Edgar — S Tier
Heavy Blaze striker built around explosive overload windows.
Why Edgar is S Tier
Edgar sits at S Tier — top alternative on the NTE 1.0 overall tier list. Top universal alternatives. Mint as best Frost Main DPS, Hathor as the strongest healer, Aurelia as a universal off-field amp, and Edgar as the best AoE Blaze DPS.
As a SSR Blaze Main DPS, edgar's ceiling is defined by strong aoe — best in launch roster; the main reason she isn't placed higher is slow base attack speed.
Role-Specific Rankings
Strengths
- Strong AoE — best in launch roster
- Greatsword poise breaks enemies easily
- Solid even at A0
Weaknesses
- Slow base attack speed
- Wants Blaze teammates to peak
- Overload management has a learning curve
Other S Tier Picks
Edgar shares the S row with the following characters. Compare kits to decide who to invest in first.
Verdict
Pull Edgar if heavy blaze striker built around explosive overload windows fits your team plan. For full gearing, rotation and team recommendations see the Edgar build page, or read the long-form Edgar character page.