If you’re looking to dominate in Anime Reborn, you’ve come to the right place! As someone who has spent countless hours analyzing every unit and testing countless team compositions, I’m excited to share this comprehensive tier list that will help you make informed decisions about where to invest your precious gems.
Having played through every game mode and tested nearly every unit combination imaginable, I can tell you that knowing which units to prioritize can be the difference between crushing victory and frustrating defeat. This tier list is constantly updated to reflect the latest balance changes, including the massive Update 4: World Collision that brought us new units, balance adjustments, and exciting gameplay improvements.
| Tier | Unit Count | Key Characteristics | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ Tier | 15 units | Game-changing abilities, meta-defining power | All game modes, competitive play |
| S Tier | 25 units | Excellent performance, reliable in most situations | Progressive mode, general use |
| A Tier | 30 units | Solid performance with specific team synergies | Supporting roles, budget builds |
| B Tier | 20 units | Situational usefulness, requires specific setups | Niche strategies, early game |
| C Tier | 15 units | Limited effectiveness, outclassed by alternatives | Collection purposes only |
| D/F Tier | 10 units | Generally avoid, significant weaknesses | Not recommended for serious play |
Before diving into the specific rankings, it’s crucial to understand how this tier list works and what factors I consider when evaluating units. Unlike some tier lists that focus purely on raw damage output, I take a holistic approach that considers multiple aspects of unit performance.
1. Overall Versatility: How well does the unit perform across different game modes? A unit that excels in both Progressive and Infinite modes will rank higher than one that’s only good in a single mode.
2. Cost-Effectiveness: Does the unit provide good value for its placement and upgrade costs? Some units have incredible stats but are so expensive that they’re impractical for most situations.
3. Team Synergy: How well does the unit work with other meta units? Units that create powerful synergies or enable specific team compositions receive higher rankings.
4. Scaling Potential: How well does the unit perform as the game progresses? Some units start strong but fall off in later waves, while others become increasingly powerful.
5. Unique Abilities: Does the unit bring something unique to the table that can’t be easily replaced? Units with irreplaceable abilities rank higher.
It’s important to note that unit performance can vary significantly between different game modes:
These units represent the absolute best of the best in Anime Reborn. If you’re lucky enough to pull any of these units, they should be your top priority for investment and evolution. These units can single-handedly carry teams and define the current meta.
| Unit Name | Key Abilities | Best Game Mode | Synergy Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod (Atomic) | Full AoE, insane DPS, Atomic ability nuke | All modes | Time King, Yano |
| Aizon (Butterfly) | Boss killer, 30% stun chance, +275% damage to stunned bosses | Progressive/Infinite | Yano, Io from Heaven |
| Solo Woo (MONARCH) | Meta hybrid DPS, summons fallen enemies | All modes | Dragon Emperor, Light |
| Dragon Emperor (Hybrid) | Full AoE hybrid, support passive when evolved | Infinite Mode | Light, Solo Woo |
| Mercury (Brilliant) | Ignores elemental damage debuffs, line AoE, damage-scaling summons | All modes | Water Goddess, Yano |
Cod (Atomic) – Without a doubt, Cod stands as one of the most broken units in the current meta. When evolved, he becomes a Hybrid unit with the largest full AoE range in the game. His Atomic ability essentially functions as a nuke, dealing massive damage to all enemies within an doubled range. What makes Cod truly special is his insane DPS output combined with his ability to handle both mob clearing and boss killing effectively.
Aizon (Butterfly) – If you’re looking for the ultimate boss killer, Aizon is your answer. His attacks have a 30% chance to stun enemies, and he deals an additional 275% damage to stunned bosses. This makes him absolutely devastating against boss encounters, especially when paired with units that can apply stun effects. His Hybrid nature on placement also gives him excellent versatility.
Solo Woo (MONARCH) – This unit brings something truly unique to the table – the ability to summon fallen enemies, including bosses with 30-40% of their max HP every 10 kills. Combine this with his extremely high DPS and range, and you have a unit that can completely turn the tide of battle. While he’s a cone AoE attacker (which can be limiting), his overall power more than compensates for this weakness.
S Tier units are still fantastic choices that can carry you through most content. They might have minor limitations that prevent them from reaching S+ status, but they’re still well worth investing in and using in your teams.
| Unit Name | Strengths | Weaknesses | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Eyes (Warlord) | +250% damage to bosses when evolved, good mob clearing | Only effective against bosses | Boss-heavy stages |
| Itaha (Bushi) | Burn effect, excellent DPS, hybrid nature | Boss DPS lacking | Mob clearing, early game |
| Greybeard (Sea Emperor) | Full AoE, amazing range, hybrid with stun | Expensive to evolve | Late-game Infinite mode |
| Twenty One (Demon) | Full AoE, insane stats, hill unit | Loses AoE at max upgrade | Progressive mode |
| Light (Sparkling) | Full AoE when evolved, +20% DMG buff to Light units | Requires other Light units | Light-themed teams |
The Freeze Combo: Pair Aokojo with units that can freeze enemies like Urane or Ruki. Aokojo deals 35% extra damage to frozen enemies, creating devastating synergy. This combination can melt through even the toughest enemies.
