Griffith in Last Asylum: Plague
Griffith is an SSR Ranger Tank. Across five popular tier lists he averages A, from B in the lowest to S in the highest. A spirit snake circles him and lowers the monster damage that nearby allies take, which makes him a second Tank behind Arthur in Rat Swarm Defense and Territory Reclamation. He is the only Ranger Tank below UR rarity, so he holds the Ranger front row until a UR Ranger Tank arrives.
Griffith Stats
Griffith belongs to the Ranger faction, has SSR rarity and plays as a tank. Level 1 starts at 3,029 HP, 17 DEF and 14 ATK. Command (CMD), the number of troops the hero leads, starts at 50. Maxing out means level 150 and all 50 star steps (10 full stars), which gives 1,900,858 HP, 11,021 DEF and 8,945 ATK, with CMD at 350. Ranked among all 31 heroes, Griffith is 9th in HP, 18th in DEF and 28th in ATK. The weakest stat is ATK, a place among the last five of 31.
The numbers above come from level and star upgrades alone. In battle base buildings, gear and Ravens add more, so the full build reaches 764,263 power. In power at full build, Griffith is 18th of 31. Without a single star, level 150 alone already gives 1,478,501 HP, 8,574 DEF and 6,958 ATK. 10 shards unlock Griffith, and the 50 star steps cost 975 shards more. Each SSR Hero Omni Shard is worth 1 hero shard. A hero with full stars can join the Hall of Honor, where the honor level goes up to 600.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 150 | Level 150, 10 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATK | 14 | 6,958 | 8,945 |
| HP | 3,029 | 1,478,501 | 1,900,858 |
| DEF | 17 | 8,574 | 11,021 |
| CMD | 50 | 350 | 350 |
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | SSR |
| Faction | Ranger |
| Role | Tank |
| Power at full build | 764,263 |
| SSR Hero Omni Shard | Counts as 1 hero shard |
| Shards to unlock | 10 |
| Shards for all star steps | 975 |
| Hall of Honor: level cap | 600 |
Griffith Skills
Griffith plays a snake flute and attacks one enemy every 0.93 seconds. His kit has two parts: a snake that bites for heavy damage and an aura that cuts monster damage for the squad. Griffith's table pairs each skill's level 1 value with its level 40 value and the star steps that boost it. How stars, skill levels and factions work for every hero is written up in the heroes list.
| Skill | Type | Effect from level 1 to level 40 | Upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serpent Flute | Auto attack | Waves the snake flute. The spirit snake deals 88.2% to 252% ATK Physical DMG to a single enemy. |
Hero star 5: Deals 25% extra damage. Hero star 25: Extra damage increases to 60%. Hero star 50: Extra damage increases to 120%.
At star 50: 194.04% to 554.4%
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| Serpent Veil | Ultimate, 7 s cooldown | Commands a spirit snake to circle the caster, reducing monster DMG taken by allied heroes within a certain range by 15.38% to 30% for 4s. |
Unlocks at hero level 5
Hero star 10: Effect increases by 3%. Hero star 30: Duration +1s Hero star 50: Effect increases by 6%.
At star 50: 24.38% to 39%
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| Venomous Bite | Active, 5 s cooldown | Guides the spirit snake with the snake flute to bite the target heavily, dealing 366.45% to 1,047% ATK DMG to a single enemy. |
Unlocks at hero level 10
Hero star 15: Deals 25% extra damage. Hero star 35: Extra damage increases to 60%. Hero star 45: Extra damage increases to 120%.
At star 45: 806.19% to 2,303.4%
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| Serpent Resonance | Passive | In combat, reduces damage taken from monsters by 8.2% to 16%. |
Unlocks at hero level 20
Hero star 20: Effect increases by 1.6%. Hero star 45: Effect increases by 2.4%. Hero star 50: Effect increases by 4%.
At star 50: 16.2% to 24%
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| Tenacity | Support | ATK, HP and DEF+10% |
Unlocks at hero level 30 and star 40
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Serpent Veil lowers the monster damage taken by allied heroes in range by 15.38% to 30% for 4 seconds, and the star 50 upgrade lifts the cut to 39%. Venomous Bite is the damage skill: 366.45% to 1,047% ATK on one enemy, which grows to 2,303.4% with the upgrades at stars 15, 35 and 45. Serpent Resonance adds a constant cut of 8.2% to 16%, up to 24%.
