The best families in Attack on Titan Revolution are Shiki, Fritz, and Helos (SS-tier Mythicals), followed by Ackerman, Yeager, and Reiss in S-tier. The strongest perks are Heavenly Restriction, Founder’s Blessing, Black Flash, Immortal, and Tatsujin, while the top memories are Apotheosis, Assassin, Overslash, and Gambler. This AOTR tier list has been fully refreshed for the Update 4 meta (released April 25, 2026) and ranks every single family, perk, and memory in the game from SS-tier down to D-tier.
If you’ve ever stared at your loadout screen wondering whether to keep the family you just rolled, or you’re trying to figure out which perk is actually worth maxing, you’re in the right place. I’ve spent dozens of hours testing every combination after Update 4 dropped, cross-checked the numbers against the official AOTR Trello and the Fandom wiki, and built the rankings below from real combat performance — not just stat sheets.
| Quick Answer | Best Pick |
|---|---|
| Best Mythical Family | Fritz (shifter) / Helos (ODM) |
| Best Legendary Family | Ackerman (blade) / Yeager (titan) |
| Best Epic Family | Braun (tank) / Zoe (ODM) |
| Best Rare Family | Smith (party XP) |
| Best Offensive Perk | Heavenly Restriction |
| Best Defensive Perk | Immortal |
| Best Shifter Perk | Founder’s Blessing |
| Best Memory | Apotheosis |
Let’s break down every tier in full detail.
Table of Contents
Attack on Titan Revolution Family Tier List (September 2026)
There are 31 total families in AOTR after Update 4, divided into five rarities: Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythical (plus the Secret-rarity Shiki, which is achievement-locked). Family is the single most impactful passive choice in your loadout because it controls your damage modifiers, perk slots, exclusive skills, and even whether you can shift into a Titan at all.
| Tier | Family |
|---|---|
| SS Tier | Shiki, Fritz, Helos |
| S Tier | Ackerman, Yeager, Reiss |
| A Tier | Zoe, Tybur, Leonhart, Galliard, Finger, Braun, Arlert, Ksaver |
| B Tier | Azumabito, Braus, Smith |
| C Tier | Springer, Kirstein, Grice, Kruger |
| D Tier | Reeves, Blouse, Inocenio, Munsell, Boyega, Ral, Bozado, Pikale, Hume, Iglehaut |
SS Tier Families – Game-Breaking Picks
These three families exist in their own league. If you ever roll one, stop spinning immediately and build around it.
- Shiki (Secret) — Shiki is the achievement-locked Secret Mythical, unlocked by completing 64 in-game achievements (the Apex objective). It grants +20% Damage, +20% Damage in raids, +15% Crit Chance and Damage, +10% ODM Control/Gas/Range, +10% Shifter Stats, +2 Boost Dashes, a 7.5% Luck Boost (huge for spinning more families), and a bonus Core Perk Slot. Its signature is the Rage Meter, which fills as you damage Titans and triggers +15% ODM stats, +125 Max HP, +3 HP Regen, and resets every skill cooldown on activation. It can also shift, giving it more flexibility than Ackerman. Currently the “weakest” Mythical due to power creep, but still leagues above any Legendary.
- Fritz (Mythical) — The undisputed king of Titan shifting. Fritz unlocks every family-exclusive shifting skill in the game (Berserk Mode from Yeager, Crimson Bloom from Leonhart, etc.) on top of giving +20% Shifter Stats, +15% Crit Chance/Damage, +10% Damage in Raids, +10% ODM/TS Damage, +10% Cooldown Reduction, and a party-wide +10% Gold and XP buff. Its Founder’s Vengeance passive revives you on death with I-Frames and a free extra shift — the closest thing to a second life in the game.
- Helos (Mythical) — The flat-out best non-shifter family ever added. Helos cannot transform into a Titan, but it doesn’t need to. You get +30% ODM/TS Damage, +20% Crit Chance and Damage, +20% Damage in Raids, +15% to all ODM stats (Control, Gas, Range, Speed), +15% Blade Durability, +10% Cooldown Reduction, an extra Boost Dash, an extra Offense Perk Slot, and an extra Support Perk Slot. Its Undying Hero passive stacks +1.5% damage, +1.5% crit damage, +1.5% damage reduction, and +0.75% crit chance per kill — and at 15+ stacks, every hit triggers a golden aura explosion that can wipe 3-4 nearby Titans at once. Skilled Helos players regularly solo Aberrant raids in under 3 minutes.