Boss Killer Team: Combine Hawk Eyes with Aizon and stun-support units like Yano. Hawk Eyes provides consistent boss damage while Aizon delivers massive burst damage against stunned targets.
Mob Clearing Squad: Use Itaha alongside area damage units like Dragon Emperor and Mercury. Itaha’s burn effect combined with their AoE capabilities creates an unstoppable force against waves of enemies.
A Tier units are good choices that perform well in the right situations. They might require specific team compositions or have notable limitations, but they can still be very effective when used correctly.
| Unit Name | Primary Role | Synergy Requirements | Investment Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osta (Anti-Form) | Shield breaker | Works best with Yamo | High (essential for shield-heavy stages) |
| Tashrio (Captain) | DPS against frozen enemies | Requires freeze support | Medium |
| Brolio (Rage) | Hybrid DPS | Benefits from attack speed buffs | Medium |
| Super Gohu (Powered) | Hill unit DPS | Limited synergy options | Low |
| Payne (Chibaku) | Support/DPS hybrid | Works with crowd control teams | Medium |
Osta (Anti-Form) deserves special mention as the premier shield breaker in Anime Reborn. His attacks instantly break shields, and he can’t be crowd-controlled by boss attacks. When paired with Yamo, he receives significant buffs that make him even more effective. While he only targets ground enemies, his shield-breaking capabilities are so valuable that he’s practically essential for many late-game stages.
Tashrio (Captain) is an interesting case – on paper, his stats might not seem impressive, but he deals 25% more damage to frozen enemies plus additional DoT. When paired with consistent freeze applicators like Urane, he becomes a damage-dealing machine. This makes him a prime example of how A Tier units can reach S Tier performance with the right support.
These tiers represent units that are generally outclassed or have significant limitations. While they might have niche uses or be serviceable in very specific situations, they’re generally not worth significant investment.
B Tier units aren’t terrible, but they’re generally outperformed by higher-tier alternatives. They might be useful in specific situations or for players who haven’t obtained better units yet.
Notable B Tier Units:
These units typically have significant flaws that make them poor choices for serious play. They might be fun for collection purposes or extremely niche strategies, but you shouldn’t invest significant resources into them.
Common Issues in Lower Tiers:
Unit performance can vary dramatically between different game modes. Here’s how the tier list changes based on the mode you’re playing:
Progressive mode (Story, Adventures, Portals, Raids) values units that provide good early-game impact and cost efficiency.
Progressive Mode S+ Tier:
Progressive Mode Considerations:
Infinite mode requires units that can scale effectively and maintain performance against endless waves of increasingly difficult enemies.
Infinite Mode S+ Tier:
Infinite Mode Considerations:
Traits can dramatically affect unit performance, sometimes even changing a unit’s tier placement. Here’s a comprehensive traits tier list to help you maximize your units’ potential:
These traits provide massive DPS increases or unique effects that can redefine how a unit performs:
| Trait | DPS Increase | Key Benefits | Best Units For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demon | 50%+ | Massive damage boost, often with additional effects | High DPS units like Cod, Aizon |
| Ethereal | 50%+ | Ignores defense, works on all enemy types | Universal, especially good for boss killers |
| Heavenly | 50%+ | Divine damage bonus, often with healing | Support/DPS hybrid units |
| Miracle | 50%+ | Ultimate trait, provides maximum benefits | Best-in-slot units |
| Paladin | 50%+ | Defensive and offensive bonuses | Tanky DPS units |
| Slayer | 50%+ | Bonus damage against specific enemy types | Boss killers, specialized units |
These traits provide solid improvements that are well worth pursuing:
| Trait | DPS Increase | Key Benefits | Best Units For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis | 40-50% | Good damage boost with utility effects | Hybrid units |
| Exploder | 40-50% | Explosion effects on hit | AoE units |
| Wealth | 40-50% | Money generation bonus | Farm units, early-game economy |
These traits provide minimal benefits and are generally not worth investing in unless you have no other options:
B Tier (30-40% DPS increase):
C Tier (15-30% DPS increase):
D Tier (Below 15% DPS increase):
The recent Update 4: World Collision brought significant changes to Anime Reborn that have affected the meta and unit rankings. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest update and how it impacts your tier list decisions.
New Content Added:
Difficulty Adjustments:
Compatibility Improvements:
Bug Fixes Impacting Performance:
The Winter Mayhem difficulty changes have made several units more viable in content that was previously extremely challenging. Units that struggled with high HP scaling now have more opportunities to shine.
The multipath compatibility improvements have significantly boosted the value of units that summon allies or create additional entities. This has elevated units like Mercury (with his damage-scaling summons) and others with summoning abilities.
The new units introduced in Update 4 have already made waves in the meta, with several immediately entering S+ and S tier rankings. If you’ve been lucky enough to pull any of the new units, they should be prioritized for testing and investment.
Having the right units is only half the battle – knowing how to combine them effectively is what separates good players from great ones. Here are some proven team compositions that work well in the current meta.
