Anime Tactical Simulator Tier List (2026) — Best Units Ranked

Anime Tactical Simulator received Update 2.5 on March 23, 2026, and the meta hasn't been the same since. Three new units entered the roster, existing damage numbers got retuned, and Alucard arrived as the kind of unit that forces everyone to rethink their team compositions. If you're trying to figure out which units deserve your resources right now, this is the ranking that matters.

We tested every unit across raids, tower mode, story mode, and events on Roblox to build these rankings. Each placement reflects actual in-game performance after Update 2.5 — not theory, not speculation, and not what was strong last month. Here's where every unit stands in April 2026.

S Tier — Best Units in Anime Tactical Simulator

S Tier is reserved for units that warp the meta around them. These three don't just perform well — they define what a strong team looks like in Update 2.5. If you have any of them, they should be the first units you invest resources into.

Goku (Awakened)

Goku (Awakened) remains the undisputed king of single-target DPS in Anime Tactical Simulator. His ultimate ability hits for roughly 480,000 damage against raid bosses at max level, which is about 35% more than the next closest single-target dealer. That gap is enormous when you're pushing high-floor tower mode or trying to clear raid bosses before their enrage timers kick in.

What keeps Goku at the top isn't just raw numbers. His kit is built around boss killing in a way that no other unit replicates. The ultimate charges 20% faster when targeting enemies with over 1 million HP, which means he ramps up precisely when you need him most. In our testing, a max-level Goku (Awakened) consistently cleared floor 85 tower bosses 12 to 15 seconds faster than any other unit in the same slot.

The only real weakness is wave clearing. Goku's single-target focus means he's not the pick for dense mob stages in story mode. But for raids and tower mode — the two content types where rewards matter most — he's irreplaceable. Pair him with an AoE unit and you've got both bases covered.

Naruto (Sage Mode)

Naruto (Sage Mode) is the mirror image of Goku. Where Goku destroys bosses, Naruto erases waves. His AoE damage hits up to 8 targets simultaneously with a fast 0.8-second attack speed, which translates to roughly 290,000 total damage per second when enemies are grouped. That's enough to one-shot most story mode waves through chapter 14.

The speed is what really separates Naruto from other AoE options. Most wave clearers in the A and B tiers attack every 1.2 to 1.5 seconds. Naruto's 0.8-second cycle means he's firing 50% more attacks in the same window, and each one covers a wide radius. In event stages with tight time limits, that speed advantage translates directly into higher scores and better reward tiers.

Naruto also benefits from a 15% damage boost against enemies below 40% HP, which helps him finish off stragglers that survive the initial burst. In our experience, running Naruto (Sage Mode) alongside Goku (Awakened) covers roughly 90% of all content in the game without needing to swap anyone out. That kind of coverage from just two roster slots is what S Tier looks like.

Alucard

Alucard is the newest S Tier entry, added in Update 2.5 on March 23, 2026. He arrived and immediately reshaped how players approach endgame content. The defining feature is his lifesteal passive, which restores 18% of all damage dealt as HP every second. In practical terms, Alucard can sustain through damage that would force other units off the field.

But lifesteal alone wouldn't earn S Tier. Alucard also deals top-tier damage — around 245,000 DPS at max level with a hybrid single-target and splash kit. He hits the primary target for full damage and nearby enemies take 60% splash. That combination of survivability and output means he's effective in every content type without needing a dedicated healer slot on the team.

We tested Alucard in floor 90+ tower runs where most units start dropping to environmental damage ticks. He survived 40% longer than any other DPS unit while maintaining competitive damage numbers throughout. If you pulled him from the Update 2.5 banner, he should be your first upgrade priority. Check our Anime Tactical Simulator codes page for any active summon tickets.

A Tier — Excellent Units

A Tier units are strong enough to carry teams through most content and can sometimes outperform S Tier picks in specific scenarios. They're worth investing in, especially if you're still building toward the top three.

Luffy Gear 5

Luffy Gear 5 is the most versatile unit outside of S Tier. His kit blends single-target burst with moderate AoE, letting him flex between boss damage and wave clearing depending on what the stage demands. He won't match Goku's boss DPS or Naruto's wave speed, but he can do a reasonable impression of both in a single slot.

At max level, Luffy Gear 5 pushes around 195,000 DPS on single targets and 130,000 spread across groups. Those numbers are roughly 60% of what the S Tier specialists achieve in their respective roles, which is still far ahead of most B and C Tier options. For players who don't have all three S Tier units, Luffy fills gaps effectively.

Tanjiro

Tanjiro is a reliable damage dealer who doesn't rely on conditional mechanics or ramp-up time. He starts hitting hard from the moment you place him, dealing a steady 175,000 DPS at max level with clean targeting that doesn't miss or waste hits on low-priority enemies. His AI prioritizes the highest-HP target in range, which is exactly the behavior you want from a DPS unit.

The consistency is what earns Tanjiro his A Tier spot. He doesn't have Goku's ceiling or Alucard's sustainability, but he also doesn't have bad matchups. Every stage, every mode, every difficulty — Tanjiro puts out the same dependable numbers. That predictability has real value when you're planning team compositions.

Ichigo Bankai

Ichigo Bankai brings solid DPS paired with above-average range. His attacks reach 25% further than most melee units, which keeps him out of danger zones in tower mode and lets him hit enemies that other units can't target yet. At max level, he deals roughly 165,000 DPS with a smooth attack animation that rarely gets interrupted.

The range advantage matters more than it sounds on paper. In floors 70 through 90 of tower mode, several enemy types have close-range burst abilities that can stun melee units for 2 to 3 seconds. Ichigo avoids those entirely thanks to his extended reach, which means his actual uptime is significantly higher than units with similar on-paper DPS.

