Meta Snapshot
Martial Paths Tier List
Martial Paths define your playstyle more than raw weapon rarity. This snapshot pulls from beta data, Chinese launch metas, and early global testing to show which paths dominate PvE and PvP.
S Tier
S Tier Picks
Zephyr Duelist
High-mobility wind path with strong crowd control and damage-over-time.
Blossom Ward
Hybrid support tree that brings heals, shields, and damage reduction auras.
Dominant in both story bosses and co-op because they mix survivability with burst.
A Tier
A Tier Picks
Thunder Vanguard
Lightning-focused greatsword path that excels at stagger damage.
Crimson Hunt
Bleed-heavy dual blade style—shines with high crit but needs gear.
Dragon Spear
Best reach for world bosses; posture damage specialist.
Extremely solid picks that only fall behind S tier when gear or support is missing.
B Tier
B Tier Picks
Shadow Needle
Stealth-centric build that’s amazing in PvP but inconsistent in raids.
Frost Lotus
Ranged crowd control path; needs precise timing to reach top damage.
Fun and stylish, but fight-specific. Requires mastery or niche comps.
How we rank
Criteria
- Damage ceiling and uptime.
- Defensive tools or party value.
- Ease of gearing and skill requirements.
- Performance in solo story, co-op, and PvP.
Update cadence
The tier list is refreshed after major patches or when new martial paths enter the meta. Send feedback via Discord or the Guides page if you see different results.