Jumping into the global version of Haikyuu!! Fly High can be overwhelming, especially with the number of characters available from launch. Each one has a unique role, and choosing the right team early on is key to ranking up quickly.
In this guide, we’ll break down the best characters to use based on both the global release and insights from the Japanese version. We’ll also explain how the tier list is structured and give you an overview of how the gameplay works in general.
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Haikyuu Fly High Global Tier List – Best Characters to Use
SSR Priority Tier List Breakdown
The SSR characters in Haikyuu! Fly High vary greatly in terms of mechanics and team synergy. Here’s a simplified explanation of how each tier functions and why certain characters stand out.
Top Tier – Must-Have SSRs
These SSRs are so strong that they can rival or even surpass some UR characters in performance.
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Yaku: Arguably the best overall SSR thanks to his perfect receive ability that works even at zero dupes.
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Kita & Aaron: Excellent for stamina recovery and powerful spiking, though both need multiple dupes for full potential.
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Hinata (SSR): Limited and incredibly strong due to his synergy with UR Kageyama. His unblockable attack makes him one of the most dominant SSR spikers.
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Akashi: A top-tier setter who guarantees critical hits for your spiker, increasing overall damage output significantly.
Mid Tier – Team-Specific or Bond-Based SSRs
These characters shine only when paired within specific school teams or specialties.
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Kageyama (SSR) and Kema: Essential if you’re focusing on quick-spike or receive-specialty teams.
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Shiratorizawa & Fukurodani Team Members: Great within their school synergy but less flexible in mixed compositions.
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Miya Twins & Kita: Work best together due to bond boosts but need the right setup to maximize their effectiveness.
Balanced Tier – Solid Standalone Options
SSR characters that can fit in multiple teams without heavy dependency on bonds.
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Tsukishima: Readily available early on and functions well without heavy investment.
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Nishinoya: A niche but powerful Libero capable of reducing cooldowns on power spikes—useful for certain future team compositions.
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Yugji: Strong but lacks team bonds, making him a flexible yet non-optimal pick in most rosters.
Lower Tier – Outclassed or Limited Utility SSRs
These units have been overshadowed by newer or more effective characters.
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Komi: Offers little unique utility compared to other Liberos like Yaku or Nishinoya.
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Older Setters: Outperformed by Akashi’s game-breaking critical boost mechanic.
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Goshiki & Genjima: Decent attackers but heavily outclassed by more accessible starting lineup spikers like Tanaka and Yamaguchi.
Starter Tier – Readily Obtainable SSRs
While many of these characters such as Kuroo, Daichi, and Mad Dog are strong, they shouldn’t be prioritized in your SSR wishlist. You’ll likely obtain them naturally through gameplay, summons, or fragment exchanges over time.
How to Build Your Team and Reroll Efficiently
When starting out, use the game’s reroll system to aim for SS or S tier characters, especially Melissa, Izumi, or Ushijima. These units offer major value and can carry your team through early and mid-game content.
For free-to-play players, the SR version of Hinata and Kageyama provides good synergy and are fairly easy to obtain. They’re effective enough to progress smoothly without needing high-tier SSR units right away.
What is Haikyuu!! Fly High?
Haikyuu!! Fly High is a mobile strategy-RPG game based on the popular anime Haikyuu!!. Players build a volleyball dream team by collecting and upgrading characters like Hinata, Kageyama, Ushijima, and more. Each player fills a specific position—setter, wing spiker, middle blocker, opposite hitter, or libero—and uses skills that influence attack, defense, and team synergy.
You manage the lineup and tactics before the match, while gameplay plays out automatically with live reactions, timing-based mechanics, and strategic decisions during key moments. The game includes gacha mechanics for unlocking characters and features modes like story, PvE, and PvP, with regular updates bringing in more units from the Japanese server.
Understanding the global tier list will help you invest in the right characters and avoid wasting resources. Focus on collecting and leveling SS or S tier units, and don’t overlook SR characters with good synergy. Stay connected with the active Discord or community pages to keep up with new updates, especially content released earlier on the Japanese server. Build smart, aim high, and dominate the court with your ultimate volleyball team!