Gunfire Reborn Tier List 2025: Best Characters, Builds & Meta Breakdown

If you're diving back into Gunfire Reborn in 2025 or just picking it up for the first time, you're probably asking yourself: “Who’s the best character to run this time around?” You’re not alone. With balance patches, new heroes, and meta shifts, it’s easy to feel lost in the sea of playable characters.

This tier list is your one-stop guide to figuring out which heroes are dominating the meta, which ones are solid mid-tier performers, and which ones might need a little more love from the devs. And don’t worry — we’ll break it all down with actual in-game experience, not just patch notes and hearsay.

Let’s dive into the Gunfire Reborn Tier List 2025 and see who’s hot, who’s not, and how to make every run count.

I.  Comprehensive Tier Rankings & Methodology

A. Gunfire Reborn Character Tier List – August 2025

B. How We Ranked ‘Em

We based the rankings on:

• Solo and Co-op viability

• Damage output

• Skill ceiling and flexibility

• Ease of use

• Community feedback and internal playtests

Characters that bring consistent performance, high survivability, and insane synergy with meta weapons got placed higher. But don’t worry, even B-tier characters can shine with the right gear and scrolls.

II.  S-Tier Characters Deep Dive

Let’s talk gods of the meta. These picks perform exceptionally in Legend, Reincarnation, and Abyssal difficulty runs.

Li – Chain Lightning God

Li is an absolute menace when it comes to chain lightning builds. She melts groups of enemies with Fatal Current and becomes unstoppable once you stack up Shock Effects and Lightning Damage inscriptions.

Best Weapons:

• Thunderclap Gloves

• Laser Gloves

Best Scrolls:

• Lightning Messenger

• Conductive Bubble

• Elemental Rage

 Nona – The Turret Queen

If you're into support-style gameplay while still dishing out damage, Nona is your girl. Her Iron Wing makes every combat encounter a calculated trap for enemies. Ranged turret builds let you hold choke points like a boss.

Best Weapons:

• Scalpel

• Double Caliber

Pro Tips:

• Keep your turrets angled around corners in tight maps.

• Maximize her Companion Cooldown Reduction scrolls.

Tao – Blade of Destruction

Tao’s rapid Swords Out attacks let her obliterate enemies up close. Pair her with elemental swords, and you’ve got a burst-damage engine that’s nearly unmatched.

Top Synergies:

• Fatal Bloom + Elemental Effect chance

• Fire Sword with Crit inscriptions

[Insert Image: Tao in Swords Out mode slashing mobs]

 Qing Yan – Brawler Tank King

You want a front-liner who can leap into combat and clean up rooms? Qing Yan is your pick. With Leap Cleave and high survivability, he excels at close-range engagements and synergizes well with AoE scrolls.

Must-Haves:

• Defensive scrolls like Armor Enhancement

• Weapon picks with lifesteal or shield regen

III.  Mid-Tier Characters Worth Learning

These legends aren’t meta-breaking, but they still hold their own when played right.

 Crown Prince – Mr. Starter Pack

Still one of the best characters for beginners. His Smoke Grenade and Energy Orb combo is solid, and elemental builds work great.

Tip: Go Fire + Corrosion for max AoE clearing.

 Lei Luo – The Glass Cannon

Lei Luo dishes out crazy crits, but he’s squishy. If you’re accurate with sniper rifles and can dodge incoming fire, he’s a top-tier DPS machine.

Weapons:

• Woodpecker

• Double Caliber

 Xing Zhe – Versatile Monkey (But Needs Specific Builds)

This guy can be either amazing or meh depending on your scrolls and weapons. He shines with explosive damage builds and clone synergy, but takes a bit of planning.

IV.  Weapon Synergies & Builds

Pairing the right weapon with the right character = success.

 Best Weapons Tier List

 Weapon + Hero Combos

• Li + Thunderclap Gloves = Lightning God build

• Tao + Fire Tower = Insta-room-clear

• Nona + Scalpel = Mid-range laser trapper

• Lei Luo + Woodpecker = Sniper burst death machine

V.  Game Mode Specific Tiering

Different characters shine in different modes.

 Solo Play

Top picks:

• Tao (Burst & mobility)

• Li (Chain clears)

• Crown Prince (Beginner-friendly)

Avoid:

• Ao Bai (struggles with mobility)

 Co-op Mode

Best picks:

• Nona (Team utility)

• Qing Yan (Frontline tanking)

• Lei Luo (High DPS with support backup)

VI.  Meta Trends & Patch Highlights

August 2025 Meta brought some huge shifts:

• Li and Nona received buffs to skill scaling.

• Ao Bai dropped due to nerfs to explosive weapons.

• Crown Prince remained stable but less popular in late-game tiers.

VII.  Beginner Tips & Pro Strategies

 For Newbies

• Start with Crown Prince for easy skill learning.

• Prioritize scrolls that give elemental bonuses.

• Stick to S-tier characters if you want easier clears.

 For Veterans

• Experiment with weapon inscriptions.

• Practice animation canceling with melee characters.

• Push Reincarnation 8+ with optimal scroll + build combos.

VIII.  Community Tools & Extras Recommended Tools

• Gunfire Tier Maker: Build your own tier list for your squad.

• Scroll Tracker: Helps plan builds mid-run.

• Weapon Calculator: Compare DPS across weapons.

[Insert Image: Sample tier list template interface]

Community Hot Takes

• Reddit users are still debating whether Qian Sui belongs in B or C tier.

• Many players are hyped for a potential new DLC character rumored to be elemental-based.

• Popular streamers lean heavily on Tao + Angelic Aura for speedruns.

So, Who Should You Main in 2025?

If you’re all about raw power, Li and Tao are your go-tos. For players who like strategy and support, Nona adds a refreshing style. And if you're a tanky brawler fan, Qing Yan still brings the pain.

Whatever your playstyle, there's a character that fits — and if you're willing to experiment, even a B-tier hero can pop off with the right setup.

Ready to dominate your next run?
Drop into Gunfire Reborn, build around your favorites, and show those bosses who’s boss.