Rate
Rate noun - Degree of excellence.
Tier
Tier noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
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Synonyms for Tier
Nearby Words: tiered, tiering
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He pays a flat rate of 50 Denars each, meaning basic units like recruits and bandits will sell for more than other Ransom Brokers will pay, but you get a lot less for high-tier units.
Source: Slave Galley -
And Quake II had the hyperblaster, a very high-tier weapon with a rate of fire rivaling that of Sasha.
Source: More Dakka -
Louis and has smaller caliber weapons than most cruisers, but compensates with an insane rate of fire that makes it probably the most powerful ship at its tier.
Source: Video Game / World Of Warships
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