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Anime Expeditions Tier List (July 2026)

The best units ranked by role, cost, utility and game mode.

33 ranked Verified July 25, 2026 Release (0.0) IGN

Source approach: Tier assignments and within-tier unit lists follow IGN’s guide updated July 21, 2026. Tier lists remain editorial and can change after balance updates.

S tier 7 units

8th Sword (Berserk) unit portrait Secret rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
8th Sword (Berserk)

An elite Physical carry that rewards early placement and time to build its takedown-based power.

Cursed Student (True Love) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Cursed Student (True Love)

Copies a nearby high-value attacker, giving careful placement an exceptional damage ceiling.

Elf Mage (Unleashed) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Elf Mage (Unleashed)

Cycles line, circle, and full-area spells while building stronger Arcane follow-ups over time.

Puppet (Telekinetic) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Puppet (Telekinetic)

Marks the strongest enemy to take 20% more incoming damage, making it especially useful against bosses.

Ramen Guy unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Ramen Guy

Its powerful Yen generation accelerates the upgrades and effectiveness of the entire team.

Shadow (Divine) unit portrait Secret rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Shadow (Divine)

IGN’s leading overall option thanks to summons, enemy rewind, strong damage, and Magical team support.

Toy Maker unit portrait Exclusive rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Toy Maker

Multi-path Toy summons delay enemy pressure and create valuable time for the rest of the team.

A tier 8 units

Crimson (Brother) unit portrait Exclusive rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Crimson (Brother)

Crimson Mark explosions and lingering pools make it a dependable lane-clearing damage dealer.

Flame Emperor (Reincarnate) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)

Spreads Burn across groups and can place Wall of Fire for controlled lane damage.

Hollow (Blaze) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Hollow (Blaze)

A strong Burn-oriented option that becomes more valuable alongside Flame Emperor.

Lady Giant (Envy) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Lady Giant (Envy)

Giant Form provides strong burst damage, although its best output is less consistent than S-tier carries.

Reaper (Released) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Reaper (Released)

Can ramp critical chance and damage across targets, but depends heavily on good map placement.

Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)

Slow and Stagger keep enemies grouped, enabling both its own team and other synergy-dependent units.

String Demon (Awakened) unit portrait Mythic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
String Demon (Awakened)

Rewards clustered enemies and coordinated nearby attackers, but needs favorable positioning.

True Saint (Holy) unit portrait Exclusive rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
True Saint (Holy)

Provides reliable critical pressure, with a tradeoff when its damage theft affects nearby allies.

B tier 6 units

Forbidden Teacher unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Forbidden Teacher

A useful Magical damage buffer, but only reaches full value in a heavily Magical lineup.

Greed unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Greed

A solid early Legendary choice for boss-focused teams without the broader impact of higher tiers.

Ice Queen unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Ice Queen

Offers useful early progression damage but is more focused on clearing weaker enemies.

Scissor unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Scissor

Builds value while focusing the same target, making it useful but more specialized.

The Hero unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
The Hero

A capable Physical damage buffer whose team restriction keeps it below more flexible supports.

Water Princess unit portrait Legendary rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Water Princess

Supports Magical teams with a regenerating bubble that helps protect against debuffs.

C tier 6 units

Bounty Hunter unit portrait Epic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Bounty Hunter

A practical Epic upgrade over starter units, but normally replaced after obtaining Legendary or Mythic options.

Corps Captain unit portrait Epic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Corps Captain

Useful during early progression as an Epic unit, with a lower long-term ceiling than higher rarities.

Demon Cyborg unit portrait Epic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Demon Cyborg

A stronger bridge beyond the starting roster, but not a final investment priority.

Ice Mage unit portrait Epic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Ice Mage

Helps clear early content until stronger Legendary or Mythic units become available.

Nen Hunter unit portrait Epic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Nen Hunter

A serviceable Epic progression unit that is eventually outscaled by higher-rarity pulls.

Stone Alchemist unit portrait Epic rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Stone Alchemist

Worth using over Rare starters, while remaining a temporary roster upgrade.

D tier 6 units

Carrot unit portrait Rare rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Carrot

A starting Rare unit intended to be replaced as soon as stronger progression pulls arrive.

Curly Brow unit portrait Rare rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Curly Brow

A functional early starter without enough standout value for long-term investment.

Kid Assassin unit portrait Rare rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Kid Assassin

Useful at the beginning, then outclassed by Epic and higher-rarity units.

Reishi Archer unit portrait Rare rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Reishi Archer

Part of the starting foundation and best treated as a temporary roster slot.

Rubber Boy unit portrait Rare rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Rubber Boy

A basic Rare starter that should be swapped out when a stronger unit reaches comparable investment.

Thunder Shinobi unit portrait Rare rarity@if($unit['is_evolved']), evolved @endif
Thunder Shinobi

Supports the first stages but offers limited reason to invest after acquiring Epic units.

Source record

How this tier list is sourced

  • Tier assignments and within-tier unit lists follow IGN’s guide updated July 21, 2026.
  • Unit names are normalized to their current in-game or community-wiki names where IGN uses a shortened form.
  • Placement explanations are original summaries of the cited guide, supplemented by verified unit mechanics.
  • S covers the strongest broadly recommended units; A is powerful but more conditional; B–D track progressively earlier-game options.
Definitions

Tier definitions

S
S tier contains the strongest and most broadly recommended release units.
A
A tier units are powerful but more dependent on placement, timing, or team synergy.
B
B tier covers useful Legendary specialists.
C
C tier contains Epic progression units.
D
D tier is the Rare starter roster that players generally replace first.
Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best unit in Anime Expeditions?

The best unit depends on the current meta, but as of July 2026, the top S-tier picks consistently perform well across modes. Check our S-tier section for the full ranking — a unit that's strong overall may still play differently depending on your team.

Why is Ramen Guy in S tier?

Ramen Guy deals little direct damage, but its powerful Yen generation accelerates the upgrades and effectiveness of the entire team.

How often does the tier list update?

We revisit this tier list after every major Anime Expeditions patch or balance change — a new unit, an ability nerf, or a community-discovered synergy can move rankings. The Verified date at the top of this page shows exactly when the current version was checked.

Does the tier list change with each update?

Not every minor patch reshuffles the rankings, but major updates often do — a D-tier unit can jump several tiers with a single buff. We re-evaluate placements against the current meta rather than just republishing the same list with a new date; see the Source approach note above for how each placement is decided.

Which S-tier unit is best for beginners?

If you're new to Anime Expeditions, look for S-tier units with high base stats and straightforward abilities rather than ones that need heavy trait investment or rare equipment — they carry you through the early game while you farm resources for more complex builds. Check each unit's placement reason above for cues on what it needs to perform well.

Why does my S-tier unit feel weak?

Tier rank reflects overall team value, not a fully upgraded build. Weak output usually means missing traits, equipment, or unit level — not a bad placement on the list.