Anime Origins throws a lot of low- and mid-rarity units at you, so the hard part is knowing which ones deserve your gems and which are placeholders. The ranking below sorts every notable unit by raw damage, support value, and how well each one holds up across game modes, so you can commit resources to picks that stay useful instead of the ones you replace in a week.
Quick answer: Prioritize Madaro (Edo Tensei), Cursed Lover (Pure Love), and Valcrad (Unleashed). All three combine high damage with control or utility, which makes them the safest gem investments right now.
Full unit ranking, SS to D
Each tier groups units by overall strength. SS is where you spend first, and everything drops in value from there. Units of a lower rarity than the ones listed all fall into D by default.
| Tier | Units |
|---|---|
| SS | Madaro (Edo Tensei), Cursed Lover (Pure Love), Valcrad (Unleashed) |
| S+ | Bon (Purgatory), Starku (Primordial), Igritto (Commander Starku), Goju (Honored One), Tango (Star of Festivals) |
| S | Noroto (Linked), Tojei (Sorcerer Killer), Vegita (Super), Aneko (Queen), Shinaru (Butterfly Dance), Yoto (Calamity) |
| A | Itsugo (Dangai), Zeldo (Piety), Konpatchi (Unleashed), Gyutari (Upper Moon), Goki (Super 3), Bluma (Data Analyst) |
| B | Melio (Assault), Oxi (Mage), Mykie (Toman), Itsoda, Leorio |
| C | Sosuke (Eternal) |
| D | All remaining low-rarity units |
How this was ranked: placements weigh damage output, ability utility, crowd control, and economy value across standard stages, boss fights, and Infinite Mode. This reflects the meta as of August 2026.
Why the SS units carry every mode
The top three earn their spot by pairing heavy damage with something extra, whether that’s control, flexibility, or scaling. They rarely feel dead in any stage.
- Madaro (Edo Tensei) puts out huge AoE, has a 500% damage Heaven Splitter hit, and strikes enemies outside his range. Crowd control resistance plus added stun keeps him reliable against tougher waves.
- Cursed Lover (Pure Love) can copy and hold up to four active abilities on top of his own kit. His Love Beam lands 300% total damage, so he flexes between raw DPS and utility.
- Valcrad (Unleashed) scales crit chance, range, and bonus damage against bleeding enemies as he progresses. His Coffin Trap stuns a boss for seven seconds, giving him damage and control in one package.
S+ picks that anchor a team
These sit a step below the best but form the core of a strong roster, either through big damage or buffs that lift the rest of your lineup.
| Unit | Role and strength |
|---|---|
| Bon (Purgatory) | Top support. His food grants damage, cooldown, range, and other buffs, and raises money earned from kills. |
| Starku (Primordial) | Reliable DPS with a strong nuke most Mythics lack, useful for clearing tanky enemies. |
| Igritto (Commander Starku) | Steady damage through Oppressing plus extra damage and cooldown from his ability, no single big attack needed. |
| Goju (Honored One) | Support built on control. He nullifies attacks on himself, slows enemies, and uses Time Stop on threats. |
| Tango (Star of Festivals) | Solid Ground option for teams needing dependable coverage, just short of the very best Ground picks. |
S tier, strong in the right role
These units perform at a high level when slotted correctly. Their strengths are a bit more specific, but they still hold up in serious teams.
- Noroto (Linked) spikes during his Nine Tails’ Cloak transformation, gaining damage, cooldown, and range while every third attack adds an AoE burst. That makes him valuable in longer fights.
- Tojei (Sorcerer Killer) has strong boss damage and Neutral typing for consistent output, though he cannot receive buffs, which caps his ceiling.
- Vegita (Super) is a strong Hill unit with useful multi-placement potential and grows stronger near Goku, but relying on another unit for part of his passive keeps him here.
- Aneko (Queen) hits full AoE and deals more damage as enemies lose health, making her one of the better Hill picks against groups.
- Shinaru (Butterfly Dance) is a capable support, sitting under Bon and Goju because her overall impact is narrower.
- Yoto (Calamity) gives solid combat value through longer stages without the standout damage or utility of the higher tiers.
A tier and specialists worth investing in
A-tier units carry their weight in the right setup even if they miss the all-around power of the top ranks. This tier also holds the standout farming and boss options.
| Unit | What it does well |
|---|---|
| Itsugo (Dangai) | Strong base damage that grows as enemies move farther along the path, ideal on longer maps. |
| Zeldo (Piety) | Boosts his own damage and pairs with Meliodas, but offers limited extra utility. |
| Konpatchi (Unleashed) | Good damage that ramps against weakened enemies, useful for finishing kills. |
| Gyutari (Upper Moon) | Full AoE with Poison and Blood Cut attacks that explode around enemies, strong against groups. |
| Goki (Super 3) | Excellent boss killer that builds Fighting Spirit stacks for added damage and crit chance. |
| Bluma (Data Analyst) | Top farming unit. Her Training Data can reach a 30% income boost, best in Infinite Mode. |
B and C tiers to use while you build up
These units get you through progression when you lack better options. Treat them as temporary and swap them out as stronger pulls arrive.
- Melio (Assault) can Petrify, Burn, Slow, and buff damage through his Commandments, but cycles between them, so you cannot count on a specific effect on demand.
- Oxi (Mage) fills a support slot when nothing stronger is available, without the impact of the best supports.
- Mykie (Toman) gives a 10% damage buff as leader, but the buff takes time to build and has strict placement rules.
- Itsoda is a useful Hill unit for early elevated coverage, later outclassed by stronger Hill picks.
- Leorio refunds part of an upgrade cost when upgrades happen in his range, making him a farming specialist rather than a combat unit.
- Sosuke (Eternal) works as a stopgap Ground unit but is weaker than the better Ground options, so replace him once you can.
Best picks by role
If you are chasing a specific need rather than a general carry, these are the clearest answers.
| Goal | Best unit |
|---|---|
| Boss fights | Goki (Super 3), thanks to his damage bonuses and stacking Fighting Spirit |
| Infinite Mode | Bluma (Data Analyst), whose income scaling grows as waves continue |
| Best Legendary | Itsoda, for reliable Hill placement and coverage against airborne enemies |
Before you start summoning, stock up on gems so you can push for the SS and S+ units first. Max one top carry, add a support like Bon or Goju, then round out your economy with Bluma or Leorio. Everything below A tier is a temporary seat you will happily give up as your roster grows.
