DC: Dark Legion Tier List

DC: Dark Legion has just launched globally, bringing together DC Universe heroes and villains in an exciting mobile strategy game. With nearly 50 characters available at launch and more coming soon, choosing who to invest in can be overwhelming. This DC Dark Legion tier list will help you decide which heroes deserve your resources.

In this guide, I'll rank the best heroes in DC: Dark Legion from S-tier to D-tier, based on their overall performance. The game has been in soft launch until now, so information here is accurate!

Here's how all available heroes currently rank in DC: Dark Legion:

Tier	Heroes
S Tier	Superman Joker Green Lantern Deathstroke Sinestro
A Tier	Batman Green Arrow Wonder Woman Raven Aquaman Mera Poison Ivy Scarecrow Black Adam Zatanna Harley Quinn Dr. Fate
B Tier	Two-Face The Atom Cyborg Flash Robin Killer Croc Shazam Robin Red Hood Lex Luthor Nightwing Batgirl
C Tier	Star Girl Black Canary Catwoman Penguin Captain Cold Bane Vixen Martian Manhunter Deadshot
D Tier	Shield Squad Patrolman Cross Bar Bang Bang Gatling Gal Bazooka Bro Chop Chop Home Fun Big Boy Good Day AK

Best Heroes in DC Dark Legion

Superman

Superman is currently the best damage dealer in the game. As a Mythic hero, Superman is absolutely worth investing in if you can obtain him. His freeze ability can temporarily disable enemies, and his heat ray reduces enemy defense, further amplifying his damage output. If you're going to spend resources on any character, Superman should be your top priority.

Joker

The Joker's strength comes from stacking damage over time. This makes him particularly effective in challenging PvE content. Furthermore, he pairs really well with other high-tier characters such as Batman, Harley Quinn, and more, which further solidifies his position as an S-tier character.

Green Lantern

Green Lantern is currently the best healer in the game. His healing capabilities are unmatched, and he brings additional utility with his 2-second stun ability. Furthermore, he pairs extremely well if you have other three meta Justice League characters like Superman, Green Arrow, and Wonder Woman, which in itself will increase your champions' ATK and HP BY 15% and 10% due to the Justice League synergy.

Deathstroke

We know this one will probably be a bit of a shock for you but in our opinion, Deathstroke is somewhere between S and A tier, and hence we ranked him in S. Deathstroke is one of the most powerful single-target damage dealers in the game, capable of eliminating high-priority targets quickly. His kit allows him to jump behind enemy front lines and take out vulnerable back-line characters.

Sinestro

Sinestro stands as the best magical damage dealer in the game. His AOE ultimate can completely delete enemy teams with enough investment, making him invaluable for clearing waves of enemies.

His consistent high damage and ability to hit multiple targets make him a cornerstone for any team, especially if you are making a team around the Energy Wielder synergies. You can further pair him with other Legion of Doom characters which will help speed up his energy restoration.

A Tier Characters

Batman

Batman serves as a strong addition to Justice League teams and is particularly effective as the centerpiece of Bat-family lineups.

His damage output is respectable, and his survivability allows him to remain in the fight long enough to make an impact. For players looking to build around the Bat-family synergy, Batman is an essential component.

Green Arrow

Green Arrow is primarily a single-target ranged DPS option. He's readily available to all players, making him a staple for early to mid-game progression.

His kit includes high critical damage. Green Arrow fits perfectly into Justice League team compositions, further enhancing his utility for new players.

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman stands as the best accessible tank in the game outside of Scarecrow. As a Legendary hero, she's much easier to obtain and star up, making her an essential build for non-spenders.

Her kit includes shields and incapacitate abilities, two of the most powerful mechanics in the game. These allow her to both protect her team and control enemy threats. Don't underestimate her impact just because she's a Legendary - Wonder Woman is a cornerstone for nearly any team composition.

Raven

While not the best pure healer in the game, Raven is quite a powerful character in PvP. Her ability to swap positions with frontline tanks can save them from death at critical moments, completely reversing the momentum of a battle. She pairs extremely well with characters from Energy Wielder synergy, but in our opinion she gets easily overshadowed by healers such as Green Lantern and Mera.

Aquaman

Aquaman embodies the support role perfectly, focusing on enemy control rather than direct damage. His ability to set up devastating AOE attacks and his push-back capability makes him extremely viable.

On a full Justice League team, Aquaman gains additional damage potential of 10% and additional HP by 5%, which further makes him stronger in the current meta as a lot of other Justice League characters are currently viable.