This composition focuses on maximizing single-target damage against bosses while maintaining enough AoE to handle regular enemies:
Core Units:
Support Units:
Strategy: Focus on evolving Aizon and Hawk Eyes first. Use Yano’s slow to make bosses easier to hit with stuns. Io from Heaven’s Scar debuff will amplify all damage dealt to the primary target.
This composition is built for long-term survival in Infinite mode, focusing on scaling and sustainability:
Core Units:
Support Units:
Strategy: Prioritize economy early with Speedcart. Focus on evolving Cod and Dragon Emperor for maximum DPS. Light’s buff to other Light units creates a powerful scaling effect. Time King becomes increasingly valuable as the game progresses.
Not everyone has access to S+ tier units, so here’s a composition that works well with more accessible units:
Core Units:
Support Units:
Strategy: Start with Bulba for early economy. Use Osta to handle shields while Aokojo (boosted by freeze effects from Urane and Ruki) deals damage. Yamo provides valuable buffs to the team.
Even with the best units, poor decision-making can lead to failure. Here are some common mistakes I see players make and how to avoid them:
Many players make the mistake of pouring all their resources into one or two “god tier” units while neglecting team balance. While S+ tier units are indeed powerful, they can’t carry entire teams alone.
Solution: Maintain a balanced team with complementary roles. Even the best DPS unit needs support for crowd control, economy, and utility.
Units don’t exist in a vacuum – their effectiveness often depends on what other units are on the field. I frequently see players using units that don’t work well together.
Solution: Pay attention to unit abilities and how they interact. For example, don’t use Aokojo without freeze support, and don’t use Gromjaw without Scar applicators.
In the rush to get powerful units, many players forget about economy management. This leads to being unable to afford upgrades when they’re needed most.
Solution: Always include at least one economy unit (like Bulba or Speedcart) in your composition, especially in longer game modes.
Different stages and game modes require different approaches. Using the same team composition for everything will lead to frustration.
Solution: Build multiple team compositions for different situations. Have a boss-killing team, a mob-clearing team, and a balanced all-purpose team.
Traits can make or break a unit’s effectiveness, yet many players ignore trait rerolls or waste them on poor choices.
Solution: Save your trait shards for S and A tier traits. Don’t waste them on marginal improvements unless you have nothing better to do with them.
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Knowing when to evolve your units can be just as important as which units you choose. Evolving too early can leave you vulnerable, while evolving too late can miss crucial damage windows.
General Guidelines:
Unit placement is crucial in Anime Reborn. Poor positioning can render even the best units ineffective.
Key Positioning Principles:
Managing gems, evolution materials, and other resources effectively separates good players from great ones.
Resource Prioritization:
Understanding wave patterns and enemy types allows for better preparation and unit selection.
Wave Management Tips:
The absolute best units (S+ tier) include Cod (Atomic), Aizon (Butterfly), Solo Woo (MONARCH), Dragon Emperor (Hybrid), and Mercury (Brilliant). These units offer the best combination of damage, utility, and scaling across all game modes.
This tier list is updated regularly to reflect balance changes, new unit releases, and meta shifts. Major updates like Update 4: World Collision can significantly impact unit rankings, so the list is reviewed after each major patch.
It depends on the specific banner and your current unit roster. Generally, if a new unit is in S+ tier and fills a gap in your team composition, it’s worth pulling for. However, if you already have strong units in that role, saving for future banners might be better.
The best ways to get trait shards include:
The best units for countering shields are Osta (Anti-Form) and Delta Brothers (Core). Osta is generally preferred as he’s more accessible and provides consistent shield-breaking capabilities. Pair him with Yamo for maximum effectiveness.
Progressive mode includes Story, Adventures, Portals, and Raids with finite waves and clear endpoints. Infinite mode is an endless survival mode where enemies continuously spawn and scale in difficulty. Different units excel in each mode due to their scaling and cost-effectiveness.
Traits can dramatically affect unit performance, sometimes changing a unit’s tier placement. S and A tier traits provide significant DPS increases (40%+) and can make average units excellent or excellent units god-tier. Always prioritize getting good traits on your best units.
For beginners, I recommend a balanced team with:
This composition provides a good foundation that can handle most early to mid-game content.
Mastering Anime Reborn requires a combination of knowledge about unit strengths, strategic team building, and effective resource management. This comprehensive tier list provides you with the information needed to make informed decisions about which units to invest in and how to build effective teams.
Remember that while tier lists are valuable guides, they’re not absolute rules. The best team is one that works for your playstyle and the specific challenges you’re facing. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different compositions and find what works best for you.
The meta is constantly evolving with new updates and balance changes, so stay flexible and be ready to adapt your strategies. Keep an eye on patch notes, community discussions, and new unit releases to stay ahead of the curve.
Most importantly, have fun! Anime Reborn is a game that brings together characters from across the anime universe in exciting tower defense gameplay. Whether you’re climbing the ranks in competitive play or just enjoying casual matches with friends, there’s always something new to discover and master.
Bookmark this guide and check back regularly for updates! With new content constantly being added and the meta continuously evolving, you’ll want to stay informed about the latest unit rankings and strategies. Good luck, and may your units always be S+ tier!
