Anime Ascendants is a Roblox tower defense game built around anime-inspired characters, each with unique stats, evolutions, and passives. While the game leans simpler than some competitors in the genre, clearing end-game Raids and Legend Stages demands specific units and smart trait assignments. Below you'll find full rankings for both late-game and mid-game rosters, along with trait recommendations for every role.
Quick answer: The strongest units in Anime Ascendants right now are Sukuno, Itochi, Goju, Shonks, and Itadoki (Final Vessel) for DPS, with Orwin and Bolma as essential support and farm picks. Pair your top DPS units with the Ascendant or Singularity trait for maximum output.
Late-Game Unit Tier List (UPD 2)
Once you can farm optimal evolution materials and Crystal Stones, the late-game meta shifts heavily toward supports and Shield Breakers. The priority is to rush Maka (Revenge), Megumin & Mahoraga, and Itadori (Final Vessel) as quickly as possible. Charmi (Love) is also highly recommended for boosting Bolma's money generation and providing a team-wide damage buff.
| Tier | Units | Role Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | Sukuno, Itadori (Final Vessel), Maka (Revenge), Megumin & Mahoraga, Guts, Griffith, Skeleton Knight, Sukuna (new EVO) | Top-priority DPS and Shield Breakers for Raids and Legend Stages |
| Sub-Meta | Charmi (Love), Assassin, Shonks, Itochi, Goju, Free Ren | Strong DPS and support; Assassin doubles as starter and support |
| Support / Farm | Orwin, Bolma, Gambler, Senko | Orwin buffs allies ~30–35% damage; Bolma and Senko generate cash |
Sukuna is obtained through the JJK Legend Stage, which has four Acts. The newer evolution path comes from the Sukuna and Yuji Flashback event. Crystal Stones, which you need for many of these evolutions, drop most reliably from Legend Stages but also appear in Challenges and from the Merchant.
Mid-Game Unit Tier List
Mid-game rankings favor accessibility over raw DPS ceiling. Easy-to-obtain Mythics and strong Legendaries carry more weight here because most players won't have the materials to fully evolve Secret-rarity units yet. Farm units remain valuable at every stage, especially during longer modes like Raids.
| Tier | Units | What They're Good For |
|---|---|---|
| S | Sukuno, Yuto, Itochi, Hosoko, Goju, Itadoki, Shonks, Free Ren, Orwin, Bolma | Transitioning into end-game Raids and harder Challenges |
| A | Sand MadMan, Kollua, Ariva, Nobora, Hosino, Megomu, Gambler, Gen (???), Miki, Senko | Best for Story progression and supporting harder modes |
| B | Demon Lord, Benimaro, Togu, Gen (Serious), Touci, Mako, Thick-Browed | Solid beginner picks that carry through most story stages |
| C | Saske (Curse Mark), Ichago, Gen, Genas, Soboto, Tanji, Saske Kid, Niruto Kid, Goko, Luffo | Underpowered; need significant buffs to compete |
| D | Early-game starter units | Replace these as soon as you pull higher-tier DPS |
| Farm | Bolma, Senko | Fit into any team to boost cash income |
For Legendaries specifically, Touci is the strongest DPS option while Orwin provides the best support value. Among Mythics, Hosino and Megomu are the top beginner-friendly picks. Units without evolutions — generally Legendary rarity and below — fall off hard in difficult content unless they offer support utility like buffs or money generation.
How Units Are Ranked
Four factors drive these rankings, and understanding them helps you evaluate new units as they release.
DPS and raw stats matter most for boss encounters. Units with low attack output make clears significantly harder, especially in multi-Act Legend Stages where boss HP scales steeply.
Targeting type has an outsized impact. Full AoE and cone AoE attacks dominate mob waves, while circle AoE tends to underperform. Shonks, for example, gains full AoE on evolution, which is a major reason for his high placement despite middling base damage numbers.
Utility elevates units beyond their raw DPS. Orwin's 30–35% physical damage buff to all units in range makes him essential even in late-game compositions. Bolma and Senko generate extra cash, which is critical in longer modes.
Rarity and evolution access determine long-term investment value. Lower-rarity units with no evolution path are poor investments. Focus your resources on Mythic, Secret, and Exclusive units that have confirmed evolution lines.
Best Traits by Role
Traits in Anime Ascendants are not one-size-fits-all. The right trait depends entirely on what job a unit fills in your lineup.
| Role | Best Traits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meta DPS (S-tier) | Ascendant, Singularity | Maximum damage output with only one placement needed |
| Secondary DPS | Berserker, Slayer | Strong boss damage and general DPS; Slayer is slightly weaker but functionally similar |
| Farm Units | Golden | Directly increases cash generation |
| Support (Orwin, Goju, Gambler) | Supernova, Berserker, Slayer | Supernova extends range for better buff coverage; avoid Singularity/Ascendant on supports |
| Beginner (no good rolls yet) | Godspeed, Strong III, Nimble III | Godspeed is the minimum viable trait; anything below it, including Expertion, should be rerolled |
How to Get Rerolls and Key Resources
Rerolls can be purchased from the Shop, but you also earn them by completing Level Ups, Challenges, Index Milestones, and the Pass. If you're free-to-play, prioritize clearing every Challenge and hitting Index Milestones to stockpile rerolls for trait optimization.
Crystal Stones drop most efficiently from Legend Stages. They also appear as rewards in Challenges and can occasionally be bought from the Merchant. Since many top-tier evolutions require Crystal Stones, running Legend Stages regularly is the fastest path to building a competitive roster.
Obtainment Methods for S-Tier Units
| Unit | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Sukuno | Evolve Itadoki |
| Yuto | Raids |
| Itochi | Itochi Event |
| Hosoko | Summons |
| Goju | Summons |
| Itadoki | Cursed Academy Legend Stage |
| Shonks | Summons |
| Free Ren | Mage Pass |
| Orwin | Summons |
| Bolma | Summons |
Sand MadMan, an A-tier unit, comes from the Sand Village Legend Stage and has relatively easy evolution requirements, though the EVO items have a low 10% drop chance and require three separate parts.
The meta will continue shifting as new updates land, but the core principle stays the same: invest in units with evolutions, prioritize DPS and support synergy, and match your traits to each unit's role. If you're just starting out, grab Bolma and Senko for farming, aim for Shonks or Hosino from summons, and work toward Itadoki from the Cursed Academy Legend Stage as your first major DPS milestone.