Anime Last Stand Tier List (December 2025) Best Units Ranked
Welcome to the most comprehensive Anime Last Stand tier list you’ll find anywhere! I’ve spent countless hours analyzing every unit…
Listen, I’ve been grinding Anime Vanguards for months now, and I know exactly what it feels like to pull a unit only to wonder if it’s worth the investment. With over 200 units in the game and new ones dropping with every update, figuring out which characters deserve your hard-earned gems and upgrade materials can be overwhelming. That’s exactly why I created this comprehensive tier list to help you make the smartest decisions for your roster.
Before we dive into the rankings, let me explain how I categorize these units. This tier list evaluates characters based on several critical factors: damage output (DPS), cost efficiency, area of effect (AoE) coverage, special abilities, versatility across game modes, and synergy with other units. Unlike some tier lists that only focus on one mode, I’ve considered performance across Story, Infinite, Raids, Paragon Stages, and Challenge modes.
The tiers break down as follows: SS Tier units are the absolute meta-defining powerhouses that can carry teams through any content. S Tier represents exceptional units that excel in most situations. A Tier includes solid performers that work great with proper team composition. B Tier contains situational units or those requiring heavy investment. C Tier has units best replaced as soon as possible.
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song Jinwu and Igros | Vanguard | DPS | 1700¥ | 105700¥ |
| Yehowach (Almighty) | Secret | Support | 1400¥ | 67550¥ |
| The Falcon (of Light) | Secret | DPS/Support | 1000¥ | 1000¥ |
| Gujo (Infinity) | Secret | Crowd Control | 1800¥ | 90200¥ |
| The King (Apostle) | Mythic | DPS/Support | 1600¥ | 78700¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Struggler (Rampage) | Secret | DPS | 1200¥ | 137800¥ |
| Smith John | Secret | DPS | 2500¥ | 101700¥ |
| Arin (Rumbling) | Secret | DPS/Support | 3200¥ | 193300¥ |
| Sukono | Secret | DPS/Support | 2000¥ | 98200¥ |
| Brolzi Super (Wrathful) | Exclusive | DPS | 1027¥ | Variable |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conqueror vs Invulnerable | Secret | DPS | 1400¥ | 90000¥ |
| Goblin Killer (Trapper) | Exclusive | DPS | 1400¥ | 60000¥ |
| Hei (Black Dragon) | Exclusive | DPS | 1100¥ | 60400¥ |
| Leo (Fangs) | Secret | DPS | 1200¥ | 109100¥ |
| Slime (King) | Secret | DPS | 1200¥ | 78100¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GG (Possessed) | Secret | DPS | 1100¥ | 132100¥ |
| Quetzalcoatl (Sun God) | Exclusive | DPS/Support | 1600¥ | 107700¥ |
| Vigil (Power) | Exclusive | DPS | 1027¥ | 98327¥ |
| Gear Boy (Hungry) | Mythic | DPS | 1200¥ | 50700¥ |
| Ackers (Ken) | Mythic | Crowd Control | 1000¥ | 73500¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawntay (Jackpot) | Exclusive | DPS | 1027¥ | 98327¥ |
| Reimu (Shrine Maid) | Exclusive | DPS | 1600¥ | 57300¥ |
| Ultimate Rohan | Mythic | DPS | 2200¥ | 62400¥ |
| NotGoodGuy (Free) | Mythic | DPS | 1600¥ | 75500¥ |
| Eizan (Aura) | Secret | Crowd Control | 3000¥ | 136550¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali (Djinn) | Exclusive | DPS | 1600¥ | 95800¥ |
| Rudie (Prodigy) | Exclusive | Support | 1800¥ | 110800¥ |
| Choy Jong En (Guild Leader) | Secret | DPS | 1800¥ | 80400¥ |
| Iscanur (Pride) | Vanguard | DPS | 7500¥ | 170520¥ |
| Giant Queen (Founder) | Secret | Support | 2400¥ | 121800¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc (True Ancestor) | Exclusive | Crowd Control | 1900¥ | 95000¥ |
| Monkey King (Awakened) | Secret | DPS | 2200¥ | 107900¥ |
| Cha-In (Blade Dancer) | Secret | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Akazo (Destructive) | Mythic | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Song Jinwu (Monarch) | Mythic | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak (Ape Giant) | Mythic | Support | 1300¥ | 140300¥ |
| Lfelt (Love) | Secret | Support | 1000¥ | 106100¥ |
| Yomomata (Captain) | Secret | DPS | 2500¥ | 87300¥ |
| Dark Mage (Evil) | Exclusive | DPS/Support | 1600¥ | 58500¥ |
| Riner (Reinforced Giant) | Mythic | Support | 2000¥ | 63800¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boo (Evil) | Secret | Support | 1600¥ | 77800¥ |
| Saber (Black Tyrant) | Secret | Crowd Control | 2000¥ | 133000¥ |
| Deruta (Hunt) | Mythic | AoE DPS | 1300¥ | 55100¥ |
| Ichiga (Savior) | Mythic | DPS | 1200¥ | 50400¥ |
| Dave (Cyber Psycho) | Exclusive | AoE DPS | 1600¥ | 62700¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuruicha (Raijin) | Mythic | Crowd Control | 1750¥ | 47450¥ |
| Brisket (Yo-Yo) | Mythic | DPS | 1400¥ | 72100¥ |
| Saber (King of Knight) | Mythic | CC/Support | 1600¥ | 99050¥ |
| Regnaw (Rage) | Secret | Crowd Control | 1400¥ | 70150¥ |
