The Dragon Ball wave in Anime Expeditions brings six fresh fighters into the roster, each built around a transformation gimmick that changes how they perform mid-match. Some of them slot straight into the top of the DPS meta, while others earn their keep as support pieces that buff allies or lock down waves. Below is where each new unit stands after Update 1.0, followed by the mechanics and the trait that gets the most out of them.
Quick answer: Carrot (Kakra), Bio Insect, and Gohan are the standout meta picks, Vegeta Prince is a strong S-tier carry, and Trunks plus Cuber work best as support. Run the Unbound trait on Kakra, Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks for the best cost efficiency.
Dragon Ball Update 1.0 unit rankings
| Tier | New units |
|---|---|
| Meta | Kakra (Carrot), Bio Insect (Cell), Gohan |
| S | Vegeta Prince (Vegetable) |
| Support | Trunks (The Drink), Cuber |
These placements reflect the state of the game at Update 1.0. Rankings weigh each unit’s damage output, passive value, transformation payoff, and how much team support they provide, not their rarity.
Meta tier: Kakra, Bio Insect, and Gohan
Kakra (Kakaroto/Goku) is the highest-ceiling DPS of the group. He posts 60k DPS with 7.8 SPA and 33.9 range, and he stacks Fighting Spirit on critical hits. At 30 stacks he shifts into Carrot Transformation 4 (Super Saiyan 4 Goku), which adds stagger, status immunity, +15% damage, and +20% crit damage. That combination of raw damage and self-buff puts him at the top of the new lineup.
Bio Insect (Cell) rewards a longer setup with one of the strongest late-match payoffs. He climbs through Imperfect, Semi-Perfect, and Perfect forms by clearing takedown thresholds and beating summoned bosses. The Perfect form steadily grows range and area coverage, which makes him a heavy crowd-control threat once online.
Gohan (Prodigy) is a sustained AoE dealer. He builds Prodigy stacks and, at 100, enters Prodigy Transformation 2, boosting his range and damage by 25% and hitting all enemies in range for 70% splash damage every third regular attack. He also gains extra damage against enemies suffering from status effects, so he pairs well with debuff units.
Bio Insect evolution steps
| Stage | Requirement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 takedowns in Imperfect form | Spawns Meca 17 (10k HP) |
| 2 | Defeat Meca 17 | Transforms into Semi-Perfect form |
| 3 | 50 takedowns in Semi-Perfect form | Spawns Meca 18 (20k HP) |
| 4 | Defeat Meca 18 | Transforms into Perfect form |
S tier: Vegeta Prince
Vegeta Prince sits just below the meta line as a reliable carry. He carries 45k DPS with Triple S stats and starts each match with 100 Patience, which drops by 5 on every ranged takedown. When Patience hits zero he transforms into Vegetable Transformation (Super Saiyan Vegeta), gaining +50% damage, +35% crit damage, and +20% crit chance. That transformation also hands a 15% damage boost to another unit, adding a light support element on top of his own output.
Support tier: Trunks and Cuber
Trunks (The Drink) is a debuff support. Every 6 regular attacks he applies Drink Mark, which raises follow-up attack damage by 10% and inflicts 10% physical weakness on the target. His transformation guarantees critical hits on follow-up attacks, boosts their damage, reduces his SPA, and extends his range. He is obtained through expeditions rather than a standard banner pull.
Cuber is a Tower reward that plays as a summoner. He generates Cubic Cubes that each deal 35% of his current damage, and at 3 stacks the cubes detonate to stun enemies and deal 50% damage. He can keep several cubes active at once, which gives him solid battlefield control for a support slot.
Best traits for the new units
Unbound is the recommended trait for the damage-focused newcomers because of its cost efficiency. It is the top pick for Kakra, Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks. On the crit-heavy carries, weigh Unbound against critical-hit traits based on your equipment, but Unbound remains the safe default across this group.
| Unit | Best trait | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Kakra (Carrot) | Unbound | Banner + trial |
| Gohan (Prodigy) | Unbound | Banner + trial |
| Vegeta Prince | Unbound | Banner + trial |
| Trunks (The Drink) | Unbound | Expeditions |
| Bio Insect (Cell) | — | Banner + trial |
| Cuber | — | Tower reward |
Nearly all of the update’s units can be evolved by pulling them from banners and finishing their trials, with Trunks and Cuber being the two exceptions that come from expeditions and the Tower. Prioritize the three meta picks first, slot Vegeta in as a second carry, and add Trunks or Cuber when you need extra debuffs or crowd control.
