2023 ML5 Headhunt Tutorial & Tier List: Who is hot and who is not!

[@beyon0808]

Not only the explanation but also the build?? OMG your the best

[@TristenWulf]

Well... some of my builds are pretty scuffed but glad they helped

[@abysscodes]

This is why Tristen is daddy

[@ruipereira9263]

yeh cause 307 spd is scuffed XD @@TristenWulf

[@The_Black_WoIf]

Finally all in one guide that explains everything than assuming you know what the event is!! I was going to go with Spirit Celine seeing this guide made me reconsider to my other options wanted too which be with Briar Witch. Probably want Flan, Violet, Bellonna, Celine, Vivian at some point but soo many cool moonlights to choose from!

[@TristenWulf]

glad you liked it. GL with your choices

[@TemijitoShiki]

Ain't no way we thinking the same 💀💀 I was seriously of getting Seline and when I saw his video, he makes me made up my mind 🗿🔥

[@Island_Dragoon]

Definitely one of the best in depth videos for moonlights. Builds, areas they're strong in, etc. very much appreciate this

[@TheLastGhostLegendario]

finally someone that show the units utility and opinions lol High quality and fresh for not so much knowledge players u should do more of this type of stuff

[@aldc0393]

Thanks for the explanation! Love it, especially the beats you dropped for the solitaria part

[@TristenWulf]

Glad you liked it!

[@WailOfDoom]

Best tier list I’ve watched thus far. Very insightful and went over every unit. Thanks a bunch!

[@TristenWulf]

Glad it helped!

[@taesshi]

Final thoughts made me feel a little better about wanting Bellona instead of CLilias. 😥 Thank you for the amazing guide! As a new player this is very, very helpful.

[@DaniLoneWolf]

Oh my! Somehow I got all the must haves. I got Stene from the initial ML selector, Cilias from the previous headhunt event, Maverick from the Lunar Theatre selector, and somehow lucked out all the others. For this event I wanted Mellona, but no luck finding her so far, even after refreshing all dupes. If I can't get her, I may choose Belian instead, so that I can make use of that hard earned costume. Anyway, nice job there with the short but complete explanation on the pros and cons for each unit.

[@Belkak021]

As always Tristen comes around with good info. The only S tiers I don't have are Zio and LRK and I'll probably be getting Zio

[@TristenWulf]

great pickup

[@Section.9]

THANK YOU for putting PVE ratings on your video. Nobody else did, or cared to anyways and primarily made the critiques only on RTA. I feel like I'm part of an unspoken majority out there that really enjoys the game for what it is outside of PVP/RTA - so thanks again for at least putting in that additional effort. You've helped me finally decide that Specter Tenebria will be who I head hunt, as I wasn't playing around the time for the first ML Connection - a missed opp.

[@fang8726]

Thanks for the builds! I've been waiting for Briar Witch Iseria since before the buff and now she's a must have...

[@Xan4591]

I'm gonna have to save this video so I can look at my builds and change them up, especially because I didn't know I had so many of the top tier ml5s (only missing Krau). I was debating between Celine and Flan because I want them, but it looks like I should go for Flan finally. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's given me a lot to think about

[@Thundeelord2009]

I remember the day i got my Clilias from a everyday covenant summon. It was like stumbling on a island of gold. Ill never forget it...

[@TristenWulf]

awesome

[@vk2nguyen2010]

The same for me. But it Handsguy. I didn't get him in mystic summon and then got him in x10 free daily conventant

[@bitcoraza5966]

all we need is here! what a job you make here dude, thanks!!!!

[@beauokami]

Finally someone shows pve and pvp usage in the tiers. Like to pick the units that can be used almost anywhere. Thank you good sir!

[@JuniorFx21]

Thanks bro! Exactly what I did, my connection hero was Kise, and just with the pass I completed his skin, I don't look for meta characters in RTA because my account doesn't have the necessary level, so I invest in farming and expand my collection of waifus. For the moment I am having fun and enjoying it.