| Gilgamesh (King of Heroes) | Exclusive | Nuke DPS | 2000¥ | 117250¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogita (Super 4) | Vanguard | Crowd Control | 1200¥ | 182300¥ |
| Divalo (Requiem) | Vanguard | Crowd Control | 5000¥ | 115000¥ |
| Igros (Elite Knight) | Secret | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Tengon (Flashiness) | Secret | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Vogita Super (Awakened) | Secret | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koguro (Unsealed) | Vanguard | Support/CC | 3500¥ | 151000¥ |
| Alocard (Vampire King) | Secret | Support | 2000¥ | 98900¥ |
| The Smith (Forged) | Mythic | Support | 500¥ | 13500¥ |
| Newsman (Forecast) | Exclusive | CC/Support | 800¥ | 61100¥ |
| Astolfo (Rider of Black) | Secret | CC/Support | 2500¥ | 94000¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isdead (Romantic) | Secret | CC/Support | 3200¥ | 103000¥ |
| Byeken (Ronin) | Secret | Crowd Control | 2200¥ | 85800¥ |
| Aurin (Nuclear Giant) | Mythic | Support | 1000¥ | 80000¥ |
| Kazzy (Queen) | Mythic | Support/CC | 1200¥ | 63000¥ |
| Roku (Super 3) | Secret | Support/CC | 1000¥ | 59500¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luce (Hacker) | Exclusive | Support | 1100¥ | 40300¥ |
| Clatakiri (Mochi) | Secret | Crowd Control | 2200¥ | 67500¥ |
| Al (Good) | Exclusive | CC/Support | 1200¥ | 47300¥ |
| Priestess (Holy) | Exclusive | Support | 1500¥ | 34200¥ |
| Foboko (Hellish) | Exclusive | CC/Support | 1200¥ | 57100¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu Chulainn (Child of Light) | Mythic | DPS | 1100¥ | 69600¥ |
| Kisake (Scientist) | Mythic | CC/Support | 1900¥ | 72100¥ |
| Emmie (Ice Witch) | Exclusive | Crowd Control | 1800¥ | 73000¥ |
| Gazelle (Zombie) | Mythic | Support | 2100¥ | 41100¥ |
| Hercool and Mr Boo | Mythic | Support | 1800¥ | 56400¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soburo (Contract) | Secret | Support | 1600¥ | 61850¥ |
| Sokora (Angra Mainyu) | Secret | Support | 2700¥ | 82300¥ |
| Haruka Rin (Dancer) | Exclusive | Support | 1200¥ | 24400¥ |
| Nobaba | Legendary | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Kinaru | Legendary | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakuya (Time Maid) | Exclusive | Crowd Control | 2000¥ | 79750¥ |
| Blossom | Epic | Support | 450¥ | 10000¥ |
| Medea (Witch of Betrayal) | Mythic | Support | 1300¥ | 70450¥ |
| Medusa (Gorgon) | Mythic | Support/CC | 1350¥ | 77750¥ |
| Sosuke (Storm) | Mythic | Crowd Control | 1100¥ | 60100¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebano (Clematis) | Exclusive | Support | 1400¥ | 63100¥ |
| Julias (Eisplosion) | Exclusive | Crowd Control | 1600¥ | 85400¥ |
| Alligator | Epic | Support | 550¥ | 7050¥ |
| Todu (Unleashed) | Mythic | Support | 1400¥ | 76100¥ |
| Marlin (Gluttony) | Exclusive | Support | 2000¥ | 36000¥ |
| Unit Name | Rarity | Role | Deployment Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuji (Sorcerer Killer) | Exclusive | Support | 1500¥ | 91150¥ |
| Orehimi (Faith) | Mythic | Support | 1600¥ | 11700¥ |
| Johnni (Infinite Spin) | Mythic | Crowd Control | 1200¥ | 76500¥ |
| Itochi | Legendary | DPS | Variable | Variable |
| Vogita Super | Legendary | DPS | Variable | Variable |
Song Jinwu and Igros represent the pinnacle of DPS potential in Anime Vanguards. This Vanguard rarity unit functions as a summoner that places shadow warriors on the battlefield, which then buff his damage and range significantly. The Army’s Supply ability increases damage by up to 30% based on mana loss, while The General passive provides up to 50% damage boost when summoned allies are defeated. When no summons remain active, this unit gains an additional 20% range and 30% damage buff. The synergy between the base unit and summoned shadows creates a scaling damage system that few other characters can match. At 105,700¥ total cost, the investment is substantial but absolutely worth it for players seeking top-tier clearing potential across all game modes.
Yehowach Almighty stands as one of the best support units while simultaneously dealing impressive damage. His passive “The Almighty” grants complete immunity to status ailments while adding 5% damage for each ailment dodged, stacking up to 50%. This makes him incredibly resilient against debuff-heavy encounters. The second passive, “The Man Who Saw the Future,” triggers additional attacks when engaging different first and last enemies. His Ashfallen ability functions as a toggle, switching between buffing allies by 15% damage (while reducing his own by 30%) or debuffing allies by 20% damage and 10% range while gaining personal buffs. Each Ashfallen activation permanently increases range by 5% up to 20%. At only 67,550¥ to max out, Yehowach offers exceptional value for money.
