Updated: We last updated the Mech Showdown tier list on August 27, 2025.
In Mech Showdown, you’ll encounter eight distinct characters, each boasting unique strengths. While skill plays a significant role in victories, selecting the right mech can provide a competitive edge. This Mech Showdown tier list is crafted to guide you in choosing the most effective characters for your gameplay.
Mech Showdown Tier List
The tier list displays characters ranked by overall strength in both PvP and PvE contexts. Notably, the starter characters—Swiftblade, Titanfist, and Gunslinger—are powerful enough to keep you competitive. If you have some Nova Tokens 
to spend, consider Steelfang and Hawkeye for their advantageous abilities.
Mech Showdown Character List
Explore the pros and cons of each character below, along with their recommended skill loadouts. Most characters feature versatile skill selections, inviting experimentation to find a combination that suits your playstyle.
| Character | Recommended Skill Loadouts | Pros & Cons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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2 1 1 22 1 3 2 | + Several unblockable abilities + Great for offensive players + High damage output − Very few defensive abilities | Free |
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2 3 3 2 | + Very high survivability + Multiple skills for disengagement + Great in PvE and PvP − Low mobility | Free |
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1 1 1 2 | + High damage potential + Excellent mobility + Multiple unblockable and grab skills − Very low survivability − Difficult to master |  125 |
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2 1 3 31 2 3 3 | + Amazing speed and mobility + Excellent range + Easy to play − Low survivability | Free |
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2 1 1 12 1 1 2 | + Excellent range + Balanced kit + Multiple disengage options + Good for kiting − Difficult to play − Low survivability | 125 |
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1 1 1 1 | + High damage potential + Several CC moves + Decent survivability − Limited moveset options | 125 |
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2 2 3 1 | + Many CC skills + High mobility + Multiple disengage moves − Low survivability − Weak against tankier characters | 90 |
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3 1 2 23 1 3 2 | + Excellent survivability + High damage output − Very slow − Easily kited − Low combo potential | 90 |
How to Unlock Characters in Mech Showdown
You can unlock new characters in Mech Showdown by purchasing them using Nova Tokens in the Characters menu. Initially, you get three characters for free: Swiftblade, Gunslinger, and Titanfist. To edit skills on a character, click the Edit Skills button on the character screen. Each character has additional skills that can be unlocked, which cost SOL 
.
That wraps up our Mech Showdown character tier list. Let us know which mech you think reigns supreme in the comments below. For more guides and resources, don’t forget to explore Moyens I/O.
What are the best characters in Mech Showdown? Currently, the top characters include Swiftblade, Titanfist, and Steelfang.
How do you unlock new skills on a character? To unlock new skills, simply click the Edit Skills button on the character menu.
Is it worth buying Nova Tokens to unlock new characters? No, the starter characters are highly effective, and you’ll earn enough Nova Tokens through gameplay for new characters.