Anime Vanguards is a Roblox anime tower defense game where players summon powerful anime-inspired units to defend against waves of enemies. Each unit has unique abilities, scaling mechanics, and synergy-based roles such as DPS, support, and utility.
The game’s popularity comes from its constantly evolving meta, frequent updates, and highly strategic gameplay that rewards smart team building and resource management.
Core Gameplay Features
- Summon units using Gems and Tickets
- Place units strategically on lanes
- Upgrade and evolve units for stronger abilities
- Survive endless waves in Infinite Mode
- Farm raids for rare Mythic rewards
Anime Vanguards Tier List
This tier list ranks the best units based on:
- Damage output (DPS)
- Utility and crowd control
- Team synergy
- Scaling potential
- Endgame performance
SS Tier – Meta Defining Units
These are the strongest units in Anime Vanguards. They dominate every mode and define the current meta.
Demon Leader (Control)
- Reduces placement cost via chained units
- Grants 30% team-wide damage boost
- Best overall support and economy unit
God (Above Heaven)
- Massive AoE destruction
- Time-stop mechanics
- Best late-game map control unit
Song Jinwu and Igros
- Shadow army summoning system
- Units do not count toward placement cap
- Infinite frontline defense power
Gujo (Infinity)
- Domain expansion crowd control
- Wide AoE stun and slow effects
- Best defensive utility unit
Lich King (Ruler)
- Constant shadow summoning
- Autonomous defense generation
- Strongest summoner unit
Rogita (Super 4)
- Highest single-target DPS
- Boss killer specialist
- Essential for raid content
Ice Queen (Release)
- Guaranteed AoE freeze
- Hard crowd control
- Stops enemy wave progression
Alocard (Vampire King)
- High bleed stacking damage
- Strong lifesteal sustain
- Best DoT scaling unit
S+ Tier – Hyper Carries & Elite Supports
These units are extremely strong but slightly below SS-tier meta dominance.
Demon Hybrid (Chainsaw)
- Massive burst damage scaling
- Requires Demon Leader synergy
- Extremely high DPS ceiling
Brolzi Super (Wrathful)
- Rage-based scaling damage
- Powerful late-game AoE unit
Conqueror vs Invulnerable
- Armor-breaking hybrid DPS
- Strong against tank enemies
Savior (Rebirth)
- Huge burst wave clearing
- Expensive but powerful scaling
Diablo (Renacimiento)
- AoE stacking destruction
- Excellent mid-late game anchor
Shinobi Sage (Friendship)
- Boosts shinobi synergy teams
- Strong scaling support unit
Skele King (Rock)
- Team-wide buffs + crowd control
- Strong support multiplier
Divalo (Requiem)
- Time manipulation mechanics
- Controls enemy pacing
Teacher (Final Stand)
- High clutch damage spikes
- Late-wave survival unit
Lord Friezo (Emperor)
- Continuous beam DPS
- Reliable ranged damage
Quetzalcoatl (Sun God)
- Anti-air dominance
- Strong burn DoT coverage
S Tier – Strong Meta Units
Reliable units that perform well across all game modes.
Iscanur (Pride)
- Sun-based burn DPS scaling
- Strong late-game damage spikes
Pink Villain (Celestial)
- Self-sustain + damage hybrid
- Stable lane defender
World Destroyer (Old)
- AoE wave clearing unit
- Excellent for swarms
Hollowseph (Pure)
- Hybrid DPS scaling unit
- Flexible early-to-late transition
Okorun (Turbo)
- Speed transformation DPS
- Highly versatile unit
Isdead (Romantic)
- Ice-based CC unit
- Budget crowd control option
Agony Shinobi (Force)
- Mid-game AoE damage
- Stable progression unit
Student (Enraged)
- Rage burst damage spikes
- Strong boss killer
Savior (Moonless)
- Wide AoE scaling
- Lower damage than Rebirth variant
Koguro (Unsealed)
- Shield breaker DPS unit
- Armor penetration specialist
Renguko (Purgatory)
- Burn DoT specialist
- Requires precise positioning
Explosive Demon (Bomb)
- Massive AoE damage scaling
- Strong late-game payoff
Cursed Shinobi (Black Flames)
- Chain DoT spread damage
- Strong swarm control
A Tier – Mid Game Units
These units are useful early and mid-game but get outscaled later.
Deceiver (Monster)
- Strong early-game unit
- Falls off late game
Horsegirls (Racers)
- Fast farming unit
- Early wave advantage
Igros (Elite Knight)
- Basic bleed DPS unit
- Outclassed later
Astolfo (Rider of Black)
- Mobility utility unit
- Flexible positioning
Ice Manipulator (Admiral)
- Large AoE slow zones
- Good map control
Company Captain (Hybrid)
- Balanced DPS unit
- Reliable frontline
Armored Mage (Requip)
- Adaptive armor system
- Weak scaling
Elastic Captain (Pirate)
- AoE brawler unit
- Limited range
Fastest Shinobi (Flash)
- High attack speed
- Weak AoE coverage
Delusional Demon (Blood)
- Bleed stacking unit
- Weak burst damage
Saber (Black Tyrant)
- Chokepoint AoE unit
Slime (King)
- Stall + slow utility
B Tier – Early Game Units
Warlord (Of the Sea)
- Knockback crowd control
- Weak scaling damage
Fallen Angel (Pistols)
- High single-target DPS
- No AoE capability
C Tier – Starter Units
Manipulator (Spider)
- Trap-based utility
- Weak long-term scaling
D Tier – Weak Units
Gazelle (Zombie)
- Revival gimmick unit
- Not viable late game
Leo (Fangs)
- Close-range fighter
- Outdated stats
How to Unlock Units in Anime Vanguards
Summoning Methods
- Standard Banner (Gems)
- Limited Event Banners
- Mythic Rotation Banners
- Raid Drops
Drop Rates (Estimated)
- Common: 60%
- Rare: 25%
- Epic: 10%
- Legendary: 4%
- Mythic: 1%
In-Game Currencies
- Gems (main currency)
- Tickets (free summons)
- Raid Tokens (endgame shop)
Best Meta Team Setup
- Demon Leader (Support/Economy)
- God (Above Heaven) (AoE DPS)
- Rogita (Boss Killer)
- Ice Queen (Crowd Control)
- Song Jinwu & Igros (Summoner Frontline)
Beginner Strategy
- Focus on AoE units early
- Save gems for Mythic banners
- Avoid investing in C/D tier units
- Farm Infinite Mode for resources
Advanced Strategy
- Combine CC + AoE synergy
- Use summon units for extra frontline
- Prioritize SS-tier support scaling
- Optimize early economy growth
Pro Tips
- Always prioritize SS-tier supports
- Freeze + burn combo is meta dominant
- Do not waste resources on low-tier units
- Farm raids for Mythic progression
Additional Notes
- Update 12 heavily rebalanced Demon and Shinobi units
- SS-tier units dominate all competitive content
- Limited banners rotate every event cycle
- Meta strongly favors AoE + CC + summon synergy
- Future nerfs/buffs may shift rankings
FAQ – Anime Vanguards Tier List
What is the strongest unit in Anime Vanguards?
God (Above Heaven) and Demon Leader are currently top SS-tier units.
Which unit is best for beginners?
Horsegirls (Racers) and Igros (Elite Knight) are strong early-game picks.
Are Mythic units necessary?
Yes, for late-game raids and Infinite Mode progression.
What is the best farming unit?
Ice Queen and AoE DPS units are best for farming efficiency.
Does the tier list change often?
Yes, every major update significantly shifts the meta.
