Welcome to the most comprehensive Anime Vanguards tier list for May 2026! As a dedicated Anime Vanguards player who has spent countless hours testing every unit and strategy, I’m excited to share my expert analysis of the current meta. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build your first team or a veteran player aiming to dominate the leaderboards, this guide will give you the competitive edge you need.
In this complete tier list, I’ll rank every unit from SS to D tier, explain the reasoning behind each placement, provide team composition strategies for different game modes, and share pro tips that most players miss. With Update 9.0 bringing exciting new units to the game, staying current with the meta has never been more crucial for success.
After extensive testing across all game modes—including story, infinite, raids, and PvP—I’ve compiled the definitive tier list that reflects each unit’s true potential. This ranking considers damage output, utility, scaling, team synergy, and performance in endgame content.
| Tier | Units |
|---|---|
| SS Tier | Alocard (Vampire King), Igros (Elite Knight), Song Jinwu (Monarch), Cha-In (Blade Dancer), Haruka Rin (Dancer), Yehowach (Almighty) |
| S Tier | Sosuke (Storm), Divalo (Requiem), Saber (Black Tyrant), Isdead (Romantic), Rogita (Super 4), Tuji (Sorcerer Killer), Jag-O (Volcanic), Legendary Super Brolzi, Mechamar, Regnaw (Rage), Soburo (Contract), Vigil, Yomomata (Captain), Dave (Cyber Psycho) |
| A Tier | Akazo (Destructive), Noruto (Six Tails), Obita (Awakened), Vogita Super (Awakened), Itaduri, Lilia and Berserker, Medusa (Gorgon), Gilgamesh (King of Heroes), Tuk (if evolved), Tengon (Flashiness), Sosuke (Hebi), Roku (Dark), Friran (Teacher), Pweny (Boxer), Chaso (Blood Curse) |
| B Tier | Agony, Alligator, Bean, Blossom, Goi, Grim Wow, Itochi, Kinaru, Kinnua, Kokashi, Nazuka, Inamuki, Valentine (Love Train), Medusa (when unevolved), Johnni (Infinite Spin), Hercool, Kiskae (Scientist), Orehimi (Faith), Oryo (Antithesis) |
| C Tier | Genas, Genitsu, Inosake, Pickleo, Saiko (Spirit Medium), Zion (Burdelyon), Lethal Bee, Octopus, Stone Lee, Joe, Jon, Luffo, Noruto (Sage), Roku (Angel), Shinzi, Rukio, Sanjo |
| D Tier | Genitsu (if unevolved or low investment), Gaari, Grim Wow (late game), Mimi (Psychic), Noruto (Rare), Roku (Rare), Sosuke (Rare/low upgrade), Vogetu |
These units represent the absolute pinnacle of Anime Vanguards meta. If you’re lucky enough to pull any of these, they should form the core of your team regardless of game mode.
Why SS Tier: Alocard dominates every aspect of the game with his incredible damage output, versatility, and scaling. What makes him truly special is his ability to perform exceptionally well in both wave-clearing and boss fights—a rare combination that few units can match.
Key Strengths:
Optimal Setup: Pair with Haruka Rin for maximum damage amplification. Alocard benefits greatly from crit rate and damage boosts, making him work exceptionally well with support units that provide these buffs.
Why SS Tier: Igros combines incredible durability with wide-reaching attacks, making him the perfect frontline unit. His ability to tank damage while dealing substantial AoE damage makes him invaluable in team compositions.
Key Strengths:
Optimal Setup: Position Igros at the front of your team to absorb damage while your DPS units work from behind. He pairs exceptionally well with buffer units like Haruka Rin.
Why SS Tier: As a summoner-type unit, Song Jinwu brings incredible team synergy and support capabilities. His ability to amplify other units’ damage while providing consistent DPS makes him a cornerstone of any competitive team.
Key Strengths:
Optimal Setup: Use Song Jinwu as your primary support/DPS hybrid. He works best when surrounded by high-damage units that can benefit from his buffs.