Mera

Mera is the one of the best pure healer available, making her an essential build for free-to-play players. While Green Lantern offers superior healing, Mera is much more accessible as a Legendary hero.

Her healing ability creates a small AOE circle. The main drawback to using Mera is her lack of tag synergies, which means she doesn't contribute to many team bonuses. However, her raw healing output more than makes up for this limitation.

Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy offers a unique combination of healing and damage, making her incredibly versatile and viable in the current meta.

What makes Ivy particularly annoying to face (and excellent to use) is that enemies often waste their ultimate abilities on her vines instead of your actual heroes. She also brings crowd control. If you make complete use of her, pair her with Joker, Dr Fate (if you don't have Green Lantern), Mera, and Scarecrow.

Scarecrow

Scarecrow is the strongest tank in the game and should be a part of most of the team compositions. What makes Scarecrow particularly valuable is his dual synergy with both Legion of Doom and Arkham's Most Wanted, allowing him to bridge different team compositions. This versatility enables powerful team combinations like Joker, Ivy, Scarecrow, Sinestro, and either Deathstroke or Lex Luthor.

Black Adam

Black Adam delivers excellent spiritual damage and possesses a powerful AOE ultimate. While he doesn't reach the heights of Sinestro in terms of raw damage, he's much more accessible.

Zatanna

Zatanna has quickly established herself as the best pure support in the game. She can boost team attack while also dealing respectable damage herself.

Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn offers excellent sustain through her self-healing mechanics that trigger off damage dealt, and her AOE attacks make her useful in multiple game modes. On top of that, she has three different synergies, making her viable in various teams. Lastly, if she gets a kill, she gets extra energy, which can be further capitalised on. In our opinion, you should definitely invest a bit of resources in her, especially during your early account progression.

Dr. Fate

Dr. Fate's shield mechanic provides exceptional protection against burst damage, making him particularly valuable in PvP and challenging PvE content. His ability to shield the entire team can be a game-changer.

While his personal damage output is quite low, Dr. Fate functions effectively even at zero stars, making him an excellent option for non-spenders. When paired with healers like Poison Ivy, his shields create an extremely durable defensive setup that can outlast most opponents.

Other B-Tier Heroes

The remaining B-tier heroes include:

Flash
Robin
Killer Croc
Shazam
Red Robin
Red Hood
Lex Luthor

These heroes can perform adequately in specific scenarios but generally aren't worth heavy investment unless they synergize particularly well with your main team composition.

C-Tier and D-Tier Heroes

C-tier and D-tier heroes have significant limitations that make them less desirable than other options in most situations.

C-Tier Heroes

Star Girl
Black Canary
Catwoman
Penguin
Captain Cold
Bane
Martian Manhunter
Vixen

D-Tier Heroes

Deadshot
Gatling Gal
Bang Bang
Patrolman
Cross Bar
Big Boy
Home Fun
Shield Squad
Bazooka Bro
Chop Chop
Good Day AK

Conclusion

DC: Dark Legion is still in its early days following global launch, and this tier list will inevitably evolve as the meta develops and new heroes are introduced. The rankings presented here reflect the current understanding of hero performance, but your personal experience may vary based on your playstyle and team compositions.

For non-spenders, focusing on accessible Legendary heroes like Wonder Woman, Mera, Green Arrow, and Black Adam will provide the strongest foundation. If you can obtain Mythic heroes like Superman, Joker, or Sinestro, they're absolutely worth investing in, but don't spread your resources too thin trying to build every character.

Remember that the game will continue to evolve with balance changes and new hero additions, so stay flexible and be prepared to adapt your strategy as the meta shifts.

This tier list takes inspiration from content created by Quantum and Stew Gaming on their respective YouTube channels.

	Stats
Hero Type	Mythic
Role	Warrior
Synergy	Justice League, Superman Family, Metahuman

	Stats
Hero Type	Mythic
Role	Intimidator
Synergy	Arkham's Most Wanted, Weapon Master

	Stats
Hero Type	Mythic
Role	Supporter
Synergy	Justice League, Green Lantern Corps, Energy Wielder

	Stats
Hero Type	Mythic
Role	Assassin
Synergy	Legion of Doom, League of Assassins, Weapon Master

	Stats
Hero Type	Mythic
Role	Magical
Synergy	Legion of Doom, Energy Wielder

	Stats
Hero Type	Legendary
Role	Firepower
Synergy	Justice League, Weapon Master