Anime Expeditions Tier List. Best Units

Update 3.0–3.5 meta rankings for Anime Expeditions. S+ leads with Crimson Captain, Fallen Angel, Devil, and Subject 8, plus DPS and support splits by mode.

By Bloxron Editorial Team · Last updated October 19, 2026

Tier list overview

Role-fit rankings for DPS, support, tank, and farm. Endless Hellflame and Monster Clash leads sit beside Falcon, Summer, and Warriors lines — rankings assume evolved, well-traited units.

Deep links: Units, Traits.

How units are ranked

Damage consistency from story into harder endgame content.
Boss pressure, crowd control, or economy value beyond raw rarity.
How much a unit depends on rare traits or strict support partners.
Whether the unit still pulls weight once stronger boxes start forming.

What each tier band means

Band	Assumes	Typical use
S+ / S	Evolved, traited, and map-geared	Still strong in Boss Rush, raids, and long boss waves.
A	Strong kit but narrower fit	Often need the right partner or mode to match higher tiers.
B	Mid-story bridges	Fine until a Mythic or Secret covers the same role.
C / D	Roster fillers	Level if needed, but skip evolution mats and rare traits.

S+ Tier

15 picks

Meta cores after Update 3.0–3.5: Flame DoT teams, Falcon Secrets, and proven boss carries. Worth traits, evolution, and exclusive gear.

Crimson Captain (Moon)
Fallen Angel (Holy)
Devil (Hero)
Subject 8 (Monster)
5th God Hand
Silver Falcon
Sovereign (Djinn)
Lightning God (Overcharged)
Iron Wolf (Struggler)
Crow (Black Fire)
Ignition Commander (Betrayal)
Wild Card (Ace)
Dark Mage (Sovereign)
Shadow (Divine)
8th Sword (Berserk)

S Tier

26 picks

Strong specialists that anchor finished teams in story, Boss Rush, Tower, or economy. Still worth investing when they fill a missing role.

Water Sage (Founder)
Alchemy Brothers (Truth)
Prodigy (Rage)
Sharkfang (Abyssal)
Puppet (Telekinetic)
Cursed Student (True Love)
Elf Mage (Unleashed)
Bioinsect (Final Form)
Kitsune
Head Captain (Char)
Vegetable (Prince)
Carrot (Unleashed)
The Drink (Juicebox)
Rainman (Forecast)
Sand (Alligator)
Water Mage (Scholar)
Eclipse Hunter (Savior)
Cubert
Razor Jaw (Hunter)
Crimson (Brother)
Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)
Lady Giant (Envy)
String Demon (Awakened)
Reaper (Released)
Toy Maker
Ramen Guy

A Tier

7 picks

Reliable picks that clear well but need support or fall off later.

Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)
Hollow (Blaze)
Forbidden Teacher
The Hero
Cursed Immortal (Black Sun)
True Saint (Holy)
Jester

B Tier

4 picks

Fine for mid-story, replace once Mythic or Secret options show up.

Greed
Ice Queen
Water Princess
Scissor

C Tier

6 picks

Early roster fillers. Do not sink evolution mats or rare traits here.

Stone Alchemist
Ice Mage
Bounty Hunter
Corps Captain
Demon Cyborg
Nen Hunter

D Tier

5 picks

Tutorial-tier units: swap out as soon as anything better drops.

Curly Brow
Kid Assassin
Reishi Archer
Thunder Shinobi
Rubber Boy

DPS rankings

Tier	Units	Notes
Meta DPS	Crimson Captain (Moon), Devil (Hero), Fallen Angel (Holy), Subject 8 (Monster), 5th God Hand, Sovereign (Djinn), Lightning God (Overcharged), Iron Wolf (Struggler), Crow (Black Fire), Ignition Commander (Betrayal), Dark Mage (Sovereign), Shadow (Divine), 8th Sword (Berserk)	Long fights, Boss Rush, and Infinite. Flame DoT cores want Wild Card nearby. Falcon and Snowy Castle Secrets remain strong Absolute Dream chases.
Solid DPS	Water Sage (Founder), Prodigy (Rage), Sharkfang (Abyssal), Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love), Elf Mage (Unleashed), Bioinsect (Final Form), Head Captain (Char), Vegetable (Prince), Carrot (Unleashed), The Drink (Juicebox), Eclipse Hunter (Savior), Cubert, Razor Jaw, Flame Emperor, Lady Giant, String Demon, Reaper, Hollow, Crimson, Cursed Immortal	Good damage with the right team setup or mode.
Skip for DPS	True Saint, Bounty Hunter, Corps Captain, Demon Cyborg, Nen Hunter, Curly Brow, Kid Assassin, Reishi Archer, Thunder Shinobi, Rubber Boy	Placeholders unless you have nothing else.

Support rankings

Tier	Units	Notes
Meta support	Silver Falcon, Wild Card (Ace), Alchemy Brothers (Truth), Kitsune, Salmon Sorcerer, Puppet, Shadow, String Demon, Ignition Commander (Betrayal), Forbidden Teacher, The Hero	Team buffs, Fire DoT enable, Magical amplify, or lane control that lets S+ carries cook.
Useful support	Water Sage (Founder), Razor Jaw, True Saint, Toy Maker, Ice Queen, Water Princess, Ice Mage, Ramen Guy, Stone Alchemist	Situational control, cleanses, or economy.
Skip for support	Greed, Scissor, Bounty Hunter, Corps Captain, Demon Cyborg, Nen Hunter, Curly Brow, Kid Assassin, Reishi Archer, Thunder Shinobi, Rubber Boy	No meaningful team-wide value.

