I watched a ranked run collapse as a single stun landed; the room went quiet and I felt that familiar twinge of, “Not today.” The meta was a tightrope — one choice too far left and your team falls off. I wrote this guide so you don’t have to learn that lesson the hard way.
Updated on April 14, 2026: Added Igrus and Fallen Saint and reranked according to the new buffs from UPD 0.75.
I’ve been tracking Anime Overload since the closed betas and I’ll tell you how the 0.75 changes fold into the teams you should build now. You’ll find clear calls on which units to prioritize, what traits to pick, and where to stop pouring resources. Read this like a teammate whispering the right play while you still have time to pivot.
I watched three ranked lobbies copy the same picks this week. Anime Overload Best Units & Traits
Quick summary: focus on two camps — pure DPS and support/debuff DPS. Pure DPS wins fights; support units bend fights in your favor. I recommend at least one Debuff DPS for late-game modes because they carry both damage and utility.
How to level up units and profile fast in Anime Overload?
From my runs: progress story stages for steady profile XP and spam food feeds on units you intend to keep. Grab Raid food drops and use the Fishman Raid shop; fusing duplicates is a faster route than endless grinding. If you track your rate, a single dedicated farming loop on Legend stages nets predictable growth — copy the loop to a Google Sheets or your Discord squad’s pinned guide so everyone follows the same plan.
I watched a Mythic nuke carry three maps in a row. S-Tier DPS
These are your anchor carries. Bring them when you need raw removal or boss shredding.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Bald Hero (Super Serious)Mythic100% Shopping Coupon – Act 2 Namek |
• Amazing beginner unit for a quick Hybrid DPS• But also scales into the late-game with its two EVOs• You want him at the front for constant attacks to proc his crit buffs• The ultimate destroys shields and stuns which is amazing utilityBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Crimson Queen (Dominant)Event SecretEVO Chains – Event Shop Makima NPC outside of Summon |
• Late-game Meta DPS unit• Stacks damage buffs and gains massive crit when CCed• Also deals heavy bleed damage with both her abilities and her ultimate• The ultimate shreds bossesBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Strongest Alien (Burst)Gem Banner Secret(8000 Pity, Gems = 400k/320k VIP) |
• Harder to get than Mythics but deals a ton of damage with a nuke active• Situationally, he’s better than Crimson Queen due to the Hybrid attacks• That said they fill the same secondary role of Nuke/Boss KillerBest Trait: Overloaded |
I heard three guilds argue about one unit for two hours. S-Tier Support/Debuff DPS
These supports will change how fights play out — stuns, debuffs and damage amplification are where wars are won.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Red Hair (Conqueror)Gem Banner Secret(8000 Pity, Gems = 400k/320k VIP)Gryphon – Marine Fortress Act 3+ Sky Island Act 3 |
• Tons of damage and tons of stuns• Has auto-crits and overall is a Meta unitBest Trait: Overloaded |
I tested an EVO chain and watched the numbers climb. A-Tier DPS
Strong, flexible, and worth investing in once you have S-Tier anchors.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Song Jinuu (Necromancer)Raid SecretEVO Item in Monarch’s Dungeon Raid Shop |
• A Meta Hybrid DPS unit that summons on-kill, is immune to all debuffs and perma stacks damage on summon kills• His ult is really good utility since it not only deals massive burst damage but also makes it easy to gain shadows and buffs them• He’s best with Evo from Raid Shop, the 4th Upgrade to start stacking and the Overload trait for max DPSBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Igrus (Arise)Empty Throne RaidEvo Item in ET Raid Shop |
• Great in for crowds with Blood-Red Vanguard and good against bosses with Sovereign Duel• Very flexibile unit and the DPS numbers are good• Plus scales with game length with the on-kill buffs so he’s great in longer modes• Overall very good unit for specific modes but not MetaBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Choy (Ultimate Weapon)MythicEVO Item in Monarch’s Dungeon Raid Shop |
• Requires a bit of expensive upgrades but becomes a really strong Hybrid AOE DPS unit• He deals so much AOE and Burn damage that he’s excellent both in base modes and to exploit elemental interactions in special modes• The downside is that he gets stunned when he overheats but he still applies Burn when stunnedBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Sokona (Domain)MythicCursed Finger – JJK Legend Stage/Cursed Arena Act 2 |
• A Meta Hybrid unit that competes with Secrets post nerfs• Sokona deals a ton of AOE burst damage both with base abilities and ult• A great Hybrid option to get ASAPBest Trait: Nullshot |
 Cha’Hain (Pristine)MythicEVO Item in Monarch’s Dungeon Raid Shop |
• A decent alternative Bleed Base & Ult DPS similar to Makima in playstyle but lower DPS levels• Scales with attack speed dealing impressive damage in Flow Stat and has great defenses to dodge debuffs and attacks• Quite good now with the new buffs due to having an Ultimate and better than Beak who doesn’t have oneBest Trait: Overload |
I found a run where a support carried more than the DPS. A-Tier Support/Debuff DPS
