Anime Vanguards (AV) unit tier list

Source check: 2026-10-15 · Current game update: v15.0 · Rankings and historical rewards retain their source dates.

The ordered names live on the main tier list. This page is the filter view: which role and which element the wiki actually exposes. I am still using the 2026-09-23 tier order, so v15.0 units are absent on purpose.

The wiki's rendered overall role tables contain 16 entries each for DPS, Utility, Support and Crowd Control. Rarity is not rank. The element filter includes Cosmic, Unbound and Unknown as well as the eight older elements. This is a dated source snapshot, not a live in-game rotation.

RoleRankUnitRarityElementPairing requirement
DPS1Super VogitoSecretHolyHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
DPS2Rebel Fighter (Gauntlet)SecretNatureNo extra pairing note
DPS3Holy Deceiver (Dark)ExclusiveHolyHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
DPS4Rogita (Super 4)VanguardBlastHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
DPS5Wrath (Assault)ExclusiveCursePaired with Iscanur
DPS6The Struggler (Rampage)SecretUnboundWhen paired with Awakened Sibling
DPS7History's StrongestVanguardCurse, CosmicNo extra pairing note
DPS8Investigation Leader (Truth)MythicSparkWhen taking into account all Demon Controller units.
DPS9Phantom Thief (Jester)SecretCurseWhen taking into account all Demon Controller units.
DPS10Cursed Copycat (Pure)SecretPassionHeavily relies on good team building and a good copied attacked
DPS11Brisket (Yo-Yo)MythicSparkWhen paired with Tempest Pirate
DPS12Iscanur (Pride)VanguardFirePaired with Wrath
DPS13Gilgamesh (King of Heroes)ExclusiveHolyunits performing follow up attacks/using abilities to gain NP stacks
DPS14Reckless Gambler (Cursed)SecretPassionNo extra pairing note
DPS15Sword Hunter (Void)ExclusivePassionWhen paired with Divalo
DPS16Saber (King of Knights)MythicHolyWhen paired with Crimson Moon team
Utility1Apathetic Savior (Door)SecretFireNo extra pairing note
Utility2The Falcon (of Light)SecretCosmicWhen paired with Smith & Struggler
Utility3Lich King (Ruler)VanguardCurseNo extra pairing note
Utility4Savior (Moonless)VanguardCosmicNo extra pairing note
Utility5Divine General (Adaptation)SecretHolyNo extra pairing note
Utility6Smith JohnSecretBlast, UnknownWhen paired with Divalo & Investigation Leader
Utility7Dawntay (Jackpot)ExclusiveUnboundNo extra pairing note
Utility8Gilgamesh (King of Heroes)ExclusiveHolyunits performing follow up attacks/using abilities to gain NP stacks
Utility9Goblin Killer (Trapper)ExclusiveUnboundNo extra pairing note
Utility10Tuji (Sorcerer Killer)ExclusiveUnboundNo extra pairing note
Utility11Envoy of Destruction (Resistance)ExclusiveBlastWhen paired with a Buffer
Utility12The Struggler (Rampage)SecretUnboundWhen paired with Awakened Sibling
Utility13Reckless Gambler (Cursed)SecretPassionNo extra pairing note
Utility14Cursed Lawyer (Tired)MythicPassionNo extra pairing note
Utility15Reaper (Scissors)MythicPassionWhen paired with History's Strongest
Utility16Bounty Hunter (King of Hell)SecretFireNo extra pairing note
Support1Apathetic Savior (Door)SecretFireNo extra pairing note
Support2Divalo (Requiem)VanguardCosmicNo extra pairing note
Support3Holy Deceiver (Dark)ExclusiveHolyHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Support4Wrath (Assault)ExclusiveCursePaired with Iscanur
Support5The Falcon (of Light)SecretCosmicWhen paired with Smith & Struggler
Support6The Smith (Forged)MythicFireNo extra pairing note
Support7Graceful Pilot (Mecha)ExclusivePassionNo extra pairing note
Support8Boohon (Evil)SecretCosmicHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Support9Isdead (Romantic)SecretPassionNo extra pairing note
Support10Super VogitoSecretHolyHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Support11Rogita (Super 4)VanguardBlastHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Support12Ice Queen (Release)VanguardWaterpaired with Wrath & Iscanur
Support13Cursed Lawyer (Tired)MythicPassionNo extra pairing note
Support14World Destroyer (Old)SecretWaterNo extra pairing note
Support15Tuji (Sorcerer Killer)ExclusiveUnboundNo extra pairing note
Support16Investigation Leader (Truth)MythicSparkNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control1Apathetic Savior (Door)SecretFireNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control2Star Crusader (Platinum)ExclusiveHolyNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control3Elastic Captain (Cog 5th)VanguardHoly, WaterNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control4Divalo (Requiem)VanguardCosmicNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control5Today's StrongestVanguardCurse, CosmicNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control6Today's Strongest vs History's StrongestVanguardCurse, CosmicWhen paired with Manipulator (Spider)
Crowd Control7God (Standless)SecretHolyNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control8Holy Deceiver (Dark)ExclusiveHolyHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Crowd Control9Rogita (Super 4)VanguardBlastHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Crowd Control10Boohon (Evil)SecretCosmicHAS to be paired with other Strong Dragon Sphere units
Crowd Control11Alocard (Vampire King)VanguardUnboundNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control12Time Goddess (Crazed)SecretHolyNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control13World Destroyer (Old)SecretWaterNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control14Newsman (Forecast)ExclusiveWaterNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control15Reckless Gambler (Cursed)SecretPassionNo extra pairing note
Crowd Control16Yehowach (Almighty)SecretCosmicWhile Debuffing Reckless Gambler + other units

Inside Elemental Towers the same element deals ×3 damage and a different element deals −80%. That rule changes who is “best” more than a single overall number does. Tournament rules can disable a whole element. I would not copy the overall top 8 into a fire-only tower without checking the element.

Unit Labs ranks a unit per role on a five-step scale from Terrible to Meta. That is not the same list as the ordered top 8. When the two pages disagree, I say which page I am quoting.

Sources: Unit List, Tier List, Elements. Checked 2026-10-15.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ranked rows are shown?

64 rows: 16 each for DPS, Utility, Support and Crowd Control. A unit can occur in more than one role.

Does Secret mean the highest tier?

No. Secret is one rarity (114 entries). The ordered tier list is a performance ranking, and Vanguard and Transcendent are separate rarities.

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