Tank / frontline rankings

Tier	Units	Notes
Meta tank / frontline	Ignition Commander (Betrayal), Puppet (Telekinetic), Lady Giant (Envy), Cursed Immortal (Black Sun)	Highest value when waves hit hard and boss lanes need stun, rewind, or a durable anchor with real damage uptime.
Bridge tank options	True Saint (Holy), Water Princess, Greed	Usable during story progression, then replace once evolved Mythic/Secret frontlines are online.
Low tank value	Scissor, Bounty Hunter, Corps Captain, Demon Cyborg, Nen Hunter, Curly Brow, Kid Assassin, Reishi Archer, Thunder Shinobi, Rubber Boy	Can body-block early, but lacks consistent mitigation or scaling for harder modes.

Farm / economy rankings

Tier	Units	Notes
Meta farm	Ramen Guy, Silver Falcon (War Chest)	Best long-run economy once your carry can secure kills. Falcon also buffs the whole lobby while farming.
Bridge farm	Stone Alchemist	Good early income bridge while your account is missing Ramen Guy.
No farm value	Most DPS-only units	Use these for clears, but do not treat them as economy slots.

Using the list without wasting mats

Pick investments, not instant deletes, lower tiers still clear early story.
Keep economy and control slots, not just damage names.
Check traits and evolution before writing a unit off on base form alone.
One-mode teams can rank units differently than a general list.

How tier value shifts by mode

Mode goal	What to prioritize	Typical shift
District 7 Boss Rush	Flame DoT + gate clear	Crimson Captain banner chase. Ignition Commander event bonus when the stage lists that unit. Put Out Infernals.
Flaming Monastery / Infernal Portals	Fallen Angel + Wild Card	Torn Photos for Fallen Angel; Infinite portals toward Wild Card (Ace).
Monster Clash / Rift	Subject 8 + Alchemists	Rift helicopter pity 25 for Subject 8. Alchemy Brothers from Alchemist chests while the event is open.
Snowy Castle (Update 2.5)	Raid Secrets + totems	Act 2 Eclipse Hunter, Act 3 Iron Wolf. Swap teams between acts.
Story push	Stable wave clear	Bridge units can stay longer if maps keep moving.
Classic raids	Boss pressure + control	Pure story fillers fall off in long fights.
Tower	Resist coverage + evolved Mythics	Season Floor 50 exclusives (Water Sage / Cubert). See Tower.
Eclipsed Infinite	Souls for Falcon evolves	Pick one Redemption or Sacrifice path to 150 before flipping.
Villain Invasion (archive)	Limited banner carries (when 0.5 was live)	Crow and Dark Mage jumped; permanent roster still clears if you skipped the banner.
Long-wave farming	Scaling carries + economy	Ramp units rise; burst-only picks slide.

Where to spend resources first

Early account

One carry + one support

Do not spread upgrades across five units. Keep one slot flexible so you can swap a weak piece without resetting.

Mid account

Hellflame cores, then older Secrets

Fund Crimson Captain Dust, Fallen Angel Photos, or a proven Falcon / Crow / Sovereign before polishing every Summer Mythic.

Late account

Mode swaps and gear polish

Rankings matter less than build context. A Flame DoT trio or Physical Subject 8 pack can beat a full rebuild.

Keep building vs stop spending

Signal	When you see it	Action
Keep building	Unit still solves a role your team cannot replace	Traits, gear, and evolution stay on the table.
Pause spending	A new pull covers the same job with less investment	Finish story with the placeholder, then swap.
Stop investing	Unit needs heavy mats just to stay average	Save sprites and crystals for the next candidate.

FAQ

Is this tier list for evolved units?

Yes for most rows. Placements assume sensible upgrades, evolved forms where relevant, and traits that match the unit's job. Limited 0.5 units also assume their Villain exclusive gear when you own it. Read the unit card before heavy spends on Update 3.0–3.5 carries.

What changed after Endless Hellflame / Monster Clash?

S+ now leads with Crimson Captain, Fallen Angel, Devil, and Subject 8, then proven Falcon / Sovereign / Lightning God / Crow cores. Wild Card and Ignition Commander jumped for Flame DoT and Boss Rush control. Sharkfang and several launch Mythics moved from S+ into S.

Should I pull the Villain Banner instead of Gem banners?

Only if the limited Villain Banner is still open and you want Crow, Dark Mage, Razor Jaw, or Cursed Immortal. Those units use Villain Coins. Keep Gem pulls for the permanent roster if you are still missing a story carry.

Can a lower-tier unit still help me?

Yes. Lower-tier units work as bridge pieces for story if they solve a role your box is missing right now.

What moves a unit up or down?

Traits, evolution, exclusive gear, and the mode you are farming. District 7 and Flame DoT lineups reward different kits than Tower resists.