Story
S
Unit guide
Partially verifiedFlame Emperor Anime Expeditions Guide
Mythic · Magical Burn DPS · Tier S
Updated 2026-07-20 · Verified 2026-07-20 · Game Release Update 0
Sources: Pro Game Guides unit passives and active abilities, AnimeExpedition.wiki launch roster acquisition index, Pro Game Guides release-meta ranking and team analysis
Investment verdict
Editorial verdict (July 20 launch snapshot): a high-priority Mythic for wave clear and the most reliable enabler for Burn-dependent allies.
This verdict reflects the Release Update 0 snapshot verified on 2026-07-20. Balance changes, new Units, and mode rotations can change its tier or best use.
Mode ratings
Challenge
S
Raid
A
Expedition
S
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
Wildfire
Spreads a newly applied Burn to nearby enemies that are not already burning, improving packed-wave coverage.
Unlock: Passive on Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)
Wall of Fire
Places a burning wall on a path so enemies crossing it receive Burn.
Unlock: Active ability on the evolved form
Recommended Traits
Unbound, Draconic
Compare effects, limitations, and reroll guidance in the Traits guide.
Evolution
Evolved form: Flame Emperor (Reincarnate). Review documented materials and kit changes in the Evolution guide.
Best modes
Story, Challenge, Expedition
See unlocks, rewards, and team-building priorities in the Game modes guide.
Independent analysis
Editorial analysis based on the current guides: Flame Emperor combines automatic Burn spread with a manually placed Wall of Fire, giving the evolved form strong control over where damage-over-time begins. The kit is useful alone and becomes more valuable beside Hollow, whose evolved damage loop depends on an external Burn source.
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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Best modes: Raid, Tournament, Challenge
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Best modes: Raid, Challenge, Expedition
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