Shadow (Divine)
Wave clear, control and endgame investment — without claiming one universal DPS number.
Model a Shadow build →Anime Expeditions Unit Tier List by Role
This list answers a better question than “who has the highest rarity?” Pick the unit that fills your missing job: carry, boss damage, control, team amplification or economy.
10 current candidatesCommunity evidence · medium confidence
8th Sword (Berserk)
A physical carry candidate for concentrated boss pressure and endgame stages.
Check the evolution path →Ramen Guy
A role pick for long modes where income can compound across the run.
Open the units database →Top damage jobs
Carry
Choose by fight length and damage pattern, not by one unsourced DPS number.
Magic carry · control
Shadow (Divine)
Best for: Wave clear and endgame control
Current public guides repeatedly place the evolved form among the strongest all-round carry candidates.
- Unlock
- Secret evolved form (reported)
- Still unknown
- Exact DPS and universal-best status are not confirmed.
Physical boss DPS
8th Sword (Berserk)
Best for: Bossing and concentrated damage
A strong endgame carry candidate when the team needs physical boss pressure.
- Unlock
- Secret evolved / raid path (reported)
- Still unknown
- Exact output and evolution drop details remain incomplete.
Bleed-synergy magic carry
Cursed Student (True Love)
Best for: Scaling teams
Spirit Bats is reported to benefit from teams that can sustain Bleed-related synergy.
- Unlock
- Mythic evolved form (reported)
- Still unknown
- Copied effects and Bleed scaling need stronger proof.
Scaling magic DPS
Elf Mage (Unleashed)
Best for: Long raids
A charge-and-reset style kit rewards sustained uptime more than short stages.
- Unlock
- Evolved form
- Still unknown
- Stack and spell formulas are not fully documented.
Burn / DoT DPS
Flame Emperor (Reincarnate)
Best for: Early evolution and persistent damage
A practical progression option when repeatable Burn coverage matters more than a rare endgame unlock.
- Unlock
- Evolved form
- Still unknown
- Exact DoT output is unknown.
Team multipliers
Support & control
These picks earn their slot through control, amplification or follow-up value rather than raw solo DPS.
Control · support · DPS
Puppet (Telekinetic)
Best for: Rewind and mark utility
A flexible team piece when control windows and marks increase the value of the main carry.
- Unlock
- Mythic evolved form (reported)
- Still unknown
- Passive numbers and uptime are unresolved.
Team amplifier
True Saint (Holy)
Best for: Well-built multi-unit teams
Reported Seize utility becomes more valuable as the rest of the team becomes stronger.
- Unlock
- Evolved form
- Still unknown
- Buff duration and interactions need confirmation.
Control · support DPS
Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)
Best for: Crowd control
A current control candidate for teams that need reliable enemy disruption instead of another pure carry.
- Unlock
- Evolved form
- Still unknown
- Stun and slow uptime are not fully sourced.
Follow-up support
String Demon (Awakened)
Best for: Fast attacking teams
String Sync is reported to create extra follow-up value when allies attack frequently.
- Unlock
- Evolved form
- Still unknown
- Follow-up formula and cooldown remain unknown.
Farm value
Economy
Economy units are judged by long-run team value, not combat screenshots.
Team jobs
Build a balanced expedition team
Use jobs as a checklist. Exact combinations depend on mode and your roster, so this section avoids pretending one lineup is permanent.
Main carry
Shadow, 8th Sword, Cursed Student, Elf Mage or Flame Emperor depending on fight shape.
Control
Puppet or Salmon Sorcerer can preserve damage uptime by disrupting enemies.
Amplifier
True Saint or a synergy unit should multiply the carry instead of duplicating its job.
Mode slot
Use Ramen Guy for long economy stages, or another specialist when immediate pressure matters.
How picks are judged
Ranking criteria
- Clear speed or boss pressure for the intended mode.
- Control, amplification, economy and other team value.
- Scaling across short stages versus long raids.
- Unlock cost, evolution burden and replacement risk.
- Whether the public material agrees on the unit's job.
Limitations
What this list does not prove
The collected material does not support a complete universal roster ranking or exact full-kit DPS. Cards therefore show the strongest supported role claim and the unresolved assumption. Use the raw DPS tool for your visible stats and the sources page when a claim changes.
FAQ
Tier list questions
What is the best Anime Expeditions unit?
There is no single pick for every job. Shadow (Divine) is a strong all-round carry candidate, 8th Sword (Berserk) targets boss damage, Puppet adds control, and Ramen Guy covers economy.
Is this tier list based only on rarity?
No. The comparison weighs role fit, clear or boss use, team utility, scaling, unlock burden and how easily another unit can replace the job.
Which unit should a beginner evolve first?
Flame Emperor (Reincarnate) is a practical early-evolution candidate in the collected material, but check the evolution planner against your own inventory before committing.
How do I compare two DPS builds?
Enter the values visible on each upgrade screen in the DPS calculator. It compares raw repeatable output and labels the mechanics it cannot model.