Every month, a new Chapter is released in the Season, and with it come some balance changes (sometimes). Here is the August Tier List of Lancer Power. These tier lists are tailored to something of a mix between solo queue and competitive play. If a lancer’s viability differs significantly between the two, I’ll make a note of it.
Keep in mind of course that this is just a general set of thoughts (as well as just my opinion!) and doesn’t apply to every game. Certain lancers if play well can excel in, say, solo queue, far beyond what the tier list would suggest. Additionally, bans do not necessarily have to be targeted at S+ or S every single game.
S+ — Must-ban
Quark
S — Extremely strong: high-priority pick or ban
Lockwood
Nix*
PuP
Phaedra
*Solo queue only; weaker in competitive
A — Very strong
Asana
Blackburn
Celeste
Zuki
Helio
Meridian
Orion
B — Good lancers
Gremo
Nev
Tol-Ren
Rask
Rufflebucket
Titus*
Aurora
Su-Ren**
*Stronger in solo queue
**Weaker in solo queue!
C — Mediocre lancers
Elle
Grey
Juno
Brynn
Garrison
Dr. Finn
Khita
D — Weak lancers
Kaigin
Oz
F — Unplayable
(Nobody)