For new players
Beginner Tier List
Ranked by how forgiving a character is for your first 100 hours — simple inputs, strong bread-and-butter, low matchup tax.
S
S Tier
Easiest payoff. Strong moves with simple inputs.
A
A Tier
Easy to play, slight matchup awareness needed.
B
B Tier
Some execution but forgiving.
C
C Tier
Skip until you know basics.