These picks are the multiplier — not always flashy, but impossible to ignore in high-difficulty content.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Goju (Unlimited)MythicAzure Eyes – Act 3 Cursed Arena |
• Tons of utility with enemy slows and reducing their buffs• Pierces shields• The ultimate is a massive AOE stun which is a great supporting ability• Plus, he has great AOE damage for clearing crowdsBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Ener (Lightning)MythicLegend Stage Sky Act 3 UnitLightning Drums – Act 2 Sky Island |
• Has a ton of AOE damage and stuns to stall enemies• Also has great self buffs as he progresses his Vari Bar• At max bar you can do an AOE stun similar to Goju so Ener is a great support to bringBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Sosoke (RS)MythicPurple Eyes – Act 1 Ninja Leaf |
• Excellent utility unit for both Ground damage and stalling enemies• You get slows with trance• You also get damage amplification for all your units when Sosoke marks them with dark flame• Overall good support unitBest Trait: Voidborn |
I rotated through five guildmates and the picks stayed the same. B-Tier DPS
Good options when you’re missing S/A units — dependable without demanding the resources of a Mythic.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Jaken Hunter (Adult)Mythic |
• A jack of all trades with decent DPS and stuns• Leans more toward DPS due to massive damage with his second ability• Boss killerBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Beak (Beast)MythicEVO Item in Monarch’s Dungeon Raid Shop |
• Flexible both for AOE and single-target damage thanks to Apex Predator• Lower utility than higher tiers since he has no ultimate and passives are just about DPS• The passive self-buffs make him great at destroying low HP enemies• That said, while the DPS is decent, there are more useful units for a Meta teamBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Kaitou (Scythe & Trinity)Guild Shop Mythic |
• Even though Strongest Alien and Sukuna are better Kaitou is still a competitive DPS• Trinity & Scythe deal amazing DPS and bleed damage for bosses and has an execute ability for low HP mobs• Scythe & Trinity are the best DPS with Hammer being an okay Support and Gun being weak DPSBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Chain Man (Psychotic)MythicEVO Heart – Event Shop Makima NPC outside of Summon |
• After the buffs and nerfs Chain Man is actually pretty strong• His rapid damage ups in a group make him excellent for crowd controlBest Trait: Nullshot or Overloaded |
 Devil Knight (Berserk)Mythic |
• Great Hybrid DPS alternative to the higher tiers• Would be higher if he stacked his ability faster and had a higher chance for his double attacks• A bit situational since you need Physical/Dark/True units to benefit from his AOE damage buffBest Trait: Overloaded |
I saw a late-game challenge stalled because players ignored control. B-Tier Support/Debuff DPS
Solid utility; pick these if you lack higher-tier supports or need cheaper trait targets.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Susano (Indra)SecretUnit – Act 3 Ninja LeafChakra Bolt – Act 2 Ninja Leaf |
• The stunning aura is really strong making Susano an excellent support• Plus you get a strong Air option• The DPS is a bit weaker than some other S-Tiers so he’s a good A-Tier unitBest Trait: Voidborn or Overloaded |
 Kid Psychic (99%)Mythic |
• Gains buffs each Wave and if nearby enemies get CCed• Once fully stacked becomes a great DPS/Support unit• The support power mainly comes from the Repel effects to stall enemiesBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Death Surgeon (Operation)MythicSurgeons Cap – Marine Fortress Act 2 |
• Not a priority to rush Evolving but has nice supporting options with the slow• A decent support Ground DPS mixBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Fallen Saint (S-Rank)MythicEmpty Throne Raid Shop for EVO |
• Can be a good support if you build your team in a specific way by including the same element• Scales well if you include units of the same element excluding non-element units like True or Physical• Boosts their Range and Damage with quite impressive numbers• Power depends on how you build your teamBest Trait: Any that boosts range |
I watched a beginner carry with a C-Tier pick. C-Tier DPS
Useful short-term; not the investment destination but a bridge to better units.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Maine (Final Push)GamePass Mythic |
• Weaker compared to other Hybrids but really good when compared to all units overall due to Hybrid attacks• Can put out decent damage on bosses will full stacks and strips shields away with Ultimate which is great utility• That said not a hugely useful unit on average due to low DPS numbersBest Trait: Overloaded |
 Natso (Fire & Lightning)Legendary |
• Decent Burn damage but there are better options• Can be sometimes useful for elemental weaknesses and Burn synergy |
 Vegetable (Almighty)Legendary |
• A weaker version of Kaitou’s Scythe execute• Can be decent for beginners as long as you keep him towards the front for constant attacks |
 TojeeLegendary |
• Not the most powerful raw DPS-wise but a quick access to shield breaking which is incredibly useful |
I saw a pub match stall because nobody brought a cleanse. C-Tier Support/Debuff DPS
They help, but you should replace them when a better option appears in your pulls.