Skill Priority
Griffith spends Skill Badges on four skills. Guides that name an order begin with his damage, since the bite is what makes this Tank more than a wall.
- Venomous Bite. It has a 5-second cooldown and hits hard, so each skill level returns the most visible gain.
- Serpent Veil. It is the skill the whole squad feels. Stars 10, 30 and 50 extend the aura and deepen the cut, so keep its levels close to the bite.
- Serpent Resonance. A steady cut with no cooldown, and it tops out at 24%.
- Serpent Flute. Its 554.4% ATK at star 50 is real, but it belongs at the end of the line. Tenacity takes no badges.
Even a full stock of badges does nothing for a Griffith below star 20, because skill level 5 is locked until then. Stars lead and levels follow.
Is Griffith Worth It
Griffith is worth it when you fight monsters, and one ranking calls him underrated for that reason. That ranking praises him in late-game survival, where sustained protection matters more than raw burst. One list explains why he stops short of S tier: the aura mainly counters monster damage, so it loses impact against players.
Before the first badges go into Griffith, the video below is a useful refresher on how hero levels and stars work.
As a Ranger he sits beside Arthur, a Warrior, so a Tank pair like this makes a mixed squad that gives up the full faction bonus. The trade is worth it when the aura matters more than the extra percent.
Where Griffith Works Best
Match Griffith to the mode before you give him resources. The table summarizes how the rankings use him.
| Mode | Role of Griffith | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Rat Swarm Defense | Second Tank behind Arthur | The aura counters monster damage across dozens of waves |
| Territory Reclamation | Second Tank | Long fights reward steady damage cuts and his damage skill |
| Fights against players | Off-DPS or flex pick | The cuts apply to monsters, so crowd control and universal cuts matter more |
Rat Swarm Defense and Territory Reclamation are where his stars pay back fastest. In a squad aimed at players the same shards return less, so spend them on a hero whose skills work against any enemy.
How to Get Griffith
Griffith needs no server age either: 10 Griffith Shards open him from day one. The UR Ranger Tanks come later: Shadow arrives on day 6 of a server and Louis on day 62. Until then Griffith is the Ranger Tank you can actually field.
Best Team for Griffith
Griffith stands in the front row beside the main Tank. The squads below put him next to Arthur or Bella in monster modes.
| Squad | Heroes | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Rat Swarm core | Arthur, Marlena, Griffith | Survival, burst damage and monster damage cuts in one trio |
| Territory Reclamation | Arthur, Griffith, Stellar, Bestar, Marlena | Long fights where bleed damage builds up |
| No-UR squad | Bella, Greenwald, Claire, Stellar, Griffith | Free-to-play accounts |
| Mixed Tank line | Griffith, Arthur, Daskal, Harper, Louis | Three Warriors and two Rangers for a 10 percent faction bonus |
Pair him with Stellar when a boss fight runs long, since her heal on death backs up the aura. The best team page has the other lineups, and each partner's rating sits on the tier list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Griffith worth building?
Yes, as a second Tank for monster fights. His lists average A but disagree widely, from B to S, because his strength is narrow. Serpent Veil cuts the monster damage that allies take by up to 39%, which suits Rat Swarm Defense and Territory Reclamation. He is a weaker choice in fights against other players.
Which Griffith skill should I level first?
Level Venomous Bite first, then Serpent Veil, then Serpent Resonance. Venomous Bite recharges every 5 seconds and reaches 2,303.4% ATK at star 45, the biggest hit in his kit. Serpent Veil protects the squad, so it comes second. Spend the last badges on the auto attack Serpent Flute, since Tenacity takes none.
Does Griffith work in PvP?
Only partly. Every damage cut on his kit applies to monster damage, so the aura loses most of its value against other players. His 2,303.4% ATK active skill still hits hard, and he can hold a Tank slot beside Arthur, but heroes with crowd control or cuts that work against any damage do more in player fights.
How do I get Griffith?
Ten Griffith Shards unlock him, and nothing in the server calendar delays that. Event rewards, the Alliance Shop and Tavern recruitment all pay out his shards. Finish his early stars before you add another Tank, because shards spread across several heroes leave every one of them locked.
Is Griffith or Bella the better Tank?
Bella is rated higher, A+ against A, and her power is 773,500 against 764,263. Griffith is the better second Tank behind Arthur, because Serpent Veil covers allied heroes in range. Without Arthur, Bella is the safer first pick, and with Arthur you can field either, or both in one squad.