On the lookout for the Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown tier list and reroll guide? Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown (SAOVS) has been re-released by Bandai Namco, the developers of the game.

For those who don’t know, Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown was temporarily shutdown on September 28, 2023, to make significant changes in the game. The goal was to fundamentally fix the game and create a more sustainable environment for players and it seems like the developers have achieved it.

So for those who are just getting started, make sure to check out our Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown tier list and reroll instructions to get a headstart in the game.

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown Characters Tier List

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown has a total of 13 characters that you can obtain via their gacha banners. You have to use these characters in order to save the Earth planet from the cosmic disaster.

Here’s a quick overview of the tier list:

  • S-Tier: [Sword Spark] Mito, [Osmanthus Knight] Alice, [The Black Swordsman] Kirito
  • A-Tier: [Master Mace] Lisbeth, [Heartfelt Sword] Asuna, [Blue Rose Knight] Eugeo
  • B-Tier: [Autumn Rainbow] Asuna, [Loving Water Sprite] Asuna, [Goddess of the Underworld] Sinon
  • C-Tier: [The Absolute Sword] Yuuki, [Speed Junkie] Leafa, [The Flash] Asuna, [Dragon Tamer] Silica

The above tier list is based on the author’s opinions. Although you should always use the S-Tier characters, we also encourage you to test all the units and use the ones you are comfortable playing with.

Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown Reroll Guide

Performing a reroll in Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown is as easy as pie if you follow the steps to the letter. First, head over to the Google Play Store and download the game. Once you’ve got it in the bag, sign in using a guest account to keep things simple. After that, complete the tutorial and prologue—it’s a walk in the park.

When the next screen rolls around, it’s time to take your shot and summon a character. Aim for the S-tier characters, as they’re the cream of the crop.

If you draw a blank and fail to summon an S-tier character, log out, wipe the slate clean by deleting the game’s data, and rinse and repeat the process to reroll characters in Sword Art Online: Variant Showdown.

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