| Unit | Ranking Explanation |
|---|---|
 Greye (Frost)Mythic |
• Decent Ground DPS units with useful Support status effects• You want Voidborn, not Overloaded because the more copies you have the more you can spread out the status effect• That said not the most useful compared to higher tiersBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Imperial Silver (Prime)MythicShake Fruit – Marine Fortess Act 1+ Sky Island Act 1 |
• A decent unit to bring for a mix of DPS and a bit of Repel for stalling enemy units• A mix of support and DPS that’s just slightly weaker than the A-Tiers but the best B-Tier• A nice bonus to bring for farming Evolve materials due to increased material drop chanceBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Kaitou (Hammer)Mythic |
• A decent DPS/Support mix with the Stuns• Scythe and Trinity deal better DPS thoughBest Trait: Voidborn |
 Yono (Spirit)Mythic |
• Great beginner Air unit to rush and Evo• A mix of DPS and slowingBest Trait: Voidborn |
I timed a Vending Machine run perfectly and doubled trait loot. Anime Overload Farming Guide – Gems, Traits & More
Short practical list you can copy into a Discord pin and use tonight.
- Gems: Legend Stage, Quest rewards, Infinite on Leaf Village, and Vending Machines (RNG).
- Traits: Raid Shop drops, farming Raids and Challenges, Daily Shop rotations, Vending Machines.
- Gold: Selling summons during event banners is usually the fastest route; Legend Stage clears also give steady gold.
- Tokens: Raid Shops, 2nd Expedition, Legend Stage runs.
- Stat Cubes / Stat Lock: Raid Shops and Challenge rotations.
- Stars: Legend Stages, Challenges, Raid Shop, Daily Shop.
How to get Kite/Kaitou in Anime Overload?
Guild Shop is your target. If your guild rotates shop currency through events like the Monarch Raid, coordinate purchases via your guild’s Discord or a pinned Reddit thread so you don’t waste guild points chasing the wrong slot.
How to use Mounts in Anime Overload?
Equip mounts in the Collection tab, then press T to mount during exploration. Use mounts while farming to shave minutes off each loop — those minutes compound into faster Evo materials. Treat mount time like a stopwatch and track efficiency in a simple Google Sheets.
How do elemental interactions work in Anime Overload?
Real quick: DARK > LIGHT; LIGHT > DARK. PHYSICAL beats WIND and loses to STORM. STORM beats PHYSICAL and loses to WIND. FIRE beats NATURE and loses to WATER; WATER beats FIRE. Use those matchups to swap a single DPS element for a guaranteed increase in clear speed.
I spent the last patch re-testing myths and event pulls. Closing notes and practical priorities
My reading of UPD 0.75: Sukuna and Bald Hero remain your best long-term Mythic investments for hybrid DPS; Red Hair keeps a near-meta niche as a support-crux. If you’re into content creation, post pull data to Reddit and clip runs to YouTube/Twitch — the community rewards concrete examples. For theorycraft, export damage logs to Sheets and test trait combos against Legend bosses.
One last pragmatic tip: traits matter as much as rarity for specific modes — Overloaded is your go-to for raw clear, Voidborn for spread mechanics, and Nullshot when shield piercing or precision burst is required. Treat trait choice like a chess move: small, correct steps win long games.
That’s the guide — which unit will you funnel your EVO resources into and why?