Looking for a Transformers: Eternal War tier list to figure out who’s actually worth building? Based on early access and launch-week performance, Grimlock, Jetfire, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Soundwave, Arcee, and Megatron are the strongest picks right now, with the roster still shaping up as more units get added post-launch.
Transformers: Eternal War launched globally on iOS and Android on September 15, 2026, from Wanda Cinemas Games in partnership with Hasbro, built to mark the franchise’s 40th anniversary. It’s a free-to-play idle RPG with 3D battle scenes, and like most gacha-idle games, who you invest resources into early matters a lot more than how much you grind.
Transformers: Eternal War tier list (early access / launch build)
This list reflects the game’s early access and launch-week state. Transformer performance shifts as team comps, gear upgrades, and balance patches land, so treat S and A tier as “safe to invest in now” rather than a permanent ranking.
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Grimlock, Jetfire, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Soundwave, Arcee, Megatron |
| A | Blue Streak, Bombshell, Dead End, Hound, Motormaster, Prowl, Sludge, Starscream |
| B | Breakdown, Bumblebee, First Aid, Hook, Mirage, Skywarp, Snarl, Swoop, Wheeljack |
| C/D | Remaining roster units not yet widely tested |
Why the S-tier picks are worth your resources
Grimlock has the highest base HP in the game. Once he stacks 10 Reckless, he transforms into his dinosaur form and gets a big power spike, and his Erosion damage scales off the enemy’s max HP, so he actually gets better against bosses with huge health bars instead of worse.
Jetfire hits hard on his own, but the real value is his ultimate: it slams the whole enemy team, strips their buffs, and steals energy in the process. That buff removal makes him especially nasty against shielded PvP opponents.
Optimus Prime is the glue unit. He periodically feeds energy to the whole team, brings knockdown and self-healing, and can tank a hit that would otherwise kill him. Pairing him with Arcee speeds up her ultimate charge, since she gains energy any time an ally does.
Ratchet is the healer you want in progression content. He doesn’t just top off HP, he can yank an ally that’s about to die out of the fight, heal them, and send them back in. That alone saves runs that would otherwise wipe.
Soundwave brings silence, Bleed, damage reduction, and backline stuns. If you’re pushing PvP, he’s one of the best control pieces in the current meta.
Arcee snipes whoever has the lowest HP on the enemy team with her ultimate and refunds energy on the kill, making her a strong finisher next to Optimus.
Megatron stacks knockdown, silence, and stun, and gets considerably scarier as a tank once you unlock his signature armor upgrade.
Team-building tips
- Run Optimus Prime with Arcee so her ultimate comes online faster.
- Keep Ratchet on your main progression team to rescue your best damage dealer instead of letting them die outright.
- Save Jetfire for PvP matchups where the enemy is leaning on shields or buffs.
- Pair Soundwave and Megatron together to chain-interrupt enemy turns with stuns and silence.
- Don’t spread resources thin. Pick roughly five mains to build around instead of leveling everyone a little.
Mistakes to avoid
- Dumping materials into B/C tier units early. The game has a reset system (open the upgrade menu and hit Reset to get invested resources back), but it’s still faster to commit to strong picks from the start.
- Ignoring energy synergy. Units like Arcee and Optimus Prime are much better together than apart, so build your team around synergies, not just raw stats.
- Treating this list as permanent. This is a launch-era ranking. New Transformers and balance changes will shuffle things, especially once the game’s first content patch lands.
FAQ
Is Transformers: Eternal War pay-to-win?
It’s free-to-play with gacha summoning, so spenders get an edge in speed, but the S-tier units above are obtainable through normal play and events, not locked behind a paywall.
Can I reset a character I regret building?
Yes. Open the upgrade menu, select Reset, and the resources you put into that unit are returned so you can move them to a stronger pick.
Will this tier list change?
Almost certainly. It’s based on early access and launch-week data, and we’ll revisit it as the meta settles and new characters are added.
Which Transformer are you building around right now? Let us know in the comments.
Source(s):
Transformers Eternal War Tier List – Best Characters, TreyExGaming
Transformers: Eternal War sets September 15 mobile launch date, Notebookcheck
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