With new heroes, seasons, and factions launching constantly, it's easy to spread your resources thin upgrading the wrong commanders. This tier list breaks down which heroes in Last Z: Survival Shooter actually deserve your fragments and skill books — based on community-reported performance across shooter stages, base defense, and PvP — so you can build a squad that scales instead of stalling out mid-game.
How the Faction System Works
Heroes in Last Z are organized into three main factions, each with its own playstyle and synergy bonuses:
- Blood Rose — aggressive, high-damage frontline chains. Best for players who want to push hard and fast.
- Wings of Dawn — aerial control and ranged sustained damage. Strong all-round pick for mixed PvE/PvP.
- Guard of Order — defensive walls and rider-based formations. Best for players focused on base survivability.
Sticking to one faction and building deep (rather than spreading fragments across all three) is generally the faster path to a strong account.
S-Tier: Upgrade These First
These heroes offer the best balance of damage, survivability, and squad-wide utility. Prioritize their fragments and skill books above everything else.
Katrina (Sheriff)
A frontline tank with exceptional survivability and crowd control. Her suppression skill stuns enemies while her aura boosts squad-wide troop health — the single most commonly recommended first S-tier investment.
Sophia (Princess)
Explosive AoE damage combined with a passive that boosts squad attack speed. Pairs extremely well with Katrina in a Blood Rose-focused lineup for consistent damage output.
Laura (Hunter)
High damage output with strong mobility, effective in both PvE shooter stages and PvP. Often cited as the most reliable free-to-play frontline option in the Wings of Dawn faction.
A-Tier: Solid, Dependable Picks
Not quite as game-changing as S-tier, but these heroes cover gaps in your formation and shine when paired with the right faction.
Vivian (Lucky Dealer)
Offers useful damage and unpredictable utility. A strong secondary pick once your core Blood Rose S-tier heroes are established.
Miranda (Red Rose)
Boosts ally defense and provides crowd control, adding durability to squads that lean too aggressive.
Ava (Scholar)
A well-rounded utility pick that rounds out a Blood Rose formation without competing for the same investment priority as your S-tier core.
B-Tier: Fine for Early Game, Replace Later
These heroes get you through the tutorial and early progression, but scale poorly. Keep upgrades minimal — don't invest heavily past the early game.
Audrey (Iron Fist)
A decent starter tank for early waves, but falls behind sturdier A- and S-tier defenders quickly.
Giselle (Trickster)
Evasive early-game plays via illusion decoys, but damage scaling is weak — replace as soon as you can.
Natalie (Firefly)
Useful for scouting early on, but limited scaling means she's best treated as a placeholder until you unlock stronger Wings of Dawn heroes.
Hero Spotlight: In-Depth Guides
Want the full breakdown — skills, builds, and best team compositions — for specific heroes? Check out our dedicated guides:
Upgrade Priority Tips
- Focus your faction. Commit fragments to one faction's S-tier core before spreading into others — split investment slows your whole account down.
- Star before skill. Push your top 3 S-tier heroes to their star-up thresholds before maxing individual skills — star levels unlock stat multipliers that skill books alone can't match.
- Don't overinvest in B-tier. Keep early heroes around 3 stars max. Any fragments beyond that are better saved for your S-tier core.
- Reassess each season. New seasonal heroes shift the meta — recheck your formation whenever a new season or faction hero drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hero should I upgrade first in Last Z: Survival Shooter?
Katrina is the most commonly recommended first investment — she's tanky enough to anchor a formation early while scaling well into the mid and late game.
Should I spread resources across multiple factions?
No. Committing to one faction and building 3 strong S-tier heroes is more effective than spreading fragments thin across all three factions.
Are B-tier heroes ever worth upgrading?
Only up to around 3 stars for early progression. Past that, resources are better spent on your A- and S-tier core.
How often does the tier list change?
Whenever a new season or major faction hero releases — most recently with Season 4 additions like Queenie and Yu Chan. We revisit this list as the meta shifts.
