If you play Anime Vanguards, you already know that not all units are created equal. Some are absolute monsters that carry your team through every wave, while others feel like dead weight. With so many units available in the game, it can be difficult to know which ones are truly worth the grind. This tier list will help you understand which characters you should focus on, based on their power, abilities, and overall usefulness. Let us go tier by tier.
Anime Vanguards Tier List
SS Tier – Meta-Defining Units
These are the strongest and most overpowered units in the game. Most of them are evolved versions and offer insane damage, passives, and abilities. If you get any of these, consider yourself lucky.
Characters:
- Divalo (Requiem)
- Alocard (Vampire King)
- Sokora (Angra Mainyu)
- Rogita (Super 4)
- Isdead (Romantic)
- Regnaw (Rage)
- Saber (King of Knights)
- Rom and Ran
- Ichigo (Bankai)
- Archer (Counter Spirit)
- Saber (Black Tyrant)
- Hakura Rin (Dancer)
- Gujo (Infinity)
- Aizen (Kyoka Suigetsu)
- Igros (Elite Knight)
- Soburo (Contract)
- Jag-o (Volcanic)
- Legendary Super Brolzi
- Tengon (Flashiness)
- Tuji (Sorcerer Killer)
- Diogo (Alternate)
- Vogita Super (Awakened)
S Tier – Still Powerful, Just Slightly Behind
These units are great and can carry you through most of the game. Some were once top-tier but got replaced by stronger versions. They are still worth using.
Characters:
- Cha-In (Blade Dancer)
- Akazo (Destructive)
- Chaso (Blood Curse)
- Jag-o
- Rengoku (Purgatory)
- Song Jinwu (Monarch)
- Okorun (Turbo)
- Zion (Burdelyon)
A Tier – Strong Core Units
These are good units, especially if you do not have SS or S tier ones. Many of them are easy to evolve and still pack a punch. They are reliable choices for most content.
Characters:
- Agony
- Alocard
- Cha-In
- Sosuke (Storm)
- Sprint Wagon
- Obita
- Obita (Awakened)
- Julias (Eisplosion)
- Igros
- Inamuki
- Haruka Rin (Dancer)
- Pweeny (Boxer)
- Takaroda
- Todu (Unleashed)
- Mimi (Psychic)
- Zion
B Tier – Average Units
B-tier units are decent but not amazing. Some are early-game friendly. Others are just slightly outdated. Use them only if you have no better option.
Characters:
- Akazo
- Alligator
- Bean
- Blossom
- Chaso
- Haruka Rin
- Julias
- Roku (Dark)
- Nobaba
- Noruto (Six Tales)
- Obita
- Kinnua
- Itochi
- Kinaru
- Saiko (Spirit Medium)
- Sosuke (Hebi)
- Pweeny
- Rengoku
- Okorun
- Vogita Super
- Todu
- Mimi
C Tier – Below Average Units
These units are not very useful in the current meta. Their damage, abilities, and upgrades are not worth the cost. Avoid using them unless you really need to.
Characters:
- Nazuka
- Inosake
- Kokashi
- Goi
- Pickleo
- Saiko
- Song Jinwu
- Tengon
- Vogita
- Joe
- Ichiga
D Tier – Weakest Units in the Game
These are the bottom-tier units. Most of them have poor stats and weak skills. Some can be evolved into better versions, but most are not worth investing in.
Characters:
- Shinzi
- Genitsu
- Gaari
- Grim Wow
- Noruto
- Sosuke
- Genas
- Jon
- Sanjo
- Roku
- Luffo
- Rukio
Final Thoughts
Anime Vanguards keeps changing with updates and new units. Right now, if you want to dominate, aim for Divalo (Requiem), Gujo (Infinity), and Legendary Super Brolzi. If you cannot get SS tier units, S and A tier characters are still very solid picks.
Use this tier list to plan your team better, save your resources, and avoid wasting time on weak units.
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