Story
S
Unit guide
Partially verifiedCursed Student Anime Expeditions Guide
Mythic · Physical DPS / copy carry · Tier S
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 unit passives and active abilities, AnimeExpedition.wiki launch roster acquisition index, Pro Game Guides release-meta ranking and team analysis, Destructoid UPD 0.5 tier-list snapshot, MrGuider Update 0.5 tier-list snapshot
Investment verdict
Editorial verdict (UPD 0.5 source refresh): one of the safest Mythic damage investments when placement supports Cursed Mimicry.
This verdict reflects the UPD 0.5 source refresh snapshot verified on 2026-07-28. Balance changes, new Units, and mode rotations can change its tier or best use.
Mode ratings
Challenge
S
Raid
S
Expedition
A
Tournament
A
Acquisition
Beginner Banner launch pool; verify the live pool before using Beginner Tickets
Banner pools, rotations, pity rules, and drops can change. Confirm the live in-game panel before spending limited currency.
Skills and unlocks
Cursed Mimicry
Copies an attack from the closest ally after a regular-attack cycle and adds part of that ally's current damage.
Unlock: Passive on Cursed Student (True Love)
Spirit Bats
The equipment passive summons short-lived Bat Spirits after enough Bleed stacks are applied within range.
Unlock: Exclusive equipment passive
Recommended Traits
Unbound, Forsaken, Draconic
Compare effects, limitations, and reroll guidance in the Traits guide.
Evolution
Evolved form: Cursed Student (True Love). Review documented materials and kit changes in the Evolution guide.
Best modes
Story, Raid, Challenge
See unlocks, rewards, and team-building priorities in the Game modes guide.
Independent analysis
Editorial analysis based on the current guides: the evolved unit scales from both its own build and the closest ally, so careful placement beside the strongest carry is central to its value. UPD 0.5 sources still rank Cursed Student highly, though they differ on the ideal top trait; Bleed support can add Bat Spirits, but that interaction depends on the surrounding team because Cursed Student does not supply the required Bleed alone.
This site analysis interprets the cited snapshot; it is separate from official game information and may change as stronger evidence becomes available.
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Overall tier: S
Best modes: Raid, Tournament, Challenge
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Overall tier: S
Best modes: Raid, Challenge, Expedition
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