Taking advantage of the animated series’ new season on Amazon Prime Video, Skybound Games released Invincible VS in late April, bringing a diverse roster of 18 heroes and villains for players to master.
However, as users worldwide are quickly discovering, not all superpowered beings are created equal. While the 3v3 tag-team format means that team synergy is often the secret to victory, some characters possess raw damage and utility that put them a cut above the rest in this fighting game.
Granted, no name you will see below is set in stone. The game is still very fresh, combinations and movesets are still being learned, and it will likely take a few months before everything is fully understood. Still, as stated, some names have begun to stand out.
Oh, and for the record, the list below shows characters that are currently available, as Skybound has already confirmed that Universa and The Immortal will join the roster as part of the Year 1 Season Pass due to arrive this summer.
S-Tier
The list of undisputed kings (and queens) of the current Invincible VS meta has just a few names, but they deliver. Each of the characters below possesses tools that allow them to dictate the pace of any match.
They are consistently positioned as the main force in almost any team composition and offer a lethal mix of serious damage potential, versatile special moves, and the ability to pressure opponents into making mistakes. If you are not running at least one of these fighters, you are likely putting your trio at a distinct competitive disadvantage.
- Omni-Man: The consensus top pick, balancing raw power with high speed.
- Battle Beast: Boasts the highest raw damage in the game and brutal aerial combos.
- Dupli-Kate: A speed and mix-up specialist with absurd combo potential.
- Allen the Alien: A versatile powerhouse, excellent at taking up space and maintaining pressure.
A-Tier
While S-Tier characters will always be the cream of the crop in any multi-character game, the list of A-Tier Invincible VS fighters brings some incredibly strong, reliable choices that can easily hold their own against top-tier picks.
While they may not be as meta-defining or easy to use as S-Tier characters, they offer specialized tools like oppressive zoning or relentless grappling that can dismantle an unprepared team. These characters shine brightest when their specific mechanical requirements are mastered or when paired with teammates who cover their minor weaknesses.
- Invincible: The ultimate beginner-friendly all-rounder with consistent combos.
- Conquest: A brutal, fast attacker who plays similarly to the top-tier Viltrumites.
- Atom Eve: The premier zoner, capable of juggling enemies from a distance with projectiles.
- Thula: A sleeper pick that can trap opponents in endless aerial loops.
- Lucan: A powerhouse who utilizes high-damage grapple attacks and deceptive speed.
- Anissa: A high-skill-ceiling speedster with a satisfying dodge mechanic.
B-Tier
As the main options to handle a fight’s early stages, either by tanking the front lines or bringing mid-tier competitive skills, the B-Tier list is usually made up of usable fighters who are effective in the right team builds but are rarely considered optimal for high-level competitive play.
These characters often have “niche” roles, providing specific utility like crowd control or durability. However, they frequently suffer from notable drawbacks such as slow movement or airborne vulnerability that make them easier to counter than higher-ranked combatants.
- Rex Splode: Great ground-based utility that is somewhat hampered by vulnerability in the air.
- Bulletproof: A standard, reliable fighter that lacks the flair of more specialized brawlers.
- Monster Girl: A slow-moving but durable tank that hits like a freight train.
- Ella Mental: A unique original character with strong elemental ranged utility.
C-Tier: High-Risk Niche Picks
This is where we start talking about courage, not from the characters, but from players who insist on using C-Tier characters as a main option in Invincible VS. Unless you are working with very specific setups or are immensely skilled, these are only marginally viable.
Most of these fighters struggle with slow movement or have learning curves that are far too steep for the average player to see consistent results. In a fast-paced tag fighter, these characters often find themselves caught in enemy combos before they can utilize their specialized but clunky movesets.
- Cecil Stedman: A master of teleportation and range who is hampered by a very high skill floor.
- Titan: A heavy-hitting tank whose slow movement makes closing gaps frustratingly difficult.
- Powerplex: A character who lacks defining traits and needs to be dangerously close to land his best moves.
D-Tier: The Scrap Heap
There is a reason why “D-Tier” is infamous in any game that has team-oriented gameplay. More often than not, these characters are seen as liabilities instead of team players. This list is currently reserved for fighters who are seen as a genuine problem in any team setup. Their skills are weak under most conditions, lacking impact, range, or real damage capacity, and relying on them is a recipe for failure.
These characters often feature clunky animations and stilted movement that make them easy prey for the game’s speed demons and heavy hitters. While every character can be dangerous in the right hands, those in D-Tier are generally fighting against the game’s mechanics rather than with them.
- Robot: A “jack of all trades” who is a master of none, suffering from stilted movement and poor positioning.
Final Thoughts
While gacha games, a genre that mostly follows RPG mechanics, allow for careful character buildup and synergistic team compositions, games like Invincible VS rarely allow you the time to carefully craft a party.
The entire notion of a fighting game is to be fast-paced, and before you realize it, the whole thing is over. That said, learning to use the skill sets of top-tier characters effectively is the most reliable path to success. A trio with great synergy can often outperform a disorganized team of high-tier favorites.
Invincible VS is available for purchase on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