These units are just a step below SS tier but still represent some of the best choices in the game. They excel in specific roles and can carry teams to victory with proper investment.
Why S Tier: Cha-In offers massive AoE damage and crowd control that’s invaluable in high-difficulty stages. Her ability to lock down enemies while dealing substantial damage makes her a top-tier choice for both story and infinite modes.
Key Strengths:
Why S Tier: While primarily a support unit, Haruka Rin’s ability to amplify other units’ damage makes her indispensable in competitive play. Her buffs can turn good units into great ones, making her a force multiplier for any team.
Key Strengths:
Why S Tier: Yehowach brings overwhelming raw damage that few units can match. His ability to shred through even the toughest enemies makes him a go-to choice for boss fights and raid content.
Key Strengths:
These units are very strong but often require more specific team setups or higher investment to reach their full potential. They’re excellent choices for filling out your team composition.
Why A Tier: Akazo has high damage and niche utility but lacks some of the survivability or AoE coverage to match S-tier picks. With proper support and positioning, he can perform at a high level.
Why A Tier: Obita excels at crowd control and delaying enemies, which is incredibly useful in many situations. However, he falls slightly behind in outright damage when compared to the best units in the game.
Why A Tier: Noruto performs excellently in burst or specialized roles. He shines when playing to his strengths but is less forgiving when forced into general or mixed content.
These units are solid choices, especially for early to mid-game progression or as part of secondary teams. They may not scale as well into late game but can still serve important roles.
Why B Tier: Agony has useful crowd control and utility, but its damage and scaling aren’t quite enough to push into higher tiers without significant support investment.
Why B Tier: Itochi provides good single-target damage and is relatively easy to obtain early in the game. While effective in early stages, he gets outclassed by better options as you progress.
Why B Tier: Blossom brings niche benefits like slowing enemies and specific trait bonuses that can allow good performance in the right circumstances, though she tends to be outclassed in late game content.
Units in this tier are acceptable fillers or early-game options but will be replaced as you unlock better upgrades. They typically suffer from low evolution potential, weak traits, limited AoE, or slow scaling.
Notable C Tier Units:
These units are generally to be avoided unless for collectors, filler content, or when you’re just starting out. They have minimal impact with weak damage, effects, or traits that scale poorly.
Notable D Tier Units:
The latest Update 9.0 introduced several exciting new units that have already made waves in the meta. Here’s my analysis of the newest additions:
Initial Assessment: While it’s still early to definitively rank these new units, early testing shows that several have the potential to reach A or even S tier with proper investment. The “God” unit variants, in particular, show promise with their unique mechanics and high damage output.
Building the right team composition is just as important as having good units. Here are my recommended team setups for different stages of progression:
This team is designed for new players who don’t have access to high-tier mythics yet. It mixes damage, crowd control, and filler AoE, giving you enough strength to clear story mode and build resources.
Team Composition:
Strategy: Focus on positioning your units to maximize their coverage while keeping them protected. Use Agony’s crowd control to manage enemy flow while Itochi focuses on high-priority targets.
This setup balances burst damage, support buffs, and crowd control. It’s stronger than beginner builds because it introduces synergy units that elevate your team’s performance.
Team Composition:
Strategy: Position Haruka Rin centrally to maximize her buff range. Use Obita’s crowd control to manage enemy groups while Chaso’s damage-over-time effects work on tougher targets.
This late-game lineup is designed for maximum efficiency and survivability. It combines the best units in the game for raids, PvP, and infinite scaling modes.
Team Composition:
Strategy: This team excels with proper positioning. Place Igros at the front to absorb damage, with Alocard and Yehowach behind him for maximum DPS. Cha-In should be positioned to maximize her AoE coverage, while Haruka Rin should be central to buff everyone.
Building a strong roster requires knowing how to efficiently acquire new units. Here are the best methods:
The primary way to get new units is through the summoning portal in the main hub. Here’s what you need to know:
Cost: Each summon costs 50 gems Best Strategy: Save gems for banner events that feature high-tier units Free Gems: Complete quests, talk to NPCs, and check evolution areas for free gems
When you first start, you can choose between three starter units:
Recommendation: Choose Narutu for the most balanced early-game experience.