S Tier Families – Top Legendaries
These are the best families you can realistically spin without 200 hours of grinding for Shiki.
- Ackerman (Legendary) — Based on Captain Levi, this is the premier blade-wielding Legendary. Ackerman cannot shift, but it gets +20% base damage, +20% damage in raids, +15% Crit Chance and Damage, +10% ODM Gas/Range/Control, a Double Jump, an extra Boost Dash, and an extra Offense Perk Slot. Family skills include Rage Mode (+20% to all stats when full), Let it RIP (six-second spinning blade attack at the cursor), and Swift Strikes (chains kills to nearby Titans). If you want to climb the leaderboard, Ackerman is the pick.
- Yeager (Legendary) — Eren’s family. Built around aggressive Titan shifting with +20% Attack Titan stats, +15% Crit Chance, a 10% reduction on shifting cooldown, and an extra Defense Perk Slot. Family skills include Boosted Regen/Resolve (full heal, removes injuries, restores 50% gas), Berserk (constant regen + 25% damage boost while shifted, but stunned for 10s after), and Shifter Regen. A Yeager player who knows when to dive in and out of Titan form is basically immortal.
- Reiss (Legendary) — Historia’s family, and the king of support and economy. You get +10% Titan stats, +5% personal XP/Gold, -10% Upgrade costs, +5% XP and Gold for the entire party, and an extra Support Perk Slot. The signature skills are Conquer (stuns all nearby pure Titans for 5 seconds), Command (commands up to 10 Titans to attack enemies for you), and Arise (lets you shift regardless of bar fill). Best family for grinding upgrades fast.
A Tier Families – Strong Epic Picks
The A-tier is where Epic families shine. These won’t carry you to top-1% leaderboards, but they’re more than enough for raids, missions, and progression.
- Zoe — Best Epic for non-shifters. Provides +10% ODM Control, +10% ODM Speed, and -5% Upgrade Costs. Its Last Stand ability is the saving grace — once per match, lethal damage triggers a cutscene that regens 30% HP, gives +20% damage, and adds +60% damage reduction for 30 seconds.
- Tybur — The Warhammer specialist and grinding champion. +10% Warhammer Titan stats, +10% Shifting Duration, +10% Gold Gain, plus Shifter Regen. The combo of extended shifts and gold makes this the best farming family in the Epic tier.
- Leonhart — Annie’s family. +10% Female Titan stats, +10% Titan Run Speed, +10% Damage, plus the exclusive Crimson Bloom shifting skill. Surprisingly versatile thanks to the flat damage buff stacking with everything.
- Galliard — Aggressive brawler. +10% Jaw Titan stats, +10% Titan Attack Speed, +10% Crit Damage, and Shifter Regen. The attack speed makes the Jaw Titan feel ridiculously fast.
- Finger — Cart Titan support. +10% Cart Titan stats, +10% Shifting Duration, +10% ODM Gas. Niche but solid for Cart Titan mains who want long uptime.
- Braun — The best tank in the Epic tier. +10% Armoured Titan stats, +10% Maximum Health, -10% Damage Taken as a Titan, plus Shifter Regen. Practically un-killable in Titan form.
- Arlert — Colossal Titan AoE specialist. +10% Colossal Titan stats, +20% Nuke AoE radius, +10% Crit Chance. If you love watching entire titan packs evaporate at once, this is your family.
- Ksaver — Beast Titan balanced pick. +10% Beast Titan stats, +10% Damage (works in human form too), +10% ODM Range. Doesn’t excel at one thing, but never feels weak either.
B Tier Families – Decent Rare Options
Three Rare-tier families that are good enough to keep until you spin something Epic or higher.
- Azumabito — +5% Damage, +5% ODM Control, but -5% Titan Stats. Solid early human-build pick with a higher spawn rate.
