Reverse 1999 Tier List 3.5 Update: Best Characters to Pull

🎴 Looking to lock in the strongest Arcanists for Reverse: 1999 Version 3.5? You've come to the right place.

This Reverse: 1999 Tier List for Version 3.5 is compiled based on the latest patch changes and high-end player data.

We categorize characters by five core roles — DPS, Support, Control, Debuffer, and Tank — ranked clearly from S to C Tier, helping you make the most informed pulling and investment decisions this patch.

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The current meta has undergone a fundamental shift: Lingering Glow, Dynamo, and Poison are the three dominant systems of this patch, and team synergy ceiling now matters far more than individual card strength. Dive into the full Version 3.5 Tier List below. 👇

Reverse: 1999 DPS Tier List

DPS Arcanists are the damage core of any team, focused on single-target burst, AoE clearing, and maximizing system damage output. A strong DPS needs either full synergy with system-specific keywords or a high enough independent damage ceiling to stand on its own.

Tier	DPS
S	Beryl	Brume	Liang Yue	Sentinel	Igor	Ramona
A	Lucy	Windsong	Jiu Niangzi	Marcus	Spathodea
B	Melania	Centurion	Jessica	Kaalaa Baunaa	A Knight
C	Charlie	Lilya	Eternity	Regulus

Reverse: 1999 Support Tier List

Support Arcanists focus on healing, Moxie cycling, buffing, and sustaining the team's survivability. In Version 3.5, strong Supports are often the true deciding factor in whether a team comp functions — Anjo Nala and Charon are near-mandatory picks in virtually every top-tier team.

Tier	Support
S	Anjo Nala	Charon	Flutterpage	Lopera	Tooth Fairy	Vila
A	Moldir	Medicine Pocket	Mercuria	Ezra	Balloon Party	6
B	Yenisei	Sotheby	Dikke	Necrologist	Avgust
C	La Source	Bette

Reverse: 1999 Control Tier List

Control Arcanists restrict enemy actions through mass status effects such as Stun, Freeze, and Petrify. In high-difficulty Mane's Bulletin stages and specific content, a reliable crowd control anchor is often worth more than a second DPS slot.

Reverse: 1999 Debuffer Tier List

Debuffer Arcanists multiply the team's overall damage output by reducing enemy defenses, amplifying damage taken, or applying persistent debuffs. In Version 3.5, Shamane received an Euphoria upgrade that propelled him from a niche pick to S Tier — players who already own Shamane should unlock his Euphoria immediately.

Reverse: 1999 Tank Tier List

Tank Arcanists are responsible for absorbing damage, generating shields, and keeping the team alive under pressure. In Version 3.5, Marsha has completely reshaped the Follow-Up Attack (FUA) team ecosystem — she functions simultaneously as a FUA trigger and a survivability anchor, making her indispensable on both fronts.

Reverse: 1999 Tier Definitions

Now that you've seen where every Arcanist lands, here's exactly what each tier means in practice — because a tier label without context is just a number.

• S Tier: Absolute meta-defining picks for the current version. These Arcanists dominate the environment with exceptional system value and versatility. Prioritize investment and team building.
• A Tier: Mainstream meta options. Consistently effective across nearly all content, and the best alternatives when top-tier characters are unavailable.
• B Tier: Requires specific team compositions or content types to reach their full potential. Competitive with heavy investment, but limited in general versatility.
• C Tier: Generally underperform in the current version environment. Not recommended for priority investment unless you are a dedicated player of that specific character.

Keep in mind that tier placement reflects performance within the current Version 3.5 environment, not a character's absolute ceiling.

Version 3.5 New Arcanist: Lorentz Butterfly

Founder of the Institutium Lorentz, Lorentz Butterfly (real name: Marguerite) is a 6★ Intellect female Arcanist debuting in Version 3.5 Phase 1, filling the role of Sub DPS. She is the definitive missing piece for the Lingering Glow system — through Continuous Actions, Spell copying, and her Insight III Moxie cycling for the whole team, she pushes the Lingering Glow team's damage ceiling to an entirely new level.

Lorentz Butterfly is an irreplaceable BiS support for the Lingering Glow system. Her Ultimate's Spell copying mechanic holds general utility value even outside Lingering Glow teams, but the Moxie cycling and Spell limit liberation from her Insight III are what truly elevate an entire team's ceiling. Note: her efficiency drops significantly in auto-battle — manual play is strongly recommended to maximize her value.

Version 3.5 New Arcanist: Ramona

Mexican exorcist Ramona is a 6★ Plant Arcanist arriving in Version 3.5 Phase 2 (June 18 – July 2, 2026), filling the role of Damage / Burst DPS. She is the dedicated main carry for the Poison system that the community has long awaited — her core mechanics revolve around stacking Poison, converting it into the more potent [Expellant] status via her Ultimate, and using the [Possessed] follow-up cycle to trigger Poison procs multiple times per round.

