Progression in Anime Squadron lives and dies on your loadout. Units and traits are both heavily RNG-based, so most of your power comes from knowing which pulls are worth keeping and which to reroll. The rankings below sort every unit and trait by how useful they are across Story, Raids, and Infinite Mode, so you can build a squad that holds up in the current meta.
Quick answer: Gometa (SSJ4) is the strongest overall unit, and Superior is the strongest trait. If you cannot land Superior, Cloner is the next best choice because it deploys two copies of the same unit.
Anime Squadron units tier list
Units are the core of every squad. These rankings prioritize damage dealers, but they still account for the supports and utility picks that carry teams through harder content. Roll units with the active Anime Squadron codes and use the table below to decide what stays on your team.
| Tier | Units |
|---|---|
| SS | Gometa (SSJ4), Woo (Shadow), Madora (Gunbai), Shanron |
| S | Rizzuto (Sage), Vegata (SSJ Full Power), Goki (SSJ4 Full Power), Shinks, Fastwagon |
| A | Karashi (Sharingan), Shield Hero, Rudaus |
| B | Big Beard, Mamosa |
| C | Choi, Tranks, Zaro |
| D | Shin, Igras |
SS and S tier units explained
| Unit | Why it ranks here |
|---|---|
| Gometa (SSJ4) | The strongest all-around DPS and the centerpiece of most endgame teams. Scales well, survives well, and stays useful in every mode. |
| Woo (Shadow) | One of the highest damage units thanks to the Shadow Soldier mechanic. His scaling dominates long fights and Infinite Mode. |
| Madora (Gunbai) | Heavy burn damage, strong meteor attacks, and reliable boss-killing power from mid-game onward. |
| Shanron | Huge damage and utility in one unit. The only catch is the steep cost, which makes him tough for newer players. |
| Rizzuto (Sage) | A dependable DPS for most content. He lacks SS-tier ceiling but stays a solid pick. |
| Vegata (SSJ Full Power) | Good damage and a cheap, effective ultimate. He is also a step toward building Gometa. |
| Goki (SSJ4 Full Power) | Strong damage and a key evolution piece for Gometa, so he is worth investing in even before the swap. |
| Shinks | The best support right now. His damage reduction aura and dodge support sharply raise team survivability. |
| Fastwagon | The only dedicated money unit and effectively mandatory. Extra income speeds up every run and unlocks expensive units sooner. |
A tier and lower units explained
| Unit | Why it ranks here |
|---|---|
| Karashi (Sharingan) | The fastest mythic in the game and great for clearing weaker stages, even though his damage trails the top tiers. |
| Shield Hero | One of the best tanks thanks to damage redirection. His value climbs as content gets harder. |
| Rudaus | Niche cooldown reduction support that can sharpen specific endgame compositions. |
| Big Beard | Decent tank and DPS for early play, but stronger specialists overshadow him later. |
| Mamosa | Healing support that helps newer players, though her impact fades in high-damage stages. |
| Choi | A serviceable beginner DPS that falls off fast once stronger units arrive. |
| Tranks | Useful early but short on the stats and utility endgame demands. |
| Zaro | An average slot-filler for early teams. |
| Shin | Limited use beyond the earliest stages; better options appear almost right away. |
| Igras | A starter unit that gets outclassed quickly and is not worth long-term resources. |
Anime Squadron traits tier list
Strong units alone will not carry you. The right trait can swing a unit’s output more than a level-up would. Damage traits lead the meta, but utility traits like Cloner and Entrepreneur stay valuable because they lift the whole team rather than a single slot.
| Tier | Traits |
|---|---|
| SS | Superior, Cloner |
| S | Entrepreneur, Rebirth |
| A | Lethal, Sniper, Wealthy |
| B | Knight, Juggernaut |
| C | Ranger, Powerful |
| D | Sight, Endure, Tank |
| Trait | Effect and value |
|---|---|
| Superior | +200% DMG, +300% HP, +30% RNG, -15% CD, +1 Spawn Cap. The mix of stats, cooldown cut, and an extra placement slot makes it the best trait by a wide margin. |
| Cloner | +40% DMG, +60% HP, and spawns 2 units instead of 1. Doubling a strong DPS often beats raw stat boosts. |
| Entrepreneur | -40% Cost, +30% DMG, +30% HP. The cost cut makes pricey units far easier to field. |
| Rebirth | +35% DMG, +50% HP, +20% RNG, and one respawn at 50% HP. The extra life shines on hard stages and Infinite Mode. |
| Lethal | +20% DMG and -10% CD. Cooldown reduction lifts overall DPS, making it a top non-secret trait. |
| Sniper | +20% DMG and +40% RNG. The range jump lets units start attacking sooner and stay active longer. |
| Wealthy | -20% Cost and +10% DMG. Weaker than Entrepreneur but still speeds up expensive deployments. |
| Juggernaut | +50% HP. A solid survivability trait for tanks and frontliners. |
| Knight | +20% DMG and +5% HP. A fine all-rounder for early and mid-game. |
| Ranger | +25% RNG. Useful range, but it lacks the damage or utility to compete higher up. |
| Powerful | +10% DMG. Works on anything, but the bump is too small for endgame builds. |
| Tank | +30% HP. Only worthwhile on dedicated tanks. |
| Sight | +10% RNG. Too minor to change performance. |
| Endure | +10% HP. The smallest survivability boost in the game; reroll it. |
Beginner priority and best team composition
New players get the most return from four early targets. Fastwagon builds your economy, while Goki (SSJ4 Full Power), Vegata (SSJ Full Power), and Shinks give you a stable core. Goki and Vegata also feed into Gometa later, so the investment carries forward instead of being wasted.
A balanced endgame team pairs a main DPS such as Gometa (SSJ4) or Woo (Shadow) with a support like Shinks and a money unit like Fastwagon. Adding heavy hitters like Madora (Gunbai) and Shanron rounds the squad out for every mode. Pair your best DPS with Superior or Cloner, and a setup like this clears Story, Raids, and Infinite Mode without weak links.
Rankings shift as new units, traits, and balance changes arrive, so re-check your roster after major updates and reroll low-value traits like Endure or Sight whenever they land on a unit you actually use.
