I've been grinding Forsaken almost every night for the past two months, and let me tell you, the meta in this game shifts faster than you'd expect for a Roblox horror title. One week 007n7 is unstoppable, the next a stamina patch makes Chance feel like he's swimming in molasses. If you've been wondering which killers actually carry games and which survivors don't immediately get tunneled into oblivion, this list is for you.
Forsaken sits in that weird spot where it borrows heavily from Dead by Daylight but throws in Roblox-flavored chaos. The killers are basically community legends and meme characters, the survivors range from default rigs to fully customized fan favorites, and every match somehow feels like a fever dream. Let me break down what's actually working in 2026.
The State of Forsaken in 2026
Forsaken's playerbase exploded after the Halloween 2026 update, and the developers have been pushing balance patches every couple of weeks. That's both a blessing and a curse. Killers that dominated last quarter, like the OG John Doe build, have been quietly nerfed. Meanwhile, supports that were considered meme picks have crept up the rankings.
The big shift this year is that pure damage-focused killers no longer win games on their own. Map control, stealth ability, and chase potential are the three pillars of the current meta. On the survivor side, mobility and altruism toolkits beat raw stealth almost every time. Solo queueing into a coordinated group of survivors with good loadouts? Brutal.
S-Tier Killers: The Match Enders
These are the killers that, when picked correctly, can wipe a four-survivor lobby without breaking a sweat.
007n7 still sits comfortably at the top. His ability to camouflage near generators and his absurd lunge range make him the go-to pick for serious players. I've watched 007n7 mains take three downs in the first two minutes of a match. The skill ceiling is high, but if you can read survivor pathing, nothing punishes greedy gen play harder.
Jason is the bully pick of the meta. He doesn't have flashy stealth, but his raw chase speed and the ability to phase through pallets makes loops a nightmare for survivors. The recent buff to his throwing knife ability cemented him as S-tier. He's also stupidly easy to learn, which is rare for a top pick.
John Doe rounds out the S-tier. His teleport ability into corrupted zones lets him bypass entire chase setups. If a survivor escapes a chase, John Doe can be at the next gen before they even start repairs. He's mechanically tricky, but the payoff is enormous.
A-Tier Killers: Strong but Demanding
Chance is the gambler's killer, literally. His abilities are RNG-based, but when his rolls hit, he's borderline broken. Skilled Chance players can manipulate his luck system through positioning and timing, which is why he's just below S-tier. New players tend to get cooked, though.
Dandy is the chase specialist. His sprint mechanic chews through survivor stamina if used right. The catch is he's terrible at map pressure. If your survivors split up and pump gens, Dandy gets steamrolled. Pair him with a teammate who can hold gens and he climbs into S-tier territory.
Two-Time is interesting. The second-chance gimmick on his kit means even bad plays get rescued. He's not flashy, but his consistency in solo queue is unmatched. I've started picking him whenever I want guaranteed bloodpoints without needing to sweat.
B-Tier Killers: Situational Picks
Niki & Nate are the duo killer, which is fun but inconsistent. When they synergize properly with their swap mechanic, they're devastating. When they're played by someone who hasn't memorized the swap timing, they feel like a single B-tier killer at half power. Cool concept, demanding execution.
Elliot has cool stealth tools but underwhelming chase potential. He's a great map-control killer if survivors are bad at hiding. Against experienced lobbies, he gets looped to death. Pick him for casual lobbies, not ranked.
Shedletsky is the throwback meme pick that actually works. His sword swing has solid range and his classic Roblox dodge animation has surprisingly tight hitboxes. He's not S-tier, but he wins more games than people expect, especially on smaller maps.
C-Tier Killers: Meme or Bust
Noli has been struggling since the last balance patch. Her web mechanic was nerfed in range and duration, and now she feels like a downgraded version of Two-Time. She's not unplayable, but you're fighting your own kit half the time.