- Braus — Sasha’s family. +5% Maximum Health plus the iconic Potato ability (eat a potato to heal 20-30% HP). More fun than functional, but the heal is genuinely useful in long raids.
- Smith — Erwin’s family. +2.5% party-wide XP and Gold, but -5% personal damage. Great if you grind with friends; mediocre if you solo.
C Tier Families – Niche Trade-Off Picks
These Rare families have either weak buffs or painful penalties that drag them down.
- Springer — +5% Health, +5% Crit Damage, but -5% Crit Chance. Inconsistent.
- Kirstein — +10% Horse Stats, but -5% ODM Speed. Air mobility loss is brutal.
- Grice — +5% Jaw Titan stats, -5% ODM Gas. Too niche.
- Kruger — +5% Attack Titan stats, -5% Crit Chance. Outclassed by Yeager easily.
D Tier Families – Common Filler
These ten Common-rarity families provide zero stat bonuses, no exclusive skills, and no perks. They’re effectively just a name attached to your character. Reroll the moment you can:
Reeves, Blouse, Inocenio, Munsell, Boyega, Ral, Bozado, Pikale, Hume, Iglehaut.
Attack on Titan Revolution Perks Tier List (September 2026)
Perks are slot-equipped passives that drastically shape your build. After Update 4, several perks were rebalanced and a new one (Unwavering Belief) was introduced. All ratings below assume maxed perk levels.
| Tier | Perks |
|---|---|
| SS Tier | Unwavering Belief, Adaptation, Art of War, Black Flash, Everlasting Flame, Explosive Fortune, Font of Inspiration, Founder’s Blessing, Heavenly Restriction, Immortal, Kengo, Maximum Firepower, Soulfeed, Tatsujin |
| S Tier | Eviscerate, Font of Vitality, Gear Master, Indefatigable, Peerless Focus, Sixth Sense, Unparalleled Strength |
| A Tier | Experimental Shells, Gear Expert, Heightened Vitality, Invincible, Mutilate, Peerless Constitution, Perfect Form, Perfect Soul, Reckless Abandon, Resilient, Robust, Sanctified, Solo, Stalwart Durability, Trauma Battery, Tyrant’s Stare, Unbreakable |
| B Tier | Adrenaline, Aegis, Courage Catalyst, Critical Hunter, Enduring, Exhumation, Focus, Forceful, Fortitude, Fully Stocked, Gear Intermediate, Hardy, Luminous, Mangle, Peerless Commander, Peerless Strength, Protection, Safeguard, Siphoning, Speedy, Unyielding, Wind Rhapsody |
| C Tier | Blessed, Carnifex, Cripple, Enhanced Metabolism, Flame Rhapsody, Flawed Release, Lightweight, Mighty, Tough |
| D Tier | Extra Bandage, Gear Beginner, Hollow, Lucky |
SS Tier Perks Explained
These are the perks that define endgame builds. If you have a slot open and one of these is at max level, equip it.
- Unwavering Belief — Brand new in Update 4. Lowers all party members’ skill cooldowns per kill. The best support perk in the game right now.
- Adaptation — A defense perk that secretly carries offense too: 5-8% ODM damage per equipped skill, 15-25% damage reduction, and 10-20% higher Titan execution chance after injury. The catch is you can’t use skills, but the raw stats are absurd for solo play.
- Art of War — Pure shifter steroid: 30-40% Shifter damage and 7.5-10% Shifter speed.
- Black Flash — Converts your Speed stat into critical damage at 0.3-0.6% per 1% Speed, guarantees max damage on every crit, plus +10% Dash Speed and Titan phasing. Black Flash + Speed gear = sniper-tier nape hits.
- Everlasting Flame — Spear and explosive build essential. 15-30% larger blast radius and 10-30% stronger burn damage.
- Explosive Fortune — Halves Order and Flare cooldowns and multiplies their effects 1.25-1.5x. Allies under Orders also gain 20-30% damage reduction.
- Font of Inspiration — Mirror of Explosive Fortune for utility cooldowns. Best paired with Reiss or Fritz for raid support.
- Founder’s Blessing — The Titan-shifter crown jewel. +10-15% all Titan stats, 25-35% faster Awakening, +150m aggro range, and up to 5 consecutive Titan shifts. Five.