Gems are the premium currency for summoning, so farming them efficiently is crucial:
Daily Methods:
Advanced Methods:
Having good units is one thing, but maximizing their potential requires advanced strategies. Here are pro tips that most players miss:
Traits can make or break a unit’s effectiveness. Here are the optimal traits for top units:
SS/S Tier Units:
Familiar Synergy: Pair units with familiars that complement their strengths. For example, Birb familiar works excellently with crit-based units like Brolzi.
Not all upgrades are created equal. Focus on these upgrade paths:
Priority 1: Damage-increasing upgrades Priority 2: AoE/range upgrades Priority 3: Utility/survivability upgrades Priority 4: Special ability upgrades
Proper positioning can dramatically improve unit effectiveness:
Frontline: Place durable units like Igros here Mid-range: Position your main DPS units here Backline: Keep support units like Haruka Rin safe here Flanks: Use AoE units like Cha-In on the sides for maximum coverage
Even experienced players make these mistakes. Avoid them to climb faster:
Don’t waste resources on D and C tier units unless they’re essential for early progression. Save your investment materials for SS and S tier units.
Having individual strong units isn’t enough—they need to work together. Always consider how units complement each other’s strengths and cover weaknesses.
Many players focus only on DPS and ignore support units like Haruka Rin. This is a huge mistake—proper support can double your team’s effectiveness.
Don’t spend gems on random summons. Save for specific banners and events that feature the units you actually need.
Different game modes require different approaches. Here’s how to optimize for each:
Focus: Balanced team composition Key Units: AoE damage dealers for wave-clearing Strategy: Progress steadily, unlocking new units and resources
Focus: Sustained DPS and survivability Key Units: Units with good scaling and support capabilities Strategy: Build for the long haul with proper resource management
Focus: Burst damage and boss-specific utilities Key Units: High single-target damage dealers Strategy: Coordinate with team members for maximum efficiency
Focus: Burst damage and crowd control Key Units: Fast-acting units with strong opening moves Strategy: Adapt to opponent’s team composition and counter their strategy
Based on extensive testing, Alocard (Vampire King) currently stands as the best overall unit due to his incredible damage output, versatility, and strong scaling in all game modes. However, Igros (Elite Knight) and Song Jinwu (Monarch) are very close contenders depending on your team composition.
The tier list typically updates with major game updates, which usually occur every 4-6 weeks. Update 9.0 just released, so we can expect the next significant changes around late May or early 2026. Minor adjustments happen more frequently as the community discovers new strategies.
This depends on your current roster. If you already have several SS/S tier units, it’s often better to save gems for future banners. However, if you’re missing key units, pulling for guaranteed meta units is usually worth it. Always check the official Discord for community feedback on new units before spending gems.
The fastest progression comes from: 1) Using our tier list to focus on meta units, 2) Joining an active guild for bonuses, 3) Completing all daily quests, 4) Using codes for free gems, and 5) Following the official Twitter for events and updates.
Not necessarily. While rare units have higher potential, some common units with optimal traits can outperform poorly built rare units. Always consider traits, upgrades, and team synergy over just rarity.
Free gems can be obtained through: 1) Daily quests, 2) Talking to NPCs for the first time, 3) Checking evolution areas, 4) Redeeming codes from the official Discord, 5) Participating in events, and 6) Following content creators who share exclusive codes.
This comprehensive Anime Vanguards tier list for May 2026 should give you everything you need to dominate the current meta. Remember that while having top-tier units is important, proper team composition, strategic positioning, and efficient resource management are what separate good players from great ones.
The meta is constantly evolving with each update, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest rankings and strategies. For the most up-to-date information, join the official Anime Vanguards Discord and follow the official Twitter account.
If you found this guide helpful, be sure to check out our other comprehensive tier lists like the Anime Royale Tier List and Anime Last Stand Unit Tier List for more Roblox gaming strategies.
Good luck, and may your summons be ever in your favor!
