Opinion & Analysis

Tier Lists Don't Win Matches — Players Do

Every few months a new tier list drops and half the player base starts reconsidering their main. But here's the thing — the players climbing ranked with "mid-tier" picks aren't winning despite their character choice. They're winning because of it. It's time we had an honest conversation about what tier lists actually measure.

Oct 8, 2026

Your 'Bad' Main Might Actually Be a Secret Weapon — Here's Why

Tier lists are useful tools, but they've got a bad habit of convincing players to drop characters who are perfectly capable of winning. We talked to grassroots competitors across the US who are making mid-tier mains work at a high level — and what they told us might make you reconsider the rankings.

Oct 7, 2026