Do you want to get the best Ships in the Azur lane? Well, then you have landed in the right place. Some time ago, I was also struggling with the same problem. As there are more than 250 Ships available in the Azur lane, it becomes very difficult to select the perfect Ship from this vast collection.
So, I have decided to create the Tier List for all the Ships available in Azur Lane to help everyone pick the perfect Ship based on their requirement and playstyle.
In this tier list, I have categorized the Ships into 5 different tiers starting from S, A, B, C, to D, and listed them based on their performance, where the S tier has the best Ship, and the D tier has the worst Ship in the game. With the help of this tier list, you can pick your favorite Ship based on your requirements and playstyle.
Azur Lane Tier List – Best Ships
You can choose the ships from this large selection that correspond to your current skill level with the help of this tier list, and if you are a new player, we advise that you start with the ships from the lower tiers and work your way up to the top.
Now, if you are an experienced or pro player and have a solid understanding of the game, the selection process will be much more straightforward for you.
1. S-Tier Ships
There is a good reason why the S-Tier ships are at the top of the list. Players can easily defeat enemies by using these ships because they have high damage outputs and superior stats. Another benefit of the ships in this Tier is that you do not need to spend much time leveling them up to use them effectively.
| Ships | Roles |
| Ping Hai Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance) |
| Seattle | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Monarch | Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Centaur | Light Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Roon | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Ironblood) |
| Ayanami | Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Unicorn | Light Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| U-47 | Submarine, Support (Ironblood) |
| Essex | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Akashi | Repair Ship, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Yukikaze | Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| San Diego Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Azuma | Large Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Warspite Retrofit | Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Georgia | Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Ning Hai Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance) |
| I-13 | Submarine Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Yat-Sen Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance) |
| Duke of York | Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Helena | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Enterprise | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Gascogne | Battleship, Backline (Vichya Dominion) |
| Nagato | Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Friedrich der Grosse | Battleship, Backline (Ironblood) |
| Minneapolis | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
2. A-Tier Ships
The ships included in the A-Tier are capable of competing head-to-head with those in the S-Tier. These ships are not perfect since they require more grinding than S-Tier ships to master them.
| Ships | Roles |
| King George V | Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Swiftsure | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Saratoga Retrofit | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| I-168 | Submarine, Support (Sakura Empire) |
| Illustrious | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Saint Louis | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Iris Libre) |
| Mogami Retrofit | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Graf Zeppelin | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Ironblood) |
| Kitakaze | Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Jean Bart | Battleship, Backline (Vichya Dominion) |
| Vestal | Repair Ship, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Hood | Battle Cruiser, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Bunker Hill | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Neptune | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Washington | Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Portland Retrofit | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Laffey Retrofit | Destroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Jintsuu Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Montpelier | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Eldridge | Destroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Z23 Retrofit | Destroyer, Vanguard (Ironblood) |
| Mikasa | Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Bismarck | Battleship, Backline (Ironblood) |
| U-101 | Submarine, Support (Ironblood) |
3. B-Tier Ships
The B-Tier ships fall into the mid-range and are regarded as average. Players must put in a significant amount of grinding time to unlock and master these ships. They are more advantageous to casual players due to this trait.
| Ships | Roles |
| Cleveland | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| U-81 | Submarine, Support (Ironblood) |
| Kizuna AI | Destroyer, Vanguard (Kizuna AI) |
| Little Bel | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Hyuuga Retrofit | Aviation Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Elegant Kizuna AI | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Kizuna AI) |
| Nicholas Retrofit | Destroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Shouhou | Light Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Queen Elizabeth | Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Ibuki | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Kaga | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Aurora | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Javelin | Destroyer, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Columbia | Light Cruiser, Elite (Eagle Union) |
| Ark Royal | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy) |
| Z1 Retrofit | Destroyer, Vanguard (Ironblood) |
| Izumo | Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| I-19 | Submarine, Support (Sakura Empire) |
| Albacore | Submarine, Support (Eagle Union) |
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4. C-Tier Ships
Despite being on the weaker side, the C-Tier is more beneficial for beginners. These ships aid new players in understanding the game and are relatively simple to unlock.
| Ships | Roles |
| Newcastle Retrofit | Light Cruiser- Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Sendai Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Prinz Eugen | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Ironblood) |
| Taihou | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Belfast | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Shangri-La | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| London | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Shoukaku | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Kagerou Retrofit | Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Akagi | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Anniversary Kizuna Ai | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Kizuna Ai) |
| Fumiruiru | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Utawarerumono) |
| Souryuu | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Curacoa Retrofit | Light Cruiser- Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Zuikaku | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Tanikaze | Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
| Sirius | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Curlew Retrofit | Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy) |
| Wichita | Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union) |
| Hiryuu | Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Kawakaze | Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
5. D-Tier Ships
The ships you will find in the D-Tier are below average and rank very low on the Tier list. They also have poor combat performance. Although these ships may be a sight to behold, we still do not advise amateur or professional players to use them.
| Ships | Roles |
| Arizona | Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Zeppy | Aircraft Carrier- Backline (Ironblood) |
| Amagi | Battle Cruiser, Backline (Sakura Empire) |
| Tirpitz | Battleship, Backline (Ironblood) |
| Chaser | Light Aircraft Carrier- Backline (Royal Navy) |
| North Carolina | Battleship, Backline (Eagle Union) |
| Izuzu | Light Cruiser- Vanguard (Sakura Empire) |
We have not listed some of the ships that are too weak to qualify in any tier, and we do not recommend any player to use them unless you want to have fun with them.
Knowing which ships are the strongest and which are the weakest will help you progress immensely in the game. We hope that the tier list provided in the article has helped you select the correct Ship based on their performance and your play style.
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