I was three seconds from a wipe when Michael staggered back from a meteor and refused to fall. The raid froze; a single swap decided whether we salvaged loot or lost hours of progress. Seconds were a pressure cooker.
I write these lists because I burn time testing builds so you don’t have to. You and I both want a clear route: what to buy, which traits to chase, and how to farm the supplies that grease the gears of progress. Read this as a field guide from someone who plays and pays attention.
At a weekend ladder I noticed the same four roles carry every match. Anime Overseer Tier List – Best Units & Traits
Balance matters more than raw rarity: you need DPS that hits hard, speed that acts first, tanks that hold lines, and supports that keep your carries alive. Below I rank units by how they behave across modes—PvE raids, Nightmare grinding, and the ladder. This tier list is a compass in fog.
How I judge units: survivability, consistent damage output, utility (stuns, debuffs, heals), and scalability with EVO materials. I call out ideal traits and the main EVO material, and I note where each unit drops or how it’s crafted. Use this as a practical roster plan, not a wishlist.
The S-Tier units are what the meta currently favors. A-Tier alternatives shine in specific modes or team comps. B-Tier are serviceable and often specialize in speed or utility. C-Tier are excellent entry picks that help you farm the resources needed to reach late game.
Best Traits: Listed per unit.
EVO Materials: Primary EVO listed per unit. Secondary materials are commonly available via Crafting, Weekly Challenges, Daily Challenges, Hourly Soul Challenges, and the Raids Merchant.
S-Tier DPS
| Unit | Ranking Notes |
|---|---|
 Michael (Progenitor)EVO: Awakened Primordial Demon Cell Obtain: Complete the Special 4-part Michael Quest |
• Tank/DPS hybrid with extreme survivability due to extra lives • Damage scales with on-kill summons • Meta staple and a top investment choice Best Trait: Overseer, Boundless |
 Brolu (LSSJ)EVO: Brolu’s Collar Obtain: Complete the Special 7-part Broly Quest |
• Highest single-target DPS available once fully invested • Rare and resource-heavy to obtain—prioritize if you want end-game clears Best Trait: Overseer, Boundless |
 Akoza (Destructive Death)EVO: Upper Rank Blood Crystal Obtain: Raid 3 Drop / Craftable / Raids Merchant |
• Durable DPS with dodge and lifesteal • Fast action speed for aggressive comps Best Trait: Overseer, Overclocked |
 Jogo (Maximum: Meteor)EVO: Molten Curse Core Obtain: Craftable |
• Burn-focused DPS that shines vs bosses • Competes with high-rarity units despite Mythic tag Best Trait: Overseer, Aetheric |
A-Tier DPS
| Unit | Ranking Notes |
|---|---|
 Nayoma (24 FPS)EVO: Cursed Film Tape Obtain: Craftable |
• Extremely fast—useful in nearly every mode • Carries early-to-mid game and remains relevant after EVO due to speed Best Trait: Overclocked, Overseer |
 Chazo (Supernova)EVO: Cursed Womb Vessel Obtain: Craftable |
• Strong DoT (damage over time) DPS—second only to Jogo for sustained burn Best Trait: Overseer, Aetheric |
 Rangoka (Ablaze)EVO: Flame Breathing Katana Obtain: Craftable |
• Balanced DPS and speed, reliable in mixed teams Best Trait: Overseer, Aetheric, Overclocked |
 Friera (Evolved)EVO: Great Mage Staff Obtain: Tier 50, Free track, Season 1 Battlepass |
• Very slow but high burst DPS; elite boss clearer when she reaches action Best Trait: Overseer, Overclocked |
B-Tier DPS
| Unit | Ranking Notes |
|---|---|
 Dengen (Rhapsody)EVO: Festival Nichirin Cleavers Obtain: Craftable |
• High speed, one of the fastest units after Nayoma • Slightly lower damage output, useful in hit-and-run comps Best Trait: Overclocked, Overseer |
 Obeto (Kamui)EVO: Spiral Mask Obtain: Craftable |
• Fast starter with modest damage—great for early progression and farming Best Trait: Overclocked, Overseer |
C-Tier DPS
C-Tier units are perfect for new players and early farming runs. Sonic Ninja is the best beginner pick; Kotaro and Hawk are the most efficient Legendaries to get you to your first Mythic. Use these to accelerate your EVO materials and unlock the mid-game roster.
