Jump Stars Tier List August 2025
Complete character rankings for Summer Update - All 21 characters analyzed
August Meta Analysis
āļø Summer Event Impact
The Summer Update introduced power creep with new fire-themed characters and significant buffs to damage dealers.
āļø Competitive Changes
August's meta focused heavily on burst damage and mobility, with support characters taking a backseat to damage dealers.
S Tier God Tier - Must Pick
Ken
SUMMERAbilities: Lightning Fist, Electric Surge
Summer buffs made him absolutely dominant. His electric abilities received significant damage boosts.
Ryu
Abilities: Fire Dragon, Combo Attack
Despite power creep, Ryu remained a top-tier choice with his balanced kit and fire damage.
Sosuke
Abilities: Speed Boost, Critical Strike
The assassin meta was perfect for Sosuke. His speed and crit damage were unmatched.
A Tier Excellent - Strong Picks
Chun-Li
BUFFEDAbilities: Lightning Kicks, Speed Burst
Summer mobility buffs made her much more viable. Excellent for hit-and-run tactics.
Goju
Abilities: Counter, Precision Strike
Solid counter-pick with high utility. Great against the damage-heavy meta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ken become S tier in August?
Ken received significant summer event buffs that increased his electric damage output by 25%, making him the highest damage dealer in the game.
How did power creep affect older characters?
The Summer Update introduced significant power creep, with some older characters like Zangief falling behind due to increased damage across the board.
What was the meta focus in August?
August's meta was heavily focused on burst damage and mobility, with assassins and damage dealers thriving over traditional tanks and supports.