The fullest dated roster comparison found is Driffle’s independent Version 1.16 snapshot, updated October 18, 2026. It ranks 40 Trekkers using Main/Support value, element synergy, endgame performance and community cross-checks. Its strongest Main DPS examples are Shia, Fuyuka and Chaton; Nazuka, Otoha and Minova lead its Sub-DPS groups; Nazuna, Suntide Willow and Ann anchor Support. Treat every label as that source’s editorial snapshot. Firstlight Noya arrived after this ranking and is not included.
Third-party comparison snapshot for Global Version 1.16, before the October 19 anniversary update. The site has not repeated its calculations or tested every team. No exact gear, investment, rotation, enemy or scoring inputs are published with the placements, so the tiers are useful for orientation and not proof of a universal winner.
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What the ranking actually measures
Source-stated comparison criteria
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| Criterion | How to read it |
|---|---|
| Main versus Support value | A Trekker can be much better in one seat. Compare the intended seat, not only the portrait. |
| Element synergy | Element-wide buffs can be more valuable than raw personal damage in a matched squad. |
| Endgame performance | The page says it considered Ascension, Boss Blitz, Proving Grounds and Cataclysm Survivor. |
| Community cross-check | It also says community rankings and top teams were consulted. That is not a published test record. |
The update date matters more than the URL’s “October 2026” label. The page names Version 1.16, 40 Trekkers and Allie as its newest addition. The anniversary’s Firstlight Noya, balance changes and any later teams are outside that snapshot. Use the current roster page for identity and individual build pages for supported conditions.
Which roles sit at the top
Leading examples in the 1.16 snapshot
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| Role | S+ | Useful qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Main DPS | Shia, Fuyuka, Chaton | Shia is described around single-target boss damage; Fuyuka as a general Ignis carry; Chaton as Ignis main damage with a matching Disc. |
| Sub-DPS | Nazuka, Otoha, Minova, Snowish Laru | These are source role labels. Snowish Laru is also listed as a Support / Sub-DPS hybrid. |
| Support | Nazuna, Suntide Willow, Ann | Nazuna is the source’s Terra support example, Willow its Aqua Mark example, and Ann an all-purpose 4★ Ventus support. |
| Flexible high tier | Springseek Coronis, Chixia, Tilia | S-tier does not mean one fixed seat. Read the intended position before copying a team. |
A role label is more useful than a single global header. A player missing a Main DPS should not replace that job with a Support whose personal rank is high. Start from the empty team position, then match element and the interaction the team needs. Team building explains that substitution rule with concrete examples.
The complete 40-Trekker snapshot
Driffle Version 1.16 tier snapshot; not a 2.0 ranking
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| Tier | Trekker | Rarity / element | Best role stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | Shia | 5★ Lux | Main DPS |
| S+ | Fuyuka | 5★ Ignis | Main DPS |
| S+ | Chaton | 5★ Ignis | Main DPS |
| S+ | Nazuka | 5★ Ventus | Sub-DPS |
| S+ | Otoha | 5★ Umbra | Sub-DPS |
| S+ | Minova | 5★ Lux | Sub-DPS |
| S+ | Snowish Laru | 5★ Ignis | Support / Sub-DPS |
| S+ | Nazuna | 5★ Terra | Support |
| S+ | Suntide Willow | 5★ Aqua | Support |
| S+ | Ann | 4★ Ventus | Support |
| S | Allie | 5★ Aqua | Main DPS |
| S | Chitose | 5★ Aqua | Main DPS |
| S | Karin | 5★ Umbra | Main DPS |
| S | Firenze | 5★ Umbra | Main DPS |
| S | Sparkla | 5★ Terra | Main DPS |
| S | Wraith | 5★ Ventus | Main DPS |
| S | Springseek Coronis | 5★ Terra | Sub-DPS |
| S | Chixia | 5★ Ignis | Sub-DPS |
| S | Tilia | 4★ Lux | Support |
| A | Eleanor | 5★ Ventus | Sub-DPS |
| A | Donna | 5★ Aqua | Sub-DPS |
| A | Firefly | 5★ Lux | Sub-DPS |
| A | Mistique | 5★ Umbra | Sub-DPS |
| A | Nanoha | 5★ Ventus | Main DPS |
| A | Flora | 4★ Ignis | Support |
| A | Teresa | 4★ Aqua | Support |
| B | Freesia | 5★ Aqua | Sub-DPS |
| B | Gerie | 5★ Terra | Main DPS |
| B | Ridge | 4★ Terra | Sub-DPS |
| B | Cosette | 4★ Umbra | Support |
| B | Jinglin | 4★ Lux | Sub-DPS |
| B | Amber | 4★ Ignis | Main DPS |
| C | Iris | 4★ Aqua | Support |
| C | Canace | 4★ Ventus | Sub-DPS |
| C | Kasimira | 4★ Ignis | Sub-DPS |
| C | Laru | 4★ Lux | Main DPS |
| C | Caramel | 4★ Umbra | Main DPS |
| C | Coronis | 4★ Umbra | Main DPS |
| C | Noya | 4★ Ventus | Main DPS |
| C | Shimiao | 4★ Aqua | Main DPS |
The table preserves the source ordering inside each tier. Names are the Global labels used by the current site roster. Prism notation and a high tier do not erase duplicate, Potential, Disc or team requirements.
Lower-cost options that fill a job
Alternatives explicitly named by the source, with their trade-offs
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| Job or team | Higher-tier example | Accessible option | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventus area damage | Nanoha | Canace (4★) | The source describes Canace as a budget stand-in, not an equal replacement for Nanoha. |
| Aqua support | Suntide Willow | Teresa (4★) | Teresa shields and deals damage over time; the source calls her a budget stand-in. Do not assume she copies Willow’s Mark buff. |
| Ignis support | Snowish Laru | Flora (4★) | Flora’s crit support is usable in Ignis, but the source does not claim it reproduces Snowish Laru’s whole package. |
| Umbra support | Otoha | Cosette (4★) | Cosette groups enemies and raises Umbra damage. She is a different enabler, not another copy of Otoha. |
| Terra main and backline | Sparkla / Springseek Coronis | Gerie / Ridge (4★) | Gerie remains a Terra main option with Nazuna; Ridge adds slow and team-trigger value. Both are source-listed budget directions. |
Tilia is another high-value 4★ in the source, ranked S as a Lux support. For a new or low-spend account, compare that rarity with the actual job first: a cheaper support does not necessarily replace a missing main damage dealer.
Make the tier list useful for your account
- Name the open seat: Main DPS, off-field damage, defensive support or a specific trigger.
- Choose only candidates whose element and effect match the team’s actual damage.
- Check the source row’s role. Confirm the candidate has a supported build and the Disc/Support Notes needed to enable it.
- Use a lower-tier alternative as a bridge while saving for the stronger option; record which effect you lose.
For a limited choice, also check its current banner period and carryover rules in the recruitment guide and banner schedule. The tier source does not promise a current banner or a threshold.
Sources & scope
These notes organize the sources below. Creator observations belong to their authors; this site has not performed the gameplay tests. A source check is separate from a game update or publication date.
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