Unit Tier List - Anime Origins Wiki
Every Anime Origins unit ranked for the current meta: Secret, Mythic, Legendary, and Epic picks, trait impacts, and the teams that clear everything.
Overview
Welcome to the Anime Origins unit tier list, ranking every unit in the current meta so you know exactly where to spend your gems. We grade units on damage, utility, and how traits push them up or down. This page updates whenever the meta shifts, so check the meta units page for the newest verdicts.
Release Tier List Video
Watch this release tier list video to see the strongest units evaluated live, including Secret Alucard and the best meta units on the banner. The creator also breaks down elemental matchups that can swing a run. Pair the video with the written ranks below for the complete picture.
Rarity Tier Breakdown
The table below groups units by rarity and explains why each tier sits where it does in the full unit list. Secret units dominate because their passives rewrite the rules, while Mythic units carry most teams with reliable damage and support. Legendary and Epic units still earn slots as budget picks or utility support.
Remember that a unit's tier is not set in stone: a strong trait like Immortal can lift a Legendary above a plain Mythic. Read our traits guide to understand how passives interact with each rarity, then decide before you commit your gems to a banner.
| Tier | Units | Why They Rank Here |
|---|---|---|
| Secret | Valcrad (Alucard), Cursed Lover (Yuta) | Best passives in the game: boss sealing, ability copying, huge damage |
| Mythic | Goju, Bluma, Noroto, Shinoru | Reliable damage plus support: slow, economy, and damage boosts |
| Legendary | Tranko, Itsoda, Kingo, Neli | Strong budget damage and utility when Mythics are out of reach |
| Epic | Leorio | Economy pick that refunds upgrade cash and speeds up your team |
Secret and Mythic Meta
Alucard, the Valcrad Secret unit, is one of the strongest units in the game thanks to Third Eye crit growth and the Coffin Trap that seals a boss for seven seconds. His kit works in every mode, making him the safest Secret to chase on the banner.
Yuta, the Cursed Lover Secret unit, copies active abilities from allies and stores up to four at once, then unleashes Love Beam for 300% damage. That flexibility lets him imitate any team's best skill, which is why getting Yuta is such a popular goal.
Among the Mythics, Goju's Infinity nullifies incoming attacks and slows enemies, while Noroto's Nine-Tails mode boosts damage by 25 percent. Bluma turns kills into extra income, so most strong teams run at least two of these alongside their Secret units.
Best Units by Role
Pick your core around one role, then fill the rest of the squad with support and utility. These three roles cover most clears and combine well, and you can see every unit that fits each role in the units list.
Raw Damage
Alucard and Yuta carry DPS. Pair them with Noroto's Nine-Tails mode for 25% damage bursts in the hardest waves.
Economy Core
Bluma grants bonus income from training data, and Leorio refunds 15% of upgrade cash to fund your team.
Boss Control
Alucard's Coffin Trap seals a boss for seven seconds while Goju's Infinity slows everything in his range.
Build Your Team from This Tier List
Follow these steps to turn the ranks above into a working squad for any mode. The goal is a balanced team that covers damage, economy, and boss control before you reach the harder waves in Story Mode or Raids. Adjust the ratio below as your roster grows.
Start with the units you already own and note their traits, then roll banners with your gems. If you are low on currency, our gems guide explains the fastest ways to farm it without spending real money or waiting for daily resets.
Check Your Roster
Open the units list and note which units you own, including their rarity and current traits.
Roll for a Core
Spend gems on the banner to chase a Secret or Mythic core. Alucard and Yuta are the top targets in the release meta.
Add Economy Early
Slot Bluma or Leorio in the first waves so your income grows with every kill and upgrades come faster.
Test and Adapt
Run Story Mode and adjust whenever a wave punishes your coverage. Revisit the elemental tier list to fix weak matchups.
Legendary and Epic Value Picks
Legendary units earn their place as budget carries. Tranko gains bonus damage and faster cooldowns when enemies crowd him, while Itsoda ramps range and damage the longer he waits, and Kingo adds magic damage to every hit. Level them with gold from the gold guide.
Neli's weak-point strikes and Leorio's cash refunds make them excellent glue for mid-game teams that are still building. If you cannot pull Mythics yet, these units clear Story Mode and early Raids reliably while you farm gold for better, higher-rarity banner rolls.
Traits That Move Units Up or Down
Traits can push a unit up or down a tier faster than any stat change. The rarest traits are the most impactful, so always check a unit's trait before you spend gems on upgrades. Our traits guide explains every roll.
Immortal and Ascendant dominate the current meta because they multiply the damage of already strong meta units. Rerolling every time for the right trait can matter more than the rarity of the unit itself, especially on boss-heavy maps and Raids.
- Immortal – +200% damage with a one-unit placement limit; the single biggest tier jump in the game.
- Overseer – +30% true damage that ignores enemy defenses entirely.
- Ascendant – +35% damage against bosses and Raid targets.
- Rupture – boosts crit-based builds like Alucard's Third Eye.
- Looting / Hustler – extra gold and income for economy-focused teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best unit in Anime Origins right now?
Alucard (Valcrad) and Yuta (Cursed Lover) top the Secret tier, with Goju close behind as the best Mythic. Check the meta units page for updates.
How often does the Anime Origins unit tier list change?
Every balance patch can move units. The developers rebalance around new banner releases, so we refresh this tier list whenever the meta shifts meaningfully.
Are Mythic units worth investing in?
Yes. Goju, Noroto, and Bluma are core picks that outperform many higher-rarity units in specific roles, especially for economy and support.
How do traits change a unit's tier?
Traits like Immortal and Ascendant add massive damage boosts that can lift a unit several tiers. Reroll wisely; see the traits guide for the full list.
Which units are best for farming gold?
Bluma generates bonus income from training data, and Leorio refunds upgrade cash. Pair them with gold-boosting traits for maximum economy in the early waves.
Should I reroll traits before upgrading a unit?
Yes, for expensive units. A strong trait like Ascendant is worth chasing before you spend gems on upgrades that you cannot refund.
Where can I see every unit in the game?
The units list page shows every released unit with rarity and passives, while the secret units page covers the rarest pulls.