2025 Soul Shikai & Bankai Tier List: Ranking All Types

Updated on August 7, 2025: I’ve added a comprehensive tier list for Bankai.

Are you a fan of Type Soul and eager to elevate your gameplay? If so, understanding the best Shikai and Bankai is crucial for maximizing your potential. This guide ranks every Shikai and Bankai, from the most powerful to the least effective, factoring in recent buffs and nerfs as well as synergy with different builds like Hakuda and Kendo.

My extensive experience with game mechanics and player strategies equips me to provide insights that can enhance your gameplay. Let’s dive into the tier lists!

Type Soul Shikai Tier List

In this tier list, I will assess Shikais based on their maximum performance potential. Some may even land in the higher tiers despite being Uncommon due to their unique combo capabilities. Of course, those recent game adjustments are also key players in these rankings—a Shikai like Duality has seen better days.

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Partial Res: For Hollow/Arrancar players, check out our Partial Res tier list.

Schrift: Quincy players should refer to our Schrift tier list.

S-Tier Shikai

S-Tier Shikai	Notes
BenihimeMythic	• Features amazing reworks with excellent combo potential, particularly with Speed and Kendo builds.
InkLegendary	• Boasts a significant passive that greatly limits enemies while offering a range of control in combat.
TheatreLegendary	• Exceptional for beginners, featuring unbeatable combo opportunities.
FlowerLegendary	• Extends combos with powerful auras when moves connect, enhancing overall damage.
ShinsoRare	• Despite being underrated, it excels with versatile options, especially when utilized with Shikai Stasis.
CreationUncommon	• This Shikai shines with its high skill cap, demanding player practice for maximum effectiveness.
WeightUncommon	• Now an impressive option thanks to buffs to damage and cooldowns, making it much more competitive.

A-Tier Shikai

A-Tier Shikai	Notes
DualityMythic	• Heavily nerfed but still practical due to versatility and moves without cooldown resets.
IceLegendary	• Exceptional distance play along with solid counters, but may not overpower in other areas.
BloodLegendary	• Offers various mix-ups while healing and maintaining competitive damage.
JudgementRare	• Known for powerful moves leading to immense pressure on opponents during combat.
BerserkRare	• Effective against less experienced players but lacks against those familiar with competitive play.
WaterRare	• Strong synergy with specific builds, but requires practice to excel.

B-Tier Shikai

B-Tier Shikai	Notes
SnowMythic	• Historically strong, but recent balance changes have taken a toll.
Kyoka SuigetsuMythic	• Primarily effective when played optimally. The clone mechanics can be hit or miss.
ZangetsuRare	• High damage but struggles against skilled players who can avoid its predictable moves.
AssimilationLegendary	• While it has potential, recent nerfs have reduced effectiveness.
SuzumebachiLegendary	• Reliable for beginners, but it lacks end-game potential.
FireRare	• Fairly good but needs external combos to shine.

C-Tier Shikai

C-Tier Shikai	Notes
AshRare	• Underwhelming in terms of true damage, but it has some potential with a Hakuda build.
WindUncommon	• A decent setup with a long-range area of effect but lacks damaging combos.
PoisonUncommon	• While featuring damage-over-time capabilities, it struggles against faster attacks.

D-Tier Shikai

D-Tier Shikai	Notes
ConfusionRare	• Difficult to play effectively due to its easily predictable mechanics.
ShadowUncommon	• Misses the mark on versatility and effectiveness, making it one of the weakest choices.

Type Soul Bankai Tier List

Now that you have insight into the best Shikai, let’s explore the Bankai tier list. Remember, some Bankai significantly enhance the base moveset, while others maintain a stable performance level. Pay close attention to the unique mechanics introduced with various Bankai for optimal results.

S-Tier Bankai

S-Tier Bankai	Notes
Kyoka Suigetsu	• This Bankai drastically enhances combat versatility, making you a force to be reckoned with.
Duality	• While impacted by nerfs, this Bankai counters them with its unique skill set and capabilities.
Benihime	• Loaded with new mechanics that ensure both versatility and sustained damage.
Flower	• Powerful moves with excellent area control, perfect for combo setting.
Ink	• Unique mechanics to drain opponent resources while enhancing your own performance.
Shinso	• Highly regarded for high mobility and potent execution mechanics.
Zangetsu	• Agile moves with immense potential for damage output and crowd control.
Water	• Exceptional draining effects combined with moves that capitalize on enemy mistakes.

A-Tier Bankai

A-Tier Bankai	Notes
Creation	• Offers high combo potential and an exciting mechanics-based gameplay, requiring practice for effectiveness.
Snow	• Excellent for crowd control during team fights but less lethal in one-on-one situations.
Assimilation	• The viability improves dramatically in this tier due to significant changes enhancing its mechanics and damage.
Weight	• Strengthens the Shikai while providing new AOE damage skills to maximize attack opportunities.
Suzumebachi	• Each skill enhanced significantly to increase effectiveness, but lacks unique identity.

B-Tier Bankai

B-Tier Bankai	Notes
Theatre	• Good damage options, but fails to bolster base mechanics, placing it here.
Confusion	• While defensive, it struggles with offensive options, limiting its utility.
Judgement	• Excellent at applying debuffs, it feels outclassed by more potent Bankai moves.
Fire	• Offers unique interacting systems to enhance damage but falls short against higher-tier mechanics.
Wind	• Good potential with new mechanics but lacks the punch of higher tiers.

C-Tier Bankai

C-Tier Bankai	Notes
Lightning	• Offers decent mobility, but its ability to engage is hampered due to its reliance on chaining moves.
Shadow	• Offers some utility but fails to maintain offensive impact.

D-Tier Bankai

D-Tier Bankai	Notes
Ash	• Falls short in performance yet still retains some gameplay mechanics worth considering.
Poison	• Limited desire for competitive gameplay due to predictability and ease of counter.

In conclusion, understanding the intricacies of Shikai and Bankai allows you to elevate your game in Type Soul. Implement these insights strategically and watch your ranking improve. For more comprehensive guides, check out Moyens I/O.