Tier lists rank things into lettered rows, but what does each letter actually mean? Here is the full S-A-B-C-D-F scale explained, so you know exactly where to place things. (For the top rank specifically, see what S tier means.)
A standard tier list runs from S at the top down through the alphabet:
Searching for a specific rank? Here is what each tier means on its own:
A SABCDEF tier list simply spells out the full scale — S A B C D E F — from best to worst. It is the same lettering you see everywhere, written in order. Some people also call a blank one a tier sheet or tier template. Most everyday lists stop at D (an S–D board); adding E and F gives you extra room for a harsher ranking.
Letters group items into bands rather than forcing a strict order. Everything in B tier is treated as roughly equal, which matches how people actually feel — you know your favorites are favorites without ranking them 1-to-50. It is faster and easier to read at a glance.
Five rows (S, A, B, C, D) is the classic setup, but there are no rules. Add E and F for harsher rankings, or stop at C for short lists. In the tier list maker you can add, rename, recolor and remove any tier in seconds.
The letters pair with a warm-to-cool color ramp — red for S down to blue for the lowest tier — so the ranking reads instantly. See our full guide to tier list colors and what they mean.
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