[@TristenWulf]

Good stuff

[@kimannepark4709]

This is the best review and the only review with PVE ratings included.

[@rex.raymond]

For me, it's either Belian or Bellona. Who ever shows up in the coin shop first, I'll pick the that unit and choose the other from headhunt.

[@TristenWulf]

Excellent idea

[@mygotiger]

Just amazing! I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel my guy. +1 sub

[@isabellamartucci5863]

Last time I picked Apocalypse Ravi, I have about 5 of the A teir characters, all of which I got thanks to the free summons. I wanted to pick straze but my biggest problem is gear. I'm slowly getting good gear now and updating my characters as I go. I don't really do PVP cause of gear so this video definitely helped me figure who to pick. Thank you.

[@gadgetstudent1190]

it is a great Explanation really. but most importantly, fun is a factor u need for this game, get the one you really want

[@Imbabator]

Now im in between for lionheart cermia and lr krau 😅 Many thanks for your great explanation that are very helpful for newbie like me. Subbed.

[@kratos8873]

I was lucky enough to get Zio a few weeks back from normal ML Summon, that basically gives me all the heroes on your S tier except LR Krau, so my choice is easy!

[@TristenWulf]

and what a great choice he is

[@qlevy7132]

Loving the video. Straight to the point, with stats that would more/less be applicable for majority of players. Also "You like gambling?"

[@Conkergs]

What a nice listen, thank you TW

[@TristenWulf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fabiohermis]

A nice follow up would be a video on how to draft using all of these guys and the synergy between them.

[@AdamSpaghetti-ym6rp]

Wow great video! I might be more stuck now though 😂 I just got back into the game and mostly play PVE, but I can’t decide between BW iseria, LR Krau, Zio, and C. Lilias

[@hanwei0202]

love your tier list presentation!

[@faizalrachman2156]

Hi Tristen. Thanks for the video

[@TristenWulf]

No problem!

[@JulioCPG]

I have all must have units besides Zio, so I know who I'll be going for. What I'm still wondering is if I should buy Candy or Mellona from the coin shop (70 coins as off now); Let's just hope for some luck with the free summons, like the last one where I got 3 dupes + R.Roana, so I'll be able to get both. Good luck for everyone on the free summons event!

[@TristenWulf]

Landy

[@ДжубиДжинчурики]

Best tier list i've seen so far. I *WANT* Lionheart Cermia but I did totally messed up on first moonlight connection (by choosing Kisse -_-)

[@abcdefghihdhshs]

this happened to me too i DONT know why i chose kise and i’m still regretting it

[@ДжубиДжинчурики]

@@abcdefghihdhshs ikr. first time i saw her thought sth like "wow she looks like main character's superior, she must be strong" and thats how I messed. But luckily was able to get Stene from this past mystic rotation :D

[@DLH112]

last year it was a tossup between C.Lilias and A.Ravi, with LHC a very distant 3rd, and I went with C Lilias. I thought I'd be picking A Ravi if this came around again but wow she's fallen off a good amount. Now LHC is the most likely pick for me I think.

[@TristenWulf]

LHC is amazing and a gorgeous unit too.

[@migi6402]

Lol, I was aiming for Landy this whole time. Completely forgot that 3 units weren’t in it.

[@Afiq9590]

Because of u, i finally make my final decision. Thanks dude!

[@soccer101pro]

I am torn between lone crescent and zio. I already have gear for both and I can see using them both in rta and guild wars.

[@TristenWulf]

Well the event lasts for 90 days. You can always hold out and see if one is rerun or random pulled and then select the other :)

[@nycgtr0086]

I was thinking of Straze but double checked my journal and was missing Zio so I’m gonna go for him instead since I do have some gear for him to work. Hopefully I can get Zio first headhunt rotation

[@captainclaptastic1569]

I’m debating between Lermia or Specter, I need some DPS for my teams, who to choose🤔?

[@LawlietLevi]

The comment about Sylvian, ever since I got her it's just that! She is super hard to pick and she doesn't synergize well with my drafting style.