- Heavenly Restriction — The non-shifter equivalent. 25-40% ODM damage, up to 20% blade durability, and every attack hits four extra limbs at once.
- Immortal — Tank essential. +125 bonus HP, 15-22.5% lower injury chance, 22.5-30% reduced incoming damage. Three layers of survivability in one slot.
- Kengo — Aggression rewarded: 1.5-2.5% gas restored per kill, up to 1% HP per kill, plus Titan outline vision through walls.
- Maximum Firepower — Thunder Spear redemption arc. +2-4 spears, zero recoil, +20-40% spear speed.
- Soulfeed — Kengo’s twin. Per-kill gas, per-kill HP, plus Titan outline tracking.
- Tatsujin — The most complete ODM mobility perk in the game. +15% gas, +10-20% ODM speed, +15-25% range and control.
S Tier Perks Explained
- Eviscerate — Flat 30-50% increase in critical damage. Brutally simple.
- Font of Vitality — +125 raw HP. The biggest health pool outside of SS-tier defensive perks.
- Gear Master — +10-12.5% ODM speed and +12.5-15% control. Mobility never goes out of style.
- Indefatigable — 15-25% faster Awakening fill plus three consecutive shifts. Premium shifter pacing.
- Peerless Focus — +20-30% crit damage AND +7.5-10% crit chance in one slot. Double-scaling offense.
- Sixth Sense — +7.5-10% ODM range. Sounds small until you fly without it.
- Unparalleled Strength — Flat +15-25% ODM damage. No conditions, no penalties, just damage.
A Tier Perks Explained
These are the workhorses that fill out most builds before you have access to SS perks. Highlights include Robust (+20-27.5% damage reduction), Peerless Constitution (+15-20% damage reduction + 15-25% lower injury chance), Perfect Soul (+10% to all ODM stats), and Trauma Battery (chain healing for teammates after you heal). Tyrant’s Stare is the weird-but-strong pick that funnels crit chance/damage into +25% and +40% raw ODM damage respectively.
B Tier Perks Explained
Filler tier — perks that are useful while leveling but get replaced once better drops show up. Speedy, Hardy, Luminous, and Peerless Strength all do their job competently without being build-defining.
C Tier Perks Explained
These are mostly outdated or carry awkward penalties. Flawed Release is the textbook example: +20% crit chance with a 25-30% crit damage penalty — you crit more often just to hit softer.
D Tier Perks Explained
- Extra Bandage — Inventory padding instead of real sustain.
- Gear Beginner — The weakest mobility perk in the pool.
- Hollow — Outpaced by any Rare drop instantly.
- Lucky — Too inconsistent to slot.
Attack on Titan Revolution Memories Tier List (September 2026)
Memories are talent-style passives unlocked through prestiging and rerolled with Prestige Scrolls. They cannot stack, so picking the right one is essential.
| Tier | Memories |
|---|---|
| SS Tier | Apotheosis, Assassin, Overslash, Gambler |
| S Tier | Quakestrike, Flashstep, Riposte, Bloodthief |
| A Tier | Marksman, Aegisurge, Tactician, Cooldown Blitz, Afterimages, Necromantic |
| B Tier | Gem Fiend, Resilience, Vitalize, Guardian, Crescendo, Thanatophobia, Stormcharged |
| C Tier | Lifefeed, Deflectra, Vengeflare, Steel Frame, Swiftshot, Surgeshot, Blitzblade, Omnirange, Furyforge |
| D Tier | Amputation, Mendmaster, Stalwart |
SS Tier Memories
- Apotheosis — Best Memory in the game for Shifters and Ackerman/Shiki users. Awakening Bar fills 15% faster, lets you shift at 60%, and scales +1.25% damage per 10% of bar filled (capping at +12.5%).
- Assassin — Blade-main core. +25% damage to all blade skills plus +15% cooldown reduction.
- Overslash — Cleave king. Applies 30% of your finishing-blow damage to up to 3 Titans within a 125m radius.
- Gambler — Pairs perfectly with Perfect Form. Damage fluctuates between 85% and 140%, with the average massively favoring the player.
S Tier Memories
- Quakestrike — +1.5% damage per kill (max 50 stacks = +75% ODM damage) until you reload or shift. Snowball heaven.
