Identity V Tier List - Best Hunters Ranked

Alexa Hunter

Jun 22, 2026

No matter how popular Identity V is, many would agree that it has too many playable Hunters. Most beginners find it tough to decide which Identity V Hunter they should play since each one has a different playstyle, difficulty level, and way of controlling matches. A good Hunter tier list can help counter this, and that’s exactly what this Identity V Hunter tier list aims to do.

How many Hunters are in Identity V?

At the time of writing, Identity V has a total of 35 playable Hunters that players can control. These range from beginner Hunters such as Hell Ember, who is unlocked after completing the prologue, to newer Hunters such as “Dentist”, Finsen Hunter, who was introduced in Season 42 Essence 1. Each Hunter has their own abilities, difficulty level, and playstyle, making it important for players to choose one that matches how they want to control the match. Of course, every Hunter also has unique costumes and cosmetics, and LootBar can help players who want a safer and more convenient Identity V top up.

Below is a list of every Hunter in Identity V:

Leo Beck (Hell Ember)
Joker (Smiley Face)
Bane Perez (Gamekeeper)
Jack (The Ripper)
Violetta (Soul Weaver)
Michiko (Geisha)
Hastur (The Feaster)
Xie Bi’an and Fan Wujiu (Wu Chang)
Joseph Desaulniers (Photographer)
Burke Lapadura (Mad Eyes)
Yidhra (Dream Witch)
Robbie (Axe Boy)
Luchino Diruse (Evil Reptilian)
Mary (Bloody Queen)
Bonbon (Guard 26)
Ann ("Disciple")
Antonio (Violinist)
Galatea Claude (Sculptor)
Percy ("Undead")
The Will Brothers (The Breaking Wheel)
Grace (Naiad)
Philippe (Wax Artist)
Orpheus ("Nightmare")
Keigan Nicholas Keogh (Clerk)
Alva Lorenz (Hermit)
Ithaqua (Night Watch)
Sangria (Opera Singer)
Norton Campbell ("Fool’s Gold")
Ivy (The Shadow)
Jeffrey Bonavita ("Goatman")
Mike Morton ("Hullabaloo")
Valentina Yaga Vasilieva (Peddler)
Marcus Thorne ("Cueist")
Melly Plinius ("Queen Bee")
Finsen Hunter ("Dentist")

The highlight of Identity V Hunters is that every one of them brings something different to the game. Some Hunters focus on fast chase and early pressure, while others rely on camping, cipher control, map pressure, or late-game snowballing. For example, Opera Singer is known for strong chase potential, while Hunters like Dream Witch and Clerk reward players who understand map control and advanced decision-making.

Still, the Identity V meta is never fixed. Since the game receives frequent updates and balance changes, a Hunter who dominates one season may become less effective in another, while a weaker Hunter can become more useful after buffs or meta shifts. Because of this, players should always stay updated with the latest changes before deciding which Identity V Hunter to main.

Complete Identity V 2026 Hunter tier list

We constructed this Identity V Hunter tier list after considering the current meta, each Hunter’s consistency, chase potential, map pressure, camping strength, difficulty level, and overall value in ranked matches. The ranks range from SS tier, which includes the best Hunters, to B tier, which has the weakest or most situational Hunters in the game.

SS Tier

Dream Witch
The Breaking Wheel
Sculptor
The Shadow
Night Watch
Clerk
Queen Bee
Hullabaloo

The Hunters included in this tier are essentially the cream of the crop. They’re the strongest picks in Identity V and bring excellent value to almost every match they’re in. Their strength can come from powerful map pressure, top chase tools, cipher control, or the ability to quickly snowball after one Survivor mistake. Dream Witch, The Breaking Wheel, and Sculptor are especially reliable top-tier choices, while The Shadow, Night Watch, Clerk, Queen Bee, and Hullabaloo stand out for their pressure, mobility, and high-impact kits.

S Tier

Peddler
Wax Artist
Hermit
Nightmare
Goatman
Opera Singer
Naiad
Guard 26
Bloody Queen

These Identity V Hunters are very strong and can perform consistently well in ranked matches. While they may not always be as dominant as the SS-tier Hunters, they still have excellent tools for chase, camping, zoning, or map control. Peddler, Wax Artist, and Hermit are strong choices for players who can manage pressure, positioning, and ability timing well, while Opera Singer, Naiad, Guard 26, and Bloody Queen remain strong picks when used by players who understand timing, positioning, and pressure management.

A Tier

Dentist
Disciple
Cueist
Fool’s Gold
Wu Chang
Axe Boy
Violinist
The Feaster
Geisha

The Hunters in this tier are generally good, but they need more practice, matchup knowledge, or map awareness to really shine. Dentist fits well here because recent rankings place him in Tier A, meaning he has strong potential but is not as universally dominant as the top meta Hunters. Disciple, Cueist, Fool’s Gold, Wu Chang, and Axe Boy can also perform well, but they usually depend more on player skill, map control, or proper ability timing.

B Tier

Hell Ember
Smiley Face
Gamekeeper
The Ripper
Soul Weaver
Photographer
Mad Eyes
Evil Reptilian
Undead

The Hunters in this tier aren’t completely bad, but they are usually more situational or harder to recommend in the current Identity V meta. Some of them can still work in lower ranks or with experienced players, but they often struggle against coordinated Survivor teams or newer Hunters with stronger tools. Photographer and Mad Eyes can still be effective with specific strategies, while Hell Ember, Smiley Face, Gamekeeper, and The Ripper are more limited compared to modern picks. Still, many of these Hunters remain fan favorites, which is why players may still top up Identity V to unlock their costumes and cosmetics.

Conclusion

Identity V’s large number of playable Hunters is one of its strongest points. Every player has at least one Hunter they enjoy, whether they prefer fast chase, map pressure, camping, or late-game control. New Hunters are constantly being added, and the rapidly shifting Identity V meta always keeps players on their toes. If you want to unlock costumes or cosmetics for your favorite Hunter, consider Top Up Identity V through LootBar.