The Falcon of Light achieves something remarkable in being arguably the most cost-efficient unit in the entire game at just 1,000¥ maximum upgrade cost. However, this requires specific setup involving waiting approximately 9 waves to transform him properly. Once activated, he provides massive AoE damage with full coverage while applying Repulse and Slow effects to enemies. His damage reaches 48,514 at max level, and he can ignore enemy damage reduction entirely. The White Falcon ability buffs all allies’ range by up to 40%, while Fantasia reduces enemy damage reduction by 20%. The main drawback involves Eclipse Demons that spawn in light mode, limited to 10 maximum and moving very slowly. Full AoE units easily handle these demons. Despite the setup requirement, The Falcon fits into virtually any team composition.
Gujo Infinity specializes in crowd control while dealing consistent damage output. After his evolution, he gains significant damage boosts, a freeze passive that immobilizes enemies in his range, and reduced SPA (seconds per attack) allowing faster attack sequences. His innate ability to control enemy movement makes him invaluable for defending against overwhelming waves or buying time for damage dealers to eliminate threats. The 90,200¥ total cost positions him as moderately expensive, but the utility he provides justifies the investment. His crowd control capabilities become essential in higher difficulty content where preventing enemy advancement determines success or failure.
The King Apostle brings both exceptional DPS and support utility to any composition. As a Mythic rarity unit requiring 78,700¥ to maximize, he offers reliable performance across multiple game modes. His dual role nature allows him to function as a primary damage dealer while simultaneously providing buffs to allies. The consistent damage output combined with support capabilities makes him extremely versatile. Players can rely on The King Apostle in situations requiring either heavy burst damage or sustained DPS with team enhancement.
The Struggler Rampage version represents pure, unrelenting damage potential. At 137,800¥ total cost, he’s one of the more expensive SS tier options, but the DPS numbers justify every yen spent. His berserker-style gameplay focuses entirely on eliminating enemies as quickly as possible. The rampage state amplifies damage output to extreme levels, easily placing him among the top 5 highest DPS units in Anime Vanguards. Players using The Struggler should focus on maximizing his uptime and protecting him from debuffs to maintain peak performance.
Smith John provides reliable Secret-tier DPS at 101,700¥ maximum cost with a 2,500¥ deployment requirement. His balanced stat distribution and solid abilities make him a dependable choice for players who have access to him. While not as flashy as some other SS tier units, Smith John delivers consistent results across varied content types.
Arin Rumbling combines DPS with support functionality, though at a steep 193,300¥ total investment and 3,200¥ deployment cost. The rumbling mechanic creates area-denial zones that damage and debuff enemies caught within range. His abilities scale well with upgrades, transforming him from a decent early placement into a powerhouse by max level. The high cost means players should prioritize other SS tier units first unless Arin fits their specific team composition needs.
Sukono exemplifies cost efficiency within the SS tier. At under 100,000¥ to max out (98,200¥), he delivers damage output rivaling far more expensive units. With his familiar equipped, Sukono achieves full AoE on placement when enemies steadily approach. At upgrade 3, he reaches 47,000 DPS with full AoE for only 14,000¥ investment remarkable value. Maximum upgrade pushes DPS to approximately 190,000, placing him in the top 5 highest damage dealers. Only Iscanur Pride (170,520¥), Monkey King Awakened (181,000¥), and The Struggler Rampage (137,800¥) surpass him in raw DPS, and all cost significantly more. His elemental advantage grants 30% bonus damage against bosses. The Sinister Sanctum nuke deals roughly 2 million damage to all enemies in range. Sukono lacks debuff immunity, so pairing with The Smith Forged provides protection.
Brolzi Super Wrathful represents the ultimate critical strike specialist. Any critical chance exceeding 100% converts directly into critical damage, creating massive scaling potential. The birb familiar perfectly synergizes with his kit, as Brolzi gains crit rate from both his passive and domain effects. He performs follow-up attacks that self-buff his damage, and crits trigger attack 3 (full AoE) while applying rupture making him the best rupture unit in the game due to consistency and on-placement availability. His domain buffs all unbound units’ crit rate and crit damage, including himself. Activating the domain immediately allows maximum buff stacking. The drawback is domain exclusivity, preventing simultaneous use with The Falcon or Koguro domains. Overall, Brolzi achieves among the highest DPS in Anime Vanguards while providing support capabilities, cementing his top-tier carry status.
Conqueror vs Invulnerable excels with high range and impressive AoE damage capabilities. His attacks hit multiple enemies within a cone-shaped area, providing excellent wave clear. The passive 50% damage boost against bosses makes him valuable in raid content and story mode boss encounters. His full AoE attack range ensures no enemy escapes damage when positioned correctly. At 90,000¥ total cost with 1,400¥ deployment, he represents solid mid-tier investment for S-rank performance.
Goblin Killer Trapper specializes in control and sustained damage. As an Exclusive rarity unit costing 60,000¥ total with 1,400¥ deployment, he offers reasonable pricing for his tier. The trapper mechanics allow him to establish zones that slow and damage enemies, creating natural chokepoints. His consistent performance across multiple game modes makes him a reliable addition to most team compositions.
Hei Black Dragon brings Exclusive-tier DPS at an affordable 60,400¥ total cost with just 1,100¥ deployment requirement. His dragon-themed abilities deliver strong burst damage with decent AoE coverage. The relatively low entry cost makes him accessible for players still building their rosters while providing performance that competes with more expensive options.
Leo Fangs functions as a high-DPS Secret unit requiring 109,100¥ total investment. His fang-based attacks create bleeding effects that deal damage over time, amplifying his total damage output. The 1,200¥ deployment cost keeps him reasonably accessible while his upgrade path transforms him into a legitimate carry option for difficult content.
