Story
A
Unit guide
Partially verifiedString Demon Anime Expeditions Guide
Mythic · Control / magical DPS · Tier A
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): strong control with a technical ceiling, but it needs fast overlapping attacks to cash out Cocoons.
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
A
Raid
A
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
Cocoon of Carnage
Periodically Cocoons enemies; enough allied hits break the Cocoon for a follow-up explosion before it expires.
Unlock: Passive on String Demon (Awakened)
String Sync
Links nearby allies and can force their follow-up attacks on the unit's next regular attack.
Unlock: Passive on the evolved form
Recommended Traits
Unbound
Compare effects, limitations, and reroll guidance in the Traits guide.
Evolution
Evolved form: String Demon (Awakened). Review documented materials and kit changes in the Evolution guide.
Best modes
Challenge, Tournament, Story
See unlocks, rewards, and team-building priorities in the Game modes guide.
Independent analysis
Editorial analysis based on the current guides: String Demon can Stun groups and trigger linked follow-up attacks, but both signature passives reward high attack volume and shared coverage. UPD 0.5 editorial lists continue to value it as a good DPS/support piece, while keeping it below the most universal carries because Cocoons and String Sync are setup-dependent.
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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