Anime Crusaders is an exciting battleground where some of the strongest heroes from various anime come together to combat formidable threats. To succeed, assembling the perfect team of champions is essential. Engaging in tower defense battles with increasingly challenging enemy waves, you’ll want to summon the mightiest heroes. But how can you determine which units truly stand out in the game? Check out our comprehensive Anime Crusaders units tier list to identify the right picks from the Mythic, Secret, and Legendary categories that will help you craft your ultimate team.
Editor’s Note: The Anime Crusaders tier list was updated on September 19, 2025.
Anime Crusaders Units Tier List
With over 70 units featured in Anime Crusaders, ranging from Secret to Mythic and Legendary rarities, players can select only six units at a time. Whether you’re just starting with basic characters or you’re a seasoned player boasting powerful units, this tier list categorizes every unit from S Tier to D Tier, simplifying your decision-making process. The S Tier features overwhelmingly powerful units, while D Tier units are mostly suitable for early-game stages.
| Ranking Tier | Unit Names |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | Sun Woo (System), Brulo (Rage), Shadow (Atomic), Lao (Heart), Igrith (Blood Commander), Nagu (Blade Trickster), Getu (Master of Curses), Enol (Drums), Goko (Perfected Super 3), Slime (Demon Lord) |
| A-Tier | Fat Hitman (Serious), Shaoten (Dizzy), Toju (Mercenary), Shunks (Haki), Goju (Supreme), Haein (Sword Queen), Boo (Ultimate) |
| B-Tier | Heisou (Bird Sniper), Chonin (Flame Master), Ant King (Shadow Fang), Ichi (Dusk), Hie (Black Dragon), GreyBeard, Speedcart, Ukia, Koichy, AI (Idol) |
| C-Tier | Golden Freezo, Ureo, Rose, Yuji, Gone, Makunouchi, Stork, Friezo, Genoz, Luffie, Kiloa |
| D-Tier | Goko, Vegtiable, Zoro, Sanje, Kid Sosuke, Kid Noruto, Krillo, Ichigoat, Gahan, Pikoko |
Best Anime Crusaders Units
In this section, we break down the units, their traits, and provide insights on their strengths and weaknesses to guide your selection process.
S Tier Units
Beginning with the S Tier, these are the most powerful and effective units in Anime Crusaders. Generally, they belong to the Secret and Mythic categories and can significantly shift the game balance in your favor.
| Unit Name | Trait | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Woo (System) | Ground, Physical, Dark | High DPS and the ability to summon shadows | High deployment and upgrade costs; slow attack speed |
| Brulo (Rage) | Hybrid, Magic, Wind | Occasionally inflicts explosive damage | Costly to deploy and upgrade |
| Shadow (Atomic) | Ground, Dark, True | High DPS and can stun enemies | Average scaling in late game |
| Lao (Heart) | Ground, Physical, Water | Consistent damage throughout the waves | Average attack rate; lacks unique attack style |
| Igrith (Blood Commander) | Ground, Physical, Rose | Buffs overall team damage output; synergizes with Sun Woo | High cost for max strength |
| Nagu (Blade Trickster) | Ground, Physical, Dark | Can copy stats of enemy units | Slow SPA makes it ineffective against faster enemies |
| Getu (Master of Curses) | Hybrid, Magic, Dark | Broad attack range; supports teammates | Lower damage output than peers in this tier |
| Enol (Drums) | Ground, Magic, Lightning | Enhances overall team damage | Low DPS; weak as an individual unit |
| Goko (Perfected Super 3) | Hill, Magic, Light | Exceptional DPS for late-game | High deployment and upgrade costs |
| Slime (Demon Lord) | Ground, Magic, Water | Massive DPS that scales over time | Costly deployment and upgrades |
A Tier Units
A Tier units are robust choices and represent some of the finest Mythic units in Anime Crusaders, especially if you’ve not managed to snag any Secret units.
| Unit Name | Trait | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Hitman (Serious) | Ground, Physical, Light | High DPS with substantial attack boosts | Low attack rates; costly to deploy |
| Shaoten (Dizzy) | Ground, Physical, Rose | Good in early game | Low attacking rate |
| Toju (Mercenary) | Ground, Physical, Fire | High DPS with bleed damage | Placement needs strategy |
| Shunks (Haki) | Ground, Physical, Lightning | Tremendous DPS based on Haki | Rare and costly to obtain |
| Goju (Supreme) | Ground, Magic, Water | Significant base stats that stun enemies | Long SPA and costly upgrades |
| Haein (Sword Queen) | Ground, Physical, Light | High DPS and consistency | Average range and lacks special abilities |
| Boo (Ultimate) | Ground, Rose, Magic | Versatile in combat situations | Complex transformation mechanics |
B Tier Units
The B Tier comprises supportive units capable of enhancing your team’s performance significantly.
