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The definitive tier list for Minecraft PvP. Tested. Verified. Ancient.
What is AncientTiers?
AncientTiers is a competitive Minecraft PvP tier list, ranking players across seven different combat disciplines. From sword to mace, crystal to UHC, every player on this site has been tested against the best.
Our rankings aren’t fan votes or popularity — they’re the result of head-to-head testing by verified testers under standardised conditions.
The Tier System
Players are ranked from HT1 (the absolute elite) down to LT5 (ranked, learning). Each main tier has a High and Low subtier.
Game Modes
We cover seven disciplines: Sword, Axe, Mace, UHC, SMP, Pot, and Crystal. A player can hold a different tier in each — switch between modes using the buttons above to see the rankings for each.
Step 1 — Apply
Join our Discord and head to the #queues channel under the HT3 category. Open a ticket in the ticket channel with your IGN and the game mode you want to be tested in.
Step 2 — Get Queued
A verified tester will pick up your application. Wait times vary by game mode — Sword and SMP are usually fastest.
Step 3 — The Fight
You’ll fight your tester in a best-of-five on a standardised arena. They’ll observe your movement, combos, defence, and game sense. No mods, no cheats, no exceptions.
Step 4 — Your Tier
After the test, you’ll be placed in a tier from HT1 to LT5. Your placement is final until you request a re-test.
Get Tested
All applications go through our Discord server. Join, head to #queues under the HT3 category, then open a ticket in the ticket channel.
Make sure your Minecraft account is linked before applying — the bot needs your IGN to track your ranking.