Korin serves as a reliable tank and support, easily obtainable and strong in various game modes. His signature item grants true damage, making him a valuable asset even in late-game content.

  • Development Recommendation: Like Marilee, Korin should be developed to Mythic+ with a focus on obtaining his signature item. Keep him on the wishlist until Ascended+.


Thamisia-AFK Journey

Temesia (Lady Knight)

  • Role: Tank, Damage Dealer

  • Environment: Labyrinth, Campaign, PvP

  • Overview: Temesia is a formidable tank and damage dealer, particularly effective in PvP. She has unique abilities that allow her to enhance her survivability and output damage, making her a valuable addition to any team.

  • Development Recommendation: Prioritize upgrading her to Mythic+ with her signature item, and if possible, push her to Ascended+ for full effectiveness, especially in PvP scenarios.


Costi-AFK Journey

Cassadee (Water Mage)

  • Role: Damage Dealer, Support

  • Environment: Labyrinth, Campaign, PvP

  • Overview: Cassadee is a powerful mage that excels in dealing magic damage and providing utility to the team. With the recent season's update, she has become a core part of magic-based teams in the labyrinth and PvP.

  • Development Recommendation: Focus on upgrading her to Mythic+ and then to Ascended+ to fully unlock her potential as a damage dealer in magic teams.


 

Mauler Tribe tier list


Brutus-AFK Journey

Brutus (Lion)

  • Role: Tank

  • Environment: Campaign, PvP

  • Overview: Brutus is one of the most reliable tanks in the game, capable of withstanding massive damage and providing key moments of invulnerability for your team to deal damage or recover. His invulnerability on low health makes him invaluable in pushing challenging content.

  • Development Recommendation: Brutus is powerful from the moment you get him, requiring only one copy to fully benefit from his abilities. Consider replacing him once you have stronger alternatives.


Asun & Mengmeng-AFK Journey

Smokey and Meerky (Healer Dad)

  • Role: Healer, Support

  • Environment: Campaign, Labyrinth, World Boss

  • Overview: This duo is one of the best healers in the game, offering massive area heals and support skills. They are indispensable in almost every high-end content, providing sustainability and crowd control.

  • Development Recommendation: Keep them on the wishlist until Ascended+. Their healing and support capabilities only increase with higher ranks and signature item activation.


Arden-AFK Journey

Odie

  • Role: Damage Dealer

  • Environment: All Content

  • Overview: Odie is a top-tier archer, offering consistent and powerful damage output. His ability to target key enemies makes him a vital asset across all content, especially in challenging labyrinth bosses and high-end PvP.

  • Development Recommendation: Upgrade to Mythic+ and beyond. His value only increases as you invest in his signature item and further ranks.


Ardendra-AFK Journey

Antendra (Panther Lady)

  • Role: Tank

  • Environment: Campaign

  • Overview: A traditional tank with high survivability and crowd control, Antendra excels in drawing enemy fire and protecting the backline. She is easy to obtain and can be a staple in early to mid-game content.

  • Development Recommendation: She is best kept until you obtain better tanks. Upgrade her to Legendary+ and then consider replacing her with more versatile tanks like Brutus or other high-tier tanks.


KAKA-AFK Journey

Koko

  • Role: Support, All-Rounder

  • Environment: All Content

  • Overview: Koko is a Purple-tier character who can be obtained from the Nightmare Shop and is very easy to cultivate. Koko's importance is second only to the top-tier characters like the Healer Dad and Four-Handed. She is a key character in the Endless Mode Bear King's end-game lineup, boasting an extremely versatile skill set that includes attack boosting, healing, damage amplification, and crowd control through rear-line stuns. Her ultimate provides team-wide damage reduction, lifesteal, and shields, making her a top choice for extreme push progression, Nightmare Boss battles, and PvP for mitigating burst damage. With the increasing difficulty of Nightmare Bosses and push progression monsters post-season, Koko's role has become even more critical. She doesn't require extensive training to be powerful, and it's strongly recommended to keep her on the wishlist until reaching Ascended+.