Electro Shogun

Electro Shogun rounds out A Tier with a 90% damage stat and a 1-second SPA (seconds per attack) that puts her in an unusual position. She attacks slightly slower than Naruto's 0.8 seconds but hits considerably harder per strike. The result is burst-oriented DPS that chunks enemies in distinct hits rather than wearing them down over time.

That burst pattern makes Electro Shogun particularly effective against enemies with regeneration or shield mechanics, where dealing damage in large chunks prevents recovery between hits. In our raid testing, she outperformed several A Tier peers against bosses with shield phases, cutting through their defenses roughly 8% faster than sustained-damage alternatives.

B Tier — Good Units

B Tier units fill specific roles well and remain useful into mid-game and early endgame. They won't carry your hardest content alone, but they contribute meaningfully when paired with stronger units.

Crimson Knight

Crimson Knight is the endgame chase unit of B Tier. His base stats are modest, but his passive scaling increases damage by 2% for every 10 floors cleared in tower mode. By floor 60, that's a 12% permanent bonus. By floor 100, it's 20%. This makes Crimson Knight one of the few units that actually gets better the longer you play, rewarding dedicated investment over time.

The problem is the early game. Before that scaling kicks in, Crimson Knight's output sits below most A Tier options. He needs roughly 40 to 50 tower floors of progression before he starts competing with units like Tanjiro in raw numbers. For patient players willing to invest long-term, he's a strong pick. For anyone wanting immediate results, the wait can feel steep.

Soul Reapers

Soul Reapers offer good performance in specific content, particularly stages with undead or spirit-type enemies where they receive a 25% damage bonus. That conditional boost pushes their effective DPS close to A Tier levels in those matchups, making them a worthwhile situational pick to keep leveled.

Outside of their bonus matchups, Soul Reapers deal around 120,000 DPS at max level — serviceable but not remarkable. They're the definition of a specialist unit. Bring them when the content favors their kit, and bench them when it doesn't. That kind of targeted usage keeps them relevant without earning a higher overall ranking.

Darkness Absorber

Darkness Absorber functions as a utility pick rather than a pure damage dealer. His ability reduces enemy damage output by 15% in a radius around him, which doesn't sound dramatic until you're running tower floors where environmental damage ticks are killing your team. That 15% reduction applied to every incoming hit adds up fast over a long stage.

The trade-off is that Darkness Absorber's own DPS is low — roughly 85,000 at max level. He's not there to deal damage. He's there to keep your actual damage dealers alive long enough to do their jobs. In tower mode floors 80 and above, that utility becomes increasingly valuable as raw stats alone stop being enough to survive. For tips on earning resources to upgrade these units, see our Anime Tactical Simulator free Robux guide.

C Tier — Average Units

C Tier units get the job done in early and mid-game content but fall behind as difficulty increases. They're fine starting points for newer players, but you'll want to transition to higher-tier options before pushing endgame.

Soul Rebirth

Soul Rebirth delivers average performance across the board. At max level, he hits for about 95,000 DPS with no particular strengths or weaknesses worth highlighting. His kit is straightforward — attack the nearest enemy, deal damage, repeat. There's nothing wrong with that approach in early content where enemies go down quickly.

The issue surfaces around chapter 10 of story mode, where enemy HP pools start outpacing Soul Rebirth's output. Units that were keeping pace with him in earlier stages begin pulling ahead thanks to better scaling, conditional bonuses, or superior attack patterns. He's a solid starter that you'll eventually replace.

Strongest Lunar

Strongest Lunar has a 90% damage stat on paper, which looks competitive until you factor in his 1.8-second attack speed. That slow cycle means his actual DPS comes out to roughly 100,000 at max level — well below A Tier units with similar damage stats but faster attack speeds. The raw hit is satisfying when it lands, but the downtime between strikes costs too much overall damage.

Strongest Lunar can still find use in very specific scenarios where enemies are vulnerable to high single-hit damage, such as certain tower mode boss phases that have damage thresholds. But those niche applications don't justify a higher ranking when other units perform better across the full range of content.

Strongest Hinokami

Strongest Hinokami shares the same 90% damage stat as Strongest Lunar but applies it differently through a fire-based DoT (damage over time) effect. The DoT ticks for 5% of the initial hit every second over 4 seconds, which adds roughly 20% to his total effective damage. That puts his practical DPS around 105,000 at max level — slightly better than Strongest Lunar but still firmly in C Tier territory.

The fire DoT does have one useful interaction: it prevents enemy HP regeneration for its duration. In content where enemies heal between attacks, that anti-regen property matters. But the overall damage is too low for Strongest Hinokami to compete with units in higher tiers, even in those favorable matchups.

Tier List Summary Table

Here's a quick-reference table covering every unit ranked in Update 2.5. Use this for at-a-glance comparisons when deciding where to spend your upgrade materials.

How We Ranked These Units

Our rankings are based on hands-on testing across every major content type in Anime Tactical Simulator after Update 2.5. We ran each unit at max level through story mode chapters 1 through 16, tower mode floors 1 through 100, the current raid rotation, and all active event stages.

Four factors determined each unit's placement. Raw DPS measured total damage output over 60-second windows in controlled conditions. Content coverage assessed how many different game modes the unit performed well in. Team synergy looked at how the unit interacted with common team compositions and whether it enabled or restricted options. Resource efficiency considered the investment required to reach competitive performance levels.

We weighted raids and tower mode slightly higher than story mode and events, since those are where the most valuable rewards drop. A unit that dominates raids but struggles in story mode ranks higher than one that clears stories quickly but can't handle raid bosses. That said, units with broad coverage across all modes received a boost for their versatility.

These rankings reflect the meta as of April 2026 following the March 23 Update 2.5 patch. Future updates will shift the tier list, and we'll update this page after every significant balance change.

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