Ramona is the long-awaited main carry for the Poison system. Her [Possessed] follow-up cycle combined with Ghost-Be-Gone's instant Poison proc can trigger multiple Poison bursts within a single round — and the effect is especially devastating when Lorentz Butterfly copies Ghost-Be-Gone. Note: enemies immune to Poison will render this team completely ineffective — always check enemy attributes before committing to high-difficulty content.

How to Obtain Reverse: 1999 Arcanists

In Reverse: 1999, the primary way to obtain Arcanists is through the "Recruitment" (gacha) system. Players spend Unilog or Clear Drops to pull.

Pull resources can be earned through free activities — for example, in Version 3.5, the login event rewards up to 14 Unilog over 14 days, which function as universal recruitment tickets.

Players can also use the paid currency Crystal Drops, exchangeable 1:1 for Clear Drops, which are then used for recruitment. Limited banners typically operate on a 6★ pity system: a 6★ character is guaranteed within 70 pulls, with a 50/50 mechanic applying to the featured character; if the first 6★ is not the featured character, the next 6★ is generally guaranteed to be the current banner focus.

Additionally, "Ripples on the Water" is a 6★ selector banner running concurrently with the Lorentz Butterfly Phase 1 banner. Players may choose one character from Spathodea, Tuesday, Isolde, Willow, Sotheby, and Tooth Fairy as their guaranteed priority target.

Version 3.5 Key Meta Changes Analysis

⚡ Three Top Main DPS Established: Beryl, Brume, and Liang Yue

• Beryl is the absolute cornerstone of the Lingering Glow system, and Lorentz Butterfly's release has pushed that system's damage ceiling even higher.
• Brume's Dynamo ritual speed-rotation paired with Charon achieves peak Moxie efficiency and is currently the premier choice for speed-clearing content.
• Liang Yue received a stat boost through the Euphoria system and approaches the S+ level in specific content.
• Sentinel relies on burning her own HP to stack the Bloodtithe mechanic (note: Bloodtithe and Lingering Glow are mutually exclusive) and is currently one of the strongest single-target Boss killers in the game.

Support: Anjo Nala offers both Reality damage amplification and reliable Moxie generation, making her compatible with virtually all mainstream team comps. Charon handles Moxie cycling and card output in Dynamo teams and is irreplaceable within that system.

Tank: Marsha has fundamentally changed the Follow-Up Attack (FUA) team ecosystem — she not only triggers and amplifies the entire team's follow-up attacks, but also fills the survivability gap, making her the most well-rounded Tank option currently available. Kiperina remains the first choice in environments with extreme shield and sustain requirements.

In Version 3.5, team-building logic has completely shifted from "slot in the highest-rarity cards" to "build strictly around a system." Former top carries like Jiu Niangzi and Lucy remain usable in standard teams, but in terms of damage ceiling, they are beginning to give way to newer characters with dedicated system-specific keywords.

Final Thoughts

The Reverse: 1999 meta will continue to evolve with each new Arcanist, event, and rerun banner. To build your account efficiently, you need to look beyond rarity alone and factor in role, team compatibility, versatility, and actual performance in the current version's content.

Whether you're looking for the most investment-worthy S Tier characters or trying to figure out which picks suit new players versus late-game high-difficulty content, this Reverse: 1999 Tier List will help you plan your investment and pulling decisions with greater clarity.

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FAQ about Reverse: 1999 Characters

Who is the strongest Arcanist in Version 3.5?

The current top three DPS are Beryl, Brume, and Liang Yue, each dominating their own independent system. Among new characters, Ramona immediately claims S Tier as the main carry of the Poison system upon release, while Lorentz Butterfly is the BiS support for the Lingering Glow system. The two strongest Supports overall are Anjo Nala and Charon.

Should I pull Lorentz Butterfly or Ramona in Version 3.5?

If you already have Lingering Glow allies such as Beryl, Sentinel, or Igor, Lorentz Butterfly will substantially improve turn efficiency and is the priority pick for Phase 1. If you want a main carry with strong long-term value — especially if you already have Poison supports like Kanjira or Semmelweis — Ramona is the more reliable investment, but be sure to account for her limitations against Poison-immune enemies.

Can Lorentz Butterfly and Ramona work together?

Yes, and they synergize exceptionally well. Lorentz Butterfly's Ultimate can copy Ghost-Be-Gone (Ramona's Spell II), generating multiple copies that can instantly proc Poison in a single turn and dramatically increase Ramona's burst frequency per round. This is one of the most distinctive team synergies available in Version 3.5.

Is Shamane worth investing in during Version 3.5?

Absolutely. Shamane's Euphoria upgrade (released in Version 3.5) enables his Edict of Atman to deal 300% Reality DMG to all enemies at L4, with a 100% critical rate on the primary target at L5 — elevating him from a niche debuffer to S Tier competitive levels. Players who already own Shamane should unlock his Euphoria immediately; the return on investment is exceptional.

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