Check the stacks, Energy, enemies and allied actions needed to start the loop.
Chinese-server ratings by encounter
Sea of Remnants crewmate tier list
Choose the encounter first, then check whether the crewmate’s skill loop works with your team and professions.
How to read the ratings. S means a strong fit for that encounter or role. A means the pick depends on team setup, target count or survival. Ratings reflect the August 20, 2026 Chinese-server snapshot.
Version and method
Check how each crewmate performs in the encounter
Check whether waves, a single target, damage over time or survival suit the crewmate’s kit.
Consider cleanses, target swaps, too few targets, slow allies and gaps in protection.
Encounter ratings
Progression, bosses and high-pressure fights
S · Strong fit
Sea Burial builds Reborn Butterfly stacks when enemies are exhausted and can cast another area Signature Skill. Tonino builds Aria from targets hit and deals splash damage. Both benefit from multiple enemies.
A · Needs setup
Haig needs damage-over-time stacks and Effect Hit Rate. Sword Engraver needs enough marked targets and must survive the HP cost. Both take setup.
S · Strong fit
Molly’s Cooperation follows attacks by an ally with Co-performance. Julius builds Rose Marks and follows up against the same target. Both benefit from a stable target and frequent allied actions.
A · Needs setup
Traveler needs nine Excitement stacks to start the loop. Burnt Colonel needs shielding or damage reduction to survive his low-HP burst window.
S · Role fit
Maurice protects allies with shields, taunt and counterattacks. Omen Eye heals the party and handles debuffs.
S · Role fit
Gale spends Root Notes to support turn order, skill damage, critical hits and healing. Haihe uses Frostbite to amplify Signature Skill windows. Choose partners who can act during those windows.
Compare damage dealers with damage dealers. Judge healers, tanks and supports by what they provide to the team.
Upgrade priorities
Apply the ratings to your roster
- 1
Choose your goal. Identify whether you are facing story waves, a single boss or a fight where the crew needs more sustain.
- 2
Check your roster. Start with a crewmate you own whose core skills work in your lineup.
- 3
Fill the missing role. Read the team-building guide for damage, utility and sustain, then use Team Builder to find replacements.
FAQ
Crewmate tier list FAQ
Is there a crewmate who ranks at the top in every fight?
Different encounters reward wave clear, single-target damage, damage over time or sustain. Start with the encounter you want to clear.
Why do these ratings differ from other tier lists?
These ratings use skill loops and the conditions they need. Other lists may assume different professions, allies, investment or fights.
Should new players upgrade every S-rated crewmate?
Start with one damage dealer you already have whose skills work with your roster. Then add utility and sustain.
Related tools and guides
Check skills and build a team
Sources
Skill references and community context
Check skill rotations, triggers and limits in the linked profiles.
Reference for the public-release rules in July 2026.
An example of how community rankings grouped crewmates at launch.