Jump Stars Tier List May 2025
Complete character rankings for Spring Update - All 18 characters analyzed
May Meta Analysis
šø Spring Update Changes
The Spring Update focused on defensive balance and introduced nature-themed abilities, favoring tanky and support characters.
āļø Competitive Landscape
May's meta favored defensive team compositions with tanks and supports being essential for success.
S Tier God Tier - Must Pick
Zangief
SPRINGAbilities: Spinning Piledriver, Bear Grab
Spring tank buffs made him the dominant frontline character. Unmatched durability.
Ryu
Abilities: Fire Dragon, Combo Attack
Consistently strong with balanced damage output and reliable abilities.
Sakura
BUFFEDAbilities: Healing Bloom, Nature Magic
Spring nature buffs made her the premier support character with enhanced healing.
A Tier Excellent - Strong Picks
Ken
Abilities: Lightning Fist, Electric Surge
Solid damage dealer with electric abilities. Great for consistent damage output.
Goju
Abilities: Counter, Precision Strike
Strategic utility character with excellent counter-play potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Zangief become S tier in May?
The Spring Update introduced significant tank buffs that made Zangief incredibly durable and essential for team compositions.
How did the Spring Update affect the meta?
The update favored defensive play with tanks and supports becoming much more valuable than pure damage dealers.
What team compositions were most successful?
Balanced teams with strong frontlines (Zangief) and reliable support (Sakura) dominated May's defensive meta.