Destiny Rising Tier List & Reroll Guide: Who to Keep and Who to Skip

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⚠️ Meta Disclaimer: This tier list and reroll guide reflects Destiny: Rising’s launch meta. As with most gacha games, character balance, new releases, and patches will shift the rankings over time. We’ll keep this updated as the game evolves.

Destiny: Rising represents a significant departure from traditional Destiny gameplay, replacing the class-based system with 12 distinct pre-defined characters each wielding specific weapons and abilities. This gacha-style approach means your initial character pulls can significantly impact your early-game experience and long-term progression.

Unlike Destiny 2 where you create custom characters with flexible subclass options, Destiny: Rising features unique Lightbearers with fixed weapon combinations and abilities that determine their roles in both PvE and PvP content.

The game's character acquisition system revolves around two main banners:

  • Permanent Banner featuring standard characters like Jolder, Tan-2, and Ning Fei

  • Limited-Time Banners like the current Gwynn banner

With the pity system guaranteeing a 5-star character within 30 pulls on the permanent banner, understanding which characters provide the most value becomes crucial for optimizing your account's strength.

Destiny Rising Tier List & Reroll Guide
This guide will help you navigate Destiny: Rising's complex character system by providing:

  • A detailed tier list based on current meta assessments

  • A comprehensive reroll guide for securing top-tier characters

  • Strategic team-building advice for PvE and PvP success

2. Definitive Character Tier List {#tier-list}

Based on extensive analysis of the current meta across multiple sources, here's how the characters stack up in Destiny: Rising's launch version. Characters are evaluated based on damage output, utility, survivability, and consistency across both PvE and PvP content.

🟣 S-Tier: Meta-Defining Powerhouses {#s-tier}

These characters represent the absolute best options currently available. They excel in their roles and often define the launch meta.

CharacterRoleElementKey Strengths
WolfOffenseSolarInfinite debuff uptime, explosive weapons, team speed support
Tan-2SupportSolar40% team damage buff, healing capabilities, sniper specialization
JolderDefenseVoidDamage conversion mechanic, taunt abilities, built-in healing
EstelaOffenseSolarCorruption system, illusion summons, Misfortune debuff
UmekoSupportVoid40% weapon buff, invisibility, strong debuffs

💡 Best Pick Highlights:

  • Wolf: Accessible and powerful, stacking up to a 70% damage multiplier with consecutive hits.

  • Tan-2: Premier support with Blessing of Dusk, boosting team damage by 40% while healing.

  • Jolder: Combines survivability with top-tier offense, rewarding aggressive playstyles.

🔵 A-Tier: Strong and Reliable Performers {#a-tier}

Excellent characters that can rival S-tier in the right circumstances.

Character    Role        Element    Key Strengths
GwynnOffenseVoidVoid Spirit generation, self-healing, crowd control
Xuan WeiOffenseArcClose-range powerhouse, shotgun burst, CC
FinnalaDefenseSolarBarrier creation, Scorch, tanky frontline

🟡 B-Tier: Situational and Niche Picks {#b-tier}

Useful in specific roles but limited compared to top-tier characters.

CharacterRoleElementStrengthsWeaknesses
Ning FeiOffenseArcClone creation, chain lightning, mobilityWeak damage output
IkoraOffenseVoidNova Bomb burst, Void satellitesLong cooldowns, sluggish kit

🔴 C-Tier: Underwhelming and Limited Use {#c-tier}

Best avoided unless they’re personal favorites.

Character    Role        Element    Weaknesses
AttalSupportArcLimited team impact, overshadowed by other supports
KabrDefenseArcWeak shields, unreliable CC, low damage

3. How to Reroll Efficiently {#reroll-guide}

Rerolling is the process of creating new accounts until you pull desirable characters. It ensures a stronger early-game start.

Step-by-Step Rerolling Process {#steps}

  1. Start with a Guest Account

  2. Progress to Chapter 1-2 (30–40 mins)

  3. Claim all rewards: preregistration, quests, login, Discord bonuses

  4. Perform ~30 pulls with Lumina Leaves & Bon Voyage Charms

  5. Evaluate: If you get Jolder or Tan-2, keep the account

  6. If not → Delete & Repeat

Optimizing Strategy {#optimization}

  • Focus on Permanent Banner: smaller 5-star pool (Jolder, Tan-2, Ning Fei)

  • Target S-Tier Characters: Jolder & Tan-2 offer the most long-term value

  • Don’t Ignore Wolf: Free, and S-tier at launch

  • Set Limits: 3–5 rerolls max, avoid burnout

4. Is Rerolling Worth It? {#reroll-debate}

  • ✅ For Rerolling: Predictable pity, smaller pool, stronger start

  • ❌ Against Rerolling: Time-consuming, future power creep, Wolf is free & strong

  • ⚖️ Middle Ground: Reroll only a few times → settle for one S-tier

5. Team Composition & Synergy {#team-composition}

Effective teams need damage, support, and tank roles.

  • Balanced: Jolder (Tank) + Wolf (DPS) + Tan-2 (Support)

  • Aggressive: Gwynn (DPS) + Xuan Wei (DPS) + Umeko (Support)

  • Beginner-Friendly: Wolf (DPS) + Attal (Support) + Any Tank

💡 Tip: Elemental balance helps cover different enemy types.

6. Conclusion {#conclusion}

  • 🎯 Reroll for Jolder or Tan-2 – best long-term investments

  • 🐺 Don’t neglect Wolf – free & incredibly strong

  • 🔑 Build for synergy, not just raw DPS

  • ⏳ Expect future power creep – save resources wisely

  • 💖 Play who you enjoy – fun beats tier lists

Destiny: Rising’s roster will evolve, but with this guide, you’re equipped to make smart decisions for both early and late-game progression.

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