SOStand Out Wiki

Dominating combat in this JoJo-inspired experience requires mastering the strongest kits available. This definitive stand out tier list ranks every power so you never waste rare resources on underperforming abilities. Whether you focus on street duels, gang skirmishes, or boss farming, consulting our verified stand out tier list ensures you invest in top-tier loadouts right away.

Stand Out Tier List: Complete Rankings Overview

Different abilities excel across distinct combat modes. The rankings below evaluate overall utility, combo extensions, defensive options, and damage output. Ratings blend release-day data and testing feedback from competitive community testers.

TierStandsCombat Profile
S-TierStar Platinum: The World, King Crimson, The World, Craft Work, The Hustle, Big Mouth Strikes Again, THE MATTEKUDASAIMeta-defining performance, dominant combo loops, unblockable moves, or peerless utility
A-TierStar Platinum, Magician's Red, Beyond the Scene, Beach Boy, Notorious B.I.G., Mandem, Glory Days, Hermit Purple, Highway Star, Underworld, The World (Alternate Universe), Walking Heart, November Rain, The Grateful Dead, Mr. PresidentExceptional standalone pressure, strong area control, solid survivability, and high damage
B-TierEmperor, 200 Balloons, Death 13, Smooth Operators, Kiss, Yo-Yo Ma, Tubular Bells (PvE)Dependable output with specific setup requirements, situational mechanics, or slow windups
C-TierSilver Chariot, Catch the Rainbow, Heaven's Door, Smoke on the Water, Yellow Temperance, Harvest, Ka (Cat Size), Lion EyesHeavy reliance on external conditions, long core cooldowns, or narrow utility niches
D/F-TierCinderella, Burning Down the House, Super Fly, The Sun, Rolling Stones, StrengthIneffective direct offensive kits, passive gimmicks, or strictly roleplay focus

S-Tier: The Strongest Meta Stands

S-Tier options deliver overwhelming pressure and unmatched versatility. These picks dominate one-on-one skirmishes and turn the tide during team engagements.

StandPrimary RoleKey Mechanical AdvantageWeakness
Star Platinum: The WorldBurst / Combo StrikerInstant Time Stop and projectile countersHigh evolution investment
King CrimsonSkirmisher / EvasionTwo full kits in one with invulnerable skipsRequires fight ramp-up time
Craft WorkLockdown / Anti-ProjectileContact Fixation freeze chainsHigh execution ceiling
The HustleVanguard / DisablerHigh parry scaling and firearm disarmsMelee-range dependent

A-Tier: High-Impact Competitive Picks

A-Tier entries boast elite tools capable of beating S-Tier options when played skillfully.

High Damage Output + Solid Defensive Utility = Reliable A-Tier Performance

B and C-Tier: Situational and Condition-Reliant Kits

B-Tier stands remain viable when pilot specialization is high, but they possess defined vulnerabilities. C-Tier units depend too heavily on external elements.

Stand: Heaven's Door

Current Tier: C-Tier

Primary Limitation: Single-skill cooldown lock

Optimal Use Case: Team lockdown support

Stand: Catch the Rainbow

Current Tier: C-Tier

Primary Limitation: Weather dependence

Optimal Use Case: Rain-assisted hit-and-run

Stand: 200 Balloons

Current Tier: B-Tier

Primary Limitation: Difficult execute thresholds

Optimal Use Case: Projectile-heavy matchups

Stand: Death 13

Current Tier: B-Tier

Primary Limitation: Drowsiness windup delay

Optimal Use Case: Ambush punishment

Low-Tier Stands to Avoid in Competitive Play

D and F-Tier abilities lack the direct output needed for standard combat encounters. These choices remain best suited for roleplay or casual experimentation:

How to Get, Reroll, and Remove Stands

Acquiring the top ranks on this stand out tier list requires cycling through Stand Arrows and managing sub-abilities. The process follows strict in-game progression rules:

Complete Tutorial -> Claim Stand Arrow -> Awaken Stand -> Farm Rerolls or Reset via Roka
  1. 1
    Awakening Your Stand: Finish the opening tutorial to obtain your first free Stand Arrow. Additional arrows drop from bounty contracts, crafting benches, Train Shop purchases, and Train Raid clears.
  2. 2
    Rerolling Abilities: To replace an unwanted stand, consume another Stand Arrow from your inventory.
  3. 3
    Removing Abilities: Cleanse your equipped Stand by consuming an Emerald Roka or its mutated variants, which are grown through base gardening. Removing a Stand requires having an active sub-ability like Hamon or Vampire.
  4. 4
    Evolving Top Units: Specific pinnacle stands, including Star Platinum: The World and The World (Alternate Universe), require applying an Opal Roka to your base form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the absolute best Stand in our stand out tier list?

Star Platinum: The World, King Crimson, and The World currently share top honors. Star Platinum: The World boasts instant-activation Time Stop setups, King Crimson provides passive dodges with dual move kits, and The World delivers unmatched combo flexibility and defensive parries.

Are gun-based Stands viable in competitive PvP?

Yes. Mandem and Glory Days both place comfortably in A-Tier. Mandem brings temporal self-healing and death-defying revives, while Glory Days features explosive burst traps and high-velocity kiting options.

Why do some sources rank Silver Chariot higher?

Destructoid ranks Silver Chariot near top tiers due to extreme unarmored basic attack speeds and execute potential. However, player reports frequently place it in C-Tier because its EX moves remain unfinished, leaving its overall offensive toolkit incomplete.

How do I safely test low-tier farming Stands?

Keep dedicated gathering picks like Harvest or Strength stored in your Stand Storage slots. Swap to them solely for map scavenging or material farming, then equip an S-Tier combat Stand before entering public PvP territory.

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