DC Worlds Collide tier list: Best characters, ranked

DC Worlds Collide features a vast selection of characters to choose from, and irrespective of who your favorite is from the franchise, knowing the meta is essential. Whether you easily cruise through your battles or hit a wall against most opponents depends on the characters you choose for your team composition.

Irrespective of whether you want to build your own Justice League, Suicide Squad, or even a hybrid lineup with characters from both camps, choosing the in-meta characters will help make your life easier. Our tier list breaks down all the characters based on their strengths and weaknesses, providing you with the latest insights required to avoid costly upgrades while making the most of your strong characters.

Here’s everything you need to know about the in-game meta performers in DC Worlds Collide.

DC Worlds Collide tier list (July 2025)

Pick the strongest heroes to make your life easier. Image via DC

With more than 70 characters from the DC Universe already in the fray, the choices are virtually endless in Worlds Collide. For this reason, it is important to know which characters are sitting at the top of the meta and which you should avoid at all costs.

Given that the developer keeps adding new characters with regular content patches and events, we will keep this list updated for all the in-game meta changes. Here’s the full tier list featuring all the characters available on the roster. Keep reading for a more detailed analysis of each character to showcase their pros and cons.

Tier	Characters
S tier	Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, The Flash, Deathstroke, Sinestro, Zatanna, Ocean Master, Kid Flash, Constantine, Nightwing, Green Arrow
A tier	Blue Beetle, Cyborg, Doctor Fate, Superman, Two-Face, Pandora, Cheetah, Huntress, Mr Freeze
B tier	Aquaman, Batman, Supergirl, Martian Manhunter, Mera, Red Hood, Red Robin, Robin, Shazam, Star Sapphire, Starfire, Superboy, Supergirl, Vixen, Zatanna, Phantom Stranger, Question, Raven, Green Lantern (John), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Green Arrow (Origin), John Constantine
C tier	Frankenstein, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Mirror Master, Clayface, Killer Frost, Green Lantern (Jessica), Atomica, Deathstorm, Johnny Quick, Outsider, Owlman, Power Ring, Superwoman, Ultraman, Desaad, Parademons, Steppenwolf
D tier	Catwoman, Black Adam, Black Manta, Bloodsport, Captain Boomerang, Captain Cold, Bizarro, Black Canary, Firestorm, Gorilla Grodd, Harley Quinn, King Shark, Penguin, Scarecrow, Riddler, Solomon Grundy, Weather Wizard

D tier

Avoid the characters in this tier as much as possible. Image via DC

We did not mention the benefits of choosing these characters because they lie at the bottom of the pile in the current meta. You would do best to avoid picking them until the developer hits them with buffs in future updates.

Hero	Role	Cons
Catwoman	DPS	Lacks burst or synergy
Black Adam	DPS/Tank	Over-reliant on gear
Black Manta	DPS	Short range, poor AoE
Bloodsport	DPS	Outdated kit, rarely used
Captain Boomerang	DPS	Weak single-target damage
Captain Cold	Control	Now overshadowed by elite controllers
Deathstorm	DPS	Rarely seen above niche event usage
Black Lightning	Support	Noisy synergy; overshadowed
Flash (Ben or WS)	DPS	Duplicate Flash across modes
Harley Quinn	DPS	Fragile; poor synergy
Phantom Stranger	Support	Inconsistent activation
Riddler	Support	Limited team builds
Scarecrow	Control	Niche usage only
Solomon Grundy	Tank	Short range, poor AoE
Weather Wizard	Support	Rarely notable in key comps