Slime King stands out as one of the most free-to-play friendly DPS units in S tier. At maximum upgrade, he unleashes full AoE attacks across his entire range. The Great Sage ability identifies enemies and deals 40% bonus damage to them specifically. Additionally, Slime King gains 30% damage for every copy of himself placed on the battlefield, encouraging players to use multiple instances if available. The 78,100¥ total cost with 1,200¥ deployment makes him extremely accessible while delivering performance that rivals Secret-tier units.
GG Possessed offers Secret-tier DPS at 132,100¥ total cost. The possession mechanic provides unique gameplay where performance fluctuates based on the possession state. When fully possessed, damage output spikes significantly, making proper timing and management essential. The 1,100¥ deployment cost allows early placement in most stages.
Quetzalcoatl Sun God combines DPS with support capabilities, costing 107,700¥ total at Exclusive rarity. His sun-themed abilities provide both direct damage and buffs to allies, offering versatility depending on team needs. The 1,600¥ deployment positions him as a mid-game placement in typical strategies.
Vigil Power gains 50% damage and 20% range buffs, establishing strong baseline performance. His “It’s You Shall Die!” ability executes the Doppleganger follow-up attack against Stunned or Frozen enemies, synergizing perfectly with crowd control units. As a Spark element unit, Vigil remains immune to damage debuffs, maintaining consistent output regardless of enemy abilities. The Exclusive rarity with 98,327¥ total cost and 1,027¥ deployment creates excellent value for the performance delivered.
Gear Boy Hungry represents accessible Mythic-tier DPS at just 50,700¥ total cost. The hunger mechanic scales his damage based on how many enemies he defeats, creating a snowball effect during wave clear. His 1,200¥ deployment allows early placement to begin stacking hunger bonuses immediately.
Ackers Ken specializes in crowd control as a Mythic rarity unit costing 73,500¥ total. His ken-based attacks interrupt and disable enemies, providing valuable utility beyond pure damage. The 1,000¥ deployment cost makes him one of the cheapest meta units to place initially.
Dawntay Jackpot features two distinct passives creating powerful synergy. His first passive, Jackpot, grants increasing critical strike chance with each hit, capping at 95% without traits. The second passive, Smokin’, activates on placement, unlocking the DT Gauge. When filled, transformation occurs, granting 100% damage boost, 50% critical strike rate, and 20% range increase. During DT, attack 5 (full AoE) replaces normal attacks, and Jackpot disables while critical strikes trigger follow-up attack 5 with no damage reduction. With Deadeye trait, Dawntay easily reaches 100% crit chance, ensuring constant follow-ups during DT. Even without Deadeye, Turbo-Granny familiar pushes crit to 95%. His extremely cheap 1,027¥ placement cost combined with high DPS and transformation mechanics justify his S-tier ranking. The 98,327¥ total cost provides excellent return on investment.
Reimu Shrine Maid delivers Exclusive-tier DPS at 57,300¥ total cost one of the cheaper S-tier options. Her shrine maiden abilities provide consistent damage with spiritual-themed attacks that offer some utility alongside pure damage output. The 1,600¥ deployment positions her as an early-to-mid placement option.
Ultimate Rohan as a Mythic unit costs 62,400¥ total with 2,200¥ deployment. His ultimate state amplifies all abilities, creating a powerful mid-game unit that bridges the gap between early placements and late-game carries.
NotGoodGuy Free provides Mythic DPS at 75,500¥ total cost. Despite the name suggesting otherwise, this unit performs admirably in his role, offering reliable damage output with decent coverage. The 1,600¥ deployment keeps him accessible for most strategies.
Eizan Aura specializes in crowd control as a Secret unit requiring significant investment at 136,550¥ total cost and 3,000¥ deployment the highest placement cost in S tier. However, his aura mechanics provide map-wide control effects that can completely shut down enemy advances. The high costs demand careful resource management but reward players with unmatched control capabilities.
Ali Djinn functions as Exclusive DPS costing 95,800¥ total. His djinn-themed abilities create powerful magical attacks with solid AoE coverage. The 1,600¥ deployment allows reasonable timing for most team compositions.
Rudie Prodigy serves as Exclusive-tier support at 110,800¥ total cost. His prodigy mechanics buff allies in innovative ways, enhancing overall team performance beyond what raw stats suggest. The 1,800¥ deployment positions him as a mid-game support placement.
Choy Jong En Guild Leader delivers Secret-tier DPS at 80,400¥ total cost. His guild leader abilities provide both personal damage and some team utility, creating a balanced approach to DPS roles. The 1,800¥ deployment allows flexible positioning.
Iscanur Pride represents a unique Vanguard-tier unit with exceptional mechanics. His special ability allows burning team slots to gain hour stacks and free placement cost after all slots burn. With maximum slots burned, Iscanur automatically upgrades himself each wave upon placement, creating true auto-clear potential for stages. At max upgrade, Ultimate ability activates, maintaining 12 stacks while creating a burn aura that incinerates all enemies in range. Ultimate lasts 5 waves before Iscanur automatically sells himself, requiring careful timing (activate 4 waves before final wave for optimal usage). The 170,520¥ total cost with 7,500¥ deployment represents significant investment, but the auto-clearing capability justifies costs in specific farming scenarios. Iscanur struggles against heavily shielded enemies, high regeneration, and armored foes.
