Brown Dust 2 Mirror Wars (PvP) Tier List – March 2024

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Meta Report - Mar 2024: The Season of Potential

No new units were released in March that really shook up the meta lineup. Instead, the biggest change in PVP this month was the introduction of the potential system, which gave select units big buffs to their stats and skill powers.

Although the patch notes said that the devs wanted to use the potential system to help less popular characters see more play, in reality it only made the most popular characters even more popular. PVP staples like Justia, Eclipse, Rou, Granhildr etc all became stronger from their potential upgrades. Other than those existing S-tier characters, the biggest winners were Rubia (whose newly released Maid costume gives her cheap evasion), Seir (who now has the cheapest taunt in the game) and Samay (who now has the only costume in the game that costs 0 SP with potential unlocked).

How to use this tier list

Brown Dust 2 is a unique game because each character has multiple costumes, which are used together in PVP. Some costumes are not great on their own, but better when paired with other costumes on the same character. Further, the power level of each costume changes significantly with duplicates (up to +5 costume level). Therefore, there are some important things to note when using this tier list.

+5 costumes and full potential are assumed

All of the ratings compare power levels at the +5 version of the costume with full potential (where applicable). You should know that a +5 costume on your roster may be better in PVP than a +0 costume from a higher tier in the tier list. Full potential upgrades are usually worth around 2-3 costume levels.

Note also that for a lot of costumes, SP cost reduces at +3, which makes a big difference in PVP. If you don't have the reduced SP version of the costume, it will not perform at the stated tier level.

Primary tier and Secondary tier

Primary tier means how good the costume is when used first.

Secondary tier means how good the costume is when used as a follow up to your primary costume.

You can use these tier rankings to help decide which costume you should play first in PVP.

Example: Desert Flower Sylvia is not very good when used on the first turn, but performs much better when used as a finisher, preferably after Sword Queen and/or Admiral.

Ratings explained

Tier ratings are given on the following basis:

  • S: The best at what they do.
  • A: Better than average.
  • B: Average, but not bad.
  • C: Worse than average.
  • D: Not recommended.



