The best Naraka Bladepoint characters and how to play them

Looking for a Naraka Bladepoint tier list? The sharp new battle royale game has swung its way into the Steam charts during both of its open betas, thanks to a combination of precise, third-person melee combat and the ability to grapple and swing majestically across its intricate map.

If you’re planning on jumping into the fray when the Naraka Bladepoint release date arrives, you may be wondering which character to pick. There are currently seven confirmed Naraka Bladepoint characters available to choose from: Viper Ning, Temulch, Matari, Tarka Ji, Kurumi, Yoto Hime, and Tianhai. Onmyouji’s Yoto Hime has recently been announced as a pre-order bonus character, and more new characters may be revealed closer to release, though we won’t know how they play until the game is out.

Across the two betas, it appears that players have determined which characters are currently the strongest, which are the best Naraka Bladepoint weapons they can use, and which could benefit from a balance change to measure up before launch. In the meantime, here are the best Naraka Bladepoint characters, so you can decide who to start with in August.

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