Giant Queen Founder provides Secret-tier support at 121,800¥ total cost. Her founder abilities buff giant-type allies specifically while providing general support to the team. The 2,400¥ deployment requires mid-game timing but delivers strong supportive performance.
Arc True Ancestor specializes in crowd control as an Exclusive unit costing 95,000¥ total. His vampire ancestor abilities control and debuff enemies while dealing respectable damage. The 1,900¥ deployment positions him as a flexible mid-game placement.
Monkey King Awakened achieves remarkable DPS as a Secret unit requiring 107,900¥ total investment. In his awakened state, damage output ranks among the absolute highest in the game, competing directly with top-tier carries. The transformation mechanics reward proper gameplay timing with massive damage spikes. The 2,200¥ deployment demands careful resource management but pays dividends in performance.
Cha-In Blade Dancer remains one of the strongest meta units despite receiving nerfs in recent updates. Her blade dance mechanics create rapid-fire attacks that shred through enemies with exceptional speed. The Secret rarity classification with reasonable costs makes her accessible while maintaining top-tier performance. Her mobility-focused design allows repositioning advantages that most static units lack.
Akazo Destructive delivers Mythic-tier DPS with devastating burst potential. Even after balance adjustments, he maintains the ability to single-handedly clear waves of enemies. His destructive techniques focus on eliminating threats quickly rather than sustained combat, making him ideal for speed-clearing content.
Song Jinwu Monarch offers a different playstyle from his Vanguard variant with Igros. As a standalone Mythic unit, he focuses more on personal power rather than summoning mechanics. The monarch state provides impressive stats and reliable damage output across all game modes.
Zak Ape Giant functions as a Mythic support unit with unique giant transformation mechanics. His Gigantification Yell ability grants 10% damage and 5% range for every ally converted into a giant type. When placed within the first three deployments, Zak buffs all giant-type allies by 60% damage. After gigantification, he personally gains 50% damage and 20% range. The 140,300¥ total cost demands significant resources, but pairing with Giant Queen Founder and Aurin Nuclear Giant creates devastating synergies. The giant-focused team composition becomes extremely powerful when properly assembled.
Lfelt Love provides Secret-tier support at 106,100¥ total cost. Her love-themed abilities buff allies while debuffing enemies caught in her aura. The 1,000¥ deployment makes her one of the cheapest Secret units to place initially, allowing early support activation.
Yomomata Captain excels as a burn specialist dealing damage in wide areas. His Head Captain ability inflicts burn effects dealing 25% additional damage over time. The unique skeleton revive mechanic allows Yomomata to resurrect defeated enemies as skeleton minions fighting for your side. His damage increases by up to 30% for each skeleton active on the battlefield, creating scaling potential. The 87,300¥ total cost with 2,500¥ deployment positions him as a mid-game damage dealer who works best with burn-synergy teams including Karem.
Dark Mage Evil combines DPS with support as an Exclusive unit costing 58,500¥ total. His dark magic provides both offensive and utility options, making him versatile across different team compositions. The 1,600¥ deployment allows reasonable timing for most strategies.
Riner Reinforced Giant serves as Mythic support at 63,800¥ total cost. His reinforced armor mechanics protect allies while providing defensive buffs. The 2,000¥ deployment requires mid-game timing but delivers strong defensive utility when needed.
Boo Evil functions as Secret-tier support costing 77,800¥ total. His evil magic focuses on debuffing enemies and creating advantageous conditions for allied damage dealers. The 1,600¥ deployment fits standard mid-game timing.
Saber Black Tyrant specializes in crowd control as a Secret unit requiring 133,000¥ total investment. His tyrant abilities slow and disable enemies while dealing respectable damage. The 2,000¥ deployment demands careful resource allocation but provides excellent control capabilities.
Deruta Hunt delivers Mythic AoE DPS at just 55,100¥ total cost exceptional value for A-tier performance. His hunting mechanics create wide-area attacks that efficiently clear grouped enemies. The 1,300¥ deployment allows early placement to begin accumulating value immediately.
Ichiga Savior provides Mythic DPS at 50,400¥ total cost one of the most affordable A-tier options. His savior mechanics focus on protecting allies while simultaneously dealing damage, creating a balanced approach. The 1,200¥ deployment keeps him highly accessible.
Dave Cyber Psycho excels in AoE DPS as an Exclusive unit costing 62,700¥ total. His cyber psycho state amplifies area damage to extreme levels, making him invaluable for wave clear. The 1,600¥ deployment positions him as a standard mid-game placement.
Yuruicha Raijin specializes in crowd control as a Mythic unit at 47,450¥ total cost. Her raijin lightning abilities stun and interrupt enemies while dealing electrical damage. The 1,750¥ deployment requires slightly more resources but delivers strong control performance.
Brisket Yo-Yo functions as Mythic DPS costing 72,100¥ total. His yo-yo attacks create unique patterns that hit multiple enemies with each throw. The 1,400¥ deployment allows reasonable early-to-mid game timing.
Saber King of Knight combines crowd control with support as a Mythic unit requiring 99,050¥ total cost. His royal abilities provide team buffs while controlling enemy movements. The 1,600¥ deployment fits standard timing for supportive units.
Regnaw Rage delivers Secret-tier crowd control at 70,150¥ total cost. His rage-fueled abilities disable and damage enemies caught in his attacks. The 1,400¥ deployment allows flexible positioning within strategies.
