Azure Latch Tier List 2026 — Best Styles Ranked (Updated)
Every Azure Latch style ranked from S to C tier based on current patch performance, Flow potential, and competitive viability. This tier list reflects all balance changes through Update 13.8.0.
Last updated: March 2026. For full moveset details, visit each style's page via the Styles directory. For free styles, see the Quests guide.
Update 13.8.0 Tier Changes
- — Kaiser Impact now full iFrames → Kaiser rises to S tier
- — Bachira Monster Trance hard-capped 1 use per flow → Bachira drops B tier
- — NEL Isagi Rebirth no longer cancels flow → NEL Isagi stays S tier
- — Yukimiya Gyro Shot power -10 → Yukimiya drops C tier
- — Kunigami Heroic Clash 0.15s iFrames on steal → Kunigami solid B tier
Aerial Awakening + 3 flow modes. Lefty Shot counter, Trap control chain, best Flow versatility. Top 1 overall.
Perfect Touch heel flick now full iFrames. Cross Elastico Counter Reflex no longer ends flow. Magic Pass combo ceiling is unmatched.
Free style with 4 awakening modes. Two-Gun Volley CR, Rebirth no longer cancels flow. Best free option by a wide margin.
Kaiser Impact now full iFrames (latest patch). Lightning Strike power +9. Magnus startup speed +15. Extremely dominant in Flow.
Formless bicycle kick + 40x40 Box. Dragon Drive CR with Kunigami. Multiple angles of attack. Strong but Dragon Drive has 3min global CD.
Five-Shot Revolver combo is a guaranteed goal chain. Roulette Volley keeps flow. Overtime steal is match-changing.
Twin Gun Volley CR with NEL Isagi. Demon's Contract no longer cancels flow. Dark Horse Heroic Clash usable twice.
Long Shot Stealth Shot with red tint indicator. Kings Path combo chains. Flow duration +8s. DEVOUR shot power +12.
Golden Zone CD 120s (no longer cancels flow). Mach Cut-In full iFrames + shot only 0.15s after dash. Strong but requires positioning.
Step Overs + Monster Counter + Trance chain is reliable. Bee Shot strong in Flow. Monster Trance hard-capped 1 use per flow now.
Naruhaya Footwork iFrames restored. Two-Gun Volley + Desire CR require coordination. MOVE IT utility in team play.
Heroic Clash bypasses dribbles + 0.15s iFrames on steal. Demon's Contract power +9. Reliable but lower ceiling than Mythicals.
Gyro Shot nerfed -10 power, trajectory straighter. Speed Dribble second use full iFrames is good. Overall weaker after nerf.
Defensive Stance +0.1s lifetime buff is the best counter window. Strong defensively but lower offensive ceiling.
Good misdirection toolkit. One scrapped move slot (confirmed on Trello) means slightly incomplete kit. May rise with future patch.
How This Azure Latch Tier List Works
This tier list ranks all Azure Latch styles based on four criteria: raw move power, Flow combo potential, defensive utility, and ease of use. Mythical styles generally outperform Legendaries due to higher base stats and more complex Flow movesets. However, NEL Isagi Yoichi (World Class / free) reaches S tier through its four awakening modes and no-cost accessibility.
Tier rankings shift with each balance patch. The Update 13.8.0 patch significantly changed Bachira, Kaiser, Yukimiya, Kunigami, and NEL Isagi. Check the Updates Log for detailed patch notes.
Chemical Reaction styles (Isagi + Bachira, NEL Isagi + NEL Kunigami, Shidou + Kunigami) are rated on their solo performance — their coordinated CR potential would elevate them further in organized team play.
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Azure Latch Tier List — FAQ
Itoshi Rin is considered the top S-tier style in Azure Latch in 2026. With three Flow awakening modes (Normal, Aerial, Overtime), Lefty Shot counter during Neo Direct Shot, and the versatile Trap control chain, Rin has the highest Flow combo ceiling of any style. Itoshi Sae and Michael Kaiser are close competitors for the S-tier top spot.
Yes — NEL Isagi Yoichi is S-tier and completely free. No Robux or Style Coins required. With four awakening modes (Standard, Off-Ball, Aerial, Overtime), Two-Gun Volley CR with NEL Kunigami, and the latest patch making Rebirth not cancel Flow, NEL Isagi is the best value style in Azure Latch. Complete the NEL Isagi Questline as a priority.
The tier list changes with every significant balance patch. Update 13.8.0 alone moved Kaiser up to S tier (Kaiser Impact full iFrames), dropped Bachira (Monster Trance 1-use cap), and strengthened Kunigami (Heroic Clash iFrames). Check the Updates page after each patch for tier shifts.
Legendary styles are good B-to-C tier picks that are easier to obtain than Mythical styles. Bachira Meguru and Kunigami Rensuke are the strongest Legendaries. However, if you have Style Coins, Mythical spins (15,000 Style Coins) or the NEL Isagi free quest give better results. Use active codes to farm Style Coins faster.
Yukimiya Kenyu received a significant nerf in the latest patch: Gyro Shot base power -10 and trajectory made straighter (less curve). Speed Dribble second use now has full iFrames (a buff) and the first use no longer has endlag with movestacking. Overall, Yukimiya dropped to C tier due to the Gyro Shot nerf outweighing the Speed Dribble improvement.