JoJo: Golden Spirit Tier List

Kit-focused reviews for ranked JoJo: Golden Spirit characters. Each note covers fighting style, how the kit actually plays, and when the unit is worth building during closed beta.

Akira Otoishi

Agility · SR · Overall B+

Akira is an SR Agility fighter who plays around Red Hot Chili Pepper's Electricity battery — an invulnerable station that fuels his kit and even lets him cheat death by fleeing back into remaining stacks. Kill You Nice and Easy turns those stacks into real damage spikes, while Powered by Electricity siphons enemy Energy on basics. At B+ he is a solid mid-tier pick for players who like self-sustaining melee carries, but he needs the battery uptime and Electricity management to outpace stronger Agility options.

Anjuro Katagiri

Special · R · Overall B

Angelo is a budget R Special who wins fights by flooding the map with Dampness from his humidifier Ultimate, then cashing that status in with missing-HP amp and Aqua Necklace splash. Liquid Attack is a simple multi-hit filler, so his real value is DoT/status pressure rather than raw burst. B-tier for early Special coverage — useful when you want cheap Dampness setups, not a long-term carry.

Bruford

Assault · R · Overall B+

Bruford punches above his R rarity as an Assault execute specialist: Coup De Grace dumps massive Attack % plus missing-HP damage, while Life-Leeching Hair and Bleed synergy keep him sticky in melee. Danse Macabre Hair is solid AoE filler that also shortens on basics. B+ feels fair — he is one of the better low-rarity Assault options if you need a greedy frontliner who finishes wounded targets.

Bruno Bucciarati

Agility · SSR · Overall S

Bucciarati is an SSR Agility opener built around Sticky Fingers control. Unzip the Zipper and Zipper Space both hit like trucks while Stun, buff strip, or outright removing a target from the field, and Zipper Shuttle closes gaps with Effect Res shred. Long opening Stealth plus Energy drain on basics make him excellent at picking a priority target before the fight stabilizes. S-tier Agility for a reason — build him when you want aggressive single-target disruption, not pure sustained DPS.

Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli

Ranged · SSR · Overall SS

Caesar is the SS Ranged blueprint in closed beta: ricocheting basics and Bubble Cutter disks keep multi-target pressure up while Attack Speed stacks snowball from Barrier hits, ally buffs, and bubble recalls. Ripple Energy's special effect plus Vampire/Zombie amp give him a clear niche, and early Energy means he Ultimates fast. If you need a consistent backline carry that scales with Attack Speed and basic-attack strength, he is an easy first build.

Chaka

Assault · SR · Overall B

Chaka is an SR Assault who temporarily becomes a sword demon after Master of the Sword — Attack/Attack Speed stacks plus assist triggers turn short windows into big damage. Cleave You in Two! is a strong cone nuke, and Defense penetration helps him chew tanks. B-tier overall: fun burst windows and a spiteful Confused death proc, but he lacks the staying power of higher Assault picks once the Ultimate buffs fall off.

Cioccolata

Special · SSR · Overall A+

Cioccolata is an SSR Special DoT plague kit. Mold Infection spreads from Unbridled Malice, crowd-control procs, and corpse explosions, while Spread Mold refreshes stacks and shreds Effect Res. The fatal mold revive into Happiness is a clutch second life. A+ as a status-spread Special — outstanding when your team already applies CC, weaker if fights end before Mold stacks cook.

Diavolo

Agility · SSR · Overall A+

Diavolo is an SSR Agility assassin who thrives on Isolation. Time Erasure teleports, AoEs, then goes Unselectable; Finished Now dumps huge damage into Isolated targets with missing-HP amp. Unavoidable Blow stacks Grievous Wound and skills themselves apply undispellable Isolation. A+ for dive/assassinate comps — less forgiving if you cannot keep him alive long enough to chain Isolates.

Ermes Costello

Defense · SSR · Overall A+

Ermes is an SSR Defense unit who tanks off Defense scaling and Kiss stickers. Hypersonic Harpoon and License for Revenge reposition or duplicate-burst while Shields and Damage Res stack from Ultimates and Duplicated Form. She also shares Shields to nearby allies, so she is more than a selfish wall. A+ Defense for sticky frontlines — prioritize her when you want Defense-based damage plus team shielding.

