Anime Vanguards Tier List (Update 14.x) — Best Units
Top investment targets
Quick picks from the investment guide — jump to the tier section or open the Wiki unit page. Full competitive ranks live on the Wiki Tier List.
Cursed Copycat (Pure)
Secret DPS
Priority home for Trait Rerolls and evolution mats.
Wiki →Awakened Sibling (Restricted)
Secret DPS
Banner-era carry — invest if you pull them.
Wiki →Divine General (Adaptation)
Core DPS
Strong main when you lack every SS.
Wiki →Best A-tier Story clear
Farm / clear
Reliable until you own S/SS — see A section.
Top utility / amp
Support
Slow / amp / economy that keeps carries alive.
Boss / flex specialist
Flex
Second core or boss slot after main DPS is built.
Patch focus: Update 14.x overall meta (investment priority across Story and common endgame).
This list answers: where should free code rewards and banner gems go? For the authoritative ranked list (competitive included), use the official Wiki Tier List. We focus on how to invest, not mirroring every nameplate.
New players: redeem codes first, then follow the beginner guide. After you pick a main, spend RR with the traits guide and reroll odds calculator (Monarch 0.1%, pity 1,500).
How to read ranks
| Tier | Meaning | Account advice |
|---|---|---|
| SS | Meta carries | Invest freely if you pull them |
| S | Excellent mains | Core of most mid-game teams |
| A | Strong / flexible | Great if you lack SS |
| B | Situational | Keep if traits are good |
| C | Skip long-term | Early fillers only |
In-game names often include evolution form suffixes. Open Wiki unit pages for kits and mats.
SS — prioritize hard
Who: Top Secret / Vanguard DPS and map-wide utility from recent banners (Update 14 examples on Wiki: Cursed Copycat (Pure), Awakened Sibling (Restricted)).
Why invest
- Highest clear speed → fewer wipes and faster farms
- Stay relevant across Story, hard stages, and many events
- Best home for Trait Rerolls from codes
Account fit: Any account that owns them. Do not sit on SS with default traits if you have free rerolls.
Data: Full rankings → Wiki Tier List
S — excellent mains
Who: Strong single-target or AoE specialists; supports that amp / slow / utility. Recent mid-tier headlines on Wiki also include units like Divine General (Adaptation) — always re-check the live tier page after patches.
Why invest
- Easier to build around than ultra-niche secrets
- Cover gaps when you do not own every SS
- Good second core while you save for the next banner
Account fit: Mid-game players pushing content with 1–2 solid cores.
A — good investment
Who: Reliable Story / farm units; clear evolution material paths; CC or economy fillers.
Why invest
- Clears early–mid content without premium luck
- Materials are usually easier to farm than chasing every banner
- Valid “main until SS” path
Account fit: Beginners and F2P after codes — see beginner guide.
B — situational
Who: Power-crept older units; mode specialists; fun picks that need support.
Why (or why not)
- Fine if you already rolled great traits
- Do not dump new banner currency here
- Keep as flex slots, not full investment trees
C — skip for investment
Who: Low-rarity placeholders; outclassed DPS with no unique job.
Why skip: Early placement only. Replace as soon as A-tier or better appears.
Quick decision tree
- Just redeemed codes? → Reroll traits on your best DPS, not a random epic.
- No SS? → Build one A/S clear team before spreading mats.
- Banner FOMO? → If the unit is not SS/S for your holes, bank gems.
- Still under Level 30? → Finish Story for code level gates, then optimize.
Summon & trait tips
- Bank resources before weak banners when you know an update is close.
- Trait Rerolls = premium — only long-term mains (traits).
- One complete team beats six half-built units.
- Funnel free code rerolls into main DPS first; bank more via the farm guide (Boss/Rift shops, challenges).
- Reroll at Mandra in the lobby (lobby map); check odds with the calculator.
Simple team framework
| Role | Goal |
|---|---|
| Main DPS | Highest consistent damage you own |
| AoE / clear | Dense wave handling |
| Utility | Slow, amp, cleanse, economy |
| Flex | Boss specialist or second DPS |
Disclaimer
Unofficial community investment guidance. Balance patches can flip the meta overnight. Always verify abilities and evolution requirements in-game or on the official wiki.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Anime Vanguards tier list?
No. The official competitive rankings live on the Wiki Tier List. This page focuses on investment priority — who deserves Trait Rerolls, evolution mats, and banner gems.
How often is the tier list updated?
We refresh after major patches (see the Last checked date). Meta can shift mid-update; always re-check the Wiki for brand-new units.
Should I only play SS-tier units?
SS units are the safest long-term investments, but strong S/A units with good traits often clear content fine. Prefer a unit you will actually place and upgrade.
Where should free code Trait Rerolls go?
On your main DPS or a clear endgame carry — not on temporary fillers. Pair this list with the traits guide and reroll odds calculator before mass-rerolling.
Story vs Infinite — same tier list?
Investment priority is similar early on. Some units shine more in Infinite or events; use Wiki mode notes when you specialize.