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If you thought you had a good handle on Etheria: Restart’s PvE meta, think again. The CN community just dropped a massive PvE tier list that shakes up expectations and brings some underrated heroes to the forefront. With contributions from long-time supporters like Agent LS, this list gives us fresh insight into the evolving landscape of team comps, progression strategy, and hero value across PvE content. Whether you’re a diehard theorycrafter or a casual player looking to optimize your roster, this breakdown is packed with juicy details.

Let’s dive into the key highlights and hidden gems of the CN PvE tier list!

Victor (SR) – The Sleeper Assassin

Victor lands in T0, and for good reason. Despite being an SR, he punches way above his rarity. Built as a single-target menace, Victor becomes harder to kill and hits harder the more HP he loses. His passive grants him increasing damage and damage reduction every time he drops 10% HP, and he generates a 120% shield that lasts for three turns. Toss in a self-healing mechanic when below 40% HP, and you’ve got a self-sustaining monster that can solo fights if not dealt with quickly. PvP and PvE? Victor eats both for breakfast.

Helkid – PvE’s Undisputed MVP

Helkid continues to be one of the most oppressive units, even outside of PvP. With immunity coverage, massive scaling through his Shroud Barrier, and the flexibility to go full CC with stun builds, Helkid is a top pick in just about any PvE scenario. His attack-down debuff and self-synergy make him a cornerstone for survivability and team stability.

Lily – Follow-Up Queen with Utility for Days

Lily brings oppressive value through her follow-up attacks, cooldown manipulation, and strong utility. She can extend enemy cooldowns, reset an ally’s, and deal considerable damage on her own. Paired with heroes like Helkid, she transforms single-target abilities into pseudo-AOE attacks. A dark unit worth every resource.

Lingluo – The Eternal Healer

Despite losing her speed buff, Lingluo remains a PvE monster. She brings high-value immunity coverage, AoE healing, and the unique ability to extend buffs. In a game where preventing debuffs often trumps cleansing them, Lingluo’s toolkit makes her irreplaceable in buff-centric comps. She’s also one of the only units who can fill this niche role.

Lian – Freebie That Feels Premium

Lian is a free hero who breaks the mold. She’s versatile, deals big damage in both AoE and single-target scenarios, heals herself through innate life steal, and contributes with strike prep manipulation. More importantly, she’s tied to account progression rewards, making her a must-build unit anyway. Good thing she’s so strong.

Beyontin – The Revive Goddess

Beyontin isn’t just a revive bot. Her revive ability also restores HP and grants strike prep, making her an ideal pick for long PvE encounters. She thrives in slower comps and adds serious safety to your team strategy. In both PvE and PvP, she’s a game-changer.

Tiamat – The Bulky Juggernaut

Tiamat is an unshakable wall with massive value. Her kit offers AoE taunts, shields, HP regeneration, and damage scaling with bulk. She’s a consistent pick across PvE and PvP, and while she’s technically rated T0.5 here, many agree she’s T0 material until we hit ultra-endgame optimization.

Withered Shadow Sania & Oboro – DoT Kings with a Caveat

These two bring brutal damage-over-time strategies to PvE but are limited by bosses that are immune to DoT effects. When it works, it really works, but in specific content, their kits fall flat. Oboro gets a slight edge due to his buff conversion and CC potential.

Xiada – The Cleave Monster Returns

After falling off in CBT3, Xiada is back and stronger than ever. With her soul flame ramp-up mechanic boosting attack and crit damage, and a powerful AoE with defense break, she’s now a strong pick for PvE cleave setups. Just be patient—she needs time to ramp up.

Massiah – The Comeback Kid

Massiah brings invincibility, AoE ignore defense, and vulnerability debuffs. He’s a strong damage dealer, especially in boss content, though he requires solid investment and proper gear to shine. Definitely a unit to keep your eye on.

Gray – Budget Support That Does It All

Gray is a low-investment hero that fits into almost every team. AoE crit buffs, defense breaks, and turn-doubling make him an elite pick for new and veteran players alike. He’s also a top pick for Cataclysm content.

Kazami Kazuyo – Speed Queen

Kazami flies under the radar but provides massive value with cooldown reduction and speed buffs. She helps smooth out rotations, especially before you’ve fully skilled your main units. Also includes a strong single-target topple.

RC-77 – Utility Overload

RC-77 is stacked with value: AoE defense/attack breaks, single-target stun, debuff extension, and innate accuracy buff. His kit is tailor-made for high-resistance PvE content. A hidden gem.

Dorothy – Rotation Enabler with Sustain

Dorothy is all about fast rotations and team sustain. With AoE lifesteal, crit rate buffs, and debuff purging (based on crits), she’s a huge asset in longer fights. Her cooldown push on crit is particularly potent when timed correctly.

Veronika – Buff Stealer Supreme

While she shines in PvP, Veronica also brings major PvE value by stealing buffs—including unique ones. Against bosses with gimmick buffs (like Helkid’s Shroud), she’s a clutch counter. Her shield support and soul ward utility further elevate her status.

This tier includes units that are either more situational, gear-dependent, or simply less efficient than higher-ranked heroes. That said, many still serve critical functions:

Heinrich

Buff blocker and crit booster; arguably underrated and deserving of a tier bump.

Rahu

Solid follow-up DPS with late-game potential.

Khloros

One of the best for Union bosses thanks to hit-counter-based scaling.

Lilith

Effective early, falls off in long fights or stun-immune encounters.

DokiDoki

Cleansing queen with decent utility but lacks urgency if you already prevent debuffs.

Kazami Kazuyo

The only AoE sleep unit; situational but potentially strong with support.

Kraken

Great CC but suffers in stun-immune content.

Celince

Mixed utility with attack/crit rate down and shield gimmicks, but lacks a distinct role.

Final Thoughts – Tier Lists Are Tools, Not Gospel

The CN PvE tier list brings a fresh perspective to Etheria: Restart, showcasing how different regions approach team-building, synergy, and progression. It’s not just about raw damage—it’s about how units fit into your overall strategy.

Victor, Helkid, Lily, Lingluo—these are your golden tickets. But heroes like Lian, RC-77, and Kazami Kazuyo prove that value can come from unexpected places. Build smart, play creatively, and don’t be afraid to experiment.

Shoutout to Agent LS and everyone else involved for compiling this excellent list. It’s a huge resource for the community and a great way to keep the theorycrafting conversations going.