Azur Lane Tier List (2024 New) Best Ships Ranked
With more than 500 ships available in Azur Lane, choosing the right ship often becomes a tiresome task. This Azur Lane Tier List will help you pick the best ships and fight your battles with ease.
This Azur Lane tier list allows to you understand which Ultra Rare and Super Rare ships are best, so you know exactly which ones to use to crush your opponents. This Azur Lane Tier List gives you a clear idea of which ships are powerful and versatile and which to avoid.
We are constantly updating this Azur Lane Tier List so doubt not, these ships are actually worth your time.
Azur Lane Tier List: BB/BC/BBV/BM:
The tiers are divided into five sections: BB, DD, CA, CL, and SSV. The S+ tier represents the best ships, while the F tier includes the weakest ones.
| Tier | BB/BC/BBV/BM Ship List |
|---|---|
| S+ | Friedrich der Große, Musashi, New Jersey, Ulrich von Hutten, Vanguard |
| S | Monarch, Marco Polo, Odin, Prinz Rupprecht, Vittorio Veneto |
| A | Akane Shinjo, Amagi, Champagne, Georgia, Gneisenau, Izumo, Kii, Repulse, Sovetskaya Belorussiya |
| B | Hood, Iori Minase, King George V, Little Renown, Prince of Wales, Roma, Scharnhorst, Sovetskaya Rossiya, Warspite, Tosa |
| C | Gascogne µ, Jean Bart, Kaga (Battleship), Littorio, Lützow, Massachusetts |
| D | Abercrombie, Amagi-chan, Ise, Mujina, Mutsu, Nelson, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Renown, South Dakota, Super Gamer Kizuna AI, Tirpitz |
| F | Arkhangelsk, California, Colorado, Conte di Cavour, Erebus, Fusou, Giulio Cesare, Gneisenau, Haruna, Hiei-chan, Kirishima, Kongou, Maryland, Nevada, Repulse, Revenge, Rodney, Scharnhorst, Tennessee, Terror, West Virginia, Yamashiro |
Azur Lane CV/CVL Ships Tier List
Know your ships better with the Azur Lane Tier List. Based on the current meta we have ranked all the ships from best to worst.
| Tier | CV/CVL Ships |
|---|---|
| S+ | Perseus, Unicorn |
| S | Aquila, Ark Royal, Centaur, Chihaya Kisaragi, Chkalov, Enterprise, Hakuryuu, Independence, Shinano, Volga |
| A | Essex, Formidable, Hiryuu META, Illustrious, Impero, Indomitable, Joffre, Shouhou, Souryuu META, Ticonderoga |
| B | Ark Royal META, Bunker Hill, Intrepid, Katsuragi, Peter Strasser, Saratoga, Shangri-La, Shoukaku |
| C | Anniversary Kizuna AI, Bataan, Taihou, Taihou µ, Tokino Sora, Zuikaku |
| D | Chiyoda, Junyou META, Lexington, Little Enterprise, Nyotengu, Princeton, Ryuujou, Weser, Yorktown, Zeppy, Chaser, Chitose, Elbe, Hermes, Hornet, Ookami Mio, Ranger, Victorious |
| F | Bogue, Chen Hai, Glorious, Green Heart, Hiyou, Hiyou META, Houshou, Junyou, Langley, Little Illustrious, Murasaki Shion, Vert, Wasp |
Azur Lane SS/SSV Ships Tier List:
| Tier | SS/SSV Ships List |
|---|---|
| S+ | Archerfish, U-37, U-47, U-81 |
| S | Albacore, Albacore µ, Cavalla, I-13, I-19, I-168, Leonardo da Vinci, Minato Aqua, Nautilus, U-410 |
| A | Ami Futami, Bluegill, Dace, I-25, I-26, I-56, I-58, Mami Futami, U-73, U-110, U-522, |
| B | U-556, U-557, U-1206 |
| C | Surcouf, Torricelli |
Azur Lane Tier List: DD/DDG Ships:
| Tier | Ships |
|---|---|
| S+ | An Shan, Chang Chun, Kitakaze, Shimakaze, Yuudachi |
| S | Allen M. Sumner, Jervis, Kazagumo, Kiev, Marie Rose, Suzutsuki, Tashkent, Wakatsuki, Z46 |
| A | Bristol, Ingraham, Javelin, L’Indomptable, Laffey, Le Malin µ, Le Terrible, Naganami, Pompeo Magno, Tashkent µ, Z23 |
| B | Hanazuki, Harutsuki, Kasumi, Kawakaze, Le Malin, Le Triomphant, Shirakami Fubuki, Yoizuki, Z24, Z28 |
| C | Eldridge, Eskimo, Fu Shun, Gremyashchy, Gromky, Shirayuki, Stephen Potter, Stremitelny, Tai Yuan |
| D | Cooper, Fletcher, Hibiki, Kiyonami, Libeccio, Minsk, Nicholas, Niizuki, Shiranui, Soobrazitelny, Vincenzo Gioberti, Z25, Z26, Z36 |
