Anime Expeditions is a Roblox tower defense game developed by Expeditions Entertainment. Players summon and collect anime-inspired units through a gacha system, then place them strategically on the map to defend against waves of enemies across Story Mode, Expeditions, Raids, and other game modes. Units can be evolved, equipped with gear, and enhanced with traits to increase their power and unlock stronger abilities.
A tier list in this context ranks units based on their overall power, utility, scaling, and effectiveness across different game modes (Story, Raids, Expeditions, etc.). Rankings consider damage output (single-target and AoE), crowd control, support/buffs, economy generation, and endgame viability when properly evolved and traited. Higher tiers represent units that define the current meta and provide the strongest long-term value.
Overall Tier List
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S+ | Shadow (Divine), 8th Sword (Berserk), Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love), Dark Mage (Sovereign), Crow (Black Fire) |
| S | Elf Mage (Unleashed), Lady Giant (Envy), String Demon (Awakened), Toy Maker, Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1), Crimson (Brother), Ramen Guy |
| A | Flame Emperor (Reincarnate), Reaper (Released), Razorjaw (Hunter), Hollow (Blaze), Cursed Immortal (Black Sun), True Saint (Holy) |
| B | Forbidden Teacher, Greed, Ice Queen, Scissor, The Hero, Water Princess |
| C | Stone Alchemist, Bounty Hunter, Corps Captain, Demon Cyborg, Ice Mage, Nen Hunter |
| D | Curly Brow, Kid Assassin, Reishi Archer, Rubber Boy, Carrot, Thunder Shinobi |
Detailed Tier-by-Tier Breakdown
S+ Tier
These are the most powerful, meta-defining units in the game. They dominate almost every game mode with exceptional damage, utility, or unique mechanics and remain top-tier even in endgame content when properly evolved and traited.
| Character | Description / Power-Ups / Information |
|---|---|
| Shadow (Divine) | Secret-tier Magical DPS/Summoner. Excellent sustained damage, summons Divine Spirits, enemy rewind/pushback, and a domain that buffs Magical allies. One of the strongest all-around carries. |
| 8th Sword (Berserk) | Secret-tier Physical DPS. Highest raw damage ceiling in many rankings; exceptional single-target and boss-killing power with strong scaling on kills. |
| Puppet (Telekinetic) | Mythic-evolved hybrid. Marks priority enemies to take increased damage, offers strong DPS plus utility (rewind/amplification). Extremely versatile in teams. |
| Cursed Student (True Love) | Mythic-evolved DPS. High single-target damage with bleed/copy mechanics; excellent boss and elite killer that scales well with good placement. |
| Dark Mage (Sovereign) | Mythic-evolved Magical DPS. Massive damage output and strong presence in recent metas; frequently ranked among the absolute best units. |
| Crow (Black Fire) | Secret-tier AoE DPS. Applies Illusion that stores and releases damage in a small AoE; powerful wave-clear and sustained damage unit. |
S Tier
Excellent units that perform at a very high level across most content. They may be slightly more specialized than S+ carries but remain core pieces of strong teams and are excellent long-term investments.
| Character | Description / Power-Ups / Information |
|---|---|
| Elf Mage (Unleashed) | Mythic-evolved Magical AoE. Cycles through line/circle/full-area spells with strong scaling; one of the best pure magic damage options. |
| Lady Giant (Envy) | Strong tanky DPS/hybrid with high durability and solid damage output; valuable for both Story and harder modes. |
| String Demon (Awakened) | Mythic-evolved crowd-control specialist. Cocoon/stun effects and follow-up damage make it excellent for stalling and supporting DPS units. |
| Toy Maker | Strong support/DPS hybrid with useful utility and solid damage contribution. |
| Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1) | Top-tier support/CC. Provides massive slows for stalling waves; one of the best pure utility units in the game. |
| Crimson (Brother) | Exclusive Magical DPS with strong burst and AoE potential via marks/explosions. |
| Ramen Guy | Best economy/farm unit. Generates large amounts of Yen to accelerate upgrades and placements for the entire team. |
A Tier
Very strong and reliable units that clear content effectively. They may fall slightly behind the absolute meta in the hardest endgame modes but remain highly viable and worth investing in, especially as substitutes or role fillers.
| Character | Description / Power-Ups / Information |
|---|---|
| Flame Emperor (Reincarnate) | Mythic-evolved Flame Magical DPS with strong burn damage over time. |
| Reaper (Released) | Solid Physical DPS/boss specialist with good single-target focus. |
| Razorjaw (Hunter) | Strong DPS option that performs well in many compositions. |
| Hollow (Blaze) | Hybrid damage dealer with solid performance across modes. |
| Cursed Immortal (Black Sun) | Mythic unit with useful utility and damage contribution. |
| True Saint (Holy) | Reliable early-to-mid game unit that remains usable later with proper investment. |
B Tier
Decent units with useful passives or support abilities. They can clear early and mid-game content comfortably but are generally outclassed by higher-tier options in optimized endgame teams.
| Character | Description / Power-Ups / Information |
|---|---|
| Forbidden Teacher | Magical buff support that pairs well with Magical DPS units. |
| Greed | Situational DPS/support with niche value. |
| Ice Queen | Crowd-control focused (freeze effects). |
| Scissor | Average damage and utility. |
| The Hero | Physical buff aura support. |
| Water Princess | Situational support/control unit. |
C Tier
Serviceable early-game or filler units. They can help new players progress through Story Mode but should not receive heavy long-term investment once better options are available.
| Character | Description / Power-Ups / Information |
|---|---|
| Stone Alchemist | Economy/farm alternative (weaker than Ramen Guy). |
| Bounty Hunter | Basic early DPS. |
| Corps Captain | Average physical unit. |
| Demon Cyborg | Low-priority filler. |
| Ice Mage | Basic freeze/CC option (outclassed by Salmon Sorcerer). |
| Nen Hunter | Early-game filler. |
D Tier
Low-rarity early-game units with minimal impact. Useful only at the very beginning of the game; replace them as soon as possible with higher-rarity summons.
| Character | Description / Power-Ups / Information |
|---|---|
| Curly Brow | Starter-level filler. |
| Kid Assassin | Very low damage and utility. |
| Reishi Archer | Basic ranged unit. |
| Rubber Boy | Early filler. |
| Carrot | Low-impact starter unit. |
| Thunder Shinobi | Weak early-game option. |