- Flashstep — Adds I-Frames to your flips and dashes — dodge boss grabs and AoE wipes that would normally kill you instantly.
- Riposte — Successful counters instantly execute the Titan. Pure skill expression.
- Bloodthief — Recover 3% HP every 2 seconds while hooked to an enemy Titan. Out-heals continuous damage.
A Tier Memories
Marksman is the best for Thunderspear snipers (+0.4% damage per 5m traveled, up to 465m). Aegisurge gives a 15% Max HP shield for 20 seconds after Titan kills. Tactician boosts all support skill effects by a flat +15% (huge with Reiss). Cooldown Blitz is the universal 10% cooldown reduction. Afterimages adds residual explosions to your spears. Necromantic turns near-deaths into +20% damage, +25% HP, +15% Speed buffs.
B Tier Memories
These have niche value but require specific lobbies or build conditions. Stormcharged scales with shifters in your party (great in coordinated raids, useless solo). Crescendo rewards you for having stun-applying teammates. Thanatophobia kicks in below 40% HP for clutch saves.
C Tier Memories
Mid-tier sustain or one-trick mechanics. Lifefeed (2% HP per kill) gets outclassed by Bloodthief. Steel Frame is only useful if you constantly point-blank Thunderspears. Furyforge is the ultimate gambler’s pick — +0.4% damage per 1% HP lost, but you have to be near death.
D Tier Memories
- Amputation — Disabling limb regen on non-bosses is irrelevant when you should be one-shotting napes.
- Mendmaster — One extra bandage in a game with healing memories is wasted.
- Stalwart — +3% blade durability for broken segments is statistically invisible.
Best AOTR Build Combos by Playstyle (Update 4 Meta)
Knowing the tiers is half the battle. Here are my tested loadouts after Update 4:
| Build Type | Family | Key Perks | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure ODM Damage | Helos / Ackerman | Heavenly Restriction, Black Flash, Tatsujin | Assassin |
| Aggressive Shifter | Fritz / Yeager | Founder’s Blessing, Art of War, Indefatigable | Apotheosis |
| Support / Raid Lead | Reiss / Fritz | Explosive Fortune, Font of Inspiration, Unwavering Belief | Tactician |
| Tank / Frontline | Braun / Yeager | Immortal, Robust, Peerless Constitution | Aegisurge |
| Spear Sniper | Helos / Ackerman | Maximum Firepower, Everlasting Flame, Tatsujin | Marksman |
| Solo Farmer | Tybur / Reiss | Adaptation, Kengo, Soulfeed | Quakestrike |
How to Get Better Families, Perks, and Memories
- Families: Roll using Spins from the in-game shop, codes, or daily login rewards. 400 spins = guaranteed Epic or Legendary (pity system). Mythical spin rate is roughly 0.025% — boosted during weekend 2x Family Events.
- Shiki: Cannot be spun. You must complete 64 achievements including either Champion or Warbringer. Estimated 200+ hours of grind.
- Perks: Drop from Raider’s Chests, raid completions, and the in-game market. Use Prestige Scrolls to reroll low-quality perks.
- Memories: Unlock by prestiging your character. Reroll with Prestige Scrolls, Lazurite Tickets, or Amethyst Tickets (the latter two were added in Update 4).
For free Spins and Prestige Scrolls, always grab the latest AOTR codes before they expire — Update 4 changed redemption windows so codes now expire X days after creation.
Update 4 Meta Changes You Should Know
Update 4 (released April 25, 2026) reshaped a lot of the tier list. Here are the highlights:
- New Waves Game Mode — A roguelike defending Trost HQ. Drops a new currency called Shards (20,000 Gold = 1 Shard).
- Helos — Now has its own unique Awakening bar.
- Shiki — Got its own dedicated color and new achievement requirements (must include Champion or Warbringer in the 64).
- Apotheosis Memory — Reworked. Old: flat +10% Shifter damage. New: +1.25% damage per 10% of awakened bar (max 12.5%).
- Resilience Memory — Now properly checks for shields and damage resistance before triggering on lethal blows.
- Unwavering Belief — Brand new SS-tier support perk added.