Shaquille-AFK Journey

Shakir (Werewolf)

  • Role: Assassin, Tank

  • Environment: Nightmare, PvP

  • Overview: Shakir cannot be exchanged from the shop and is primarily used against Nightmare's Snow Monster and specific PvP lineups. He is an end-game character in Endless Mode, particularly against Big Eye and Wolf King. Despite being an Assassin, his durability exceeds that of regular Warriors, thanks to multiple damage reduction mechanisms. His seasonal skill provides substantial shields, and upon casting his ultimate, he gains invincibility (cannot be controlled) and generates an aura that reduces damage for the team. Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, the energy cost for his ultimate is reduced, and it consumes no energy for a short period afterward, with the aura also increasing teammates' attack power. Ascended+ Shakir can reduce healing received by enemies, making him highly effective against popular PvP setups like Green Snow and God Axe's Four-Guard-One system. If you don't plan to compete in PvP rankings, you may consider skipping him; otherwise, it's recommended to advance him to Ascended+.


Arsa-AFK Journey

Alsa (Pangolin)

  • Role: Burst Damage Dealer

  • Environment: Sand Table, PvP, Nightmare

  • Overview: Alsa is a non-shop-exchangeable character who serves as the core damage dealer in PvP and Sand Table. Thanks to the new seasonal Resonance Charge skill, Alsa can sometimes deliver impressive performances in non-Endless Mode Nightmare alongside Odie or Cassadee. Alsa specializes in high burst AOE damage and consecutive stuns on single targets. His exclusive weapon and Ascended+ boosts significantly impact his damage output, making him highly dependent on advanced training. The standard configuration is Ascended+ and Exclusive Weapon +10. Due to his frequent burst, Alsa excels in sustained battles like Sand Table. In Ascended PvP, Alsa consistently dominates one lane, often eliminating 3-4 enemies instantly at the start of the match using Streamflow Art combined with Tree Sword. If you don't plan to compete in PvP, you might consider skipping him.


Trick Grass-AFK Journey

Rhys (Trick Grass)

  • Role: PvP Specialist

  • Environment: Ascended PvP

  • Overview: Rhys is a non-shop-exchangeable character primarily effective in Ascended PvP. Known for its quick movement across the battlefield and high burst damage, Rhys excels in endgame scenarios. Paired with Confinement Art, Rhys is highly effective against non-mobile or crowd control lacking melee characters, such as Bone King and God Axe. For players not focused on PvP rankings, Rhys's utility is limited, and it can be safely skipped.


Kruger-AFK Journey

Kruger (Axe Bear)

  • Role: Debuff, Sustained Damage Dealer

  • Environment: Nightmare, Sand Table

  • Overview: Kruger is a Purple-tier character available from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. He's useful across all Nightmare Bosses outside of seasonal content, particularly in the Endless Mode final lineup against Bone Dragon and Snow Monster. Kruger's skills allow him to apply single-target defense reduction and increase the damage the target receives. After attacking, he can heal himself, and once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, he gains a shield and lifesteal, providing a balanced mix of damage, sustain, and utility, making him ideal for Sand Table battles. During the Nightmare Season, his appearance rate drops significantly except for Bone Dragon and Snow Monster due to the difficulty in surviving Boss bursts. If you're aiming to rank high, it's recommended to advance him to Legendary+ or Mythic+; otherwise, if you only need a defense reduction tool, one copy is sufficient.


Setes-AFK Journey

Seth (Black Panther)

  • Role: Finisher, Burst Damage Dealer

  • Environment: PvP, Sand Table

  • Overview: Seth is a Purple-tier character who can be obtained from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. He's a burst damage specialist who shines in the new season. Seth' Resonance Lightning Art, combined with Eironn, Bryon, and Niru, allows him to unleash multiple ultimates at the start, dealing massive burst damage to the enemy team. When enemies are low on health, Seth gains a buff, and his ultimate inflicts additional damage based on missing health. Besides PvP, Seth excels in Sand Table by dealing high damage to weakened enemies. It's recommended to prioritize advancing Koko and Odie to Ascended+ before considering Seth for development.