[@aeris_188]

Trusty Tristian! Thank you for the video!

[@danielbogodoukhov5154]

You are helping a lot , thanks

[@alifardiansyah6017]

Really thanks for the info Your video really help me

[@TrueHeroAriel]

So far on Headhunt I have a few options: Straze, Ambitious Tywin , ML Ken, Lionheart Cermia. I currently have Riolet and Last Rider Krau and Spectre Tenebria and Mediator Kawerik in my roster. I’m conflicted on who I should pick.

[@funktastic0]

Hopefully I can get straze from this and finally start working on one shot teams xD

[@TristenWulf]

Make sure you can gear him first but yeah - he is AMAZING for that

[@soidecolomega]

Spot on !

[@chinny18]

I have C. Lillas on Moonlight pick and need to finish chapter 4 haha. Probably pick Zio. I'll get lucky on Last Rider Krau as I have Specter and Lionheart Cermia. Cermia is so good even on PVE with consecutive attacks or counter.

[@jekt2078]

Love the final thoughts part especially the "get the unit you love" part earned you a sub my friend. Thanks for this vid!

[@chillhour6155]

Briseria showed up today for me so im happy, now just waiting on the recruit button

[@lelibrepanzer4913]

Hey Tristen, your video is so well explained that i was wondering if you could do the same kind of video for who is the best counter to each unit, im seeking a real counter to abyssal yufine I get always solo team by her ...

[@Sutareta]

My only ML5s are Choux, Straze, Lilbet, Cermia, Tenebria, Kawerik and Haste so I'm very torn between Belian, Zio, Lilas, Laika (I really like her and have 3 spare green Laikas) and I also really like Solitaria and Ravi, it will be tough to choose

[@TristenWulf]

Event lasts 90 days. hopefully you get some and it makes the decision easier.

[@permeus2nd]

You know, it says a lot about Epic Seven that as a F2P account I have half of the S tire units. Now granted I have been playing for what must be coming up on 3 years now but still that’s not bad and I have 18/45 on this list heck some of them I somehow managed to get to SSS without using stones you can’t say that of meny Gacha games. But I will also say I went as hard as I could on F2P account on Zio, navy Landy, Witch Iseria and a few others (twice I’ve tried for last ride and got nothing) so it’s not like you can get all the stuff you want but it’s fairer than most mobile games.

[@TristenWulf]

It used to be for sure.

[@TheAluvisify]

Well, if the new awakening update goes like how SG presented it, a lot of that "fairness" will go away real quick. But, in general, I do like that unit availability isn't as much of a concern as in other gachas.

[@Mishimatic]

I'm posed with the tough choice of Briar Witch Iseria or Last Rider Krau.

[@TristenWulf]

tough choice indeed.

[@rhoem1353]

Good easy thermistor thank-you!

[@Riot392]

So Stene, Blair witch, cermia, or last rider are the ones I don't have . I can't decide 😭. But leaning towards Stene. Hellllppp

[@eshimischi]

Have 5 accounts in game is the way to vary my choice, would deffo go after Zio, Kawerik, Bellona, Krau, Iseria

[@jonathannigel8979]

I'm still deciding between Briseria, Clilias, and Mellona. I had my fair share of trouble fighting revive x evasion defense because my only extinction unit is Lethe and sometimes she is banned or the defense is not suitable to fit her into the attacking team, hence why I'm putting briseria abit higher on my priority list for now. I do have GL +15, idk if its enough for her though. I think I can gear her though. For Clilias is always for the meta reason. I pick Kawerik last time because I'm in dire needs of cleanser (No destina/roana/emilia at that time) but now I have all of them. Picking Clilias would solidify my opener choice and GW defense team. I don't think I can gear her yet (my fastest opener Amid is 255 lmao), but it will get better in the future I guess. As for Mellona, well its mainly for Candy defense (I have no Iwazu, no MA Ken). I don't have gear to spare for Beeho nor Carrot. So I usually tackle Candy defense with Lethe or if they have injury I use Arunka or Gilias if it possible. My Gillias team doesn't have a good track record so I my only reliable choice is Lethe. But something could go wrong on GW right? If I lose Lethe for some rng things, then I don't have any reliable choice to burst down Candy. Hence why I'm putting Mellona high as well. I think I can gear her as well. My perspective is mostly based on GW because I'm not a huge Arena player. What do you think is the good choice for me?

