Our Ti4 Faction Tier List | With Prophecy of Kings + Thunder's Edge @Shelfside

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

We discuss every single faction in our favorite game! We’ve played this area control a combined over 100 times, and we’re here to explain strategy and overall strength for these asymmetric sci-fi alien races. From how their opening fleet is, to how their tech is like we try to cover every facet. The Thunder’s Edge breakthrough is also an important update to mention for every single faction. How are factions with trading, and movement? What are some key strategies to keep in mind for Twilight Imperium? If you play any of the S factions, you will probably be doing a fine job in pursuing winning. But the F tier factions are on a whole ‘nother planet…

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Table of Contents:
Overview -(0:00)
Arborec - (1:26)
Barony of Letnev - (3:44)
Clan of Saar - (6:22)
Embers of Muaat - (7:24)
Emirates of Hacan - (10:09)
Federation of Sol - (11:18)
Ghosts of Creuss - (12:46)
L1Z1X Mindnet - (14:03)
Mentak Coalition - (15:26)
Naalu Collective - (17:57)
Nekro Virus - (20:42)
Sardakk N'orr - (24:57)
Universities of Jol-Nar - (27:03)
Winnu - (28:46)
Xxcha Kingdom - (32:46)
Yin Brotherhood - (38:12)
Yssaril Tribes - (40:44)
Argent Flight - (42:46)
Empyrean - (45:43)
Mahact Gene-Sorcerers - (47:13)
Naaz-Rokha Alliance - (52:49)
The Nomad - (54:01)
Titans of Ul - (57:57)
Vuil'Raith Cabal - (1:00:59)
Council Keleres - (1:03:30)
Crimson Rebellion - (1:06:52)
Deepwrought Scholarate - (1:09:52)
Firmament/Obsidian - (1:13:16)
Last Bastion - (1:17:39)
Ral Nel Consortium - (1:20:05)
Tier List Review and Closing Thoughts - (1:22:34)

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