Dive into the world of FragPunk, a thrilling 5v5 tactical hero shooter that boasts a diverse cast of 13 unique Lancers. Each Lancer offers a trio of extraordinary abilities, whether it’s shredding tunes on an electrified guitar-turned-shotgun while sliding across the map, teleporting your entire squad for a rapid site switch, or mending your team after a hard-fought skirmish. There’s a Lancer to fit every playstyle.
Right now, FragPunk’s hero lineup mostly stays balanced, ensuring every Lancer shines in their ideal moments. Mastery lies in recognizing each character’s strengths and concealing their vulnerabilities. However, not all Lancers are equal; some excel in specific roles like attacking or defending or mesh perfectly with certain team strategies or the game’s unique Shard Cards. Among them, some stand out as consistently valuable regardless of the situation.
Figuring out which Lancers dominate the current meta is crucial for making savvy choices, especially as many Lancers in FragPunk require you to unlock them using Gold, FragPunk Coins, or Lancer Trophies. Before you invest your precious Gold in possibly the game’s worst character, this tier list is here to guide you. We’ve ranked each Lancer from S to B tier, evaluating them on how easy they are to use, their versatility, and their consistent value:
FragPunk Tier List
S-Tier Characters:
- Nitro
- Hollowpoint
- Pathojen
- Spider
- Kismet
A-Tier Characters:
- Serket
- Broker
- Zephyr
- Sonar
- Corona
B-Tier Characters:
- Jaguar
- Axon
- Chum
Let’s delve deeper into the top-tier Lancers and uncover what makes them the best of the best.
S-Tier: Nitro
Imagine a Lancer only limited by your creativity—meet Nitro. Her limited mobility is more than made up for by her abilities. Her Chug Chug drone not only delivers 20 damage per hit but excels at gathering intel while keeping Nitro safe. Meanwhile, The Wall offers a strategic advantage, letting you create unexpected angles, gain higher ground, shield yourself, and force opponents into the open.
Mr. Pewpew sentry turrets serve as watchdogs for doors and entries and an offensive surprise. Place them to cover your flanks or to catch an enemy off guard, making them choose between turret damage or facing your gunfire.
Nitro is nearly indispensable when on defense, and though not the go-to choice for attacks, her flexible skills can make her invaluable to any offensive team strategy.
S-Tier: Hollowpoint
Not just a sniper, Hollowpoint is a lethal sharpshooter offering a potent railgun that can eliminate enemies in a single shot at medium range or precision headshots from afar. The railgun also aids in recon, revealing foes even if they’re under stealth effects like an invisible Zephyr.
Hollowpoint’s Smoke Screen is top-notch for controlling vision; it’s a forward-moving tool that penetrates walls, pings enemies, and blocks sight. Her Paparazzi trap tags enemies, making them visible until they can disable it, providing critical intel.
Though mastering Hollowpoint takes pinpoint accuracy, her offensive prowess and reconnaissance skills are unrivaled, disrupted only by a superior Hollowpoint or a well-coordinated team plan.
S-Tier: Pathojen
In this game, Pathojen’s AOE healing field sets her apart, assuring S-Tier status—it’s the only healing ability, sidestepping luck factors to mend your team’s wounds. With Shroom Wall for defense and Killer Queen traps to deter enemy advances, her toolkit ensures enduring utility. Pathojen’s traits often necessitate mirroring opponent Pathojens for balance, especially since she’s immune to poison damage.
S-Tier: Spider
While opinions on Spider vary, his remarkable Teleporter skill demands teamwork to shine. The ability supports innovative tactics, safe retreats, and complete team re-positioning, ensuring his high-potential status. His Spirited Away trap disrupts enemies, often guaranteeing kills, though teamwork is key when handling multiple foes.
Spider Traps serve as effective defense tools by disorienting and slowing enemies, offering strategic positional advantage near teleporters. While solo players may struggle, in a communicative team setting, Spider becomes a tactical cornerstone.
S-Tier: Kismet
Kismet thrives offensively, grounded in her Walk on the Wild Side ability, granting momentary invulnerability and invisibility. It’s unique in providing both, enabling sneaky repositioning or safety escapes during cross-map navigation. Hello, Goodbye offers short-range wall-piercing scans, gaining effectiveness with map knowledge. Her Misery Angel dishes out 100 damage, even through barriers, making her a force to be reckoned with.
A-Tier: Serket
Serket’s versatile playstyle brings swift movement, intel gathering, smoke deployment, and crowd control. Her Station to Station teleportation reveals enemies momentarily but has limits due to its fragility. Even partial enemy reveals can be key, despite its diminishing area at higher ranks.
A-Tier: Broker
Nearly breaking into S-Tier, Broker showcases area denial abilities. His rocket launcher, Goddard’s Vengeance, ensures hefty damage if not outright eliminations. While direct hits may dwindle in higher ranks, it is effective for disruption. The trajectory-based smoke ability adds strategic depth in navigating spaces undetected.
A-Tier: Zephyr
Zephyr, the elusive Lancer, might soar to S-Tier if not for trap and detection abilities curtailing her sneaky plays. Employing invisibility tactics makes her formidable, yet loud footfalls can foil even the best surprise tactics. Her in-built teleportation makes strategic retreats seamless, balancing her stealthy approach.
A-Tier: Sonar
Though heavily dependent on team play, Sonar is an intel powerhouse. Her Echolocation sensor scans for movement, impeding enemy strategy. Her Sonic Surge offers wall-piercing intelligence gathering, although Silent Step relies on team coordination to maximize its potential.
A-Tier: Corona
Constructed for synergy, Corona excels in dueling, utilizing his Fast Lane for strategic repositioning paired with flash abilities. However, without team backup, his abilities can leave him vulnerable. His Ashes to Ashes zone, enhancing resilience and agility, compensates for his offense-focused kit.
B-Tier Characters:
Not to be dismissed, Jaguar, Axon, and Chum each bring unique strengths even if a step behind the leaders. Jaguar’s reactive skills offer value, though his skills require synergy to realize potential. Aggressively inspired Axon thrives on quick engagements, and though he’s less adaptable in open spaces, his close-quarters threat is notable. Chum heavily relies on his companion, Chomper, to cover gaps in his mobility.
Each Lancer in FragPunk offers distinct contributions to your gameplay experience. Make informed choices and dominate the battlefields with your favorite strategical approach! For more tips, check out our detailed guides on ranked matches, ultimate material acquisition, and smooth movement with sliding techniques in FragPunk!