The Mirror Wars (PVP) Tier List - March 2024

CharacterCostumePrimary tierSecondary tierPotentialComments
AlecDestructionAANAlec has very high pure damage which ignores all DEF, M.RES and damage reduction skills, but low HP stats. Takes out almost anything that's not energy guard buffed (e.g. Granhildr) and not Glacia.
AlecSword BreakerAANAlec has very high pure damage which ignores all DEF, M.RES and damage reduction skills, but low HP stats. Takes out almost anything that's not energy guard buffed (e.g. Granhildr) and not Glacia.
AnastasiaFire GraffitiAAYHigh damage and deep reach once her potential upgrade is unlocked. Requires buffs or late-game gearing to perform well, as she needs to crit reliably to access her crit damage bonus.
AnastasiaGentle MaidBBYVery high damage and good AOE. Requires buffs or late-game gearing to perform well, as she needs to crit reliably to access her crit damage bonus.
AndrewSpecialistBBNQuite tanky with his evasion skill, is able to taunt, but his SP cost is high and he has no offensive skills. Useful in lower rank defense teams, but drops off in higher ranks in favor of the S-tier tanks described above.
AndrewLoyal ButlerDDNLow damage, SP drain is nice but not very good value.
AngelicaThe FallenAAYHigh damage but heavily reliant on crits and crit damage. Reasonably tanky stats.
AngelicaPool PartyBAYHigh damage but heavily reliant on crits and crit damage. Reasonably tanky stats. High cost makes her difficult to play on Turn 1.
AngelicaNeon SaviorCCYHigh SP cost, low initial damage with moderate burn damage. Only recommended as a backup to Angelica's other two costumes.
ArinesPriest of VitalityCCNThe only 3-star to be rated in this tier list. +70% ATK and +30% crit rate is pretty strong for lower rank PVP, and almost makes up for her very low stats. For high rank PVP though, H.Lathel is better for his lower cost and higher stats, and there are higher value plays for 2 SP.
BernieRighteous Raider GirlDN/ANNot good value for cost, and not recommended
CeliaMasquerade BunnyABYMasquerade Bunny now provides Celia with access to reasonable AOE damage for a reasonable cost of 3 SP. Damage is on the low side even with potential, but it is also very cheap for a 3x3 AOE.
CeliaDescendant of the Great WitchCBYLow damage is not good value for SP cost, but can be effective when paired with Masquerade Bunny.
CeliaThe CurseCBYLow damage is not good value for SP cost, but can be effective when paired with Masquerade Bunny.
DalviBright MoonAN/AYHigh magic damage, better than usual base crit damage, with a very useful vertical AOE and skip targeting. At +5, Energy Guard can meaningfully improve survival, especially when paired with B.Helena's buff.
DianaAnti-dystopiaAAY1 SP cost makes her ideal for use on turn 1 attack, very strong energy guards if her M.ATK is buffed. Range limitations can be overcome with potential. Despite being very strong, she is let down by a lack of follow up options (Adventurer Diana is weak in PVP).
DianaAdventurer of the UnknownDCYUseable as a follow up to Anti-dystopia Diana, but not good on her own.
EclipseNightmare Bunny01YHigh damage, massive range, SP drain, and enough M.RES shred to overcome most units that build for high M.RES.
EclipseDimension WitchAAYSolid damage, especially once potential upgrades are unlocked. Best paired with Nightmare Bunny.
EleaneerMagic Bow01YOnly one of two buff removers that cost 2 SP, the other being Pool Party Schera (limited). Her low SP cost buff removal and high damage makes her one of the best Granhildr counters.
EleaneerB-Rank IdolBAYB-Rank Idol is a high cost silencer with good damage, but usually used as a secondary to Magic Bow Eleaneer.
EliseLovely LadyAAYUseful plus-shaped AOE with skip targeting. Low base attack stats, but she somewhat makes up for it with DEF and M.RES shred.
EliseCode Name OBBYBase damage is on the low side (even with potential upgrades), but skip targeting can be disruptive and SP charge is welcome.
GlaciaAlice11YBest magic tank when equipped with exclusive gear. Now has access to great follow up attack with Disciplinary Committee Justia.
GlaciaDisciplinary CommitteeBAYDamage is on the low side due to Glacia's low offensive stats, but it's still a very good fixed damage attack for a low cost.
GranhildrComeback Idol11YThe only taunt that can pre-emptively activate at the start of battle. Much of the metagame revolves around her existence. Used mainly in defense teams.
GranhildrThe VoidAAYPowerful, but not consistent. Unlike Comeback Idol, Void does not protect your team, and relies on luck to get hit on the first turn.
GrayB-Rank ManagerAANLow SP cost and DEF shred makes B-Rank Gray a reliable killer, and ideal for sniping backrow targets with his skip targeting. Wind-element is also a favorable typing in the current meta given that there are water tanks but no fire tanks.