Gilgamesh King of Heroes specializes in nuke DPS as an Exclusive unit costing 117,250¥ total. His gate of babylon mechanics unleash devastating burst damage capable of eliminating major threats instantly. The 2,000¥ deployment demands mid-game timing but rewards with exceptional burst potential.
Rogita Super 4 provides Vanguard-tier crowd control at 182,300¥ total cost expensive but powerful. His super saiyan 4 transformation grants both damage and control abilities. The 1,200¥ deployment keeps initial costs reasonable despite high total investment.
Divalo Requiem achieves 100% dodge against enemy attacks through his Epitaph of Tomorrow ability. After dodging, he counters with 50% of his damage. When Complete Erasure activates, counter-attacks deal 50% bonus damage. After Complete Erasure ends, Divalo applies 50% slow to enemies. The 115,000¥ total cost with 5,000¥ deployment represents the highest placement cost in A tier, but the dodge mechanics provide incredible survivability. His Vanguard rarity and crowd control focus make him valuable for difficult content requiring defensive capabilities.
Igros Elite Knight delivers Secret-tier DPS with excellent stats across the board. His elite knight abilities provide both damage and minor defensive utility. The evolution path makes him worth the investment for players seeking reliable A-tier performance.
Tengon Flashiness functions as Secret DPS with flashy techniques that deal impressive damage. After evolution, his abilities gain significant boosts making him competitive within A tier. The flashiness mechanics create visually appealing attacks while maintaining practical effectiveness.
Vogita Super Awakened achieves Secret-tier DPS through super saiyan transformation mechanics. His awakened state grants substantial stat improvements and new abilities. The evolution investment pays off for players seeking reliable damage output.
Koguro Unsealed combines support and crowd control as a Vanguard unit requiring massive 151,000¥ total investment. His unsealed state provides powerful abilities but demands 3,500¥ deployment among the highest in the game. The domain mechanics offer team-wide buffs but prevent simultaneous use with other domains. Koguro works best in specific team compositions designed around his unique abilities.
Alocard Vampire King serves as Secret-tier support at 98,900¥ total cost. His vampire abilities drain enemies while buffing allies, creating a vampiric playstyle. The 2,000¥ deployment requires mid-game timing for optimal value.
The Smith Forged provides Mythic support at just 13,500¥ total cost incredibly cheap. His forge abilities buff allies and provide debuff immunity to protected units. The 500¥ deployment makes him one of the cheapest meta units available. Despite low costs, The Smith delivers B-tier performance through exceptional utility, especially when paired with units vulnerable to debuffs like Sukono.
Newsman Forecast combines crowd control with support as an Exclusive unit costing 61,100¥ total. His forecast abilities predict and counter enemy movements while providing buffs. The 800¥ deployment allows early placement for rapid value generation.
Astolfo Rider of Black provides Secret-tier crowd control and support at 94,000¥ total cost. His rider abilities offer mobility-focused utility with various supportive effects. The 2,500¥ deployment demands mid-game resources but delivers B-tier performance.
Isdead Romantic functions as Secret crowd control and support requiring 103,000¥ total investment. His romantic abilities create unique effects that both control enemies and buff allies. The 3,200¥ deployment represents significant cost demanding careful planning.
Byeken Ronin specializes in crowd control as a Secret unit costing 85,800¥ total. His ronin techniques focus on precise strikes that interrupt and disable key threats. The 2,200¥ deployment fits standard mid-game timing.
Aurin Nuclear Giant serves as Mythic support at 80,000¥ total cost. His nuclear abilities buff giant-type allies while providing general support. The 1,000¥ deployment makes him accessible, and synergy with Zak Ape Giant and Giant Queen creates powerful giant-focused compositions.
Kazzy Queen combines support with crowd control as a Mythic unit costing 63,000¥ total. Her queen abilities command the battlefield while buffing allies. The 1,200¥ deployment allows standard timing for supportive placements.
Roku Super 3 provides Secret-tier support and crowd control at 59,500¥ total cost affordable for B tier. His super saiyan 3 transformation grants various abilities. The 1,000¥ deployment makes him highly accessible.
Luce Hacker functions as Exclusive support costing 40,300¥ total one of the cheapest B-tier options. Her hacking abilities debuff enemies and provide technical support to allies. The 1,100¥ deployment allows early placement.
Clatakiri Mochi specializes in crowd control as a Secret unit requiring 67,500¥ total cost. His mochi abilities trap and slow enemies with sticky attacks. The 2,200¥ deployment demands mid-game resources.
Al Good combines crowd control with support as an Exclusive unit costing 47,300¥ total. His good-aligned abilities provide defensive utility and enemy debuffs. The 1,200¥ deployment fits standard timing.
Priestess Holy serves as Exclusive support at just 34,200¥ total cost excellent value for B tier. Her holy magic provides healing and defensive buffs to allies. The 1,500¥ deployment allows reasonable mid-game placement.
Foboko Hellish provides Exclusive crowd control and support at 57,100¥ total cost. His hellish abilities debuff and damage enemies while offering dark-themed utility. The 1,200¥ deployment makes him accessible.
Cu Chulainn Child of Light delivers Mythic DPS at 69,600¥ total cost. His legendary hero abilities focus on spear techniques dealing solid damage. The 1,100¥ deployment allows early-to-mid game placement.
Kisake Scientist combines crowd control with support as a Mythic unit costing 72,100¥ total. His scientific abilities provide technical utility through various inventions. The 1,900¥ deployment requires mid-game timing.
