Wheel of Time Tier List — Ranking All 15 Books

Ranking every Wheel of Time book from best to worst. Most people agree on the “best” Wheel of Time book. I don’t. In this video, I rank every Wheel of Time book from New Spring to A Memory of Light — including the so-called “slog” — and explain exactly why some fan favorites land lower than expected… and why others deserve way more respect. We’re talking: • The Eye of the World — classic fantasy foundation or chaotic tutorial level? • The Great Hunt — the moment Wheel of Time gets serious? • The Dragon Reborn — the bold decision to sideline Rand • The Shadow Rising — is Rhuidean the greatest fantasy sequence ever written? • The Fires of Heaven & Lord of Chaos — Dumai’s Wells changed everything. • Crown of Swords & Path of Daggers — transitional or true momentum killers? • Winter’s Heart — The Cleansing of Saidin. • Crossroads of Twilight — the only book I’d call a real slog. • Knife of Dreams — Jordan’s resurgence. • The Gathering Storm — Darth Rand to Dragonmount. • Towers of Midnight — payoff season. • A Memory of Light — The Last Battle and a pipe that still sparks debate. If you’ve ever wondered: • Is the Wheel of Time “slog” real? • Which book has the best ending? • Is Dumai’s Wells S-tier by itself? • Does Veins of Gold save the series? • Is A Memory of Light the greatest fantasy finale ever? This ranking is for you. Drop your tier list in the comments. I want to see where you disagree. 00:00 - Intro 0:36 - Eye of the World 1:47 - Great Hunt 3:44 - Dragon Reborn 5:03 - Shadow Rising 6:27 - Fires of Heaven 7:33 - Lord of Chaos 8:38 - Crown of Swords 9:38 - Path of Daggers 10:45 - Winters Heart 11:53 - Crossroads of Twilight 12:35 - New Spring 13:29 - Knife of Dreams 14:04 - The Gathering Storm 15:08 - Towers of Midnight 16:01 - Memory of Light