Support
| Unit | Ranking Notes |
|---|---|
 Pain (Tendo)EVO: Severed Rinne Eye Obtain: Craftable |
• Best stun tool to stall and control fights for your carries Best Trait: Echo, Marksman, Overseer |
 Freezer (Planet Conqueror)EVO: Energy Core Obtain: Complete the Inactive Energy Core Quest / Craftable |
• Strong debuffer with secondary damage potential Best Trait: Echo, Marksman, Overseer |
 Enmou (Blissful Dream)EVO: Magical Dream Catcher Obtain: Craftable |
• Reliable crowd utility and team sustain Best Trait: Echo, Marksman, Overseer |
 Muki (Singularity)EVO: Cursed Mass Core Obtain: Craftable |
• Lower damage but valuable support toolkit in certain comps Best Trait: Echo, Marksman, Overseer |
Tank
| Unit | Ranking Notes |
|---|---|
| Michael (Progenitor) EVO: Awakened Primordial Demon Cell Obtain: Complete the Special 4-part Michael Quest |
• Top tank with strong damage potential through summons and persistence Best Trait: Overseer, Boundless |
 Nazuka (Exploding Blood)EVO: Severed Bamboo Muzzle Obtain: Craftable |
• Strong secondary damage while absorbing hits Best Trait: Overseer, Boundless |
 Nahito (Evolved)EVO: Cursed Human Heart Obtain: Craftable |
• Solid entry-level tank with modest damage potential Best Trait: Overseer, Boundless |
What are the best units in Anime Overseer?
If you want one short answer for immediate investment: prioritize Michael and Brolu. Michael holds lines and converts survivability into damage; Brolu is raw DPS for raid and ladder clears. From there, Jogo and Akoza round out a four-man core that covers boss damage, speed pressure, and sustain.
Which units should I invest in first?
Early game: Sonic Ninja, Kotaro, and Hawk get you reliable farming. Mid-game: upgrade Nayoma for speed and Jogo for burn. Late-game: funnel resources into Michael and Brolu. Use a simple Google Sheets roster to track EVO mats and Stardust so you’re not gambling resources across every shiny unit on banners.
At every patch I see resource bottlenecks that decide who wins raids. How to Farm Gems, Gold, EXP & More in Anime Overseer
Farming efficiently beats luck. Focus runs, not random grinding.
- Gems
- Infinity Express – Raid – Act 3
- Grind Sand Village on Nightmare (500%/Chapter 8)
- Gold
- Infinity Express – Raid – Act 3
- Grind Blue Planet on Nightmare (500%/Chapter 8)
- EXP
- Grind Blue Planet on Nightmare (500%/Chapter 8)
- Special Glasses: From leveling rewards, Merchants, and Challenges
For planning and sharing routes, check Discord communities and the Anime Overseer subreddit; high-level players often post optimized rotations and hourly Soul Challenge windows. Use Moyens I/O and Steam discussions as quick references for patch notes and EVO material reworks.
Want practical next steps? I suggest this short checklist: 1) Secure a carryable C-Tier team and clear Nightmare Blue Planet for EXP; 2) Farm EVO materials for your intended carry (Michael or Brolu); 3) Slot traits—Overseer is generally universal, Overclocked or Aetheric depending on role.
Extra tip: If you buy stamina bundles or limited packs, calculate value per run. A $5 USD pack (~€5) is often worth prioritizing during double-drop events; treat purchases as time-saving tools, not guarantees.
Final question for your next session: which unit will you push to Mythic first?