| Unit Name | Trait | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heisou (Bird Sniper) | Hill, Physical, Wind | High base damage with critical hit chances | High deployment cost |
| Chonin (Flame Master) | Hill, Magic, Fire | Inflicts burn damage; effective against mobs | High SPA which limits effectiveness |
| Ant King (Shadow Fang) | Ground, Physical, Lightning | Bypasses enemy defenses with shadow attacks | Inconsistent damage output |
| Ichi (Dusk) | Ground, Magic, Dark | High DPS and explosive attacks | High SPA impacts effectiveness |
| Hie (Black Dragon) | Ground, Magic, Dark | Powerful AoE attacks with good range | Low DPS |
| GreyBeard | Ground, Magic, Dark | Strong AoE attacks; high range | High deployment cost for newcomers |
| Speedcart | Ground, Farm, Physical | Great farming unit early on | Low DPS and non-attacking capabilities |
| Ukia | Ground, Magic, Rose | Freezes enemies upon hitting | Very low DPS |
| Koichy | Ground, Physical, Wind | Slows down enemies effectively | Low DPS and high deployment cost |
| AI (Idol) | Ground, Magic | Buffs team damage output | Low DPS |
C Tier Units
Some units might not be easy to find early in the game, but C Tier units can still shine in early stages.
| Unit Name | Trait | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Freezo | Hill, Magic, Light | Freezes and slows down enemies | Freezing duration is short |
| Ureo | Hill, Magic, Lightning | Ideal all-rounder and great for beginners | Lacks special attacks |
| Rose | Ground, Rose, Magic | Wide attack range and solid damage | Good damage only in early stages |
| Yuji | Ground, Physical, Water | Quick attacks with powerful combos | Damage drops in later stages |
| Gone | Ground, Physical, Fire | Easily available Epic unit with decent DPS | Average damage output and limited range |
| Makunouchi | Ground, Physical, Wind | Fast combos for wave clearing | Limited attack range |
| Stork | Hill, Magic, Lightning | Strong support unit for teams | Low damage output |
| Friezo | Hill, Magic, Dark | Ice attacks slow down enemies | Short slowing duration |
| Genoz | Hill, Physical, Fire | Cool attack animations | Low DPS compared to peers |
| Luffie | Ground, Physical, Wind | Knockback abilities | Low knockback effectiveness |
| Kiloa | Ground, Physical, Lightning | Gains speed while attacking | Low damage output |
D Tier Units
D Tier units are primarily suited for early gameplay, often easily obtained, but should be replaced as you progress.
| Unit Name | Trait | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goko | Hill, Magic, Lightning | Decent DPS for early game | Not effective in later levels |
| Vegtiable | Ground, Magic, Water | Hits multiple enemies | Low AoE damage |
| Zoro | Ground, Physical, Wind | Decent early game DPS | Replaceable in later stages |
| Sanje | Ground, Physical, Fire | Solid beginner unit | Low damage output |
| Kid Sosuke | Ground, Physical, Lightning | Good for beginners | Weak scaling |
| Kid Noruto | Ground, Physical, Wind | Distracting special ability | Weak effectiveness |
| Krillo | Hill, Magic, Light | Provides minor buffs | Not useful later in the game |
| Ichigoat | Ground, Physical, Lightning | Good sword attack range | Very low damage |
| Gahan | Ground, Magic, Light | Easily accessible | Stats are subpar |
| Pikoko | Ground, Magic, Light | Chains electric attacks through enemies | Low damage output |
How to Get New Units in Anime Crusaders
You can acquire most units from the Summon area within the game, conveniently located from your lobby spawn point, marked by a blue banner. Before summoning, check the units displayed on the banner for better odds. Follow these simple steps to summon units:
- Stand inside the blue circle in the Summon area.
- A banner showcasing the potential units will appear on your screen.
- Select to Summon 1x (50 Gems) or Summon 10x (500 Gems).
- Optionally, choose the Special or Event banner from the top-left of the window.
If you’re running low on gems, consider checking the latest Anime Crusaders codes, or visit the AFK Chamber (Time Machine) to earn gems by grinding through Story mode, Challenges, or Raids.
That wraps up our guide on the Anime Crusaders units tier list. Have you pulled any incredible units so far? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below!