[@foolysh]

Its not a skill issue, its a faith issue. words i will live by from now on

[@asa_6110]

i think its really funny that you have mlAramintha equiped with Roy Mustang’s artifact because she is obviously inspired by Roy

[@wulfy9886]

I don't have lermia, nor LCB. Really struggling with Navy captain landys. Don't know who to choose

[@TristenWulf]

LCB is better for dealing with landy if thats your only metric.

[@jeanjacques4775]

Don't know between Lilias and Zio. Great video

[@BAPK1602]

As an Arbiter Vildred stan, I'm really hoping for a buff or something! Aside from his revive, the man's kit is also, in my opinion, quite outdated! LET THE KING RETURN!

[@Avila975385]

Even tho Seline was ranked in C I think in going to go with her. I’ve got a fun injury build I want to put her on and have been wanting her since her release

[@bachtranlequan1806]

Thank you for the wonderful tier list. Im thoroughly enjoying watching this. Hope your channel grows quickly. Could I ask for a favor tho? Is it possible that you make a tier list....not focusing on RTA? If only youd like to ofc. Frankly enough Ive been with this game for several years, and summoners war for even almost a decade now. but I never want to play RTA. I actually have decent gears coz Ive been playing for so long,. Im missing quite a lot of new ml5 since Ive had a break. Thanks a lot!

[@TristenWulf]

I will think about it. I tried to give my take on each unit for PVP and PVE with each one (PVP being only RTA)

[@ArisaSonda]

For me its between Solitaria and Mellona (I missed Laika and Pflan to but I dont have the 30+ Art). I might take Solitaria so I can gamble that we get another selector for Moonlight Theater

[@azel4]

Gonna pick ml celine since i dont have a light type dps that can hypercarry for GW :)

[@TristenWulf]

Solid

[@kal7309]

should i pick zio or stene? which one is the best for both content? im quite confused lol since both of em quite the godlike unit

[@freakris]

Great video. I think I'm going for Bellona, because Zio should be rerunning soon, so I can pull him there. I have a question. If I pull a 2nd copy of a boss ML5 (Straze, Belian, etc) can I max imprint the dupe with gold stones, or are you limited to the original 5 imprints from gold stones?

[@IG_HaVoC]

Yes as long as you max the first first. It resets the items.... i know because i am stuck with an SSS straze and omly 2/5 of the item for my dupe.

[@freakris]

@@IG_HaVoC Ah, I see. Thanks for the info. I've maxed both my current boss ML5s so far, and I have the stones ready for Zio already.

[@TristenWulf]

you can only gold stone imprinted Straze once. Each Level Boss ML5 gets 1 set of imprints from goldstones. The reason my 2nd Straze is SS imprint is because i have pulled a TON of straze. No free imprints for the 2nd one.

[@freakris]

@@TristenWulf Ah, okay. That's a bummer. I was hoping I could get a 2nd Straze up to SSS for free as well. One dedicated for PvE oneshots. The one I have currently I use for oneshots, so yeah. I would love to have one for PvP too.

[@erykolop1]

Honestly? I think I'll pick Kayron or Elena. They have their niches, and one should have fun, rather than only focusing on picking only meta units!