| F | Hobby, Hunter, Icarus, Ikazuchi, Inazuma, Isokaze, Jenkins, Jersey, Juno, Jupiter, Kalk, Kamikaze, Kimberly, Kisaragi, Kizuna AI, Kuroshio, L’Opiniâtre, Le Téméraire, Maestrale, Maillé Brézé, Makinami, Matchless, Matsukaze, Maury, McCall, Michishio, Mikazuki, Minazuki, Miyuki, Morrison, Acasta, Akatsuki, Alfredo Oriani, Amazon, Arashio, Asashio, Aulick, Aylwin, Bache, Bailey, Beagle, Benson, Blanc, Bulldog, Bush, Craven, Crescent, Cygnet, Dewey, Echo, Emanuele Pessagno, Foote, Forbin, Fortune, Foxhound, Fubuki, Fumizuki, Glowworm, Grenville, Gridley, Grozny, Halsey Powell, Hamakaze, Hammann, Hardy, Hatakaze, Hatsushimo, Hazelwood, Mullany, Musketeer, Nagatsuki, Natsuiro Matsuri, Nicoloso da Recco, Nowaki, Oite, Ooshio, Oyashio, Prototype Bulin MKII, Radford, Shiratsuyu, Smalley, Specialized Bulin Custom MKIII, Spence, Stanly, Tartu, Thatcher, Umikaze, Universal Bulin, Urakaze, Uranami, Uzuki, Vampire, Vauquelin, Wakaba, White Heart, Yamakaze, Z2, Z16, Z18, Z19, Z20, Z21, Z35 |
Azur Lane Tier List: CB/CA Ships:
| Tier | Azur Lane Ships List |
|---|---|
| S+ | Azuma, Drake, Kronshtadt, Ägir |
| S | Brest, Anchorage, Azusa Miura, Prinz Heinrich, Roon µ, San Francisco |
| A | Baltimore, Blücher, Bremerton, Chikuma, Ibuki, Prinz Adalbert, Roon, Saint Louis, Tallinn, Yume Minami |
| B | Atago, Kasumi (Venus Vacation), Little Cheshire, London, Mogami, New Orleans, Pola |
| C | Admiral Graf Spee, Baltimore µ, Deutschland, Little Prinz Eugen, Nakiri Ayame, Haguro, Takao, Wichita, Zara, Yorck |
| D | Admiral Hipper, Admiral Hipper µ, Algérie, Chicago, Choukai, Exeter, Maya, Prinz Eugen, York, Houston, Indianapolis, Namiko, Northampton, Suffolk, Trento META |
| F | Aoba, Ashigara, Astoria, Black Heart, Bolzano, Dorsetshire, Foch, Furutaka, Kako, Kent, Kinugasa, Kumano, Myoukou, Nachi, Noire, Norfolk, Pensacola, Quincy, Salt Lake City, Sussex, Suzuya, Trento, Trieste, Vincennes |
Azur Lane CL Ships List
| SHIP | TIER | TYPE | RARITY | AFFILIATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musashi |
S+ |
Battleship | Ultra Rare | Sakura Empire |
| Implacable |
S+ |
Aircraft Carrier | Ultra Rare | Royal Navy |
| Shinano |
S+ |
Aircraft Carrier | Ultra Rare | Sakura Empire |
| Yorktown II |
S+ |
Aircraft Carrier | Ultra Rare | Eagle Union |
| Ägir |
S+ |
Large Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Iron Blood |
| New Jersey |
S+ |
Battleship | Ultra Rare | Eagle Union |
| Vanguard |
S+ |
Battleship | Ultra Rare | Royal Navy |
| Hakuryuu |
S+ |
Aircraft Carrier | Ultra Rare | Sakura Empire |
| Shimakaze |
S |
Destroyer | Ultra Rare | Sakura Empire |
| Ulrich von Hutten |
S |
Battleship | Ultra Rare | Iron Blood |
| Plymouth |
S |
Light Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Royal Navy |
| Friedrich der Große |
S |
Battleship | Ultra Rare | Iron Blood |
| Kronshtadt |
A |
Large Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Northern Parliament |
| Azuma |
A |
Large Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Sakura Empire |
| Yuudachi |
A |
Destroyer | Ultra Rare | Sakura Empire |
| Brest |
B |
Large Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Iris Libre |
| Drake |
B |
Heavy Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Royal Navy |
| San Diego (Retrofit) |
B |
Light Cruiser | Ultra Rare | Eagle Union |
| Warspite (Retrofit) |
C |
Battleship | Ultra Rare | Royal Navy |
Azur Lane Game Description:
Azur Lane is a popular mobile game and anime series. It’s a free-to-play 2D side-scrolling shooter game with a unique blend of RPG elements and strategic gameplay. In Azur Lane, players collect and command a fleet of anthropomorphic shipgirls representing various historical warships from different nations. The game is known for its extensive character roster, collaborations with other franchises, and engaging gameplay.
