Forsaken is one of the most played asymmetrical horror games on Roblox right now, and the meta keeps shifting with every balance patch. After the February update nerfed Nosferatu’s Bloodhook and buffed Guest 1337’s area denial, the tier list looks completely different from what it was two months ago.
We ranked every killer and survivor in Forsaken based on ability strength, map pressure, matchup versatility, and performance at both casual and competitive levels. Whether you are grinding solo queue or running a full 8-stack, this is the definitive tier list to help you pick the right character.
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How We Ranked Every Character
Our tier list uses five tiers from S (absolutely cracked) to D (usable but outclassed). Here is what each tier means in Forsaken:
- S-Tier — Meta-defining. These characters warp the game around them. You either pick them or build your strategy around countering them.
- A-Tier — Consistently strong. Reliable in almost every matchup with high skill ceilings that reward mastery.
- B-Tier — Solid picks. They work well in the right hands or specific situations but have clear weaknesses.
- C-Tier — Situational. Fun to play and viable in casual matches, but struggle against optimized opponents.
- D-Tier — Underpowered. Needs buffs or a very specific playstyle to compete. Not recommended for ranked.
We factor in ability kits, map pressure, chase potential, team synergy, and how each character performs against the current top picks. Let’s get into it.
Killer Tier List
The killer meta rewards information control and zone denial above everything else. Pure chase killers without map pressure tools fall behind because coordinated survivor teams finish generators too fast if you can only threaten one objective at a time.
| Tier | Killer | Role | Why This Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1x1x1x1 | Zone Control / Area Denial | Best killer in the game. Mass Infection + Entanglement combo destroys grouped survivors. Poison passive creates constant pressure. |
| S | Guest 666 | Stealth / Wall Phase | Void Walk phases through walls, completely breaking loop-based chases. Possession forces survivors into danger. Tournament-banned levels of cracked. |
| A | Nosferatu | Aerial Mobility / Hook | Still insane after the Bloodhook nerf. Ascension bat form gives unmatched map mobility. Cataclysm AOE punishes generator clusters. |
| A | John Doe | Zoner / Trapper | Corrupt Energy spike walls block paths. Digital Footprint shadow traps slow and reveal. 404 Error aura reveals give full information. Massive control toolkit. |
| A | c00lkidd | Speed / Minions | Fastest killer on the roster. Corrupt Nature passes through walls to slow survivors. Pizza Delivery bots hunt independently, giving you split-map pressure. |
| B | Noli | Creative / Unorthodox | Unique gameplay fantasy with interesting ability combos. Rewards creative players who think outside the box but struggles against coordinated teams. |
| C | Slasher | Pure Melee / Chase | Free starter killer. Slash and Behead are straightforward melee attacks. Gashing Wound does huge burst damage. Zero map pressure tools make him D-tier in competitive, but great for learning. |
S-Tier Killer Breakdown
1x1x1x1 is the undisputed best killer in Forsaken and has been since his release. His Daemonshanks weapon deals ranged damage while his passive poisons and glitches survivors on hit, creating a ticking clock that forces them to waste time healing. Mass Infection is a shockwave that pierces multiple survivors at once — if a team groups up on a generator, one well-timed Mass Infection can injure three or four people simultaneously. Entanglement locks down an area from a distance, letting you zone survivors away from objectives without even being in the same room.
The reason 1x1x1x1 sits alone at the absolute top is versatility. He excels at chases, zone denial, and information. There is no matchup where he feels weak.
Guest 666 is the scariest character in Forsaken, period. Void Walk lets him phase through walls, which completely removes the survivor’s ability to loop around obstacles. In a game built around chase pathing, ignoring walls is borderline broken. His Possession ability briefly takes control of a survivor and walks them toward danger, which sounds gimmicky until a possessed Elliot walks straight into your Mass Infection zone. Guest 666 is frequently banned in tournaments because his wall-phasing fundamentally breaks the game’s chase mechanics.
Survivor Tier List
The survivor meta favors aggressive support characters who create space for the team and disrupt the killer’s tempo. Passive play gets punished hard because killers like 1x1x1x1 and Guest 666 will find you no matter how well you hide.
