Building the strongest team in Journey Renewed: Infinite War isn’t just about luck — it’s about choosing the right heroes for your formation. With five factions, six roles, and dozens of characters inspired by Journey to the West, deciding who to invest in can be tricky. This guide breaks down the latest tier list for 2025, helping you know which characters are truly worth your time and resources. Also check out our Journey Renewed: Infinite War Codes for new players!
Understanding the Tier System
Before diving into the rankings, here’s how each tier works:
- S Tier: The most powerful units in the current meta. They dominate both PvE and PvP content with strong skills and synergy.
- A Tier: Reliable characters that perform well in most situations but may lack the overwhelming impact of S-tier heroes.
- B Tier: Decent early-game picks or situational supports; useful for filling gaps in your team.
- C Tier: Niche or underperforming characters that struggle in higher-level content.
S-TIER
- White Dragon
- Jade Vixen
- Yama
- Six-eared Macaque
- Tang Xuanzang
- Chang’E
- Nezha
- Lord Erlang
- South Pole Star
A-TIER
- Zhu Bajie
- Sha Wujing
- Sun Wukong
- Lady Spider
- Princess Peacock
- Black Bear Spirit
- Nine-headed Bird
- Queen of Womanland
- Blazeheart
B-TIER
- Jade Rabbit
- Wordless Scriptures
- Ink Spirit
- Snow White Mouse
- Star Lord Maori
- Pagoda King
- King Golden Horn
- King Silver Horn
C-TIER
- Lady White Bone
- Goat Immortal
- Gao Cuilan
The Journey Renewed: Infinite War tier list will continue to shift as new characters and updates arrive, but for now, Sun Wukong, Guanyin, and Princess Iron Fan remain must-haves. If you’re just starting out, focus your resources on S and A-tier characters, then build synergy between factions for better results. Stay tuned to community updates and patch notes, as future events might introduce new heroes or balance changes that shake up the rankings.