C tier

Characters in this tier are highly situational. Image via DC

Hero	Role	Pros	Cons
Frankenstein	Tank	Prevents enemy buffs, tanky early on	Weak utility late-game
Poison Ivy	Support	Poison synergy	Requires team synergy
Killer Croc	Tank	Basic soak tank	Lacks mechanics beyond toughness
Mirror Master	Control	Crowd manipulation	Complex and outdated
Clayface	DPS	CC potential, stealth bursts	Slow animations
Killer Frost	DPS	Freeze + chill synergy	Difficulty with hit conditions
Green Lantern (Jessica)	DPS	Early burn builds	Falls off later
Atomica	DPS	Weakening effect on enemies	Minimal team synergy
Deathstorm	DPS	Boost when enemies die	Reliant on dying allies
Johnny Quick	DPS	Speed enhancement	Low base damage
Outsider	Support/Tank	Group stat buff	Ineffective synergy
Owlman	DPS	Rogue-style burst damage	Underwhelming
Power Ring	DPS	Blast AoE spells	High energy cost
Superwoman	Tank/DPS	Team damage and shield buffs	Lacks main mechanics
Ultraman	Tank/DPS	High burst if maxed gear	Hard to protect
Desaad	Support	Reduces enemy buffs	Not widely useful
Parademons	DPS	Swarm potential	Easily wiped
Steppenwolf	DPS/Tank	Strong early synergy with Justice League characters	Moderate flexibility

B tier

These heroes are fairly strong in their roles. Image via DC

Hero	Role	Pros	Cons
Aquaman	Tank	Inspired toughness gains for the team	Outshined by meta tanks
Batman	DPS	Reliable CC and burst	Low sustained damage
Supergirl	DPS	Burn synergy	Weak base stats
Martian Manhunter	Tank	Cleanse + sustain over time	Lacks overall tank impact
Mera	Support	Armor break + heals	Situational use
Nightwing	Tank	Offensive shield manipulation	Lower threat output
Pandora	Support	Shields with healing over time	Limited team synergy
Phantom Stranger	Support	Spooky utility, crowd disruption	Inconsistent activation
Question	Support	Some team buffs	Minimal overall impact
Raven	Support	AoE heal + hard CC	Slow skill cooldown
Red Hood	DPS	Fast burst capability	Very fragile
Red Robin	Support	Team buff potential	Beat out by stronger supports
Robin	DPS/Support	Hybrid utility	Doesn’t excel in any area
Shazam	DPS/Tank	Burst + stun on transformation	Inconsistent transforms
Star Sapphire	Support	Team healing + reflect	Low synergy with core teams
Starfire	DPS	Solid AoE burst	Unreliable targeting ability
Superboy	DPS	Early carry potential	Falls behind in the late game
Supergirl	DPS	Burn AoE synergy	Weak late-term scaling
Vixen	Support	Inspired toughness gains for team	Buffs slow to trigger
Zatanna	Support	Reliable lifesteal + armor break	Mana-sensitive

A tier

The A tier features some of the strongest characters in the meta. Image via DC

Hero	Role	Pros	Cons
Blue Beetle	Tank	Shields the team, great defense	Weak upfront damage
Cyborg	DPS	Strong AoE burst	Heavy energy usage
Doctor Fate	DPS	AoE nuke + ally shields	Consumes own HP
Superman	Tank	Auto-revive, delay opponents	None major
Two-Face	Support	Boosts bleed + lifesteal	Needs bleed-based team
Pandora	Support	Sustained heals + shields	Niche utility
Cheetah	DPS	Boosts speed, fast DoT utility	Low base damage
Huntress	DPS	Shields the team, and great defense	Needs a bleed-based team
Mr Freeze	Tank	AoE freeze paired with defense break	Falls off in the endgame

S tier

The S tier features the best characters that you can currently choose. Image via DC

Hero	Role	Pros	Cons
Wonder Woman	DPS	Massive AoE, critical scaling, and highly durable	None
Lex Luthor	Tank	Best shields, grants extra attacks, scales into the late game	Shield scaling relies on gear
The Flash	DPS	Control over turn meter, burst damage, revive utility	Vulnerable without a healer
Deathstroke	DPS	Fast burst, enhances speed-based rotations	Needs specific team speed comp
Sinestro	DPS	Debuff and DoT focused, strong value over time	Needs DoT synergy
Zatanna	Support	Lifesteal and armor break	Dependent on skill timing
Ocean Master	Support	Bleed stacking, DoT pressure	Requires long-duration fights
Kid Flash	Support	No-cost healing, tribal synergy	Weak frontline defense
Constantine	DPS	AoE burst, scales with health sacrifice	Vulnerable without a healer
Nightwing	Tank	High block chance, frontline protection	Lacks solo scaling
Green Arrow	DPS	Crit synergy, turn-meter reset on kills	Gear-dependent performance

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