Anime Vanguards Best Units (2026) — Top 10 Ranked

With over 100 units in Anime Vanguards as of Update 11.5 Moonless Sky, choosing the right ones for your team can feel overwhelming. We've tested every high-tier unit across farming stages, boss rushes, and endgame content to bring you the definitive top 10 ranking for April 2026. The short answer: Savior (Moonless) is the single best unit in the game right now, and it's not particularly close.

This list factors in raw damage output, utility, scaling potential, and how each unit performs across different game modes. If you're looking for active codes to help you summon these units, check our Anime Vanguards codes page for free Gems and Trait Rerolls.

Before we get into the rankings, keep two things in mind. First, the Monarch trait is the best trait for DPS and support units across the board, so reroll your top characters until they have it. Second, Birb is the best all-round familiar right now and pairs well with nearly every lineup. For a full breakdown of every unit's placement, see our Anime Vanguards tier list.

10. Explosive Demon (Bomb)

Explosive Demon earns its spot as the gateway to the top 10 through sheer AoE consistency. This Epic-rarity unit delivers straightforward full-area damage that scales remarkably well in high enemy density waves. When the screen fills up with mobs, Explosive Demon doesn't care about targeting priorities — it just nukes everything at once.

What makes Bomb especially valuable is how accessible it is. As an Epic unit, you don't need to burn thousands of Gems chasing a Secret or God pull. In our testing, a well-built Explosive Demon with Monarch trait cleared trash waves faster than several higher-rarity units that focus on single-target damage.

The weakness here is boss content. Explosive Demon's damage spreads thin against solo targets, so you'll want to pair it with a dedicated boss killer. But for farming and wave-clearing, it remains one of the most reliable picks in the entire roster.

9. Choy Jong En

Choy Jong En is the best damage-over-time dealer outside of the God tier, and that's saying something given how many units compete for that title. This Secret-rarity character applies potent DoT effects in both AoE and single-target scenarios, letting its damage tick away long after it finishes attacking.

The way DoT works in Anime Vanguards means Choy Jong En's effective DPS is significantly higher than the numbers on screen suggest. Enemies take damage between your attack phases, which adds up fast on waves where mobs have large health pools. We found it especially strong on stages where enemies have high defense but lower HP, since DoT bypasses some of the damage mitigation mechanics.

To get the most out of Choy Jong En, pair it with units that amplify debuff damage or extend DoT durations. Its Secret rarity means it's more achievable to pull than God-tier units, making it a practical investment for mid-to-late game players.

8. Sprintwagon

Sprintwagon might not top any damage charts, but it's arguably the most important unit on this list for progression. This Epic-rarity farm unit generates extra gold each round, and in a game where economy dictates how fast you can upgrade and deploy your heavy hitters, that gold advantage compounds rapidly.

No serious build skips Sprintwagon. In our experience, running a lineup without it feels like playing with a handicap. The extra income means earlier upgrades on your DPS units, more room to deploy support characters, and a safety cushion for when things go sideways. It's the unit that makes every other unit on this list perform better.

Being Epic rarity also means most players will have Sprintwagon relatively early in their account's lifespan. If you're just starting Anime Vanguards on Roblox, this should be one of the first units you actively build around.

7. The Smith (John)

The Smith, often referred to as John by the community, operates on a unique damage mechanic that sets it apart from every other unit in the game. Its damage scales based on the HP difference between The Smith and its target, which means it hits harder against enemies with massive health pools.

This mechanic makes The Smith exceptionally strong against bosses. While other units see diminishing returns on late-stage bosses with inflated HP values, The Smith actually gets stronger. In our boss rush testing, it consistently outperformed units that are technically rated higher in general-purpose tier lists.

The Smith sits at A tier overall, and its niche focus on high-HP targets is the main reason it doesn't rank higher on a general list. On stages with lots of low-HP trash mobs, you won't see the same value. But when a boss has millions of HP and your standard DPS units are chipping away, The Smith is the character that closes out the fight.

6. DIO Over Heaven

DIO Over Heaven is one of the God-tier DPS units in Anime Vanguards, and it delivers on that rarity classification with massive raw damage output. Its kit is designed for one thing: dealing as much damage as possible in the shortest time frame. And it does that job extremely well.

As a God-rarity unit, DIO Over Heaven is difficult to obtain. The summoning rates for God units are punishingly low, and you'll likely need to save up a significant stockpile of Gems before you have a realistic chance at pulling it. That said, if you do land one, it immediately slots into any team composition as a top-tier damage dealer.

The reason DIO Over Heaven doesn't rank higher despite its God status is straightforward. The units above it either provide more utility alongside their damage or have scaling mechanics that push their ceiling even further. DIO is pure damage, and while that damage is immense, the top 5 bring something extra to the table.

5. Sukono

Sukono breaks into the top 5 thanks to its excellent damage scaling across all content types. Unlike units that specialize in either AoE or single-target, Sukono performs at a high level in both scenarios. Whether you're farming early waves or pushing into late-game boss content, this unit pulls its weight consistently.