 

Wilder tier list


Elon-AFK Journey

Eironn (Green Sword)

  • Environment: PvP, Campaign, Sand Table

  • Overview: Eironn is currently one of the strongest Ranger characters in the game, and he cannot be exchanged from the shop. His ultimate has a group gathering effect, and once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, he can cast his ultimate at the start of the battle, immobilizing enemies, which is of significant strategic importance. Eironn can form a control team with characters like Ulmus, Teacher, Old Ram, and Young Ram, frequently controlling enemies and rendering them unable to act. Due to his excellent performance in Campaign, PvP, and Sand Table, Elron offers great value. His power spikes at Mythic+ and after unlocking his exclusive weapon, so it's recommended to keep him on your wishlist until reaching Ascended+.


Iwin-AFK Journey

Hewynn (Lily Pad)

  • Environment: PvP, Campaign, Sand Table

  • Overview: Hewynn is a versatile healer, second only to Smokey and Meerky in terms of general usability, and can be exchanged from the shop. Her skill set includes healing and cleansing debuffs from teammates. Once her exclusive weapon is unlocked, Hewynn gains invincibility during her ultimate and provides damage reduction for all teammates. She is often paired with Koko in extreme campaign pushes to help the team withstand enemy bursts. In PvP, Hewynn is a staple in Green Snow teams and Four-Guard-One Axe God setups, often paired with Young Ram for dual support roles. Like the Merchant, once Hewynn reaches Mythic+ and unlocks her exclusive weapon, she is almost complete. If you already have Healer Dad, one Iwin should suffice before switching to other characters.


Yadon-AFK Journey

Arden (Old Ram)

  • Environment: PvP, Campaign, Sand Table

  • Overview: Arden is a Purple-tier character that can be exchanged from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. He is an AOE mage with skills that immobilize front-line enemies. Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, his ultimate can re-immobilize enemies hit by his attacks. At Ascended+, his ultimate’s attack frequency increases significantly. Yadon can be paired with characters like Green Sword, Ulmus, Teacher, and Young Ram to form a control team, and he is especially crucial as a damage dealer in Green Snow setups in PvP. It is recommended to keep Arden on your wishlist until reaching Ascended+.


Damian-AFK Journey

Damian (Young Ram)

  • Environment: PvP, Campaign, Sand Table

  • Overview: Damian is a Purple-tier character who can be exchanged from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. His skills include healing the teammate with the lowest HP within a range, stunning the furthest enemy, and applying a group-wide blind. Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, Damian can heal an additional teammate and provide skill haste, without depending on the exclusive weapon’s level. Damian's disruptive abilities and immortality mechanism make him a standout in PvP, especially in Green Snow teams, Four-Guard-One Axe God setups, and Liquor God teams. It is recommended to keep Damian on your wishlist until reaching Mythic+. With the arrival of Treant, players focusing on Green Snow teams may prioritize Treant over Damian.


Omans-AFK Journey

Ulmus (Treant)

  • Environment: Campaign, PvP

  • Overview: Ulmus is a top-tier tank, just below Scorpion, who cannot be exchanged from the shop in this season. He has a unique mechanism where he retreats to the backline when his HP is low. Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, Ulmus can extend the control duration of knock-ups and knock-downs. In extreme campaign pushes, Ulmus is often paired with Green Sword systems. In PvP, Ulmus replaces Bone King and Granny as the preferred front-line character in Green Snow teams. When Ulmus reaches Mythic+ and unlocks his extended control effects, he is nearly complete and does not rely on his exclusive weapon’s level. After Young Ram reaches Mythic+, consider replacing him with Omans or prioritize Omans to enhance your campaign experience.


Lily-AFK Journey

Lily (May)

  • Environment: Currently used in Endless Mode's Bear King and Big Eye final setups

  • Overview: Lily is a new character, and while her evaluation is not fully established due to her recent release, she has already demonstrated significant potential in Endless Mode's Bear King and Big Eye final setups. She is expected to replace the Light Bow as a regular in Nightmare final setups. Lily is the only character in the game capable of automatically interrupting enemy ultimates, making her highly effective against Green Sword in PvP. Her damage output is substantial, similar to the Light Bow, allowing her to stack attacks and deal true damage, but unlike the Light Bow, her true damage does not require warming up. Her first skill features multiple attacks and invincibility during the attack (cannot be targeted or attacked). Her exclusive weapon further increases attack multipliers and attack duration (extending invincibility time). Lily's ultimate can be manually controlled to interrupt enemy ultimates, which plays a crucial strategic role in extreme campaign pushes. After adding Lily to the wishlist, she is likely to replace Teacher as the top choice in reserve.


