- Best characters in Build a Volleyball Squad are judged by duel impact, rarity, and role coverage.
- Legendary setters and ace spikers dominate the S-tier and should never be rerolled.
- Rare variants almost always beat base versions of the same character.
- Balanced squads win more 5-minute duels than one superstar with weak teammates.
- Save rerolls for update drops when new top-tier players enter the pool.
How We Rank the Best Characters
With over 130 rollable characters in Build a Volleyball Squad, deciding who to keep and who to reroll can save you hundreds of rerolls. Our rankings weigh three factors: raw duel impact, rarity tier, and how well a character fills its role across the serve-receive-set-spike cycle.
Many characters are inspired by Haikyuu!! favorites, so if you know the anime, you already have a head start on guessing who hits the hardest.
| Ranking Factor | What We Measure | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Duel impact | Points won/lost per match phase | High-impact units carry games alone |
| Rarity tier | Common → Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary → Mythic/Secret | Higher rarity means stronger stats and abilities |
| Role coverage | Setter, spiker, blocker, libero balance | Squads lose when a rotation has a weak link |
| Variant value | Rare variants vs base versions | Variants often jump a full tier in power |
Always keep a rare variant over its base version, even if the base character is popular. Boosted stats and extra abilities can push an average character into A-tier territory.
S to D Tier Character Rankings
This tier list ranks all major character archetypes by overall strength in duels. Individual names vary by variant, but these rankings tell you exactly which rolls to celebrate and which to reroll on sight.
| Tier | Label | Character Types | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Must Keep | Top legendary spikers, ace setters with buffs, legendary all-rounders, rare variants of top characters | Never reroll — they carry duels |
| A | Strong Keepers | High-rarity outside hitters, elite middle blockers, high-rarity liberos, base versions of S-tier legends | Keep unless pushing all-S squad |
| B | Solid Fillers | Mid-rarity spikers, standard setters, mid-rarity defenders, common variants of A-tier players | Hold the spot, reroll later |
| C | Replace ASAP | Low-rarity blockers, low-stat all-rounders, common-role duplicates | Temporary placeholders only |
| D | Instant Reroll | Lowest-rarity bench players, weak duplicates with no variant value | Reroll immediately |
S-Tier Carries
- Legendary spikers end rallies instantly
- Ace setters boost spike damage
- Rare variants of any top character
A-Tier Core
- Elite blockers shut down enemy aces
- High-rarity liberos dig everything
- Foundation of most winning squads
B-Tier Fillers
- Standard setters keep offense stable
- Mid-rarity defenders hold rotations
- Fine early, reroll when better arrives
Even the best spikers whiff without clean tosses. A high-rarity setter is the single most valuable keep on most rosters — lock one before stacking hitters.
Standout Characters by Role
These representative units show what to look for at each position. Names of Haikyuu-inspired characters use in-game variants of the anime originals.
| Character | Rarity | Role | Inspired By | Standout Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoyo (Tiny Giant Style) | Legendary | Middle Blocker | Hinata | Explosive jump, quick-attack speed |
| Toby (King of the Court) | Legendary | Setter | Kageyama | Pinpoint tosses boost spiker damage |
| Toru (Great Setter) | Legendary | Setter | Oikawa | Balanced serve and set stats |
| Ace Libero | Epic | Libero | Original | Top-tier dig and receive consistency |
| Wall Blocker | Rare | Middle Blocker | Original | High block stat for mid-game walls |
| Rookie Spiker | Common | Outside Hitter | Original | Easy to obtain, decent early damage |
Role priority when resources are limited:
- Setter — secure a true setter first; offense collapses without one
- Middle Blockers — tall blockers win points at the net
- Ace spiker — converts clean sets into rally-ending spikes
- Libero — keeps serves and enemy spikes from scoring freely
Use the rarity filter on your roster to spot duplicates fast. A fully upgraded Epic unit often outperforms an unleveled Legendary, so invest in dupes before chasing rare pulls.
Step-by-Step: Building a Ranked Squad
Follow this flow to turn an average roster into a tier-list squad without wasting rerolls.
Fill All Six Slots
Accept any decent rolls early to complete a 6-person squad covering setter, hitters, blockers, and libero. A full balanced team beats a half-empty roster of stars.
Lock Your Keepers
Mark the A-tier and S-tier players you're keeping before rerolling again. Never reroll blind — accidental loss of a legendary is the most common beginner mistake.
Reroll Weakest Slots Only
Target your C and D-tier slots one at a time. Stop as soon as you land a high-rarity player instead of chasing perfection in a single position.
Match Roles to Positions
Place your tallest blockers against the opponent's main spiker and read enemy comps at the select screen to predict where their damage comes from.
Save Rerolls for Updates
Bank rerolls between update drops. Rolling right after an update gives you a shot at brand-new top-tier players before the pool gets crowded.
Rerolls roll a new player for a slot; refreshes change the pool you roll from. Use refreshes when the current pool has nothing you want, and rerolls when you're going for a specific upgrade.
Squad-Building Checklist
Track your progress toward a tier-list squad with these milestones.
Squad Milestones:
- Complete a full 6-person roster with all roles covered
- Lock one high-rarity true setter
- Reroll all D-tier players off the roster
- Keep at least one rare variant over a base version
- Bank rerolls for the next update drop
FAQ
Q: Who are the best characters in Build a Volleyball Squad?
Top legendary spikers, ace setters with buff abilities, and legendary all-rounders form the S-tier. Haikyuu-inspired units like Shoyo (Tiny Giant Style) and Toby (King of the Court) are standout keeps, and rare variants of any top character are almost always stronger than their base versions.
Q: Should I keep rare variants of weaker characters?
Usually yes. Rare variants come with boosted stats and often extra abilities, which can push an average character into A-tier territory. Compare the variant's stats against your current player in that slot before deciding.
Q: What is the most important position to roll for?
Setter. Even the best spikers underperform without clean tosses. Always secure a high-rarity setter before stacking hitters, or your offense falls apart under pressure in duels.
Q: Should I reroll immediately or save my rerolls?
Spend early to build a functional 6-person squad, then slow down and save rerolls for update drops when new stronger players are added to the pool. Redeeming active codes is the fastest way to keep your reroll supply topped up.