Introduction
This commander tier list for EVE Galaxy Conquest ranks all available commanders based on their overall performance in both PvE and PvP. Whether you’re looking to optimize your farming teams or strengthen your competitive fleets, this guide provides a quick and easy reference. Bookmark it for future updates—especially if you pull a lucky legendary!
For in-depth commander breakdowns, head over to my Commanders Codex. If you’re looking for ship rankings, check out my Best Ships Tier List.
Change Logs and Updates
- Added Season 2 and Season 3 commanders.
- Tier rankings adjusted to reflect the current meta.
- Merged PvE and PvP tier lists based on overlapping performance.
- Reorganized article layout: Tier list now appears at the top; evaluation methodology and commentary moved below for better readability.
Table of Contents
Commander Tier List
Commander rankings can shift slightly depending on the situation, number of red stars, and fleet composition—but I’m confident in the current tier placements. The top-tier commanders are those that consistently deliver stable performance across a wide range of scenarios.
Want to know how these rankings were made? Keep reading below for testing methodology and tier definitions.
Seasonal Commanders
EVE Galaxy Conquest uses a seasonal system—but unlike many games, seasons here are progressive. New players don’t join the current season; instead, they start from Season 1 and continue onward. This means newer seasonal commanders may be unavailable to you until your server reaches the corresponding season.
You can easily spot seasonal commanders by the star icon in the top-left corner of their portrait. The number inside the star indicates which season they belong to.
Commanders by Season
Season 2 Additions:
Chelm, Dramis, Falau, Garrett, Haatakan, Larik, Marcus, Polok.
Season 3 Additions:
Alexander, Karishal.
Why Create a Tier List for Eve Galaxy Conquest?
I was fortunate to start my journey on Server S21 Adia, which has experienced nearly constant PVP battles over the last two months. Then came Season 2, where massive corporations like Adia and ReForged brought serious heat—weeks of 24/7 combat! This gave me the perfect environment to test a wide range of commander and ship combinations. I also collected thousands of combat logs by monitoring grids and structures across the battlefield.
With over 600 hours invested and a huge library of data, I created this commander tier list to help you quickly evaluate new pulls and decide where to invest your valuable Nova Kredits and Legendary Data Chips. As someone who knows firsthand how crucial it is for free-to-play players (F2P) to get the most out of limited resources, this list is built with efficiency and long-term value in mind.
As of now, the game includes 37 ships and 66 commanders—offering a whopping 79,365 possible fleet combinations. But with draws relying on loot-fairy RNG, building a competitive fleet can be tricky. This guide is here to help you make the most of your assets and adapt your strategy to what you have.
Commander Testing Methodology: From Logs to Tiers
To create this tier list, I used a structured and data-driven approach:
Step 1: Proving Grounds
The Proving Grounds simulation is highly accurate. Even without clicking “Combat,” you can juggle fleets and observe different estimations, as the simulation generates a “dummy” opponent each time.
- If I noticed consistent success but one simulation predicted heavy losses, I ran it manually to identify what was countering me.
- By analyzing combat logs, I could pinpoint weaknesses in my composition and evaluate the commander’s role in the outcome.
Step 2: Guristas Pirate Testing
The Guristas pirates are relatively low in power, but they are excellent for testing early-turn performance. If a fleet can eliminate them on Turn 1 with no losses, it indicates strong initial performance, which is crucial for both PVE and PVP.
Step 3: PVP Matchups
For PVP testing, I gathered multiple data samples against common fleet compositions in the current meta.
- I tested how my fleet performed against both hard counters and favorable match-ups.
- Analyzing logs allowed me to evaluate the commander’s individual performance, even under extreme conditions.
Using these steps, I categorized commanders into five tiers based on their performance in different scenarios.
Tier Breakdown: What Each Rank Means
I have utilized an easy-to-understand 5-Tier visual table, a common and effective way to present complex data. Here is a breakdown of the tiers:
- S-Tier – Ultimate commanders
Perform exceptionally well in any situation or composition. They are tough to counter and highly efficient against any enemy fleet. Pair them with any deputy commander and ship to create a strong fleet. - A-Tier – Great commanders
Deliver excellent performance in most compositions but can be countered in specific situations. - B-Tier – Good commanders
Highly dependent on the team composition. With the right ship and deputy commander, they can excel; otherwise, they are a wasted slot. - C-Tier – Mediocre commanders
Situationally useful but not reliable. Assign them to non-critical roles like tile-cleaning, sieges, scouting, or decoys. - D-Tier – Avoid
These commanders are either broken due to bugs or poor mechanics or simply not worth investing resources in. Use their files to unlock skills for higher-tier commanders.
Archived Tier Lists
For historical reference, here are the previous commander tier lists from earlier seasons. While the meta has evolved, these snapshots can still help you understand past balance trends and commander performance.
Final Words
Eve Galaxy Conquest is a dynamic game, and balance changes with every patch. Commanders can be heavily nerfed or buffed, so always check the patch notes in-game or on the official Discord. I’ll update this tier list as the meta evolves.
Be sure to check out my Eve Galaxy Conquest Ship Tier List and Favorite Fleet Combinations posts like this for season one and updated version for season two. Stay tuned for more content, and feel free to share your own insights in the comments!
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