[@TristenWulf]

Consider that the event lasts for 90 days. You can always hold out and see if one is rerun or random pulled and then select the other :)

[@alexjohnabando4578]

Help. Zio or S.Tene? I have one fire Tene to imprint if I pick S.Tene. Comfortably around Champion IV-V in Arena and Champion last RTA Season. I have C.Lilias, Handguy, LR Krau, LH Cermia. Typically play slow but could probably cleave with speed gears around 240-270

[@AbyssOrange]

Between Zio and Briar witch what's your suggestion? I have Jack O and Ml roana so i always wanted Zio but briar utility is also too hard to ignore Good video by the way keep up your good work 👍

[@lesyeuxdedecay]

get zio

[@TristenWulf]

If you want to use JackO and Roana then Zio is the way. Briar is amazing but since you mentioned those units by name I cant not recommend him. He is also better than briar in GW/Arena.

[@GuruGriffinsky]

Keep in mind last time they did that they gave us a potion now we're not getting the cool potion that you usually have to wait for rotation

[@Omizuke]

"It wasn't a skill issue, it was a faith issue" When Riolet never fails you. You failed Riolet, didn't have enough faith in him. Of the Must have I don't have Zio and Lionheart. Of A, I only have Bellona and Straze. And I really want all of them. While I have nearly all of B an bellow. >.> The only ones I don't but want, Belian and Chloe. If I'm not mistaken, your PVE rating is mainly because of GW and Arena? Cause some low rated unit are amazing at farming, events, expedition and abyss. Although the Abyss thing is more of a me thing, since I've find myself doing it with odd teams that no one do. While some high rated PVE. I can't really find them useful in many of those. But do in GW and Arena. Which to me is more like AI controlled PVP that actual PVE. To me PVE was always specifically "Player versus environment" Which is usually monster of some sort. And even when you face a "unit" they are vastly different than how they are when you have them. Not even the same skills. Plus their immunities or all those skills that "When the enemy is not an elite or boss" or "When the target is a Hero" and so on. Because of such things. I do not take into account GW when considering PVE. When I look for PVE units, it's probably something that will make HoT, Azi, and so on easier. Or give me better score.

[@TristenWulf]

GW, Hunts, and Arena were the lions share of PVE Usage ratings

[@theloupgarou]

came back to the game to get Silver Blade Aramintha and disappear again😍

[@andrewaguayo115]

Jeez do I go for utility or my fav hero’s? I have majority just missing a few good ones. Like straze, Zio. Though I really want ml roana since her release..such a cool design. Though I’m no cleaver but I do use ml lilias alotttt

[@tysonschilke9184]

I cant decide between LHC or Briseria. At least i have time to think about it. There are too many units on this list that i still dont have >

[@asuma3996]

Okay now idk if I need to take Kawerik or Briseria. I really want Briseria but I'm so tired of Angelica of light, and I dont have a good cleanser atm so I might take Kawerik...

[@Christvxn]

I’m torn on who to pick. Any suggestions regarding Tenebria vs Zio vs LHC?

[@theresytheoward6063]

I watched a few headhunt tier videos, maybe im taking zio or straze

[@DamParr0]

If you had to pick between Zio and LHC, what would you pick and why? I don't tend to speed contest and I had a lot of trouble dealing with LHC last season. She feels like such a game winning unit. I've no experience with Zio.

[@n1ghtm3rex77]

They are both must-have units for different playstyles. Zio is absolutely mandatory for high level aggro/cleaving. LHC is pretty solid anti-aggro into units like ml landy and clilias which are omnipresent. Just see which style you play/fight more and pick accordingly.

[@TristenWulf]

LHC if i was more RTA focused Zio if i was more GW/Arena focused

[@baongo538]

we need this

[@TristenWulf]

glad you liked it

[@moonstruck1215]

I really want ML Bellona... but Zio... i have to really think about which would benefit me more

[@TheLastGhostLegendario]

i will probably get Zio, its the newest one that i really like and Con Lilias its older same with Crow now, so probably it will not be much until the comeback at mystics. Btw Ran vs Lilias, which one is stronger if is the fastest?