Frabell-AFK Journey

Florabelle (Teacher)

  • Environment: Usable in all content (especially post-season)

  • Overview: Florabelle performs moderately during non-season content but significantly increases in strength post-season. She is currently a core character in the Endless Mode Snow Monster final setup. As a Warrior, Florabelle can attack from the backline and continuously summon Flower Spirits to fight. These Flower Spirits help absorb part of the damage, reducing the team's pressure across different modes. Her ultimate summons melee Flower Spirits and provides knock-up control. Once her exclusive weapon is unlocked, Florabelle gains a shield and additional lifesteal for more Flower Spirits, further enhancing their survivability. Before adding Lily to the wishlist, Florabelle is the top candidate among Gold-tier characters. It's recommended to draw Florabelle to Ascended+.


Dahbi Granny-AFK Journey

Granny Dahnie (Granny)

  • Environment: Campaign, PvP, Sand Table

  • Overview: Granny Dahnie is a versatile tank character who can be exchanged from the shop. She can taunt enemies, reduce their haste, and absorb life through her ultimate. Once her exclusive weapon is unlocked, Dahbi Granny gains increased defenses when her HP drops below half. Although Granny remains useful in campaign and Sand Table, she is no longer the top front-line choice in the Verdant Alliance due to the introduction of Scorpion and Treant. In PvP, Granny is still commonly used as a front-line character by many players. If you already have Scorpion or plan to train Treant, you may want to prioritize other characters.


Brian-AFK Journey

Bryon (Birdman)

  • Environment: PvP, Sand Table, Nightmare, Campaign

  • Overview: Bryon is a character who can be exchanged from the shop, with his primary damage coming from his summoned Thunderbird. When Bryon is controlled, the Thunderbird continues to fight unaffected. Bryon can cast his ultimate at the start, draining the enemy’s energy and reducing their haste, which is effective against front-line characters like Bone King who rely on ultimates. Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, Bryon gains a one-time death prevention ability. In Ascended PvP, Bryon benefits from the new Resonance Lightning Art, allowing him to unleash burst damage at the start alongside Green Sword and Niru. With the arrival of Lily, Bryon may become a counter-option against Lily’s ultimate. However, in campaign, Sand Table, and Nightmare, Brian is not the top choice, so non-PvP players might consider skipping him.


Parisa-AFK Journey

Parisa

  • Environment: Sand Table, PvP

  • Overview: Parisa is a Purple-tier character that can be exchanged from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. However, her application is limited. Parisa is a typical glass cannon, with her main contribution being an attack speed boost for the team. She lacks special mechanisms, so non-elite players might consider skipping Parisa.


Lyca-AFK Journey

Lyca (Rabbit Archer)

  • Environment: PvP Liquor God Team

  • Overview: Lyca is another Purple-tier character obtainable from the Nightmare Shop and easy to cultivate. However, she is mainly used in the Liquor God team, providing critical buffs for the team. Currently, Lyca does not hold a position in the top Liquor God team compositions, limiting her usability. Unless you're focusing on training Sagittarius (Liquor God), it is not recommended to draw Lyca.


 

 Graveborn Faction tier list


Toan-AFK Journey

Thoran (Bone King)

  • Environment: All gameplay modes

  • Overview: Thoran, also known as Bone King, is currently one of the top three tank characters in the game and cannot be exchanged from the shop. Bone King has various special mechanisms that allow him to excel in different environments. He can drain enemy life to increase his maximum HP while also increasing the damage they receive. Bone King also possesses a resurrection ability, where he revives after being defeated, becoming untargetable and restoring health and energy during the process. During his ultimate, Bone King is immune to control and reflects damage back at attackers, healing himself based on the damage dealt. Unlocking his exclusive weapon allows Bone King to share the damage his teammates take, potentially preventing their deaths by sacrificing his HP instead. Although the introduction of Scorpion and Treant has slightly diminished his role in Campaign, Bone King remains a vital tank in dual-team stages. In Nightmare mode, Scorpion might eventually replace him in top-tier setups, but Bone King remains a highly cost-effective option due to Scorpion being a Celestial/Hypogean character. In PvP, Bone King is still the preferred tank. His power spikes at every stage of development, so it's recommended to keep him on your wishlist until reaching Ascended+.