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F.F.

Ranged · SSR · Overall S

F.F. is an SSR Ranged summoner whose Plankton Colony is the real carry. The colony stays all fight, stacks Micro Plankton with F.F. Ammo (especially into Dampness), and self-heals off infected targets. Low-HP recall is a built-in panic heal. S-tier Ranged for sustained backline pressure — she rewards long fights and status setups more than pure burst.

Formaggio

Agility · SR · Overall B+

Formaggio is an SR Agility shrink/CC specialist. Way of Assassination drops a stunning car AoE, Kill Every One of You applies Shrunken, and his low-HP panic into Stealth plus Energy regen lets him reset mid-fight. B+ utility Agility — great for locking down priority targets, less impressive as raw damage compared to stealth assassins like Zucchero.

Ghiaccio

Defense · SR · Overall B

Ghiaccio is an SR Defense freeze wall. White Album Gently Weeps cuts ranged damage for nearby allies and reflects pressure, Ultra-Low Temperature cones Freeze, and Frost Armor hard-counters lower-Attack ranged hitters. Chill-to-Freeze chaining is the fantasy. B-tier: strong situational anti-ranged tank, but Assault and stronger Defense SSRs outclass him in general content.

Giorno Giovanna

Support · SSR · Overall A+

Giorno is an SSR Support healer/battery. Life Creation and Tissue Repair pump big Max-HP% heals with Regeneration and Healing Up, while Consciousness Rampage gives him a real offensive Ultimate option. Team-wide Energy on battle start and on skills, Reflective Shields, and Ultimate Energy restore make him a classic sustain Support. A+ — not the flashiest, but teams that need healing and Energy uptime want him.

Guido Mista

Ranged · SR · Overall B+

Mista is an SR Ranged crit sniper with Sex Pistols flavor. Direct Hit! is a high-multiplier pierce shot, Cut Through the Darkness sprays six hits that snowball on kills, and stationary Attack Up stacks reward camping. Tetraphobia Marked Target play is neat but the fourth-hit accuracy penalty is a real quirk. B+ Ranged — solid if you like crit builds, outclassed by Caesar/F.F./Johngalli for premium slots.

Gwess

Agility · R · Overall C

Gwess is a low-end R Agility shrink kit. Good Boy! applies long Shrunken, and she punishes Shrunken enemies who hit her while dealing bonus damage into them. C-tier: the bench gag Skill is filler, and she lacks the tools of higher Agility units. Fine as an early filler, not a build priority.

Hol Horse

Ranged · SR · Overall B+

Hol Horse is an SR Ranged marksman who stacks Attack Speed on skills and snipes with The Emperor's ten-shot barrage. Attack Mark plus Stand Bullet penetration and crit Energy refund give him a clear mark-and-punish loop. B+ overall — a competent secondary Ranged DPS on par with Guido Mista, sitting behind Caesar-tier options — worth building if you need another backline shooter.

Imposter Captain Tennille

Special · SR · Overall C

Imposter Captain Tennille is an SR Special Barnacle channeler. Dark Blue Moon vortices apply Barnacles while Power Absorption doubles down on stacks, and ally Debuff Proficiency aura is the quiet team value. C-tier overall — the channel Ultimate is awkward and damage feels soft compared to Koichi or Cioccolata Specials.

Johngalli A.

Ranged · SR · Overall S

Johngalli A. is an SR Ranged sniper who somehow sits at S overall — and the kit backs it up. Targeting His Heart is a massive channel nuke that Swift Reload cuts to near-instant, while Manhattan Transfer extends range, shreds Stealth, and buffs Crit near the drone. Enhanced basics every third shot keep DPS high between Ultimates. One of the best non-SSR investments if you want a safe, long-range assassin.

