Anime Expeditions Tier List: Best Units Ranked (2026)

The Anime Expeditions tier list ranks every unit worth your Trait Crystals, so you can build a team that clears stages instead of gambling on random summons. In this guide we sort the best Anime Expeditions units by damage, utility, economy and endgame scaling, then explain who to level first.

The rankings below follow the current community consensus as of October 2026. Shadow (Divine), 8th Sword (Berserk), Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love) and Toy Maker sit at the very top. Meta shifts after every banner and balance patch, so treat this page as a living guide that we refresh when the rankings change.

How We Rank Units in Anime Expeditions

Every unit is judged on the same four questions. A unit that answers them well lands in a higher tier, no matter how rare it is.

• Damage and scaling: how much damage the unit deals, and whether it keeps up with late-game bosses.
• Crowd control and utility: stuns, slows, summons and buffs that make the rest of your team stronger.
• Economy: units that generate extra cash let you upgrade faster in long stages.
• Flexibility: how many game modes the unit can clear without a perfect setup.

Anime Expeditions Tier List (October 2026)

The ranking below is adapted to five tiers, from S (top tier) down to D (limited effectiveness). Early-game filler units such as Carrot and Rubber Boy are fine for your first stages, but they fall off quickly.

Best Units in Anime Expeditions, Explained

Here is why the top of the list looks the way it does.

• Shadow (Divine): widely treated as the strongest overall unit. It brings sustained damage, a strong summon mechanic and excellent endgame scaling.
• 8th Sword (Berserk): excellent single-target damage against bosses, helped by strong Exclusive Equipment.
• Puppet (Telekinetic): good crowd control while keeping high damage through its summons.
• Cursed Student (True Love): one of the best Bleed units, and it pairs well with the Promise Ring.
• Toy Maker: a versatile damage dealer that can handle almost every mode.
• Ramen Guy: the best economy unit, so long stages become much easier to upgrade through.
• Forbidden Teacher and The Hero: support picks that buff the team and boost overall damage.

How to Use the Anime Expeditions Tier List

A tier list only helps if you spend resources in the right order. Follow these steps and your early progress will feel much smoother.

• Put Trait Crystals, Evolution materials and Exclusive Equipment into S and A tier units first.
• Pick up an economy unit like Ramen Guy early, because extra cash compounds in every stage.
• Build around a role, not a rarity. A cheap support that buffs your damage dealers beats a random rare.
• Use the Beginner’s Path event tickets to summon allies before spending premium currency.
• Re-check the list after each update, because different guides rank some units differently.

For the full stat breakdown of any unit, the community-run Anime Expeditions Wiki on Fandom is the best place to look.

Anime Expeditions Tier List FAQ

What is the best unit in Anime Expeditions?

Shadow (Divine) is the most common pick for the top spot, with 8th Sword (Berserk) and Puppet (Telekinetic) close behind.

Is Ramen Guy worth using?

Yes. Ramen Guy is the best economy unit, so he shines in longer stages where extra money speeds up your upgrades.

Are low-tier units useless?

Not at all. D tier units like Carrot are fine for the opening stages. They simply stop scaling once the difficulty ramps up.

Final Thoughts

Use this Anime Expeditions tier list as a starting point, then adjust to the units you actually own. If you enjoy ranking games like this, check our Anime Vanguards tier list, the Anime Ascendants tier list and the Anime Story 2 tier list for more Roblox anime picks.