With the launch of the July 9, 2026 expansion, players can now unlock six powerful fighters to expand their roster to a total of 28. Finding the best Endless Ragnarok new characters to match your playstyle is essential for tackling the brutal Chaos difficulty quests. These Endless Ragnarok new characters bring entirely fresh combat loops, ranging from risky high-risk DPS styles to defensive summon-based setups.
Each of these additions features a complete set of unique weapons, Master Traits, and custom mechanics designed to shake up the meta. Whether you are running solo gates in The Conflux or matching up for full cross-platform multiplayer across PS5, PS4, Switch 2, and PC, these characters offer distinct advantages. This guide details their skills, optimal rotations, gear setups, and tier standing.
Beatrix and Eustace: The Society's Vanguard
The Society sends two of its most prominent agents into the Zegagrande Skydom. Both characters feature high-skill combat loops that reward precise timing and resource management.
Beatrix: High-Risk Delta Clock DPS
Endless Ragnarok Beatrix introduces a high-risk, low-HP playstyle centered around her signature sword, Nayail, and the Delta Clock mechanic. The Delta Clock is a three-state gauge (Sun, Moon, Star) that rotates as Beatrix lands combos or uses specific skills.
- Delta Clock States: Landing a finisher during the Sun phase boosts attack power by 30%. The Moon phase grants a 20% critical hit rate increase, while the Star phase increases attack speed by 15%.
- Embraesque: Her primary self-buff. It consumes 50% of her current HP to grant a massive 50% attack boost and Jamming (which scales damage higher as HP drops).
- Zephyr: A rapid forward dash that can be chained up to three times. If timed right before an enemy attack, it triggers a Perfect Dodge and instantly maxes out the Delta Clock gauge.
To maximize your damage with Endless Ragnarok Beatrix, you must master the Delta Clock rotation. The optimal opener involves activating Embraesque to drop your health, followed by Zephyr to close the distance. Execute her standard light-light-heavy combo to trigger the Sun finisher, then immediately cancel the recovery animation with Rising Nova to lock in the attack buff. When equipping Sigils for Endless Ragnarok Beatrix, focus on Enmity V+ and Garison V+ to capitalize on her low-HP state while surviving lethal hits on Chaos difficulty.
Eustace: Charged Ranged Ordnance
For players who prefer mid-to-long-range combat, Endless Ragnarok Eustace provides exceptional crowd control and consistent DPS. His playstyle revolves around loading specialized cartridges into his lightning gun, Flamek Bolt, and detonating them with charged shots.
- Flamek Bolt: His basic attack shoots rapid-fire energy rounds. Holding the attack button charges a heavy piercing shot that detonates any active grenades on the target.
- Slow Kill: Fires a multi-lock missile volley that inflicts Defense Down (20%) and attaches up to three Sticky Grenades to targets.
- Straitjacket: A utility skill that fires an electric net, dealing moderate damage and inflicting Paralyze for 5 seconds.
The core loop for Endless Ragnarok Eustace revolves around stacking Sticky Grenades with Slow Kill and detonating them using a fully charged Flamek Bolt shot. Unlike melee fighters, Endless Ragnarok Eustace can safely apply pressure from a distance, making him highly effective in chaotic encounters like the Beelzebub boss fight. Using Flamek Bolt with Endless Ragnarok Eustace allows you to maintain continuous DPS during boss overdrive phases when melee characters are forced to retreat.
| Character | Weapon Type | Primary Resource / Mechanic | Signature Skill | Major Utility / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrix | Greatsword | Delta Clock (Sun/Moon/Star) | Embraesque | Jamming (Low HP Damage Scale) |
| Eustace | Assault Rifle | Charge Shells / Sticky Grenades | Slow Kill | Paralyze (Straitjacket) |
Fraux and Fediel: From the Arcarum and Six Dragons
These two characters bring otherworldly power to the roster, utilizing summon-assisted attacks and field manipulation to control the pace of battle.
Fraux: The Crimson Pactbearer
Endless Ragnarok Fraux fights alongside her partner, the Arcarum Summon known as The Devil. She is a close-range melee fighter who uses a dual-card system to execute swift punch-and-kick combos while summoning giant fiery fists to crush her foes.
- Red & Blue Cards: Using light attacks builds Red Cards (offensive power), while heavy attacks build Blue Cards (healing and defense). At 5 stacks of either card, her next skill gains an enhanced effect.