Jonathan Joestar

Defense · SSR · Overall S

Jonathan is an SSR Defense pillar who mixes Ripple tanking with team save tools. Scarlet Overdrive self-cleanses and Defense-stacks, Sunlight Yellow Overdrive debuffs and enhances, and Overdrive leaf Shields protect allies. True Gentleman HP sharing, Vampire/Zombie Ripple amp, and the clutch dash-shield when an ally would die make him a premier frontline. S-tier Defense — build him if you want a durable, supportive tank rather than a pure wall.

Joseph Joestar

Support · SR · Overall A

Joseph is an SR Support disruptor. Hermit Purple Stuns and binds, Spirit Photograph strips Stealth and stacks Damage Amplification, and Thorns Overgrowth improves damage transfer on the Ultimate. Ripple Energy gives the usual anti-Vampire/Zombie edge. A-tier Support utility — excellent for revealing stealthed threats and setting up Amplify windows, less of a pure healer than Giorno or Tonio.

Keicho Nijimura

Ranged · SR · Overall C

Keicho is an SR Ranged summoner who floods the field with Bad Company tanks and Burn Apaches. Skill casts buff him and summons with Attack/Attack Speed, and summons spawn with Attack-based Shields. C-tier: the fantasy is fun, but summon DPS and durability lag behind premium Ranged carries, so he is more of a novelty pick.

Kenzou

Support · SR · Overall A

Kenzou is an SR Support who plays Feng Shui debuffs. Assassination Feng Shui dumps Block Down and Unlucky Spot, Drowning Hand Silences, and the Crit Rate aura plus Crit Res shred make him a quiet DPS enabler. Panic self-heal at low HP is a nice failsafe. A-tier Support for crit-focused teams — bring him to enable carries rather than as a solo healer.

Koichi Hirose

Special · SSR · Overall SS

Koichi is an SS SSR Special who turns allies into damage amplifiers via Onomatopoeia. Smack stamps a carry, Echoes ACT 2 buffs Effect Hit and revenge-blasts on ally death, and Body-Penetrating Sound adds Attack Down pressure. Special Attack procs from Onomatopoeia basics mean his value scales with whoever he buffs. Priority Special support-carry hybrid — build him when you have a strong attacker to stamp.

Lang Rangler

Support · SR · Overall C

Lang Rangler is an SR Support who creates Zero-Gravity Zones that amp ranged damage and drain Energy from unshielded enemies. Jumpin' Jack Flash Attack Speed for the team is nice, and Components Launch kites melee. C-tier: the zone fantasy is cool for ranged comps, but uptime and personal impact are too low to justify a Support slot over Tonio/Giorno/Kenzou.

Leaky-Eye Luca

Assault · R · Overall C

Luca is a basic R Assault shovel bruiser. AoE Ultimate, cooldown-reducing basics into Shovel Smite, Crit stacks on skills, and Attack stacks on assists. C-tier filler — does what early Assault needs and little else. Swap him out as soon as you pull Secco, Sports Maxx, or better.

Leone Abbacchio

Defense · SR · Overall A

Abbacchio is an SR Defense tank who redirects pressure onto Moody Blues and bricks up with Pride and Honor Shields plus Block Up. Team Defense Up on battle start and a huge low-HP Shield panic make him sticky. A-tier Defense for SR budgets — a reliable wall when you lack Jonathan or Ermes.

Lisa Lisa

Assault · SR · Overall B

Lisa Lisa is an SR Assault Ripple fighter who charges, drags, and Stun-locks with Ripple Punishment while Snake Muffler gives Unselectable + Shield windows. She also batteries the highest-Attack ally with Energy and carries Vampire/Zombie Ripple amp. B-tier Assault — flexible and supportive, but pure damage Assaults like Secco/Sports Maxx usually clear faster.

Mariah

Support · R · Overall C

Mariah is an R Support who stacks Magnetic Force until enemies in close range explode into mutual Stuns. Stick Together cashes stacks for damage and Suppress chances spice control. C-tier: neat status toy for early Support slots, but healers and amp Supports outclass her quickly.

Mario Zucchero

Agility · SR · Overall A

Zucchero is an SR Agility stealth assassin. Soft Machine deletes Shields and applies long Deflation, Rapier Jab strips a buff, and Ambush bonus damage in Stealth rewards the opener. Series Thrusts extend Deflation so the lockdown sticks. A-tier Agility — one of the best SR dive tools for deleting protected carries.