| Tier | Survivor | Class | Why This Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Shedletsky | Sentinel | Best survivor in the game. Slash stuns killers during chases. Fried Chicken self-heal is goated for sustainability. |
| S | 007n7 | Survivalist | Clone + Invisibility combo is elite. C00lgui teleport gives insane repositioning. Inject upgrades make clones actually bait killers. |
| A | Veeronica | Survivalist | Skateboard mobility is top-tier for kiting. Knockback on impact creates distance. Rechargeable batteries handle self-healing. |
| A | Taph | Sentinel | Tripwire slows killers and reveals location for 8 seconds. Bomb stun punishes aggressive killers. Best trap-based survivor in the game. |
| A | Dusekkar | Support | Levitating silence is clutch for stealth plays. Staff shield protects teammates for 8 seconds. Beam slows killers and speeds survivors simultaneously. |
| B | Builderman | Support | Sentry slows killers in range. Health dispenser heals nearby survivors. Both devices are easily destroyed, making them B-tier against smart killers. |
| B | Guest 1337 | Sentinel | Invincibility windows are clutch for last-second saves. Resilient in tough situations. Inconsistent cooldowns hold him back from A-tier. |
| B | Elliot | Support | Pizza Throw heals teammates for 35 HP. Rush Hour speed boost from healing charges. Cheapest survivor at $350. Great for beginners, outscaled by Dusekkar in late-game. |
| C | Noob | Survivalist | Starter character. Bloxy Cola speed boost, Slateskin Potion damage reduction, and Ghostburger stealth. Jack of all trades, master of none. |
| C | Captain Brickbeard | Survivalist | Pirate-themed kit with area denial tools. Fun to play but lacks the chase tools needed against S-tier killers. |
| D | Bacon Hair | Survivalist | Weakest survivor currently. Limited ability kit with no standout strengths. Needs a buff pass to compete with other Survivalists. |
S-Tier Survivor Breakdown
Shedletsky is the best survivor in Forsaken and it is not particularly close. His Slash ability uses a sword to stun the killer during a chase, buying you and your teammates critical seconds to reposition or finish a generator. What makes Shedletsky truly goated is Fried Chicken, a self-heal ability usable twice per game. In a game where healing resources are scarce, having two free heals makes Shedletsky the most self-sufficient survivor available. He works in every team comp and every matchup.
007n7 is the tech god of Forsaken. His Clone ability creates a decoy of yourself while granting 4 seconds of Invisibility and Undetectable. Good killers will eventually learn to identify clones, but Inject upgrades your clones to wander aimlessly, pathfind toward generators, or follow your cursor, making them genuinely convincing bait. C00lgui is his escape button — stay still for 6 seconds and teleport to the farthest survivor spawn. Against zone-control killers like 1x1x1x1 who lock down areas, 007n7 simply teleports out and wastes their setup.
Best Killer and Survivor Combos
Knowing which characters are strong individually is only half the picture. Here are the most effective strategies for each side in the current meta.
If you play Killer:
- 1x1x1x1 on generator-heavy maps — Mass Infection punishes grouped survivors. Zone generators with Entanglement and force the team to split up, then pick them off individually.
- Guest 666 against loop-dependent teams — If survivors keep running the same loops, Void Walk through walls and catch them from behind. Possession into dangerous areas creates chaos.
- Nosferatu for roaming pressure — Ascension bat form lets you cross the entire map in seconds. Check generators, hook stragglers with Bloodhook, and drop Cataclysm on clusters.
If you play Survivor:
- Shedletsky + Dusekkar combo — Shedletsky stuns the killer while Dusekkar shields and slows. Nearly impossible to down either one in a 2v1 chase.
- 007n7 as the dedicated decoy — Send clones toward generators to bait the killer while the real team works objectives elsewhere.
- Taph for generator defense — Place tripwires around active generators. When the killer triggers one, the 8-second reveal gives your entire team time to reposition.
How to Counter S-Tier Killers
S-tier killers feel unbeatable, but they all have counterplay if you know what to exploit. Here is how to shut down the top threats.
Countering 1x1x1x1
The biggest mistake against 1x1x1x1 is grouping up. Mass Infection pierces multiple survivors, so stacking on one generator is asking to get wiped. Spread across different objectives and force him to choose which one to pressure. His poison passive ticks over time, so carry healing items and don’t panic — the damage is manageable if you address it quickly.
007n7 is the best counter pick because Clone bait forces 1x1x1x1 to waste Mass Infection on decoys. Taph’s tripwires also reveal his approach, giving you time to scatter before the shockwave.
Countering Guest 666
Guest 666’s Void Walk through walls makes standard looping useless. Instead of running tight loops, sprint toward open areas with long sightlines where phasing through walls gives no advantage. His Possession has a short range, so keeping distance is key.
Shedletsky’s Slash stun works even when Guest 666 exits a wall, interrupting his attack window. Veeronica’s skateboard knockback on impact also creates enough distance to reset the chase.
Countering Nosferatu
Since the Bloodhook range nerf, Nosferatu can no longer snipe survivors from across the map. Stay out of medium range and either close the gap (where his hook is useless) or run to the opposite side of the map (where his hook can’t reach). His bat form Ascension makes him fast but vulnerable — he can’t attack while flying.
Builderman’s sentry is surprisingly effective against Nosferatu because it slows him during approach, giving your team extra seconds to scatter from generators.
Survivor Class Guide — Which Role Fits You?