GrayPool PartyBANDespite the high SP cost, the plus-shaped AOE and high damage makes this a strong choice for defending teams. Wind-element is also a favorable typing in the current meta given that there are water tanks but no fire tanks.
GrayVanguardCBNPitiful damage against physical units, but with his wide AOE, in the current NB.Eclipse dominant meta there is some chance of hitting a magic opponent for high burn damage.
GraySharpshooterCCNLow initial damage with conditional bonus. Unreliable in PVP unless you can accurately predict your opponent's formation.
HelenaB-Rank Idol1BNGreat magic supporter and crit buffer, but needs +5. Note that crit rate buff doubles from 25% to 50% at +5, allowing for "guaranteed crit" gear builds.
HelenaTop IdolAANTop Idol Helena now makes a viable Turn 1 turtle strategy opener. For 1 SP, she improves the survivability of all your units and boosts your SP for a big Turn 3. Can also be used as a follow up to B.Helena.
JaydenBeautiful Girl DevoteeDDNNot good value for cost, and not recommended
JaydenManga Research ClubDDNNot good value for cost, and not recommended
JustiaWhite Reaper11YWhite Reaper has very high pure damage which ignores all DEF, M.RES and damage reduction skills. Vertical 2-tile AOE is a useful range in PVP.
JustiaBlood Glutton11YBlood Glutton’s rework makes her a formidable choice in PVP. She deals relatively low fixed damage, but in a wide 3x3 AOE and for only 2 SP. Great for clearing non-tanks, can clear tanks if buffed.
JustiaKendo Club11YHigh fixed damage and good range, SP cost reduced to 2 with potential upgrades.
JustiaKnight of BloodA1YHigh fixed damage and good range with potential upgrade. However, the higher 3 SP cost makes it less suitable for Turn 1 play compared to other skills.
JustiaPool PartyACYPotentially powerful setup for a very low SP cost, but vulnerable to buff removals. Utility in the current meta has increased due to a) turtling on Turn 1 attack becoming a viable strategy to counter Granhildr and b) strong synergy with Blood Glutton Justia.
KryViolent StudentABNViolent Student Kry has one of the best knockbacks in the game, and is a very strong opener for only 1 SP. Has good odds of lethal if the knockback connects, and also helps set up the board for vertical AOE attackers. Also has a pretty good followup on Turn 2 with Marauder Kry. Drops off in higher tier PVP in favor of White Cat Rou.
KryLiberated MarauderBBNDespite being a 4-star unit, Marauder Kry deals fairly good damage, and is reliable thanks to his 50% damage reduction. Kry's main weakness is that, as a 4-star unit, his stats are capped at Lv80. Great as a follow up to Violent Student.
LathelHomunculus1BNBest physical supporter for PVP, only costs 1 SP, so he can be easily slotted into a physical attacking team.
LathelLonely SurvivorAANVery high damage and deep reach for 3 SP. Versatile follow up options with other Lathel costumes. However, a drawback is that you cannot buff him with H.Lathel on the same turn.
LathelPromise of VengeanceAANVery high single target damage and low SP cost, but no AOE. Although he can be used on Turn 1 as a tank breaker, in most cases the better use is as a finisher following H.Lathel.
LathelMedicinal Herb TrackerBBNDamage is not quite as good as POV.Lathel, but there is a small chance of catching something on his diagonal AOE.
LathelPool PartyBBNGreat damage potential if built for full crit damage, but a full crit damage build does not synergize well with other costumes. Cost is on the high side compared to impact.
LathelDark KnightCBNDark Knight gives a massive Energy Guard and can turn around games if timed correctly. However in a fast meta where buff removers are ever popular, he usually is not reliable enough to justify using over one of Lathel's strong offensive costumes.
LaylaAnvil of CreationDN/ANNot good value for cost, and not recommended
LeclissAndroid Queen11NOne of the best physical tanks when equipped with exclusive gear. The reflect from a high level Android can win games.
LeclissKiller DollBANCost is very high and the buff is dispelled easily, but it pairs well with Android Queen.
LiatrisMaid Name RBBYWide 3x3 AOE is great, but damage is on the low side and it's difficult to trigger her bonus burn damage.
LiatrisNeon StalkerABYExcellent reach, but damage is slightly on the low side. Struggles against tanks. The advantages of her reach are also somewhat overshadowed by NB.Eclipse who has far better range and also comes with SP drain.
LiatrisRodev's StarBBNHuge AOE, but very high SP cost at 5 SP (4 with potential). Best used as a follow up to Neon Stalker.
LisianneWandering PriestDN/ANUseless
LucreziaSeductive WingsDN/ANNot good value for cost, and not recommended
NartasUnknown SageCN/ANHigh damage against physical types, but 5 SP cost means an "all or nothing" opener with unpredictable results.
OlsteinFiend ScholarBDNAn effective Turn 1 disabler and tank if positioned correctly. In addition to draining SP, his skill silences units in a 3x3 AOE for 2 of your opponent's turns, which can completely shut down your opponent's strategies.