What separates Sukono from the other strong DPS options is how well it scales into the endgame. Many units that feel powerful in the mid-game start to fall off as enemy stats inflate past certain thresholds. Sukono's kit is built to keep pace, with multipliers that stay relevant even when everything else starts feeling underpowered.

We've run Sukono in dozens of different team compositions, and it fits into nearly all of them without awkward synergy issues. If you're building a roster and need a versatile DPS that won't let you down at any stage of the game, Sukono is one of the safest investments you can make.

4. The Falcon (of Light)

The Falcon of Light is one of those units that doesn't get enough credit in casual tier discussions but consistently shows up in the lineups of top-performing players. Its DPS output is among the highest in the game, and it performs well across every mode — farming, boss rush, challenge stages, and PvP leaderboard content.

The Falcon's strength lies in its reliable, high-floor damage. While some units spike hard in specific conditions and then fall flat in others, The Falcon maintains a steady stream of damage that rarely dips below what you'd expect. In our testing, it was one of the most predictable units to build around, which matters when you're planning a team for difficult content.

Pair The Falcon with a solid support like Haruka Rin and a farm unit like Sprintwagon, and you have the foundation for a team that can clear almost anything in the game. It's a unit that rewards consistent investment and benefits enormously from the Monarch trait.

3. Divalo (Requiem)

Divalo (Requiem) is the undisputed DPS king of Anime Vanguards. No other unit in the game matches its sustained damage output. At base level, Divalo delivers devastating 4-figure damage numbers that only climb higher with upgrades, traits, and team buffs. In raw DPS terms, nothing else comes close.

The "Requiem" form is what pushes Divalo from a strong unit into an absurd one. Its damage consistency means you're never relying on proc chances or conditional triggers to get value. Every attack hits hard, every second, without exception. We've seen Divalo single-handedly carry stages that were designed to require full team coordination.

So why isn't the strongest sustained damage dealer ranked number one? Because the two units above it bring unique mechanics that change the entire flow of a match. Divalo is the best pure damage unit, but Anime Vanguards rewards more than just raw numbers at the highest levels of play.

2. Alocard (Vampire King)

Alocard (Vampire King) received a massive upgrade in Update 11.0, moving from Secret rarity to Vanguard. That rarity bump came with stat increases and mechanical improvements that vaulted it into the second-best position in the entire game.

The numbers tell the story. Alocard has a 35% Wounded damage bonus, applies Bleed on every hit, and deals full AoE damage from the moment you place it on the field. There's no ramp-up time, no conditions to meet. Drop Alocard and it immediately starts shredding everything in range. The Bleed effect stacks with other damage sources, which means pairing it with DoT units like Choy Jong En creates a feedback loop of escalating damage.

What makes Alocard truly special is its versatility. It's not locked into one role or one type of content. Boss stages, wave clearing, challenge modes — Alocard performs at the top in all of them. If you pulled an Alocard before the Update 11.0 reclassification, you're now sitting on one of the most valuable units in the game. If you haven't, it's worth every Gem you spend chasing it.

1. Savior (Moonless)

Savior (Moonless) is the best unit in Anime Vanguards, and the gap between it and everything else is significant. Introduced in Update 11.5 Moonless Sky, this unit was designed to be the pinnacle of power in the current meta, and it delivers on that promise across every metric that matters.

Let's break down why. Savior has a 10% stacking passive that grows stronger the longer a fight goes on. Its nuke ability can deal up to 3,000% damage, which is enough to delete most bosses in a single rotation. The follow-up attack ignores damage reduction entirely, which means enemies with defensive buffs or damage mitigation mechanics simply don't matter. And then it doubles all active buffs on your team while providing a self-cleanse that removes debuffs.

On top of all that, Savior counts as any group for synergy purposes. You don't need to worry about team composition restrictions or group bonuses — Savior fits into everything. In our testing, adding Savior to any team composition resulted in a measurable increase in clear speed and success rate across every piece of content we tried.

If you're saving Gems for one unit and one unit only, this is it. Check our codes page for free Gems that can go toward your Savior fund. It's the kind of unit that defines what your entire roster is built around.

Honorable Mentions

Several units narrowly missed the top 10 and deserve recognition for their strength in specific roles and team compositions.

Haruka Rin (Dancer) is the top support unit in Anime Vanguards right now. She doesn't deal much damage on her own, but her buffs amplify your entire team's output by a significant margin. In a game where Savior doubles active buffs, having a strong buffer like Haruka Rin becomes even more valuable. She's essentially mandatory in optimized builds.

Song Jinwu and Igros both offer strong DPS that can compete with units on the lower end of the top 10. Song Jinwu excels in specific stage types with its burst windows, while Igros provides more consistent output. Either one is a solid addition to your team if you're still building toward the top-tier units.

Frozen Admiral deserves a mention for its exceptional memoria synergy. If you've invested heavily in the memoria system and have the right shards equipped, Frozen Admiral's effective power level jumps significantly. It's a unit that rewards long-term investment more than most.

For the full ranking of every unit in the game, including these honorable mentions and the rest of the roster, visit our Anime Vanguards tier list for 2026. And for more guides, news, and resources for Anime Vanguards, head to our Anime Vanguards hub page.

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