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Hunter x Hunter Tier List Maker
Rank Hunter x Hunter characters, from Gon and Killua to Hisoka, Chrollo and Meruem.
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Meet every character (8)
These 8 characters load into the maker above. Each write-up covers what the character is and what to weigh when you rank it. Facts were last checked on .
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Gon Freecss
A Rookie Hunter and the son of Ging Freecss, whose motivation for becoming a Hunter is to find his father. He is the main protagonist for most of the series, through the Hunter Exam, Heavens Arena, Greed Island and Chimera Ant arcs.
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Killua Zoldyck
The third child of Silva and Kikyo Zoldyck and heir of the Zoldyck Family, until he runs away and becomes a Rookie Hunter. He is Gon's best friend, and the deuteragonist of the series.
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Kurapika
The last survivor of the Kurta Clan and a Blacklist Hunter, now underboss of an organization founded by Light Nostrade. His goal is to avenge his clan and recover the remaining Scarlet Eyes.
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Leorio Paradinight
A Rookie Hunter and member of the Zodiacs who is also a medical student, studying to become a doctor. His career dream sits alongside his Hunter license, which makes him unusual among the cast.
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Hisoka Morow
A Pro Hunter and former member #4 of the Phantom Troupe. He is always searching for strong opponents, and spares those with great potential, like Gon and Killua, so they can grow strong enough to fight him.
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Chrollo Lucilfer
The founder, leader and member #0 of the Phantom Troupe, and the main antagonist of the Yorknew City arc. He is calm, intelligent and charismatic, a born leader who holds the volatile Troupe together.
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Meruem
The most powerful offspring of the Chimera Ant Queen, known as the King of the Chimera Ants. He was the main antagonist of the Chimera Ant arc, with a muscular frame and two long antennae on his ears.
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Isaac Netero
The 12th Chairman of the Hunter Association and head of the Exam Commission for the 287th Hunter Exam. In his youth he was extolled as the world's most powerful Nen user, and kept dreadful strength in old age.
Hunter x Hunter tier list questions
Which Hunter x Hunter characters are on this list?
This list has eight major characters, including the four leads Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio, and key figures such as Hisoka, Chrollo, Meruem and Netero. You can add others as text items.
Does this page have spoilers?
The write-ups mention some arc roles, such as the antagonist of the Chimera Ant arc, but they avoid late-story details. If you are new to the series, skip entries for characters you have not met.
How should I rank Hunter x Hunter characters?
Common criteria include character arc, Nen abilities, intelligence, emotional impact and how well written the antagonists are. Many fans rank the heroes and villains separately.
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