I pretty much agree with this list, however, the 10% initiative boost on most commanders (Sauron in particular) can be a game changer and turn a draw into a win

Siege Ladder needs a buff I'd say, siege seem very underwhelming now, also need a blue chest piece that pops more. We went from Wk and sun nuke of 2 rounds, to now even more nuke over all just not a 2 round. More money less fun this game gets

So lord of the arcane and similar sets buffing your formation, that affects your commander’s individual damage too?

This is an older video now but does War Cry and Perseverance apply to all types of damage? Might clearly says Physical and Lore lists out the elemental. But these other two just say damage. If that’s the case, GTW and GTG would not necessarily benefit from Lore since they are secondary focus dealers, and a buff like Perseverance would help their troops and their focus attack some anyway? Or am I misunderstanding these effects? Gala would benefit from Lore since her skills are about dealing focus damage so she’s not relying in troops as much as Gandalfs are in support

This video is interesting, it would have been more relevant if the tier list distinguished between DPS commanders and troop supporters.

is there a color code? why red, blue green?

Fortitude should be A tier. Damage mitigation is much more important. Sharp blade isn't A tier unless you're using purple gear.