Identity V - Tier List & Versus
(2018)
Published
This list has 87 characters from Identity V.
Identity V - Official Tier
Editorial placements for Identity V, with the reasoning behind each list.
Identity V Survivors Ranked
All 52 playable survivors of Identity V on one board, from the founding four - Gardener, Lawyer, Doctor and Thief - to the newest arrivals such as Knight, Meteorologist, Archer, Escapologist, Lanternist, Matador and Mime Artist. The top row belongs to the survivors that carry ranked matches: Priestess with her portals, Seer with the owl, Mercenary and Forward for rescues, Mechanic for decoding, Doctor for healing, Enchantress for stuns, Perfumer for second chances, First Officer for saves under pressure and Psychologist for the duo synergy. The middle rows hold reliable picks with clear roles, and the bottom row gathers the high-skill picks whose full value demands strong map awareness, clean kiting routes and coordinated teams.
Doctor
Priestess
Seer
Mercenary
Forward
Mechanic
Enchantress
Perfumer
First Officer
Psychologist
Gardener
Lawyer
Coordinator
The Mind S Eye
Embalmer
Prospector
Barmaid
Acrobat
Postman
Grave Keeper
Prisoner
Entomologist
Painter
Batter
Little Girl
Antiquarian
Thief
Explorer
Cowboy
Magician
Female Dancer
Wildling
Lucky Guy
Toy Merchant
Patient
Novelist
Weeping Clown
Professor
Composer
Journalist
Aeroplanist
Knight
Cheerleader
Puppeteer
Fire Investigator
Faro Lady
Meteorologist
Archer
Escapologist
Lanternist
Matador
Mime Artist
Identity V Hunters Ranked
Every one of the 35 hunters in Identity V, from Hell Ember, The Ripper and Smiley Face to the newest additions like Queen Bee, Matador, Dentist and Mime Artist. Wu Chang, Bloody Queen, Dream Witch, Sculptor, Violinist, Disciple and Naiad sit at the top for their dominant chase pressure and match control; Geisha, Photographer, Guard 26, Hermit, Night Watch, Opera Singer, Fool's Gold, Goatman and Hullabaloo follow close behind. The lower rows are not weak - they demand more from the player, from early-game information tools to precise ability combos and good map knowledge.
Wu Chang
Bloody Queen
Dream Witch
Sculptor
Violinist
Disciple
Naiad
Geisha
Photographer
Guard 26
Hermit
Night Watch
Opera Singer
Fool S Gold
Goatman
Hullabaloo
Axe Boy
Evil Reptilian
Hell Ember
Smiley Face
The Ripper
Gamekeeper
The Feaster
Soul Weaver
Mad Eyes
Undead
The Breaking Wheel
Wax Artist
Clerk
Nightmare
The Shadow
Peddler
Cueist
Queen Bee
Dentist
Best Survivors for Beginners
These are the survivors to pick up first in Identity V: forgiving kits that teach the basics of decoding, kiting and rescuing. Doctor heals herself with no item needed, Gardener breaks rocket chairs with a toolbox, Lawyer reads the map for the whole team, Lucky Guy always finds something useful in a chest, and Embalmer, Postman, Grave Keeper, Barmaid and Toy Merchant each bring a simple tool that pays off in every match. The lower rows are still friendly, but they ask for more practice with positioning and ability timing.
Doctor
Gardener
Lawyer
Lucky Guy
Embalmer
Postman
Grave Keeper
Barmaid
Toy Merchant
Explorer
Magician
Thief
Psychologist
Patient
Little Girl
Prisoner
Painter
Female Dancer
Best Hunters for Beginners
The friendliest hunters for a first climb in Identity V. Hell Ember sets up puppets around the map, Geisha rushes with her dash, Smiley Face chains a simple rocket dash into a hit, and Disciple controls the map with her cross. Gamekeeper, The Ripper, Axe Boy, Violinist and Naiad keep the kit readable while teaching chase routes and ability timing. The bottom rows - Soul Weaver, Guard 26, Wax Artist, Photographer and Dream Witch - are playable from day one, but their full power needs map control, camera awareness and combo practice.
Hell Ember
Geisha
Smiley Face
Disciple
Gamekeeper
The Ripper
Axe Boy
Violinist
Naiad
Soul Weaver
Guard 26
Wax Artist
Photographer
Dream Witch
Best Support Survivors
The survivors you want when a match turns into a rescue operation. Seer scouts with the owl, Priestess opens portals across the map, Mercenary shrugs off damage on the way to the chair, Forward and Batter knock hunters out of the chase, and First Officer, Coordinator and Grave Keeper stall long enough to pull a teammate out. Barmaid, Postman, Psychologist and Patient keep the team healthy through the match, while Embalmer and Antiquarian round out the board with revives and crowd control.
Seer
Priestess
Forward
Mercenary
First Officer
Coordinator
Barmaid
Postman
Psychologist
Patient
Embalmer
Grave Keeper
Antiquarian
Batter
Acrobat
Wildling
Want to rank them yourself? Open the Tier Maker tab.
Identity V - Tier Maker
Characters (87)
Identity V - Blind Rank
The next character from Identity V is drawn for you, so you never pick who comes next. Top 5 holds one per slot. The Tier List works like the regular board, with several characters in each row.
Identity V - Versus
Run a fast elimination tournament for Identity V and keep choosing winners until only one character remains.
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Identity V - Bracket
Build a championship bracket for Identity V. Drag the seeds, or fill them at random. Click a fighter to send them through, or roll the match.
Click a character to advance, or roll the match. An empty slot sends the other fighter through.
Available
Identity V - Guess Photo
Test how well you know Identity V by identifying each character from the image alone before your score and lives run out.
Identity V - Guess Who
Play with another person who should open the same page. Press the button to reveal a secret character, then eliminate suspects until only the correct one remains.
Identity V - ⚙ Setting
Click characters to disable them from all game modes on this page.