[@Milo2124]

I’m torn between briseria and c.lilias, I really love p. Flan play style but I don’t have the artifact

[@TristenWulf]

Custom summon is coming up so you could get the artifact. Also, this event lasts for 90 days. You can always hold out and see if one is rerun or random pulled and then select the other :)

[@AnaT-T]

In thorn between cbell and briseria. I also don't have clilias and zio but i don't play cleave so idk who to pick

[@TristenWulf]

Well the event lasts 90 days. You dont have to make a rush decision. Maybe one goes on banner or you pull one in that time and make the decision easy

[@kevinphung3555]

When you say high gear reqs for flidica, do you mean just speed or…? I have interest in her and I have quality speed gear but its more of a mix spread rather than top speed. My best pieces can only build a 300 speed ran for example

[@taravanova]

SB Aramintha snaps her fingers while on snap finger arti??? 3:57

[@mpineda389]

Definitely torn between blair witch or Ryder Krau I love tanks but Iseria is waifu!!! I’m loving the krau skin so this is hard lol

[@TristenWulf]

Man thats a tough call. Consider that the event ends in 90 days after you initiate. you should have both units available to you in half that time. So maybe wait to select in case one is on a rerun or you lucksack pull one

[@lukehernandez1838]

finally going to get lermia, only ml 5 im missing so annoying not having her lol

[@MARKNIGHTMAR3]

Cermia, kawerik, and zio are the three I have to pick for I just don’t know which one to go with

[@yimyom]

I need to get straze. I want planet splitter sword, so cool.

[@TristenWulf]

He is OP AF

[@eity8027]

Hey i have a question. So i really like bruisers, rn i play AYufine, Aravi, and Choux and wanna get ML Landy asap. Is CLillias needed for comps that have those kind of characters? cuz honestly i really wanted to pick ML Ken. What do you think?

[@wendelsantos8603]

For both GvG and a future RTA(what i gonna start to play) which is the best choice between Lermia and Witch Iseria ?? (I love Lermia, but i already heared about Iseria good abilities to go on GvG).

[@Bigaro19]

Best overall pick (rta, gw, arena and pve) considering that I have spec ten, med maverick, lionheart, faithless lid and ARavi? Undecided for conq lilias, Briar Witch, Bellian or should I consider someone else? Thanks 😊 Is Conq Lilias really so strong?💪🏻

[@gofastjj]

Man , when i hear u saying about saying must having unit, it's feel like I'm watching ads at commercial break 😅

[@TristenWulf]

lol

[@hermonmalsawmzela1753]

Hello Tristan, out of curiosity what would you rank the units that are unavailable in headhunt on the tier list above ?

[@TristenWulf]

Landy: S Yuffine: S Choux: A

[@jokerman8677]

Not sure what to pick but i want it to synergize red kayron..just cause i like him

[@natebeal18]

Funny enough, my first headhunt was Stene. Lucky me.

[@GLIEPNIR]

I'm going for Straze... If only because I want a fast way to farm effing Caides. I hate that motherf*cking hunt... Even with a reliable team, it takes around 3 to 4 minutes per run. Sometimes even more if RNG is an absolute b*tch and the boss resist every single mother trucking Def Break. If not him, Dorvus... Simple, reliable, fun. That's it. From unavailable I don't have Abysal. Need a buff I have BMH, Juggs, Arby, Silver Blade, Tomoka, Ruele... So got a lot of them xD... Anyway, your top list I'm lucky enough to have all of them... So yeah, I'm either going Straze or Dorvus :P

[@jopetloon4251]

FINALLY i can pick ML laika and 100% my shieeeeee

[@TristenWulf]

GET IT! GET IT!!!!

[@willzombieking8100]

I have 40 ml coins. Wondering if I should wait for Zio to pop up and choose stene from recruitment, since stene and clillias have already passed the ml shop 'recently'.

[@TristenWulf]

Zio should be in the shop in the near future. Could be 1 month, could be 9 though They seem to have abandoned all predictable shop rotation patterns

[@willzombieking8100]

@@TristenWulf Yeah, no matter what I guess I'll just hold out until the last day to see

[@ankaverous]

I'm picking Gayron. Zio kinda tempting tho

[@TristenWulf]

Zio is amazing but always follow your heart