Tier List (2026): Best Units for Beginners and Endgame

Discover the ultimate Anime Vanguards tier list for June 2026. We rank every unit from S to D tier, plus farming tips & evolution guides. Fi

Why You Need an Anime Vanguards Tier List for the Summer Update

The latest summer update for Anime Vanguards has shaken up the meta with a handful of overpowered new units. If you’re starting fresh or looking to optimize your endgame lineup, having an up-to-date anime vanguards tier list is essential. Without it, you could waste hours grinding for units that simply don’t cut it past early story stages. Based on extensive player experience and community reports, this guide breaks down every unit worth your time – and a few that are best left alone. Whether you’re chasing your first Mythic or aiming for Gear 5 Luffy, the right tier list will save you resources and skyrocket your progress.

S-Tier Units to Dominate the Game

The S tier in any anime vanguards tier list is reserved for units that carry you through 95% of content with minimal investment. After the summer update, three units stand head and shoulders above the rest.

Unit	Why S-Tier?	Cost to Place (Gold)	Best Use
Moa	Njutsu passive instantly maxes him on placement; massive AOE damage	4,500	Carry for all story, events, and Odyssey
Gear 5 Luffy	Insane damage multiplier; easy to evolve once you have Moa	2,500	Endgame boss fights and raids
Nami (Evolved)	Best farm unit in the game; cheap placement cost	300	Infinite money generation; essential for every team

Moa is the undisputed king of the current meta. Community reports confirm that even without a perfect trait, Moa’s Njutsu ability makes him a must-have. You can obtain him from the Spring event gacha using currency earned from the Spring Panel. Gear 5 Luffy requires evolving Gear 4, but the quest line is trivial with Moa in your roster. Evolved Nami is your primary money-maker – evolve her by farming Legend Stage 3 and spending essence stones.

A-Tier Units – Strong Reliable Choices

These units are excellent but may require a bit more setup or fall slightly behind S-tier in raw power. They still deserve a spot in any well-rounded anime vanguards tier list.

Unit	Why A-Tier?	Cost to Place (Gold)	Evolve Required?
Zoro (Evolved)	Instant evolution from tutorial hat; strong AoE and low cost	600	Yes, second evo needed
Ichigo (Dungeon Drop)	Good single-target damage; farmable from Ichigo dungeon	2,200	No (base is fine)
Fruit Eater (Spring Unit)	Free from Spring Panel; solid hybrid damage	1,800	Can be unevolved

Zoro evolves instantly with the hat you receive during the tutorial. His second evolution takes more effort but is worth it. Ichigo drops from the dungeon – while not as powerful as Moa, he’s reliable for content where you need mobile damage. Fruit Eater and Jeriah are free Spring units that work well in boss events. Avoid evolving Jeriah or Toad Sage until you understand Njutsu mechanics – unevolved, they lack the passive that makes Moa great.

B-Tier and Below – Units to Avoid (or Use Situationally)

Not every unit belongs in the top ranks. Based on player experience, the following units have fallen out of favor or were never good to begin with.

Unit	Tier	Reason
Broly	C	Outclassed by newer Mythics; low damage per second
Jinmu	D	Inefficient; poor scaling even with good traits
Night Guy	C	Niche use in Spring event, but outshone by Moa
Start Zoro (unevolved)	B	Only B-tier until you evolve him – then jumps to A

If you pull Broly or Jinmu, don’t invest rerolls or essence stones. Community reports indicate that these units simply cannot keep up with S-tier alternatives. Night Guy is obtainable from the Spring Panel but should not be your main carry.

How to Farm the Best Units Fast (Spring Event and Odyssey)

The quickest route to an S-tier team is through the Spring Event and Odyssey. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on the latest anime vanguards tier list strategies.

Spring Event Panel (Beginner Priority)

Enter the Spring Event from the hub (it’s in the back area).
Equip loadout: Treasury, Treasury, Make It Rain, Setup.
Start a run, skip 5 waves, then restart immediately.
Claim rewards from the Spring Panel – you get 50 currency per tier.
Repeat until Tier 50 to earn Vanguard Memorial and mythic units (Moa, Fruit Eater, Jeriah).
Spend spring currency on Moa summons until you get him.

Time investment: 5–6 hours (can be macroed). This gives you a full team of Spring mythics plus enough currency to chase Moa.

Odyssey for Endgame Rerolls and Essence Stones

Odyssey is the premier reroll farm. It rewards:

Up to 1,000 trait rerolls per day (manual runs)
Essence stones (rainbow and colored)
Memorial shards

Focus on the Ragna or Esganor Odyssey. Note that Odyssey cannot be fully AFK’d, but the payout per hour is unmatched for any anime vanguards tier list farming guide.

Raid and Dungeon Shops

Clear out these shops weekly for extra rerolls and evo materials:

New Raid: 200 trait rerolls
Dungeon shops: 100 regular rerolls + 100 memorial rerolls
Boss event: 40 rerolls per week (also gives memorials)

Essential Evolution Guide

Evolution turns good units into S-tier monsters. Below is a cheat sheet for the three key evolutions you need.

Unit	Evolution	Materials Needed
Zoro → Zoro (Evolved)	Tutorial hat + 50 green essence stones	Hat from tutorial; stones from story challenges
Nami → Nami (Evolved)	5 rainbow essence stones + 20 of each colored stone	Legend Stage 3 drops essence stones; codes give 5 rainbow stones
Luffy → Gear 4 → Gear 5	Gear 4: Firefoot, Skelly King, Nami Evo tokens	Firefoot from raid, Skelly King from dungeon, Nami evo from her quest
Gear 5	50 of each essence stone + 100 green stones + quest completion	Essence stones from half‑hour challenges (2–4 per run)

Pro tip: Use active codes for free essence stones – many contain 5 rainbow stones and 50 rerolls. Always check the official Anime Vanguards Trello for the latest codes.

FAQ

Is Moa still S-tier after the summer update?

Yes. Player experience confirms Moa is the single best unit in the current anime vanguards tier list. His Njutsu passive makes him instantly maxed on placement, allowing you to breeze through difficult waves from the first second of any stage.

How long does it take to get Gear 5 Luffy?

With Moa as your carry, you can unlock Gear 5 Luffy in 2–3 days of moderate play. The hardest part is farming the 50 rainbow essence stones – use codes and the Spring Panel to speed this up.

Should I evolve Jeriah or Toad Sage from the Spring event?

Do not evolve them unless you need a specific Njutsu passive. Keep them unevolved for the Spring boss event – evolved forms lose the ability to instantly max, which is crucial for boss fights.

What is the best way to farm trait rerolls?

The best method is Odyssey (Ragna or Esganor). You can farm up to 1,000 rerolls per day. If you cannot manual Odyssey, buy out the raid and dungeon shops weekly for another 300–400 rerolls.