The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification.
What it DOESN'T mean
This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. But the bigger the difference in Class is, the more obvious it is who'll win in a fight.
How is this calculated
( INT^1.3 + (STR*0.5 )^2 + (SPE*0.5)^2 + DUR^1.6 + (POW + (SPS*SPL))^2 + COM^1.8 ) ^ TIER
Super Power Score and Level
Every Super Power has a score (SPS) that is used to calculate the Class. Each Super Power also has 3 levels (SPL). The level is set when connecting that Super Power to a character. The level determines the final score, of the Super Power, being used in the calculation.
VS
1° Sun God [Zoran]
2° Blue Marvel
3° Wonder Man
4° Hyperion [Earth-TRN852]
5° Cosmic King Thor
6° Fallen One
7° Gladiator
8° Beta Ray Bill
9° Quasar...
10° Nova...
11° Sentry (Merged With Void)...
12° Cosmic Ghost Rider...
13° Scarlet Witch (Possessed By Chthon)...
14° Doctor Strange (Black Priest)...
15° Knull...
16° Cosmic Immortal Hulk...