Story and Challenge
Favor dependable wave clear, affordable upgrades, and control that protects short lanes.
Release meta
Partially verifiedAnime Expeditions Tier List
Compare the published launch-unit subset by role, mode value, setup needs, and current editorial tier.
Updated 2026-07-28 · Verified 2026-07-28 · Game UPD 0.5 source refresh
Editorial team: Anime Expeditions Wiki · Independently reviewed against the sources listed below
Sources: Pro Game Guides release-meta tier list (updated July 20, 2026), Pro Game Guides factual unit ability index, Destructoid UPD 0.5 tier-list snapshot, MrGuider Update 0.5 tier-list snapshot
How this Tier List works
Placements combine current ability documentation with release-meta editorial analysis. Overall tiers reward Units that remain valuable across several modes, bring team-wide utility, or scale reliably through longer stages.
A lower overall tier does not mean a Unit is unusable. Team composition, evolution state, traits, placement, enemy type, and stage length can all move a Unit above or below its general ranking.
Mode ratings explained
Raid and Expedition
Reward boss pressure, scaling, support effects, and kits that stay useful through long runs.
Tournament
Values repeatable late-wave performance, economy, and damage that continues scaling.
Current Unit tiers
S
Editorial pilot tier: published carries and supports with broad value, exceptional scaling, or team-defining utility across current UPD 0.5 sources.
A
Editorial pilot tier: strong Units that need a particular status, stage length, enemy mix, or team setup to peak.
Rankings change after updates
This is a dated launch snapshot, not a permanent ranking. New Units, balance changes, mode rotations, and corrected community data can change placements. Check the game version and verification date above before spending limited resources.
Tier List FAQ
Who are the best Anime Expeditions Units right now?
The current source-backed snapshot puts Shadow, 8th Sword, Puppet, Cursed Student, Ramen Guy, Salmon Sorcerer, and Elf Mage in the S tier group, with mode needs and setup requirements still affecting each pick.
Should I invest only in S tier Units?
No. S tier is the best general signal, but Story, Challenge, Raid, Expedition, and Tournament can reward different roles. A balanced team still needs damage, control, support, and sometimes economy.
When should I re-check the tier list?
Re-check after every banner, balance update, new mode, or major community source refresh because launch rankings can move quickly.