Emmie Ice Witch specializes in crowd control as an Exclusive unit at 73,000¥ total cost. Her ice magic freezes and slows enemies with cold-based attacks. The 1,800¥ deployment fits standard mid-game timing.
Gazelle Zombie functions as Mythic support costing 41,100¥ total affordable B-tier option. His zombie mechanics create unique effects involving undead minions. The 2,100¥ deployment requires mid-game resources.
Hercool and Mr Boo serve as Mythic support at 56,400¥ total cost. Their fusion abilities provide combined buffs greater than individual contributions. The 1,800¥ deployment allows standard mid-game timing.
Soburo Contract provides Secret-tier support at 61,850¥ total cost. His contract abilities create binding agreements that buff allies and debuff enemies. The 1,600¥ deployment fits standard timing.
Sokora Angra Mainyu functions as Secret support requiring 82,300¥ total investment. His dark deity abilities provide powerful but situational effects. The 2,700¥ deployment demands significant mid-game resources.
Haruka Rin Dancer serves as Exclusive support at just 24,400¥ total cost the cheapest B-tier option. Her dancing abilities buff allies through performance-based mechanics. The 1,200¥ deployment makes her highly accessible for budget builds.
Nobaba functions as a Legendary DPS unit with decent baseline performance. His abilities provide straightforward damage without complex mechanics. The simplicity makes him easy to use but limits his ceiling compared to higher-tier units.
Kinaru delivers Legendary DPS with balanced stats and abilities. His performance sits comfortably in B tier, offering reliable damage without exceptional characteristics. Players can use Kinaru as a placeholder while farming for superior options.
Sakuya Time Maid provides Exclusive crowd control at 79,750¥ total cost. Her time manipulation abilities offer control effects but lack the impact of higher-tier options. The 2,000¥ deployment requires mid-game timing for limited return on investment.
Blossom serves as Epic support at just 10,000¥ total cost extremely affordable. Her basic support abilities provide minimal buffs suitable only for early game. The 450¥ deployment makes her accessible but performance doesn’t justify extended use.
Medea Witch of Betrayal functions as Mythic support costing 70,450¥ total. Her betrayal mechanics create situational effects that rarely justify the investment. The 1,300¥ deployment provides easy access but performance remains underwhelming.
Medusa Gorgon combines support with crowd control as a Mythic unit at 77,750¥ total cost. Her petrification abilities sound impressive but deliver inconsistent results. The 1,350¥ deployment allows standard timing but returns don’t match costs.
Sosuke Storm specializes in crowd control as a Mythic unit costing 60,100¥ total. His storm abilities provide basic stunning effects but lack the reliability of superior control units. The 1,100¥ deployment makes him accessible but better options exist.
Hebano Clematis serves as Exclusive support at 63,100¥ total cost. Her plant-based abilities provide minor buffs and effects insufficient for challenging content. The 1,400¥ deployment fits standard timing but performance disappoints.
Julias Eisplosion provides Exclusive crowd control at 85,400¥ total cost. His explosion mechanics create freeze effects but coverage and damage fall short. The 1,600¥ deployment requires resources better spent elsewhere.
Alligator functions as Epic support at 7,050¥ total cost very cheap. His basic abilities provide minimal utility suitable only for earliest stages. The 550¥ deployment makes him accessible but replacement should happen quickly.
Todu Unleashed serves as Mythic support costing 76,100¥ total. His unleashed state provides boogie abilities that sound useful but deliver mediocre results. The 1,400¥ deployment allows standard access but performance remains lackluster.
Marlin Gluttony functions as Exclusive support at 36,000¥ total cost. His gluttony mechanics consume resources without providing sufficient returns. The 2,000¥ deployment demands mid-game timing for underwhelming value.
Tuji Sorcerer Killer provides Exclusive support at 91,150¥ total cost expensive for C tier. His sorcerer-killing abilities target specific enemy types limiting versatility. The 1,500¥ deployment fits standard timing but specialized nature restricts usage.
Orehimi Faith serves as Mythic support at 11,700¥ total cost extremely cheap. Her faith-based abilities provide minimal effects barely justifying even low costs. The 1,600¥ deployment allows access but performance falls well short of expectations.
Johnni Infinite Spin specializes in crowd control as a Mythic unit costing 76,500¥ total. His spin abilities create rotation-based control effects that prove inconsistent. The 1,200¥ deployment provides accessibility but results disappoint compared to investment.
Itochi delivers Legendary DPS with underwhelming damage output for his rarity. His abilities lack the impact needed for challenging content. Players should replace Itochi quickly when superior options become available.
Vogita Super provides Legendary DPS with basic super saiyan mechanics. His base form lacks the evolution path of Vogita Super Awakened, limiting growth potential. Performance sits firmly in C tier despite legendary classification.
When I evaluate units for this tier list, several critical factors determine placement. Understanding these factors helps you make informed decisions about your investments.
Damage Output and Scaling – Units must deliver competitive DPS relative to their cost. SS and S tier units provide exceptional damage that scales well through upgrades. Lower tiers often suffer from poor scaling or low baseline damage.
Cost Efficiency – Both deployment and total upgrade costs matter enormously. Units like The Falcon of Light at 1,000¥ total cost deliver incredible value. Expensive units must justify costs through exceptional performance.
Versatility Across Game Modes – Top-tier units excel in Story, Infinite, Raids, Paragon, and Challenge modes. Situational units ranking lower might dominate specific content but struggle elsewhere.