OlsteinSage of the Blue CloudsDCN70% damage reduction for 1 SP is nice, but there's no guarantee you'll hit your opponent's strong damage dealers. Not reliable.
RafinaCode Name ABANRafina has naturally tanky stats due to high base HP. DEF reduction skill and skip AOE is great, but held back by low base ATK stats.
RafinaSteel EngineBBNGood stats, damage and AOE, but barrier removal effect activates after damage is dealt, which is disappointing and makes the effect mostly useless.
RouWhite Cat11YEvasion based tank. 1 SP cost, high offensive power on knockback, versatile follow up options with multiple other costumes.
RouRed Hat11YEnergy guards are big and 50% crit buff allows for reliable crits. Costs only 2 SP with potential upgrades. Can be used either as a follow up to White Cat or as an opener for “turtle” strategy attack teams.
RouStray CatCBYHigh damage, but not a good opener due to high SP cost. Best used as a finisher to follow other Rou costumes.
RouNature's ClawBAYHigh damage, but not a good opener due to high SP cost. Best used as a finisher to follow other Rou costumes.
RubiaMaid Name C1AYEvasion for only 2 SP is very powerful. Best used on Turn 1 to improve her survivability.
RubiaEmpress of the OceanAAYHigh SP cost, but makes up for it with huge range and DEF reduction for reliable damage. Rubia has great offensive stats.
RubiaThorn of the DesertBBYGood offensive stats, decent skill damage, average SP cost.
SamayKind StudentBBYWith potential unlocked, she is the only unit to buff for 0 SP. With her base costume (Kind Liberator), Samay is also able to follow up with a decent attack on the second turn, making her a versatile unit. Held back by low stats.
SamayKind LiberatorCBYA decent skill that is held back by Samay's low base M.ATK stat. M.RES shred can be useful in a magic team. Best used as a followup to Kind Student Samay.
ScheherazadeLapis Witch11NSchera is hands down the best buff remover, as all her costumes remove buffs and have good AOE and damage.
ScheherazadeCode Name S11NSchera is hands down the best buff remover, as all her costumes remove buffs and have good AOE and damage.
ScheherazadePool Party01NOnly one of two buff removers that cost 2 SP, the other being Magic Bow Eleaneer. Her low SP cost buff removal makes her one of the best Granhildr counters.
ScheherazadeMagic ProfessorCCYHigh SP cost, but damage is too low to justify the cost.
SeirDemon's DaughterAAYVery cheap taunt with potential unlocked. High HP like Lecliss and Glacia, but ranks below Lecliss and Glacia due to lack of offensive skills and vulnerability to Justia.
SeirB-Rank IdolBCYCheap skill, but no taunt makes it unreliable. High HP like Lecliss and Glacia, but ranks below Lecliss and Glacia due to lack of offensive skills and vulnerability to Justia.
SylviaSword Queen1AYOne of the very few attack costumes that has 1 SP cost. High base crit and very versatile for an attacking team. Pairs well with H.Lathel to get past high DEF opponents. Weak against Lecliss.
SylviaAdmiralAAYVery good damage and AOE on her own, but even better when used after SQ.Sylvia (SQ.Sylvia's ATK buff improves Admiral's damage and energy guard). Energy Guard creates a good set up for Desert Flower Sylvia on the following turn.
SylviaDesert FlowerCAYSylvia has very low base HP so she is not well suited to play as a tank. Not a good opener, but good as finisher, once your opponent's strongest skills have been exhausted. Best played following Admiral Sylvia (who gives an energy guard that improves survivability during the Desert Flower skill period).
TeresseMedical ClubCCYCost is too high for impact, and aura range is difficult to make use of.
TeresseAngel of DestructionBBYTeresse is a decent tank as she has very high base HP, tying with Lecliss for highest in the game. Despite having a better stats and knockback than Kry (Teresse hits 3 units instead of 2, and has better collision damage), Teresse ranks lower than Kry because she currently has no good offensive followup.
VentanaComeback IdolDCNSuper high SP cost is not justified for her single target damage.
VentanaSnow WhiteCCNHigh SP cost, mediocre damage (unless opponent has taunt or concentrated fire applied).
YuriComeback IdolAANHuge physical damage and the only physical attacker with reliable full row reach. Great synergy with Whitebolt. “Stealth” skill greatly improves survivability if placed properly.
YuriWhiteboltAANA very solid buff removal skill with great damage and reasonable SP cost. Great synergy with Comeback Idol.
ZenithRobin HoodCN/ANDon't be fooled by her art, she's built like a tank rather than a damage dealer. For 1 SP, she can be effective as a pseudo-tank and can help your front-targeting team members snipe backrow targets, but in the current meta she is less useful because there are already good skip targeting options available.