The story is set in an alternate universe where humanity must defend itself against mysterious hostile forces known as the “Sirens.” Players take on the role of a commander and build their fleet, equipping shipgirls with various weapons and gear to engage in naval battles.
Azur Lane has gained a significant following due to its appealing character designs, complex shipgirl interactions, and regular updates. The anime adaptation further expanded its popularity, introducing the game’s world and characters to a wider audience.
Azur Lane Ship Tier List:
- Helena – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Duke of York – Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Minneapolis – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- I-13 – Submarine Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- U-47 – Submarine, Support (Ironblood)
- Yat-Sen Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance)
- Ning Hai Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance)
- Ping Hai Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance)
- Ayanami – Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Unicorn- Light Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Centaur – Light Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Essex – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Enterprise – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Nagato – Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Gascogne – Battleship, Backline (Vichya Dominion)
- Georgia – Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Seattle – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Friedrich der Grosse – Battleship, Backline (Ironblood)
- Azuma – Large Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Warspite Retrofit – Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Monarch – Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Roon – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Ironblood)
- San Diego Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Yukikaze – Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Akashi – Repair Ship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
A-Tier
- Washington – Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Hood – Battle Cruiser, Backline (Royal Navy)
- U-101 – Submarine, Support (Ironblood)
- I-168 – Submarine, Support (Sakura Empire)
- King George V – Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Bismarck – Battleship, Backline (Ironblood)
- Portland Retrofit – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Saratoga Retrofit – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Illustrious – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Swiftsure – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Graf Zeppelin – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Ironblood)
- Bunker Hill – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Mikasa – Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Kitakaze – Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Laffey Retrofit – Destroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Z23 Retrofit – Destroyer, Vanguard (Ironblood)
- Vestal – Repair Ship, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Jintsuu Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Mogami Retrofit – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Jean Bart – Battleship, Backline (Vichya Dominion)
- Saint Louis – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Iris Libre)
- Montpelier – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Neptune – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Eldridge – Destroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
B-Tier
- Z1 Retrofit – Destroyer, Vanguard (Ironblood)
- Javelin – Destroyer, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Little Bel – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Aurora – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Queen Elizabeth – Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
- U-81 – Submarine, Support (Ironblood)
- Hyuuga Retrofit – Aviation Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Shouhou – Light Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Ark Royal – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
- Kizuna AI – Destroyer, Vanguard (Kizuna AI)
- Izumo – Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Elegant Kizuna AI – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Kizuna AI)
- Ibuki – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Albacore – Submarine, Support (Eagle Union)
- Cleveland – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Columbia – Light Cruiser, Elite (Eagle Union)
- Nicholas Retrofit – Destroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- I-19 – Submarine, Support (Sakura Empire)
- Kaga – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
C-Tier
- Curlew Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Hiryuu – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Souryuu – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- London – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Wichita – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
- Curacoa Retrofit – Light Cruiser- Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Newcastle Retrofit – Light Cruiser- Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Kagerou Retrofit – Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Tanikaze – Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Sendai Retrofit – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Fumiruiru – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Utawarerumono)
- Anniversary Kizuna Ai – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Kizuna Ai)
- Taihou – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Prinz Eugen – Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Ironblood)
- Belfast – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Kawakaze – Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Sirius – Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
- Akagi – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Zuikaku – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Shoukaku – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Shangri-La – Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
D-Tier
- Izuzu – Light Cruiser- Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
- Zeppy – Aircraft Carrier- Backline (Ironblood)
- Chaser – Light Aircraft Carrier- Backline (Royal Navy)
- Amagi – Battle Cruiser, Backline (Sakura Empire)
- Arizona – Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
- North Carolina – Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
- Tirpitz – Battleship, Backline (Ironblood)
