Tier List
Character rankings for Inazuma Eleven Cross. Updated for the current meta.
Last updated: 2026-06-10
Must Have Tier
4 characters
Fubuki Shirou
Wolf Legend is the strongest early-game skill. Wind attribute covers common threats. Essential for any team.
Gouenji Shuuya
Best fire striker with Baknetsu Screw. Fire attribute provides crucial coverage. Inferno Penguin in Teikoku version.
Kidou Yuuto
Best playmaker with Emperor Penguin No. 2 and Killer Fields. Versatile in any formation.
Endou Mamoru
Best goalkeeper in the game. Mountain attribute catches fire shots. Essential for every team.
Excellent Tier
4 characters
Someoka Ryuugo
Strong forest DPS with Dragon Slayer. Good coverage but forest is weak to common fire enemies.
Fudou Myouou
Powerful fire midfielder with good versatility. Judge Through is risky but high-reward.
Kazemaru Ichirouta
Fastest defender with excellent wind skills. Wind God Dance is top-tier dribble. Great counter-attacker.
Kabeyama Heigorou
Solid mountain defender with great guard stat. Killer Slide is TP-efficient. Reliable wall.
Good Tier
4 characters
Tachimukai Yuuki
Decent backup goalkeeper. Forest attribute catches wind but weak to fire. Use for specific matchups.
Sakuma Jirou
Death Zone is powerful for ★2. Good filler until you get ★3 forest striker.
Tsunami Jousuke
Decent wind defender. Tsunami Boost is useful for long-range situations.
Ichinose Kazuya
Good playmaker for ★2. Forest attribute limits versatility but solid early-game option.
Niche Tier
2 characters