Anime Vanguards Tier List (Update 14.x) — Best Units
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? Meta shifts every update — re-check after big patches on the official wiki tier list and Discord.
New players: redeem codes first, then follow the beginner guide.
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 |
Names use common community labels. In-game names may include evolution form suffixes.
SS — prioritize hard
Who: Top Secret / Vanguard DPS and map-wide utility from recent banners.
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.
S — excellent mains
Who: Strong single-target or AoE specialists; supports that amp / slow / utility.
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.
- One complete team beats six half-built units.
- Funnel free code rerolls into main DPS first.
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.