- Peerless Commander — Buffed to properly drop grabbed players from Abnormals when Acoustic Shells are used.
- Loadouts — Now show shifter damage values for the family you’re using.
These changes are exactly why I rebuilt the rankings from scratch instead of just bumping the old list — Helos and Fritz are even more dominant now, and Reiss climbed back into S-tier purely on Update 4 support buffs.
Pro Tips Most Tier Lists Miss
- Don’t reroll your first Epic immediately. The pity system gives you guaranteed Epic+ at 400 spins, so grinding pity while using a usable Epic is far better than burning Spins early.
- Memories aren’t permanent. Use Prestige Scrolls aggressively — there’s no penalty for rerolling memories you don’t like.
- Save Lazurite/Amethyst Tickets for memory rolls only. They drastically boost rare memory rates compared to standard Prestige Scrolls.
- Helos > Fritz for new players. Counterintuitive, but Helos has a smoother learning curve because you don’t have to manage shifting timing while learning ODM combat.
- Adaptation perk has a hidden synergy with Helos. Since Helos already disables shifting, the Adaptation skill-disable downside is basically free stats.
- The Conquer skill (Reiss) is the best stun in the game — it now has a unique kneel animation post-Update 4 and reliably interrupts boss combos.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the best family in Attack on Titan Revolution?
The best families in AOTR are the SS-tier Mythicals: Fritz (best for Titan shifters), Helos (best for non-shifter ODM builds), and Shiki (Secret-rarity, achievement-locked). They offer game-breaking damage modifiers, exclusive skills, and unmatched stat coverage compared to every Legendary or Epic.
How do I get Fritz or Helos in AOTR?
Fritz and Helos are Mythical-rarity drops obtained only through Spins, with a roughly 0.025% drop rate. Boost your odds by spinning during the 2x Family Event every weekend. After 400 Spins, you’re guaranteed at least an Epic-rarity family thanks to the pity system.
How do I unlock Shiki?
Shiki cannot be obtained from spinning. You must complete 64 in-game achievements (the Apex objective), and starting in Update 4, your 64 must include either Champion or Warbringer. Most players need 200+ hours of dedicated grinding across all difficulties and game modes.
What is the best perk in AOTR?
The strongest perks across roles are Heavenly Restriction (ODM damage), Founder’s Blessing (Titan shifters), Black Flash (crit-based ODM), Immortal (tank), Kengo / Soulfeed (sustain), and Tatsujin (universal ODM mobility). The new Unwavering Belief from Update 4 is also S+ for support roles.
Which perks should beginners focus on first?
Beginners should prioritize Body and Defense perks — Font of Vitality, Stalwart Durability, Perfect Soul, and Hardy. They make ODM combat much more forgiving while you learn the timing for nape strikes and gear management. Switch into offensive perks once your survival is consistent.
What is the best memory in Attack on Titan Revolution?
Apotheosis for Shifter and Rage-meter (Ackerman/Shiki) builds, Assassin for blade mains, Overslash for crowd-clearing builds, and Gambler if you’re running Perfect Form. All four are SS-tier and significantly outperform anything in the lower tiers.
Can I change my family in AOTR?
Yes. You can hold multiple families at once and swap between them in your loadout menu. Use Spins (from codes, daily logins, or Robux) to roll new families. Keep in mind that switching families resets any unlocked family-specific shifting skills until you re-equip them.
Is Ackerman still the best Legendary after Update 4?
For pure ODM blade combat, yes — Ackerman remains the strongest Legendary. However, Yeager has closed the gap significantly thanks to Update 4’s loadout improvements showing shifter damage stats. If you prefer aggressive Titan play, Yeager is now equally viable.
Do D-tier Common families do anything?
Almost nothing. D-tier Common families like Reeves, Blouse, Ral, and Hume provide zero stat bonuses, no exclusive skills, and no perks. They are placeholder names. Reroll them as soon as you have enough Spins.
That wraps up the complete Attack on Titan Revolution tier list for September 2026, fully updated for Update 4. Disagree with a ranking? Found a build I missed? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — I read every single one and update this list as the meta shifts. Now go spin some families, equip the right perks, and start one-shotting napes.