Crowd Control and Utility – Pure damage isn’t everything. Units providing stuns, slows, freezes, or buffs gain value beyond raw DPS. Support capabilities often determine whether a unit reaches top tiers.
Synergy Potential – Some units become exceptional when paired correctly. Giant-type compositions with Zak, Giant Queen, and Aurin create powerful combinations. Consider both individual strength and team synergies.
Survivability and Consistency – Units vulnerable to debuffs or requiring specific conditions lose value. Consistent performers who function reliably across situations rank higher than conditional specialists.
Creating effective team compositions requires understanding unit roles and synergies. Here are proven strategies for various content types.
Budget Friendly Team – For players without access to expensive units, combine Slime King, The Smith Forged, Sukono, Gear Boy Hungry, and Hei Black Dragon. This composition provides DPS, support, and control at affordable costs.
Giant Synergy Team – Maximize giant-type bonuses using Zak Ape Giant, Giant Queen Founder, Aurin Nuclear Giant, plus flexible DPS slots. The multiplicative buffs create incredible damage potential.
Burn Composition – Pair Yomomata Captain with Karem and other burn-synergy units. The skeleton resurrection mechanic combined with burn damage creates sustainable wave clear.
Domain Control Setup – Use one domain unit (The Falcon, Koguro, or Brolzi) as your foundation. Build around their domain buffs with units benefiting from specific bonuses.
Ultimate Carry Team – Invest everything into Song Jinwu and Igros or The Struggler Rampage with The Smith Forged for debuff protection. Add Yehowach Almighty for support and fill remaining slots with crowd control.
Getting the most from your roster requires strategic thinking beyond simple tier rankings.
Upgrade Priority – Focus resources on SS and S tier units first. Complete their upgrade paths before investing in lower tiers. The performance gap widens dramatically at maximum upgrades.
Placement Timing – Deploy low-cost units early for income generation. Save expensive carries for mid-to-late waves when their impact matters most. Proper timing maximizes resource efficiency.
Synergy Building – Identify natural synergies within your roster. Giant compositions, burn teams, and domain setups all benefit from focused building rather than random unit collection.
Familiar Selection – Choose familiars matching unit strengths. Critical strike familiars work best with units having crit mechanics like Brolzi. Support familiars enhance buff-focused units.
Trait Optimization – Traits dramatically impact performance. Deadeye trait transforms critical strike units. Speed traits benefit rapid attackers. Match traits to unit mechanics for maximum value.
Song Jinwu and Igros currently holds the strongest position in Anime Vanguards for December 2025. His summoning mechanics combined with scaling damage buffs create unmatched DPS potential. The Army’s Supply and General abilities provide up to 80% total damage increase under optimal conditions. While expensive at 105,700¥ maximum cost, the investment delivers meta-defining performance across all game modes.
Secret and Vanguard rarity units come from the summoning system using Gems. Standard summons cost 150 Gems per pull, while x10 summons cost 1,350 Gems with guaranteed bonuses. Secret units have approximately 1% drop rate, while Vanguard units sit around 0.5% drop rate. Save Gems for special banners featuring rate-up events for specific characters you want.
Several free-to-play friendly units deliver excellent performance. Slime King costs only 78,100¥ total while competing with Secret-tier DPS. Gear Boy Hungry at 50,700¥ provides Mythic damage output. The Smith Forged costs just 13,500¥ while offering crucial debuff immunity. Hei Black Dragon at 60,400¥ delivers strong DPS for Exclusive rarity. These units allow budget builds to clear most content effectively.
Major updates typically arrive monthly, introducing new units and balance adjustments. The tier list shifts moderately with each update as new characters enter the meta and existing units receive buffs or nerfs. Update 9.0 introduced characters like Cat variants, Rummie, Callasuba, and others. Following each update, I re-evaluate all units against new additions and changes.
Gem farming involves several strategies. Complete daily missions for steady Gem income. Progress through Story mode stages for first-time clear rewards. Participate in limited-time events offering Gem bonuses. Achieve milestones in Infinite mode for substantial rewards. Redeem active codes providing free Gems. The combination of these methods accumulates Gems for summoning sessions.
Evolution generally provides better value than pure summoning for most players. Evolved units like Gujo Infinity, Igros Elite Knight, and Alocard Vampire King gain massive stat improvements and new abilities. Evolution costs resources but guarantees specific upgrades unlike random summons. Focus on evolving existing strong units before chasing new summons unless rate-up banners feature meta-defining characters.
Domain abilities create map-wide effects benefiting specific unit types or providing universal buffs. The Falcon domain buffs unbound units’ range. Koguro domain offers different effects. Brolzi domain increases critical strike rate and damage for unbound allies. Only one domain can be active simultaneously placing a second domain unit deactivates the first. Build teams around domain synergies for maximum effectiveness.
Infinite mode rewards sustained damage and control over burst damage. SS tier units like Song Jinwu and Igros, Sukono, and The Struggler Rampage excel through scaling mechanics. Pair with crowd control specialists like Gujo Infinity and Eizan Aura. Include The Smith Forged for debuff immunity during extended runs. Cost efficiency matters less in Infinite since income accumulates over many waves.
By following this comprehensive tier list and understanding the detailed analysis of each unit, you’ll make smarter decisions about which characters deserve your time and resources in Anime Vanguards. Remember that tier lists provide guidance, but personal playstyle and available synergies also influence optimal choices. Experiment with different combinations, stay updated on balance changes, and most importantly have fun defending against those anime-inspired waves.