Melone

Agility · SR · Overall B

Melone never enters the field — Baby Face does, with Stealth openers, Growth stacking, and a throat disintegration Skill. Low-HP Stealth reset keeps the remote Stand sticky. B-tier Agility: unique summon-assassin fantasy, but Baby Face's durability and Melone's inability to personally tank/heal make him streaky compared to Zucchero or Formaggio.

Muhammad Avdol

Special · SSR · Overall A

Avdol is an SSR Special Burn enabler. Crossfire Hurricane Special enhances basics into huge fire ankhs with Immobilize/Burn, In the Beginning spreads Burn and scales with stacks, and Magician's Red makes the whole enemy team take more Burn damage. A-tier Special for Burn comps — pair him with other Burn appliers; he is less mandatory in pure burst teams.

N'Doul

Agility · SR · Overall B+

N'Doul is an SR Agility long-range controller via Geb. God of Earth Stun-channels, Water Assassination dumps Energy on unshielded targets, Sand Sonar strips Stealth with Crit Up, and Isolated targets take bonus basic damage. B+ Agility utility — excellent anti-stealth/anti-Energy tech, softer as a primary carry.

Narancia Ghirga

Special · SR · Overall A

Narancia is an SR Special Aerosmith pilot. Aerial Bomb and Get Him, Aerosmith! deliver line/AoE pressure with follow-up DoT, Breath Tracking can strip Stealth via Suffocation, and the Effect Hit aura is quiet team value. A-tier Special for mid-range AoE — a strong SR alternative when you need coverage without an SSR Special.

Pesci

Support · R · Overall B

Pesci is an R Support/hook specialist. Beach Boy triple-hits the furthest target while pulling, Took the Bait! Stuns, and damage taken during the Ultimate transfers partly to the hooked foe. B-tier for an R unit — surprisingly usable control Support early, still outclassed by SR/SSR Supports later.

Pet Shop

Special · SR · Overall B+

Pet Shop is an SR Special ice bird. Icicle Storm lines Freeze chilled enemies, Frost Realm blankets Frostbite, and Deadly Falcon/Eye of Horus amp damage into Chill. B+ Special for freeze comps — strong when Chill is already flowing, average as a standalone DPS.

Prosciutto

Assault · SSR · Overall B

Prosciutto is an SSR Assault who ages the entire enemy team with Senility. Grateful Dead pulses AoE Senility, Accelerated Aging strips buffs, and the execute threshold on Senile low-HP targets is nasty. B overall is harsh but fair for an SSR — the aging fantasy is cool, yet Assault competitors like Secco/Sports Maxx simply do more for the team slot in closed beta. Note: rarity is a pull-cost investment, not a tier guarantee — within the Assault role he currently ranks behind the SR pair above and even the R-rarity Bruford, so weigh his fantasy against what your roster actually needs before prioritizing him over cheaper Assault picks.

Robert E. O. Speedwagon

Support · SR · Overall C

Speedwagon is an SR Support Empower/Shield battery. Don't Lay a Finger! cleanses and Shields a clique, I Like Your Style focuses the top attacker, and he passively heals shielded allies while refunding Energy on ally Ultimates. C-tier Support — the fantasy fits, but heal numbers and impact lag behind Tonio, Giorno, and even Will.

Rubber Soul

Defense · R · Overall A

Rubber Soul is a sneaky-good R Defense unit. Yellow Temperance stacks from dealing or taking melee damage, then the Ultimate detonates them while Slow Eater heals off Temperance damage. Melee damage reduction and corpse heals keep him up. A-tier for an R tank — one of the best budget Defense investments in the closed beta.

Rudol von Stroheim

Defense · SR · Overall B

Stroheim is an SR Defense cyborg who scales off Defense for Abdominal Machine Gun knockbacks and self-repair heals. Opening Defense stacks and a dramatic low-HP repair stun define him. B-tier — flashy and durable in pockets, but Santana/Abbacchio/Rubber Soul usually feel better for the Defense slot.