- Splendor: Fraux summons The Devil to slam the ground, dealing massive area-of-effect fire damage. If enhanced by 5 Red Cards, it inflicts Burn and lowers enemy attack by 15%.
- Fortitude: A self-buff that heals Fraux for 20% of her max HP and clears all debuffs. If enhanced by 5 Blue Cards, it grants temporary Debuff Immunity to the entire party.
Playing Endless Ragnarok Fraux requires keeping track of your card counts. For offensive phases, build 5 Red Cards, activate Splendor, and follow up with Crimson Impact to maximize stagger values. The fire-attuned combos of Endless Ragnarok Fraux excel at breaking parts on large bosses. When facing bosses like Ragnalia, Endless Ragnarok Fraux can use her enhanced Fortitude to negate party-wide debuffs, keeping the team's offensive momentum alive.
Fediel: The Miasmic Dragon
Endless Ragnarok Fediel represents the Six Dragons, wielding the power of decay and shadow. She is a defensive support/DPS hybrid who controls the battlefield using persistent miasma fields that debuff enemies while shielding allies.
- Black Charcoal: Fediel creates a large dark circle on the ground. Enemies inside take continuous damage over time and have their movement speed reduced by 30%. Allies inside gain a shield equal to 20% of Fediel's max HP.
- Inviolable Realm: Generates a barrier around the active party that absorbs a set amount of damage and prevents knockback.
- Death's Embrace: A powerful single-target strike that inflicts Curse, preventing the target from gaining buffs for 15 seconds.
The defensive utility of Endless Ragnarok Fediel is unmatched when tackling high-difficulty content. Using the miasma field of Endless Ragnarok Fediel helps keep squishy DPS characters alive by absorbing chip damage. For high-difficulty Chaos quests, Endless Ragnarok Fediel is an invaluable asset, especially when paired with aggressive melee characters who benefit from her knockback resistance.
| Character | Element | Primary Role | Field Effect / Buff | Key Debuff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraux | Fire | Melee DPS / Stagger | Fortitude (Debuff Immunity) | Burn / Attack Down |
| Fediel | Dark | Support / Shielder | Black Charcoal (Shield / DoT) | Curse (Buff Block) |
Gallanza and Maglielle: Heavy Armor and Flying Blades
Representing the heavy hitters of the expansion, these two characters bring massive poise, defense, and unique ranged blade constructs to the battlefield.
Gallanza: The Unstoppable Spear
Endless Ragnarok Gallanza is a powerhouse who excels at trading blows with the enemy. He uses a unique Golden Aura gauge that builds up as he takes damage or lands heavy spear attacks. Once filled, he enters an unstoppable state with hyper-armor on all actions.
- Golden Aura: Increases defense by up to 50% and prevents interruption from enemy attacks.
- Spear of Destruction: A massive lunging strike that deals high stun damage. Can be charged to increase damage and area.
- Iron Citadel: A defensive stance that blocks all incoming attacks from the front. Successfully blocking triggers an immediate, high-damage counter-attack.
The heavy armor playstyle of Endless Ragnarok Gallanza allows him to ignore boss mechanics that would disrupt other characters. To build Endless Ragnarok Gallanza effectively, equip Stout Heart and Steel Nerve Sigils to stack damage reduction. During link time, Endless Ragnarok Gallanza can spam Spear of Destruction without charge time, dealing immense burst damage to staggered targets.
Maglielle: The Iron Maiden
Maglielle controls a set of floating, telekinetically controlled blades. She functions as a support/DPS hybrid who can attack from safety while generating protective barriers for her team.
- Blade Dance: Commands her flying weapons to orbit her, dealing continuous damage to nearby enemies while she moves freely.
- Aegis Shield: Deploys a stationary barrier that blocks all projectile attacks.
- Sacred Healing: A targeted heal that restores 50% HP to the lowest-health ally and grants them a short duration of Invincibility.
Maglielle's primary strength lies in her ability to deal damage while maintaining high mobility. She can deploy Aegis Shield to protect the party during bullet-hell phases in high-tier quests, making her a highly reliable support choice.
| Character | Weapon Style | Playstyle | Key Defensive Tool | Signature Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallanza | Heavy Spear | Counter / Tank | Iron Citadel (Counter Block) | Spear of Destruction |
| Maglielle | Floating Blades | Ranged Support | Aegis Shield (Projectile Barrier) | Blade Dance |
Unlocking and Progression Paths
Before you can recruit these six characters, you must meet specific progression milestones within the game. The expansion content requires a solid foundation in the endgame systems.