If a killer isn't on this list, you can probably assume they're at least viable in a casual lobby, but the gap between S-tier and C-tier in Forsaken is genuinely massive. Don't pick C-tier killers in ranked unless you're memeing.
S-Tier Survivors: The Carry Picks
On the survivor side, S-tier picks have escape utility, generator efficiency, or strong altruism perks.
The default Builderman loadout, surprisingly, is meta. His base toolkit gives the fastest gen-rush in the game when paired with the right perks. Don't sleep on him because he's free to play.
Two-Time (Survivor variant) translates her killer abilities into survivor utility, with movement-speed bursts that wreck killer chases. She's the queen of altruistic plays.
Taph is the stealth queen. Her ability to mask scratch marks and footstep audio gives her unmatched escape potential. Solo queue savior.
A-Tier Survivors: Reliable Workhorses
Chance (Survivor) is the gambler again, with random buffs to gen speed and movement that occasionally turn the tide. Elliot has solid altruism tools and a unique reset perk that revives downed teammates faster than anyone else. Hexscape is your standard sneak-and-survive pick with decent loops and good hiding.
B and C-Tier Survivors: Casual Fun
Mafiaboss, Voldex, and similar customs sit in B-tier. They're fun, they have personality, but their kits aren't optimized for the current meta. Avoid the C-tier customs in ranked entirely. They look cool but they cost you matches.
Universal Forsaken Truths in 2026
After hundreds of matches across both sides, here's what actually wins:
Audio matters more than visuals. Forsaken has incredibly distinct killer footstep sounds. If you're playing survivor and not running with audio, you're griefing your team. Killer mains, conversely, should be using survivor breathing audio to track scared players.
Loops are everything. Killer or survivor, knowing the geometry of every map separates good players from great ones. The Hospital map alone has like fifteen optimal loops that 90% of players don't use.
Don't tunnel as killer. I know it feels good to chase one survivor for two minutes, but the meta rewards spreading damage across all four survivors. Tunneling only works in S-tier lobbies where you can actually catch up.
As survivor, take risks early. The longer the match goes, the worse your odds. Slamming gens in the first ninety seconds before the killer learns the lobby is the secret to surviving. Hiding in lockers all match? You die last, but you still die.
Making the Tier List Work for You
Tier lists are guidelines, especially in a game like Forsaken where mechanical skill matters more than pick. I've seen mediocre 007n7 players get demolished by aggressive Shedletsky mains who knew their kit cold. The killer at the top of this list isn't going to carry you if you can't read survivor patterns.
If you're trying to climb, pick one S-tier or A-tier option and master it. Learn the lunge ranges, the cooldowns, the optimal loops to break. Versatility comes after mastery, not before. I made the mistake of trying to learn five killers at once when I started, and I was mid at all of them.
Pay attention to patches too. Forsaken's developers push updates more aggressively than most Roblox games. What's S-tier this month might be A-tier next month. Stay updated, watch the popular Forsaken creators, and don't stubbornly main a nerfed killer out of pride.
Build Your Own Forsaken Tier List
This list is my opinion based on a lot of grinding, but tier lists are personal. Maybe you're a Dandy main who clears lobbies despite him being A-tier. Maybe you find Noli secretly cracked in a way nobody else does. The fun of Forsaken is in carving out your own meta picks.
Want to build your own version of this ranking with custom characters, your own loadouts, and your own opinions? Head over to our Forsaken tier list maker and drag every killer and survivor into your perfect tier list. Share it with your friends, post it to your Discord, or use it to settle that argument about whether John Doe is actually broken.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a lobby to load into. That 007n7 isn't going to get four kills by himself.
References
- Roblox Forsaken Killers Tier List - Pocket Tactics (2026)
- Forsaken Roblox Best Survivors Guide - Pro Game Guides (2026)
- Roblox Forsaken Patch Notes & Meta Analysis - PC Games N (2026)
- Best Forsaken Roblox Killers Ranked - Game Rant (2026)
- Forsaken Roblox Beginner's Guide - The Gamer (2026)
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