Names the ranking and controls whether the heading appears in the board and downloads.
Free custom tier list maker
What belongs in your top tier?
Add text or images, move every choice into a clear row, and customize the board before you share it. Your current ranking stays in this browser and downloads as a PNG or PDF when it is ready.
- Drag or tap
- Local saving
- Custom labels
- PNG and PDF
Your editable board
My Tier List
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Unranked items (0) Drag items into a tier, or tap an item and then tap its row.
Choose a tier row Add to unranked
Add your tier list items?
Add one text item per line, or upload several image files at once.
Your list saves on this device as you work.
The standard scale
What does each tier in a tier list mean?
A common tier list runs from S at the top through A, B, C, and D. Some rankings add F at the bottom. The labels only work when every item is judged by the same standard, such as competitive strength, quality, value, or preference.
| Tier | Common meaning | How should you use it? |
|---|---|---|
| S | Exceptional or best in the group | Keep this row small so the top rank remains useful. |
| A | Excellent with a small gap below S | Place strong choices here when they miss one top-tier quality. |
| B | Good, reliable, or above average | Use B for choices that perform well but have clear limits. |
| C | Average, mixed, or situational | Use the middle for items that work but do not stand out. |
| D | Below average or hard to recommend | Place weak choices here when they still have some use. |
| F | Failing, unusable, or least preferred | Add F only when the topic needs a separate bottom group. |
Custom labels can be clearer than letters for personal topics. A restaurant list might use “Order again,” “Good once,” “Only on sale,” and “Skip next time.”
Editor reference
What does every tier maker function do?
The toolbar controls the finished board. The quick actions add new content, and the small controls inside each colored row edit that specific tier.
Adds a PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG mark beside the title. You can hide it without deleting it.
Switches the board between dark and light text and tile colors for better contrast.
Sets a solid board color or adds an image with a readable overlay behind the tiers.
Adds an optional ownership line at the bottom of the preview and exported file.
Places faint repeated text across the board when you want visible attribution.
Adds an orange edge around image tiles so light images do not disappear into a light row.
Returns the editor to five empty default rows after a confirmation prompt.
Opens a clean board preview without live row-editing controls.
Creates a PNG for sharing or a PDF for printing and documents.
Loads up to forty image items at once, with a 5 MB limit for each file.
Accepts one item per line or comma-separated names and adds them to the unranked area.
Creates another row. You can keep up to twelve tiers in one ranking.
Rename a tier, change its color, move it up or down, or delete it and return its items to unranked.
Complete workflow
How do you make a clear tier list?
A readable tier list starts with one question. Decide what “better” means before placing anything, then use the same test for every item on the board.
- 1
What are you ranking?
Use a specific group such as “boss fights in one game” or “films in one series.” A focused set keeps comparisons fair.
- 2
What does a higher tier mean?
Choose one standard, such as strength, enjoyment, value, design, or difficulty. Put that standard in the title if the topic could be read in several ways.
- 3
Which items should you add first?
Add the full set to unranked before sorting. Seeing every choice makes missing entries and duplicate items easier to catch.
- 4
Where do the obvious choices go?
Place the clearest top and bottom picks first. They become reference points for the close decisions in the middle.
- 5
How do you settle close calls?
Compare two nearby items directly. If neither clearly wins under the chosen rule, keep them in the same tier.
- 6
What should you check before download?
Read the title and row labels without extra context. Check image crops, color contrast, empty rows, and any attribution before saving the PNG or PDF.
Better comparisons
Which rules make a tier list easier to trust?
Why should one list use one ranking rule?
Mixing several standards makes the result difficult to explain. A game character should not move up for visual design when every other character is ranked by competitive strength. Create a separate list when a second question matters.
How many items should sit in S tier?
There is no fixed number, but the top row should remain selective. If half the board reaches S, the label no longer helps readers spot the real leaders.
Can a tier stay empty?
Yes. An empty D or F tier can be more honest than forcing a good item into a bad row. Remove the row only when it adds no useful meaning to the finished board.
How can the board stay accessible?
Use words as well as colors, keep short labels readable, and choose a theme with enough contrast. Image borders help pale artwork stay visible, while text items give readers a clear name when an image is hard to recognize.
Tier list questions
What else should you know about the tier maker?
What is a tier list maker?
A tier list maker is a visual ranking tool that groups comparable items into labeled rows. Higher rows show stronger or more preferred choices, while lower rows show weaker or less preferred choices.
What does S tier mean?
S tier is the highest common tier. Use it for the small group of choices that clearly set the standard for the ranking rule you chose.
Can a tier list use words instead of images?
Yes. RespawnGuide accepts short text items, image items, or a mix of both. Text is useful when clear names matter more than visual recognition.
How do I move items on a phone?
Tap an item once to select it, then tap the destination tier row. The selected state remains visible until the move is complete or the selection is cleared.
Can I download the tier list without a watermark?
Yes. Watermark and copyright controls are optional. Leave them switched off to download a clean PNG or PDF.
Does the tier maker save my work?
The active board saves in local browser storage on the same device. Clearing browser data can remove it, so download a finished board before clearing site storage.
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