Sale

Ranged · R · Overall B

Sale is an R Ranged kinetic sniper. Power Release channels a line nuke, Flawless Fixity locks targets, and displacement resist plus melee Fixity procs give him quirky defense. B-tier Ranged filler — usable early, quickly replaced by Mista/Hol Horse/Johngalli.

Santana

Defense · SR · Overall A

Santana is an SR Defense Pillar Man who heals through Devouring Cell and snowballs Max HP from nearby deaths. Ribs Blades AoE Attack Down, stacking Defense Up over long fights, and Meat Invade sustain make him a marathon tank. A-tier Defense — excellent for drawn-out PvE waves where absorption value compounds.

Secco

Assault · SR · Overall A+

Secco is an SR Assault standout at A+. Ground Liquefaction Grounds and Block-shreds packs, I'll Finish You Off! Defense Downs on a short cooldown, and Rockfall Spear turns the post-Ultimate window into AoE lifesteal DPS. Stationary Attack stacking plus Shields on skill hits keep him sticky. Priority SR Assault — build him early.

Shigekiyo Yangu

Special · R · Overall B

Shigechi is an R Special swarm channeler. Harvest ticks AoE while Chuckle multi-hits, with random Bleed/Effect Res Down and bonus damage procs. B-tier Special filler — fine for early AoE, no reason to invest once Narancia/Pet Shop/Cioccolata are available.

Sports Maxx

Assault · SR · Overall A+

Sports Maxx is an A+ SR Assault corpse puppeteer. Corpse Manipulation and the invisible alligator apply Defense Down/Bleed while he fishes for Damage Amplification, and the fatal Unselectable linger is a mean second wind. Excellent SR Assault alongside Secco — lean on him for chaotic multi-target pressure and debuff uptime.

Squalo

Agility · R · Overall C

Squalo is an R Agility shark Stand at long range. Rip Out Throat Silences while ticking, Latched On Energy-drains the far target, and Instant Flash yanks on Ultimate. C-tier — neat anti-caster tools on paper, too fragile and low-impact to hold an Agility slot long-term.

Straizo

Agility · R · Overall C

Straizo is an R Agility Vampire with Space Ripper line damage, dash Crit Up, and classic Vampirism drain. Ripple Neutralization is a cute anti-Ripple tech niche. C-tier — early melee filler with sustain, nothing that threatens SR Agility assassins.

Tarkus

Assault · SR · Overall B+

Tarkus is an SR Assault chain executioner. Hell Heaven Snake Kill dumps damage, Amplify, and a high Stun chance, Chain Death Match pulls far targets in, and Strangle executes sub-10% HP. Team Resilience aura and Zombie lifesteal keep him sticky. B+ Assault — strong pick for grab-and-finish comps, just behind Secco/Sports Maxx.

Tonio Trussardi

Support · SR · Overall A+

Tonio is an A+ SR Support chef who cooks instead of basic-attacking, passively healing and amp'ing Shields/heals in radius. Relieve Fatigue is a clean emergency heal, Pearl Jam strips debuffs on skill casts, and Welcome! batteries ally Energy during the Ultimate. One of the best Supports in closed beta — build him whenever your team needs sustain more than raw damage.

Viviano Westwood

Assault · SR · Overall B+

Westwood is an SR Assault muscle meteor. I Am the Strongest! Stuns and AoE Attack Downs, Meteorite Fall nukes Burned targets, and Meteor Shower adds splash after skill chains. Burn/Effect Res Down procs create his own setup. B+ Assault — fun burn-melee hybrid, slightly less consistent than Secco/Sports Maxx for a main Assault slot.

Will A. Zeppeli

Support · SR · Overall B+

Will A. Zeppeli is an SR Support Ripple mentor. Breathing Technique heals and Energy-ticks the lowest ally, Sendo Wave Kick Stuns with Block Down, and Deep Pass Overdrive massively pumps the top attacker after 10 seconds. Ripple Energy covers Vampire/Zombie content. B+ Support — a strong carry-enabler; still usually sits behind Tonio/Giorno for pure sustain.

JoJo: Golden Spirit Tier List

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