Sersia-AFK Journey

Cecia (Thorny)

  • Environment: Campaign, Early-Mid Nightmare Mode

  • Overview: Cecia, commonly known as Thorny, is a character available for exchange from the shop and is guaranteed within the first ten pulls. She is the best starter DPS for F2P and low-spending players. F2P and monthly card players can confidently upgrade Sersia to Mythic+, while higher spenders might consider replacing her at Legendary+ or directly switching to Snow Maiden. When the Light Bow, Korin, and Oddie's levels are insufficient, Cecia can offer more stable damage output in Nightmare Mode. Her ultimate summons creatures that are the core of her damage output, instantly binding enemies and delivering continuous AOE damage. Cecia is less dependent on exclusive weapon levels or Ascended+ skills; she is nearly complete at one copy. However, her ultimate is slow to activate, so she often pairs with the Merchant to accelerate her warm-up, but her base form has relatively weak damage output. Cecia remains powerful in non-season content but struggles against some new monsters in the latest seasons due to her frailty.


Sylvina-AFK Journey

Silvina (Pale)

  • Environment: PvP

  • Overview: Silvina, known as Pale, is a Purple-tier character that can be exchanged from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. She is a regular in PvP, able to leap to the enemy's backline at the start of battle and deliver a burst of damage. Although her survivability is low, her value lies in being able to take out one key backline enemy. Silvina is effective against single-frontline formations and often pairs with characters like Knight and Vala to create rush-down formations. She also fits into the Resonance Lightning Art system to speed up her one-shot capabilities. Graveborn Purple-tier characters are generally weaker, but Silvina remains a worthy addition to your wishlist.


Viperian-AFK Journey

Viperian (Bone Snake)

  • Environment: PvP

  • Overview: Viperian, also known as Bone Snake, is another Purple-tier character that can be exchanged from the Nightmare Shop and is easy to cultivate. Although the Graveborn Purple-tier characters are not strong overall, Viperian is an exception and has been a staple on wishlists, reaching Ascended+ quickly. He is the core DPS for F2P players in PvP, rapidly becoming a reliable damage dealer. Viperian is a versatile character who can fit into a variety of team compositions, including those featuring Bone King, Young Ram, Lily Pad, Merchant, and Green Sword.


Katherine-AFK Journey

Carolina (Snow Maiden)

  • Environment: Campaign, PvP, Sand Table

  • Overview: Carolina, known as Snow Maiden, is not available for exchange from the shop and is the top choice to replace Thorny. Her primary damage comes from targeting controlled enemies, and her ultimate freezes targets and reduces the haste of nearby enemies. Carolina's power spike occurs later in the game, requiring at least an unlocked exclusive weapon to maximize her potential, significantly boosting her damage against controlled enemies and reducing their magic defense. In the mid-to-late seasons, as enemies' defenses increase, Carolina's role as a damage dealer may diminish. She fits perfectly into the Verdant Alliance control team, often forming Green Snow teams with Green Sword and Old Ram, though she might be replaced by Axe God in top-tier setups. Carolina excels in Campaign, Sand Table, and PvP, making her a highly valuable character worth upgrading to Ascended+.


Wengor-AFK Journey

Igor (Gravedigger)

  • Environment: PvP

  • Overview: Igor, known as Gravedigger, is a PvP-focused character who can be exchanged from the shop and is notorious for disrupting enemies. He is immune to all displacement-related control effects, countering characters like Four Hands who rely on teleportation, knockbacks, and knock-ups. Igor generates graves based on the amount of HP the opponent has lost. As long as graves are present on the battlefield, any character receiving a fatal blow will return to the grave to avoid death, effectively countering Vala. If you're not aiming for high PvP rankings, you might consider skipping Igor.


