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Welcome to our Whiteout Survival tier list guide, designed to help you make the best decisions in choosing the right Heroes to invest your time and resources. In Whiteout Survival, a well-balanced Hero is essential for achieving success, and our guide will provide valuable insights into each Hero’s strengths, weaknesses, and how they perform throughout the game.
As a fellow player, I can assure you that understanding the potential of each Hero will lead to more victories and a more enjoyable gaming experience.
Every Hero in Whiteout Survival is unique, with varying degrees of cooldown (CD), damage, rarity, and power. Some Heroes dominate the game, while others will not perform that well. The key to success is knowing which Heroes are worth your time and energy.
Our comprehensive tier list will help you identify the best and worst Heroes, allowing you to make informed decisions based on your in-game progress, goals, available Heroes, and play style.
Tier System and Grades
To help you navigate the vast array of Whiteout Survival Heroes, we’ve established a tier system with five distinct grades:
- Tier S – Overpowered
- Tier A – Balanced
- Tier B – Slightly Underpowered
- Tier C – Underpowered
- Tier D – The Worst
Whiteout Survival Tier List
| Hero | Tier | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Jeronimo | S | Gen 1 |
| Natalia | S | Gen 1 |
| Molly | A | Gen 1 |
| Sergey | A | Gen 1 |
| Zinman | B | Gen 1 |
| Bahiti | B | Gen 1 |
| Flint | A | Gen 2 |
| Alonso | A | Gen 2 |
| Philly | A | Gen 2 |
| Greg | S | Gen 3 |
| Mia | A | Gen 3 |
| Logan | B | Gen 3 |
| Reina | S | Gen 4 |
| Lynn | A | Gen 4 |
| Ahmose | B | Gen 4 |
| Hector | S | Gen 5 |
| Norah | S | Gen 5 |
| Gwen | A | Gen 5 |
| Renee | S | Gen 6 |
| Wu Ming | S | Gen 6 |
| Wayne | B | Gen 6 |
| Bradley | S | Gen 7 |
| Edith | S | Gen 7 |
| Gordon | A | Gen 7 |
| Gatot | S | Gen 8 |
| Hendrik | S | Gen 8 |
| Sonya | A | Gen 8 |
Jeronimo
- Massive offensive stats for a very long time (can be used effectively up to Gen 6–7).
- Natural Leader buff (15% stat) is global, even if he’s not in the march.
- Strong for Bear Hunt.
- Extremely expensive to max out (requires VIP 7–12 packs).
- Not feasible for most free-to-play or low spenders.
Natalia
- Strong single-target infantry attacker if you cannot get Jeronimo.
- Permanent 10–15% buff (even if not present).
- Solid in Bear Hunt as well.
- Less raw stats than Jeronimo.
- Still paywalled (though cheaper than Jeronimo.
- A Tier (Free-to-Play)
Molly
- Easy to upgrade naturally via recruitment.
- Good 3-skill mythic kit for early offense.
- Eventually overshadowed by higher-gen Lancers.
- Lacks major “rally” skill synergy.
Sergey
- Inexpensive epic infantry with decent defensive skills.
- Shards widely available via Intel, events, or hero hall.
- No strong offensive skill.
- No exclusive gear or large rally buff.
Zinman
- Technically “free” from Lucky Wheel but only 40 days in Gen 1.
- Has a unique widget (but it’s mostly developmental/production-based).
- Not truly a “combat hero” – a lot of dev focus.
- Hard for free-to-play to star up quickly in only 40 days.
- Not worth using General Shards on.
Bahiti
- Free, you can gather her shards easily.
- Simple filler for early PVP.
- Low ceiling. Overshadowed quickly by later gens.
- Typical Lineups for Gen 1
- Free-to-Play
Flint
- Lucky Wheel hero = free-to-play accessible.
- Good defensive stats, synergy for early-mid PVP.
- Overall “safe pick” if you haven’t gotten Natalia or Jono.
- Primarily defensive; overshadowed later.
Alonso
- Great for offense/rally calls (rally lethality).
- Straight purchase if you want immediate power.
- Similar roles appear in future generations (easily replaced).
Philly
- Strong defensive skill for Defender Troops Health.
- Good for high-level fortress/castle defenses.
- Requires winning Koi/SVS (competitive, not guaranteed).
- Mostly a defensive Lancer.
Mia
- High burst damage potential (chance-based 50% skill).
- Very feasible to get 4-stars as free-to-play with gem spins.
- Rally skill is mostly “Attack + random chance.” Not reliable.
- Outclassed in later gens for rally leading.
Greg
- Excellent early-mid game marksman with rally buff.
- Also decent in exploration/arena.
- Hard to obtain for free (need top SVS/Koi ranking).
- If you skip him, you can pivot to other marksmen in Gen 4+.
Logan
- Solid “Defender Troops” skill set.
- Not worthwhile for free-to-play to invest in (Hall of Heroes = expensive).
- Overshadowed quickly by future infantry.
Lynn
- Lucky Wheel free-to-play marksman.
- Good Defender Troops Lethality skill, nice for PVP defense.
- Some prefer Greg or a future marksman, so Lynn might be replaced.
Reina
- Very strong rally & arena Lancer.
- Good overall stats, can remain relevant.
- Spending or high shard usage needed.
- Hard for free-to-play to star up.
Ahmose
- Decent stats for both offense & defense.
- Usually overshadowed by older “super infantry” like Jono/Natalia.
- Not widely recommended; can be skipped if you can’t easily get him.
Hector
- Free-to-play can get him to 4-stars fairly easily.
- Big “Defender Troops Attack” buff, solid for city/facility defense.
- Still overshadowed eventually by later gens.
Norah
- 15% Rally Troops Lethality (great for offense).
- Good skill synergy for PVP.
- Koi/SVS can be difficult to win.
- Not easy for free-to-play.
Gwen
- Very high single-target burst, especially good in Arena or PVP.
- Great for rally leaders who want top-tier marksman.
- Purely paywalled (Hall of Heroes).
- Outclassed once you keep moving up in gens.
Renee
- Highly efficient in expedition/PVP.
- Great synergy with multiple skill triggers.
- Replaced if you pay for stronger Lancers in later gens.
Wu Ming
- Decent for “rally joiners” who want newest infantry buff.
- Standard defensive skill set.
- Big paywall in Hall of Heroes.
- Generally overshadowed by older super-inf (Jono/Natalia).
Bradley
- 25% Attack skill for all troops = huge synergy for rally joiners.
- Fantastic in Arena (extremely strong damage kit).
- Easily 4-starred as free/low spender if you have enough gems.
- Gets overshadowed once brand-new generations appear, but still top-tier in Gen 7.
Edith
- 20/20 synergy skill. Great Rally Joiner buffs.
- Very flexible in attack or defense.
- Hard to get for free.
- Not a big “permanent buff” hero like Jono.
Gordon
- Very interesting hybrid skill set (attack & defense).
- Decent synergy for rally leads.
- Heavy spend in Hall of Heroes.
- Many prefer older or cheaper Lancers.
Gatot
- One of the best pure defensive infantry in the game.
- All skills revolve around strong tanking/defensive buffs.
- Replaces Hector or older infantry for free-to-play.
Sonya
- If you want the newest Lancer with strong stats.
- Great synergy for big-spend rally leads.
- Expensive to max star.
- Similar to older top Lancers in role.
Hendrik
- High offensive stat line, top-tier for rally leading in Gen 8.
- Competitive event gating.
- Not free-to-play friendly.