- March of Giants tier list: Community-informed rankings for the current closed alpha build
- Late-game hypercarries: Werewolf-style melee heroes like Le Poilu scale hard but suffer early
- Mage threat level: Ranged mages are currently among the strongest lane bullies
- Soldier builds: Summon-heavy item builds are a proven competitive strategy
- Meta is fluid: The alpha changes fast, so expect tier shifts with every patch
March of Giants Tier List Overview
March of Giants is Amazon's closed-alpha mobile MOBA blending hero laning, giant-scale sieges, and buildable battlefield structures like bunkers, trenches, siege tanks, and field shops. This March of Giants tier list evaluates heroes on laning strength, mid-game rotations, late-game scaling, and siege contribution based on alpha gameplay footage and community impressions from October 2026.
Video Highlights:
- Le Poilu is a rage-based werewolf hero who transforms at max rage for a major power spike
- His early laning phase is weak, but he becomes a late-game hypercarry with life steal and damage stacking
- Mages dominate lanes with heavy poke and AoE burst in teamfights
- Soldier-focused builds (extra units around your hero) proved very strong in this match
- Items like Weapon System Expert (highest raw damage) and Execution define late-game DPS builds
March of Giants is still in closed alpha. Hero kits, numbers, and itemization are subject to change without notice. Treat these rankings as a snapshot of the current build, not a permanent verdict.
Hero Tier Rankings
Because the alpha roster is small and still growing, tiers here reflect confidence levels rather than a full ranked ladder. Heroes rise when their kit scales reliably and fall when they depend on teammates who cannot deliver.
| Tier | Hero / Archetype | Playstyle | Key Strength | Key Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Ranged Mage | Lane bully, AoE burst | Massive teamfight damage, safe farming | Squishy when dived |
| S | Soldier Build Hero (e.g., Goliath-style) | Summon swarm, split push | Overwhelming unit pressure, objective control | Weak duel potential early |
| A | Le Poilu (Werewolf) | Late-game hypercarry | Rage transformation, huge late damage | Miserable early laning |
| A | Tanky Frontliner | engage, absorb damage | Objective tanking, CC setup | Low carry potential |
| B | Early-Game Melee Skirmisher | Aggressive duels | Strong level 1-3 trades | Falls off without snowball |
S-Tier: Mages
- AoE burst deletes teams
- Safe ranged farming
- Punishes melee laners hard
- Currently the top ban-worthy picks
A-Tier: Le Poilu
- Rage transform = damage reduction + mobility
- Wall-stun roar for picks
- Needs babysitting until items come online
A-Tier: Soldier Builds
- Extra units swarm lanes
- Mows down bunkers and objectives
- Strong even in losing lanes
If your team already has a mage, pairing them with a scaling melee like Le Poilu covers both the early game and the late game in one composition. Avoid stacking too many weak-early melee heroes, or you may lose all three lanes before the giant phase begins.
Itemization Tiers
Items heavily influence hero performance in March of Giants. The right build can move a hero up a full tier in the late game.
| Item | Tier | Effect | Best On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon System Expert | S | Highest raw damage in the game | Hypercarries, execution builds |
| Execution | S | Executes enemies below 5% HP | Melee assassins, duelists |
| Life Steal Item (1.5k) | A | Sustain without HP regen items | Werewolf, sustained fighters |
| Attack Speed Quest Item | A | Stacks attack speed on last hits | Scaling auto-attackers |
| Shield Breaker | A | Counters shielded enemies | Situational, vs shield comps |
| Recovery Speed (Tenacity) | B | Reduces stun duration | Frontliners, dive heroes |
| Field Shop (70 supplies) | C | Buy items away from base | Rarely worth the resource cost |
Alpha testing shows the 70-supply field shop is usually a trap. Because heroes must recall often anyway (HP and mana pools are hard to sustain simultaneously), most players get more value spending supplies on bunkers and offensive tanks instead.
How to Pilot an A-Tier Hypercarry
Le Poilu exemplifies the high-risk, high-reward scaling pick. Follow this roadmap to survive the early game and dominate the late game.
Survive the Lane (Minutes 0-5)
Play patient against ranged mages. Last-hit minions with your Q cone, use the W gap closer defensively, and do not force trades. Buy the attack speed quest item first for safe stacking.
First Item Spike (1,000 Gold)
Recall at 1,000 gold for your first item. Coordinate with bunker pressure to keep the lane from collapsing while you base.
Pick Up Sustain (1,500 Gold)
Invest in life steal. Without HP regen, jungle camps and extended skirmishes become sustainable, letting you farm side objectives between waves.
Gank with Boots
Buy boots and rotate mid when the enemy is overextended. Your E roar knocks enemies into walls for a stun, creating easy gank setups.
Full Build Teamfights
Complete Weapon System Expert and Execution, then use your ult transformation on demand. You gain damage reduction and mobility in beast form, making you the frontline carry.
Your rage meter passively builds toward the werewolf transformation, but your ultimate transforms you on demand with a long cooldown. Save the on-demand ult for decisive fights rather than wasting it on poke trades.
Macro Priorities Checklist
Hero tiers only matter if your macro supports them. Use this checklist every match to convert a strong draft into a win.
Match Priorities:
- Win or stalemate your lane before the first giant falls
- Build defensive bunkers when the enemy lanes rotate
- Contest the boss objective with your team, never solo
- Buy Shield Breaker when three or more enemies build shields
- Group for North Bastion defense calls in the late game
The map boss grants a quick respawn, a squad of soldiers, and bonus attack power. It is a game-swinging objective, and attempting it solo early is a common alpha throw.
FAQ
Q: Is Le Poilu good in the current March of Giants meta?
He sits at A-tier. His early laning phase is one of the weakest in the alpha, but his rage transformation, life steal scaling, and full-build damage make him a legitimate late-game hypercarry. He rewards patient players and coordinated teams.
Q: Why are mages ranked S-tier in this March of Giants tier list?
Mages bully melee laners from range, farm safely, and deliver enormous AoE burst in teamfights. In alpha footage, a single mage wiped three enemies in one engagement, showing just how decisive their damage output currently is.
Q: Are soldier builds actually competitive?
Yes. A Goliath-style soldier build that stacks unit-summoning items overwhelmed lanes and objectives in testing. The swarm pressure compensates for weak dueling and shreds static defenses like bunkers.
Q: How often will this tier list change?
March of Giants is in closed alpha, so hero kits and itemization change frequently. Expect meaningful tier shifts with each patch, and check back after major updates for refreshed rankings.