Prerequisites
To unlock the recruitment quests for the DLC characters, you must first complete the Proud Quest "The Tale of Bahamut's Rage" to unlock the Epilogue. Once completed, character cards can be purchased from the Knickknack Shack in Seedhollow or Tredame Sanctum using Crewmate Cards obtained from high-tier quests.
Weapon Transcendence and Master Traits
Upon reaching Level 100 with any of the new characters, you unlock their Master Traits paths: Insight, Essence, and Crux. Each path offers 3 Rank Perks and 4 Rank Style upgrades that significantly enhance their unique mechanics. Furthermore, their weapons can undergo Weapon Transcendence to unlock swappable trait slots (Slot II up to level 25, Slot IV up to level 10) and unique visual effects.
To gather the materials needed for Weapon Transcendence, players must farm Fatebreaker quests and run deep floors in The Conflux.
| Character | Preferred Transcendence Weapon | Key Master Trait Focus | Essential S-Tier Sigil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrix | Nayail (Ascension) | Insight (Low HP Crit) | Warpath+ (Beatrix Spec.) |
| Eustace | Flamek Bolt (Stinger) | Essence (Charge Speed) | Critical Hit Rate V+ |
| Fraux | Devil's Claws (Executioner) | Crux (Stagger Power) | War Elemental+ |
| Fediel | Spine of Schwarz (Defender) | Essence (Shield Strength) | HP V+ / Aegis V+ |
| Gallanza | Halberd of Ruin (Terminus) | Insight (Defense / Counter) | Stout Heart / Steel Nerve |
| Maglielle | Sword of Aegis (Stunner) | Crux (Cooldown Reduction) | Alpha / Beta / Gamma |
Tier Assessment and Team Synergies
While the meta is still evolving, early testing on Chaos difficulty and speedruns of Fatebreaker quests show where these characters stand relative to the base game roster. Sandalphon remains the benchmark for SS-tier due to his Supreme Primarch Mode, but the new additions hold strong in the S and A tiers.
Tier Placements
- S-Tier: Beatrix (Extreme DPS potential when managed correctly), Fediel (Invaluable defensive utility for Chaos difficulty).
- A-Tier: Eustace (Safe ranged DPS and Paralyze utility), Fraux (Strong stagger and debuff management), Gallanza (Excellent tanking and counter damage).
- B-Tier: Maglielle (Good support, but outclassed in raw healing by Cagliostro).
Team Compositions
When building a party around the new characters, synergy with the game's Summon System is crucial. Since summons can only be used in Chaos-difficulty quests and higher, having a balanced team that can quickly build the Link Gauge is essential.
- The Survival Comp: Fediel, Gallanza, Cagliostro, Captain. This team focuses on high defense, shields, and constant healing, making it ideal for learning new boss fights.
- The Burst Comp: Beatrix, Sandalphon, Eustace, Lancelot. Designed to trigger Link Time as quickly as possible. Eustace applies Paralyze, allowing Beatrix and Sandalphon to unleash their highest-damage combos without interruption.
For more details on optimizing your gear and sigils, check out our comprehensive Sigils Guide. For official updates and patch notes regarding character balance, visit the Cygames Granblue Fantasy: Relink Official Site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock the new DLC characters in Endless Ragnarok?
To unlock the new characters, you must first complete the Proud Quest "The Tale of Bahamut's Rage" to access the Epilogue. After doing so, you can trade Crewmate Cards at the Knickknack Shack in Seedhollow or Tredame Sanctum to recruit them.
Can I use the new characters in the solo Conflux mode?
Yes, all 6 new characters are fully playable in The Conflux. In fact, characters like Fediel and Gallanza excel in this mode due to their high self-sustain and defensive shields, which help preserve health across multiple floors.
What is the best weapon type to upgrade first for Beatrix?
For Beatrix, you should prioritize upgrading her Ascension weapon (Nayail) to unlock its Weapon Transcendence stages. This weapon provides the optimal balance of attack power and health management needed to run her low-HP Jamming build safely.
Do the new characters support crossplay?
Yes, Endless Ragnarok supports full cross-platform play across PS5, PS4, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). You can play these characters in multiplayer lobbies regardless of which platform your teammates are using.