If you’re deep into the world of TYPE://SOUL, you already know how crucial your Shikai and Bankai choices can be. Whether you’re aiming to climb the ranks in PvP or survive longer in PvE, picking the right abilities will dramatically influence your playstyle and progression. With recent updates and changes in availability and performance, here’s a comprehensive tier list that breaks down the best Shikai and Bankai in the game.
This list is based on current patch data, rarity pulls, and extensive community feedback. Let’s dive right in:
The Best Shikai and Bankai in TYPE://SOUL Right Now
Choosing the right Shikai or Bankai in TYPE://SOUL isn’t just about aesthetics or lore accuracy—it’s about maximizing your potential in battle. While it’s tempting to stick with your favorite based on looks or anime appeal, performance in-game often tells a different story.
S+ Tier (Top-Tier Meta)
These are the absolute best in the game right now. They’re extremely rare, but the payoff is huge if you manage to unlock them.
- Benihime – Mythic (0.5%)
Benihime stands out for its incredible zoning, pressure, and counterplay. It offers both strong offense and utility, making it a top pick in any scenario. - Kyoka Suigetsu – Mythic (0.5%)
Known for its deceptive visuals and illusion-based attacks, Kyoka Suigetsu gives you a serious edge in PvP by confusing your opponents and capitalizing on their missteps. - Snow – Mythic (0.5%)
Snow excels with its unique utility, area control, and mobility. It’s frequently cited among the strongest Shikai due to its high-end PvP dominance and PvE survivability.
S Tier (Excellent Picks)
Still very powerful and viable across most matchups. Often seen in the hands of high-level players.
- Duality – Mythic (0.5%)
Strong, well-rounded kit with great utility and versatility. - Flower – Legendary (3%)
Performs better than most Legendaries. A solid, flashy pick. - Ink – Legendary (3%)
Top-tier legendary with high DPS and great mobility. - Theatre – Legendary (3%)
Slightly edges out Ink in performance. Highly recommended. - Ash – Rare (10%)
A rare Shikai with strong blinding effects and disorienting abilities. Surprisingly high impact in competitive play.
A Tier (Good Choices)
Solid picks for most players. Not too hard to use, and they scale well with player skill.
- Judgement – Rare (10%)
Arguably the best rare Shikai. Reliable and balanced. - Suzumebachi – Legendary (3%)
Fast-paced and decent, slightly below Judgement but still viable. - Ice – Legendary (3%)
Good damage and control, but dropped down due to better alternatives.
B Tier (Average)
Good in the right hands, but may fall short compared to higher-tier Shikai and Bankai in high-stakes situations.
- Blood – Legendary (3%)
Decent performance but outclassed by higher tiers. - Zangetsu – Legendary (3%)
A classic pick with consistent, but not exceptional, performance. - Berserk – Rare (10%)
Average performance. Not terrible but outclassed. - Shinso – Rare (10%)
A simple but functional Shikai. Mostly outperformed by other rares but decent for casual use. - Assimilation – Legendary (3%)
Niche ability that shines with the right build but doesn’t dominate the meta.
C Tier (Mediocre)
Fun to use and might serve niche roles, but they’re not top contenders in the current meta.
- Fire – Rare (10%)
Slightly better than Berserk but not worth chasing. - Water – Rare (10%)
Functional, but there are stronger rares out there.
D Tier (Weak)
These are generally outclassed by nearly every other option. Unless you’re experimenting or roleplaying, they’re not recommended.
- Confusion – Rare (10%)
Underwhelming and not recommended. - Creation – Common (86.5%)
One of the weaker commons, low impact in combat. - Lightning – Common
Slightly better than Creation, but still poor overall. - Weight – Common
Very limited utility and effectiveness. Rarely useful.
F Tier (Worst in the Game)
It’s best to avoid these unless you’re really just collecting them for fun.
- Poison – Common
Considered the worst Shikai. Avoid completely. - Shadow – Common
Nearly useless in PvP and PvE. - Wind – Common
Very weak abilities, not worth keeping.
Benihime and Kyoka are dominating the current meta, but there’s always room for other Shikai and Bankai to shine depending on your build and playstyle. As always, stay tuned for future updates and balance changes, and don’t be afraid to experiment.
We’ll continue updating this list with every major patch to keep you informed on what’s worth your grind. In the meantime, check out my other guide on how to get to Layer 1 of Hell in TYPE://SOUL!
