Choosing the right units is key to progressing in Anime Expeditions. While the Roblox tower defense game features a wide variety of characters, only a handful currently dominate the meta.

This Anime Expeditions tier list ranks every unit based on its overall performance, including damage output, utility, scaling, and team value. Whether you’re building a Story Mode lineup or preparing for tougher endgame content, these rankings will help you decide which units deserve your resources.

Anime Expeditions DPS Tier List

S Tier

These are the strongest damage dealers in the current meta and should be prioritized whenever possible.

Unit 8th Sword (Berserk) Shadow (Divine) Cursed Student (True Love) Puppet (Telekinetic) Lady Giant (Envy) Elf Mage (Unleashed)

A Tier

Excellent units that perform well in most content but fall slightly behind the top-tier options.

Unit Soul Reaper (Released) String Demon (Awakened) Crimson (Brother)

B Tier

Reliable choices that can comfortably clear Story Mode and other activities until stronger replacements become available.

Unit Flame Emperor (Reincarnate) Hollow (Blaze) Greed Ice Queen Scissor

C Tier

Useful during the early game but quickly overshadowed as your roster improves.

Unit True Saint (Holy) Corps Captain Bounty Hunter Ice Mage Demon Cyborg Nen Hunter

D Tier

These units offer little long-term value and are generally not worth investing in.

Unit Curly Brow Kid Assassin Reishi Archer Rubber Boy Thunder Shinobi Carrot

Best DPS Units

Role Units Meta DPS Shadow (Divine), 8th Sword (Berserk), Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love), Crimson (Brother), Toy Maker Strong DPS Flame Emperor (Reincarnate), Lady Giant (Envy), Elf Mage (Unleashed), String Demon (Awakened), Soul Reaper (Released), Hollow (Blaze), Greed, Ice Queen, Scissor Avoid if Possible True Saint (Holy), Bounty Hunter, Corps Captain, Demon Cyborg, Nen Hunter, Curly Brow, Kid Assassin, Reishi Archer, Thunder Shinobi, Rubber Boy, Carrot

Anime Expeditions Support Tier List

S Tier

The best support and farming units currently available.

Unit Ramen Guy Toy Maker Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)

A Tier

Strong support units that provide valuable buffs and utility.

Unit Forbidden Teacher The Hero True Saint (Holy) Elf Mage (Unleashed)

B Tier

Solid alternatives that remain useful throughout much of the game.

Unit Water Princess

C Tier

Only worth using until better support options become available.

Unit Stone Alchemist

Best Support Units

Role Units Meta Support Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1), Puppet (Telekinetic), Shadow (Divine), Forbidden Teacher, The Hero Strong Support String Demon (Awakened), True Saint (Holy), Toy Maker, Ice Queen, Water Princess, Ice Mage, Stone Alchemist, Ramen Guy Avoid if Possible Greed, Scissor, Bounty Hunter, Corps Captain, Demon Cyborg, Nen Hunter, Curly Brow, Kid Assassin, Reishi Archer, Thunder Shinobi, Rubber Boy, Carrot

Tier List Explained

S Tier

S Tier units define the current Anime Expeditions meta. They combine exceptional damage, powerful abilities, or game-changing support effects that remain effective from the early game through endgame content.

These units are:

  • 8th Sword (Berserk)
  • Shadow (Divine)
  • Cursed Student (True Love)
  • Puppet (Telekinetic)
  • Lady Giant (Envy)
  • Elf Mage (Unleashed)
  • Ramen Guy
  • Toy Maker
  • Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)

Whenever you obtain one of these characters, they’re usually worth investing in immediately.

A Tier

A Tier characters are dependable options that excel in specific roles or team compositions. While they don’t quite reach S Tier status, they’re capable of carrying teams through most game modes with the right setup.

These units include:

  • Soul Reaper (Released)
  • String Demon (Awakened)
  • Crimson (Brother)
  • Forbidden Teacher
  • The Hero
  • True Saint (Holy)
  • Elf Mage (Unleashed)

B Tier

B Tier units are reliable performers that can handle Story Mode, Infinite Mode, and raids, but they’re generally stepping stones until stronger characters join your roster.

These units include:

  • Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)
  • Hollow (Blaze)
  • Greed
  • Ice Queen
  • Scissor
  • Water Princess

C Tier

C Tier characters mainly serve as early-game fillers. They’re relatively easy to obtain, but their lower damage and limited utility mean they’ll eventually be replaced by banner or event units.

These units include:

  • True Saint (Holy)
  • Corps Captain
  • Bounty Hunter
  • Ice Mage
  • Demon Cyborg
  • Nen Hunter
  • Stone Alchemist

If you’re short on stronger characters, they can help you progress, but avoid spending too many resources upgrading them.

D Tier

D Tier units offer the weakest overall performance in the current meta. Their lack of scaling, utility, and impactful abilities makes them poor long-term investments.

These units include:

  • Curly Brow
  • Kid Assassin
  • Reishi Archer
  • Rubber Boy
  • Thunder Shinobi
  • Carrot

Unless they’re your only available options, it’s best to replace these units as soon as you obtain stronger characters.