Anime Vanguards Tier List
Community ranking of the strongest units for the current meta.
ⓘ How to read this list
Rankings reflect widely-shared community opinion for the current meta. They shift with every balance patch and new banner. Use them as a starting point, not a rule — your traits, investment and team comp matter just as much as a unit's tier.
SMeta defining
Best-in-slot picks that carry endgame Raids, Rifts and Worldlines. If you own these, build your team around them.
TSToday's Strongest vs History's StrongestCosmicGOGod (Above Heaven)CosmicDLDemon Leader (Control)CurseSJSong Jinwu and IgrosCurseGUGujo (Infinity)CosmicLKLich King (Ruler)WaterRORogita (Super 4)SparkIQIce Queen (Release)WaterALAlocard (Vampire King)CurseRORaging Oni vs Wrath GodBlastEOEnvoy of DestructionCosmic
AStrong
Excellent units that clear all standard content and stay relevant in the late game. Safe to invest in.
SSShinobi Sage (Friendship)NatureBRBrolzi (Super Wrathful)SparkCVConqueror vs InvulnerableUnboundSASavior (Rebirth)HolyDIDivalo (Requiem)UnknownECElastic Captain (Cog 5th)UnboundSKSkele King (Rock)CurseLFLord FairyNatureDHDemon Hybrid (Chainsaw)BlastREReaper (Scissors)CurseTETeacher (Final Stand)UnboundDLDemon LeaderCurseDIDiablo (Renacimiento)Curse
BGood
Reliable mid-tier options and strong budget carries. Great while you chase a top-rarity pull.
ISIscanur (Pride)HolyLFLord Friezo (Emperor)CosmicHOHollowseph (Pure)CurseBPBeast Pirate (Half-Dragon)BlastASAgony Shinobi (Force)UnboundOKOkorun (Turbo)SparkPVPink Villain (Celestial)CosmicCDCursed Doctor (Healer)HolyGUGujoCosmicWDWorld Destroyer (Old)CosmicISIsdead (Romantic)PassionSTStudent (Enraged)SparkBHBounty Hunter (King of Hell)Unbound
CSituational
Usable in the right team or early account, but outclassed in endgame content.
DOutclassed
Base or stepping-stone forms. Use them to progress an evolution line, then replace or upgrade.
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