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How to Make a Tier List: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to build a clear, convincing tier list — from choosing a topic to exporting a polished image.
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Guides, ideas and inspiration for making better tier lists.
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Basics ·
What Does S Tier Mean? The Tier Scale Explained
Where the S in S tier comes from, and what each tier from S to F usually means.
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Inspiration ·
50 Tier List Ideas for Your Next Ranking
Stuck for a topic? Here are fifty tier list ideas across games, food, films, everyday life and more.
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Gaming ·
How to Rank Video Game Characters Fairly
Competitive or casual, here's how to build a character tier list that holds up to scrutiny.
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Education ·
Using Tier Lists in the Classroom
Tier lists are a surprisingly powerful teaching tool. Here's how teachers use them to spark discussion and critical thinking.
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Work ·
Tier Lists for Product Prioritisation
Product teams can use tier lists as a fast, visual alternative to scoring spreadsheets.
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Basics ·
Tier List vs. Top 10 List: Which Should You Use?
Both rank things — but they answer different questions. Here's when to use each.
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Community ·
How to Host a Tier List Night with Friends
Turn rankings into a social event: a simple format for a fun, argument-filled evening.
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Guides ·
Designing Custom Tiers: Beyond S to F
Rename, recolour and restructure your tiers to tell a clearer story.
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Choosing the Best Images for Your Tier List
Practical tips for picking, cropping and preparing images that look great in a tier list.
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Culture ·
A Short History of Tier Lists
From fighting-game forums to classrooms and boardrooms: how tier lists became a universal format.
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Guides ·
7 Tips for Making Fair, Convincing Rankings
Simple techniques to make your tier lists more consistent, more persuasive and easier to defend.
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