Forsaken survivors fall into three classes, and picking the right one for your playstyle matters more than raw tier position. Here is what each class does.
Survivalists (Evasion & Objectives)
Survivalists are the runners. Characters like 007n7, Noob, and Veeronica have kits built around escaping the killer and staying alive. If you enjoy the chase and want to buy time for your team by keeping the killer occupied, Survivalist is your class.
Best Survivalist: 007n7 — Clone baiting and C00lgui teleportation make him the slipperiest character in the game.
Sentinels (Killer Disruption)
Sentinels fight back. Shedletsky, Taph, and Guest 1337 have stuns, traps, and abilities that directly interfere with the killer’s plans. If you like making aggressive plays and turning chases in your team’s favor, go Sentinel.
Best Sentinel: Shedletsky — Slash stun is the most reliable killer disruption ability in Forsaken.
Support (Healing & Sustain)
Support survivors keep the team alive. Elliot, Dusekkar, and Builderman heal, shield, and buff teammates. If you want to enable your team and make sure nobody goes down, Support is the way.
Best Support: Dusekkar — Staff shield and killer slow beam outperform every other support ability in the current meta.
Tips for Climbing Ranked
Here are the habits that separate good Forsaken players from great ones this month.
- Spread across generators — The meta rewards killers with AOE abilities. Never group more than two survivors on the same generator.
- Learn killer audio cues — Every killer has unique footstep and ability sounds. Nosferatu’s bat screech, 1x1x1x1’s glitch static, Guest 666’s whisper — knowing these lets you react before you even see them.
- Save heals for critical moments — Fried Chicken and Pizza Throw are limited resources. Don’t burn them on chip damage when you know a big fight is coming.
- Communicate generator progress — If your team is in voice chat, call out generator percentages. Knowing which objectives are close to completion changes the killer’s priority.
- Pick counters, not favorites — Check what killer the opponent is running and pick survivors that counter their kit. 007n7 against 1x1x1x1, Shedletsky against Guest 666, Builderman against Nosferatu.
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What Changed in the February Balance Patch
The update reshaped the tier list with several key changes:
- Nosferatu Bloodhook range reduced by 30% — This dropped him from S-tier to A-tier. He can no longer hook survivors from across the map, forcing him to play closer range.
- Guest 1337 area denial buffed — Improved radius and duration on his denial abilities. Still B-tier overall due to cooldown issues, but trending upward.
- Veeronica skateboard speed increased — Minor buff that bumped her consistency in chases. Solidly A-tier now.
- Slasher Gashing Wound damage reduced — The burst damage nerf hurt his already limited kit. He needed map pressure tools, not less damage.
The next balance patch is expected sometime in April, and the community is hoping for buffs to C and D-tier characters like Noob and Bacon Hair.
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FAQ
Who is the best killer in Forsaken right now?
1x1x1x1 is the best killer in Forsaken. His Mass Infection shockwave, Entanglement range, and poison passive give him unmatched map pressure across every skill level.
Who is the best survivor in Forsaken?
Shedletsky is the best survivor in Forsaken. His Slash ability stuns killers during chases and Fried Chicken gives him self-healing, making him the most versatile pick for solo queue and competitive play.
Is Guest 666 overpowered in Forsaken?
Guest 666 is extremely strong but not unbeatable. Void Walk lets him phase through walls, which breaks the loop system. Coordinated teams who spread out and avoid predictable pathing can counter him effectively.
What is the best beginner killer in Forsaken?
Slasher is the best beginner killer because he is free and uses simple melee abilities. His kit rewards fundamentals like chase prediction and positioning without requiring complex ability management.
What survivor should I buy first in Forsaken?
Buy Elliot first if you like supporting your team. He costs only $350, heals with Pizza Throw, and gains Rush Hour speed boosts from healing. For aggressive play, save for Shedletsky instead.
Is Nosferatu still S-tier after the nerf?
Nosferatu dropped from S-tier to A-tier after the February patch nerfed Bloodhook range. He is still very strong with Ascension bat form and Cataclysm AOE, but he can no longer hook survivors from across the map.
How many characters are in Forsaken?
Forsaken currently has 18 playable characters: 11 survivors and 7 killers. The most recent additions are Veeronica (survivor) and Noli (killer), both added in early.
What are the survivor classes in Forsaken?
Forsaken survivors are split into three classes: Survivalists (evasion and objectives), Sentinels (killer disruption and chase support), and Support (healing and team sustain). Pick based on your playstyle.
Does 007n7’s clone ability really work against good killers?
Yes, 007n7’s Clone is effective even at high ranks. The 4-second Invisibility and Undetectable combo forces killers to guess which target is real. Pair it with C00lgui teleport for insane escape potential.
When is the next Forsaken update?
The developers have not announced a specific date for the next major update. Follow the official Forsaken Discord and Roblox page for patch notes and new character reveals.