Who is the best hero in State of Survival?

Maddie & Frank, if you have to pick one, because they contribute to rally, garrison and gathering simultaneously. For a single role, Nikola is the garrison benchmark.

What's the best rally lead?

Maddie & Frank and Jeb early, Jarrett once Gen 4 opens.

What's the best garrison hero?

Nikola, by a clear margin, thanks to his tower defence buff.

Which heroes are best for gathering?

Maddie & Frank all-round, Nikola for gas specifically. March slot count matters more than hero choice here.

Are collab heroes better than regular heroes?

No. They're generally tuned at parity with their generation rather than above it.

Should I build newer generation heroes?

Only if you can finish them. An unfinished Gen 5 hero loses to a finished Gen 2 one.

What's the best hero combination?

Match your heroes to a single dominant troop type, then cover rally, garrison and gathering. Maddie & Frank plus Nikola plus a troop-matched epic covers all three cheaply.

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State of Survival Hero Tier List: Best Heroes by Role

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Published: August 1, 20268 min read