Azur Lane Tier List – Best Ships (December 2024)

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

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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. 

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Ships Roles 
Ping Hai RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance)
SeattleLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
MonarchBattleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
CentaurLight Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
RoonHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Ironblood)
AyanamiDestroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
UnicornLight Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
U-47Submarine, Support (Ironblood)
EssexAircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
AkashiRepair Ship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
YukikazeDestroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
San Diego RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
AzumaLarge Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
Warspite RetrofitBattleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
GeorgiaBattleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
Ning Hai RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance)
I-13Submarine Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Yat-Sen RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eastern Radiance)
Duke of YorkBattleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
HelenaLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
EnterpriseAircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
GascogneBattleship, Backline (Vichya Dominion)
NagatoBattleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Friedrich der GrosseBattleship, Backline (Ironblood)
MinneapolisHeavy 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.

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ShipsRoles
King George VBattleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
SwiftsureLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Saratoga Retrofit Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
I-168Submarine, Support (Sakura Empire)
IllustriousAircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
Saint LouisHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Iris Libre)
Mogami RetrofitHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
Graf ZeppelinAircraft Carrier, Backline (Ironblood)
KitakazeDestroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
Jean BartBattleship, Backline (Vichya Dominion)
VestalRepair Ship, Backline (Eagle Union)
HoodBattle Cruiser, Backline (Royal Navy)
Bunker HillAircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
NeptuneLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
WashingtonBattleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
Portland RetrofitHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
Laffey RetrofitDestroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
Jintsuu RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
MontpelierLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
EldridgeDestroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
Z23 RetrofitDestroyer, Vanguard (Ironblood)
MikasaBattleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
BismarckBattleship, Backline (Ironblood)
U-101Submarine, 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.

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ShipsRoles
Cleveland Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
U-81Submarine, Support (Ironblood) 
Kizuna AIDestroyer, Vanguard (Kizuna AI)
Little BelLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Hyuuga RetrofitAviation Battleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Elegant Kizuna AIHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Kizuna AI)
Nicholas RetrofitDestroyer, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
ShouhouLight Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Queen Elizabeth Battleship, Backline (Royal Navy)
IbukiHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
KagaAircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Aurora Light Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Javelin Destroyer, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
ColumbiaLight Cruiser, Elite (Eagle Union)
Ark RoyalAircraft Carrier, Backline (Royal Navy)
Z1 RetrofitDestroyer, Vanguard (Ironblood)
IzumoBattleship, Backline (Sakura Empire)
I-19 Submarine, Support (Sakura Empire)
AlbacoreSubmarine, 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. 

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ShipsRoles
Newcastle RetrofitLight Cruiser- Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Sendai RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
Prinz EugenHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Ironblood)
TaihouAircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
BelfastLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Shangri-LaAircraft Carrier, Backline (Eagle Union)
LondonHeavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
ShoukakuAircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Kagerou RetrofitDestroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
AkagiAircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Anniversary Kizuna Ai Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Kizuna Ai)
FumiruiruAircraft Carrier, Backline (Utawarerumono)
SouryuuAircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Curacoa RetrofitLight Cruiser- Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Zuikaku Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
Tanikaze Destroyer, Vanguard (Sakura Empire)
SiriusLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Curlew RetrofitLight Cruiser, Vanguard (Royal Navy)
Wichita Heavy Cruiser, Vanguard (Eagle Union)
Hiryuu Aircraft Carrier, Backline (Sakura Empire)
KawakazeDestroyer, 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.

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ShipsRoles
ArizonaBattleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
ZeppyAircraft Carrier- Backline (Ironblood)
AmagiBattle Cruiser, Backline (Sakura Empire)
TirpitzBattleship, Backline (Ironblood)
ChaserLight Aircraft Carrier- Backline (Royal Navy)
North CarolinaBattleship, Backline (Eagle Union)
IzuzuLight 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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