Ljubomir-AFK Journey

Ludovic (Young Master)

  • Environment: Nightmare, PvP, Campaign

  • Overview: Ludovic, also known as Young Master, is another character not available for shop exchange and mainly finds employment in Nightmare and PvP. He is a core character in the Endless Mode Bear King and Swamp final setups. Ludovic starts healing immediately, one of the few healers who doesn’t require a warm-up. His healing zones follow the teammate with the lowest HP. Ludovic is well-suited to the Thorny system in Campaign, continuously healing summoned creatures, although he is replaceable. He is expected to become a new staple support character in Nightmare, dealing true damage to enemies as teammates lose HP. In Ascended PvP, Ludovic pairs well with Bone King or Phoenix teams. While Ludovic shines in specific setups, he doesn’t dramatically alter the effectiveness of core teams like Oddie, Healer Dad, or Green Sword teams. For average players, consider drawing one Ludovic for early progression or faction tower use.


Niru-AFK Journey

Niru

  • Environment: PvP

  • Overview: Niru is a Purple-tier character available from the Nightmare Shop and easy to cultivate. Currently, Niru is only used in Liquor God teams or Resonance Lightning Art systems, where his main role is to buff the Liquor God. However, Niru’s position in top-tier Liquor God teams is marginal. Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked, Niru can cast his ultimate at the start, serving as one of the engines in the Resonance Lightning Art system. If you don't plan on pushing PvP rankings, you might consider skipping Niru, as his true strength is still under observation.


 

Celestial & Hypogean tier list


Renea-AFK Journey

Reinier (Four Hands)

  • Priority: High

  • Overview: Reinier, often referred to as Four Hands, is the top choice for all players regardless of spending level. Her ability to swap positions with an ally or enemy at the start of the battle makes her extremely versatile and tactically valuable. Reinier excels in Campaign, Nightmare Mode, and PvP, where her strategic potential can disrupt enemy formations or protect key allies. Once she reaches Mythic+ and unlocks her exclusive weapon, she is nearly a complete character, making her a must-have on your wishlist.


Skarja-AFK Journey

Scarlita (Axe Goddess)

  • Priority: High (tied with Pluto)

  • Overview: Scarlita, also known as the Axe Goddess, is known for her powerful crowd control and execute abilities, making her highly sought after across various gameplay modes. Her ultimate ability allows her to fly into the air, shielding the lowest HP ally while preparing a devastating descent that can execute weakened enemies. The effectiveness of her execute ability depends on the level of her exclusive weapon and her overall health, necessitating high investment to maximize her potential. Scarlita is a staple in many teams due to her ability to swing battles in your favor with well-timed executions.


Pluto-AFK Journey

Phraesto (Scorpion)

  • Priority: High (tied with Skarja)

  • Overview: Phraesto, often referred to as Scorpion, is regarded as the strongest tank in the game. His unique mechanics allow him to create a clone with identical attributes and abilities at the cost of 12% of his maximum HP. This clone can absorb damage, deal damage, and even resurrect, making Phraesto invaluable in Nightmare Mode, Campaign, and PvP. His ultimate ability damages all nearby enemies, restoring his HP based on the number of targets hit. Unlocking his exclusive weapon further enhances his control abilities, adding stuns to his skill set and enabling his clone to resurrect. At Ascended+, Pluto becomes nearly unstoppable, making him a top priority for any player.


Sagittarus-AFK Journey

Dionel (Liquor God)

  • Priority: Moderate

  • Overview: Dionel, known as Liquor God, is a PvP specialist with unmatched invincibility and high burst damage potential. His playstyle revolves around building up buffs before unleashing devastating attacks, but this reliance on setup and team synergy makes him less versatile than other Celestial and Hypogean characters. Liquor God shines in PvP but has limited use outside of this mode. He is a good choice for players focusing on PvP rankings, but those not interested in PvP may want to prioritize other characters first.


 

In AFK Journey, selecting and developing characters is crucial for enhancing the overall gaming experience. By strategically configuring the wishlist, players can more efficiently obtain the characters they need, optimizing their team compositions to perform at their best in campaigns, labyrinths, and PvP battles. The characters introduced in this article play vital roles in various game environments, and the tailored development recommendations help players make informed decisions at different stages of the game. As the game progresses, players should continuously adjust their wishlist choices based on their specific needs, thereby optimizing their strategies and maintaining a competitive edge.

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