📊 Updated November 2025

Anime Vanguards Tier List

Complete character rankings from S-tier (best) to D-tier (worst). Detailed DPS stats, pros/cons, and team synergies for every character!

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📊 Tier List Methodology

Our tier list is based on character performance across all game modes (Infinite Mode, Raids, PvP, Story Mode). We consider DPS, survivability, cost-efficiency, and team synergy.

S-Tier: Best units in the game. Must-have for endgame content
A-Tier: Strong in most scenarios. Highly recommended
B-Tier: Good for mid-game progression. Viable options
C-Tier: Usable but not optimal. Early game friendly
D-Tier: Limited viability. Consider replacing
S

S-Tier Meta Defining

4 characters • Best units in the game. Must-have for endgame content

Gojo Satoru

Jujutsu Kaisen

MythicS

The strongest sorcerer with Domain Expansion. Insane AOE damage.

DPS

2,850

Cost

1000

Range

25

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Highest DPS in the game at 2850
  • +Domain Expansion deals massive AOE damage
  • +Long attack range (25 units)
  • +Infinity passive reduces incoming damage by 40%
  • +Excellent for both Infinite Mode and Raids

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Extremely expensive deployment cost (1000 gems)
  • -Long cooldown on Domain Expansion (90s)
  • -Requires specific team comp to maximize potential

Best Game Modes

Infinite ModeRaidsPvP

💡 Synergizes With

SukunaMadara

Ryomen Sukuna

Jujutsu Kaisen

MythicS

King of Curses with devastating close-range burst damage.

DPS

2,720

Cost

950

Range

22

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Massive burst damage with Malevolent Shrine
  • +Cleave ability hits multiple targets
  • +High DPS (2720) with short cooldowns
  • +Self-healing on kills extends survivability
  • +Top-tier in PvP due to burst potential

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Shorter range than other S-tiers
  • -Needs tank support to maximize effectiveness
  • -Vulnerable during ability cooldowns

Best Game Modes

PvPRaidsStory Mode

💡 Synergizes With

GojoWhitebeard

Edward Newgate

One Piece

MythicS

Hybrid tank with earthquake abilities. Best frontline unit.

DPS

2,100

Cost

900

Range

18

Tank/DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Highest HP pool (45,000 at max level)
  • +Earthquake stuns enemies in 15-unit radius
  • +Solid DPS (2100) for a tank
  • +Passive grants +15% defense to nearby allies
  • +Perfect anchor for any team composition

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Slower attack speed than pure DPS
  • -Earthquake has 60s cooldown

Best Game Modes

Infinite ModeStory ModeRaids

💡 Synergizes With

GojoLuffyMadara

Madara Uchiha

Naruto

MythicS

Versatile damage dealer with Perfect Susanoo ultimate.

DPS

2,650

Cost

980

Range

24

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Susanoo provides damage immunity for 10s
  • +High consistent DPS (2650)
  • +Meteor ability covers entire screen
  • +Great range (24 units)
  • +Viable in all game modes

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Susanoo has long cooldown (120s)
  • -High deployment cost
  • -Meteor can be dodged in PvP

Best Game Modes

Infinite ModeRaidsPvP

💡 Synergizes With

GojoNaruto
A

A-Tier Excellent

5 characters • Strong in most scenarios. Highly recommended

Monkey D. Luffy

One Piece

LegendaryA

Gear 5 transformation provides versatile damage output.

DPS

1,950

Cost

700

Range

16

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Gear 5 boosts DPS by 50% for 20s
  • +Good HP pool for a DPS (18,000)
  • +Red Hawk has short cooldown
  • +Affordable cost compared to S-tiers

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Gear 5 has 90s cooldown
  • -Shorter range than top tiers
  • -Requires upgrades to shine

Best Game Modes

Story ModeInfinite ModeRaids

💡 Synergizes With

WhitebeardZoro

Naruto Uzumaki

Naruto

LegendaryA

Sage Mode + Kurama combo makes him highly versatile.

DPS

1,880

Cost

720

Range

20

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Rasengan barrage hits all enemies in range
  • +Kurama mode increases HP and DPS
  • +Shadow clones create distractions
  • +Excellent for crowd control

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Lower single-target DPS than S-tiers
  • -Kurama mode limited duration (30s)

Best Game Modes

Infinite ModeStory Mode

💡 Synergizes With

MadaraSasuke

Gon Freecss

Hunter x Hunter

LegendaryA

Adult Gon transformation delivers explosive burst damage.

DPS

1,820

Cost

680

Range

15

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Adult form has highest burst in A-tier
  • +Jajanken Rock deals 15,000 damage
  • +Low deployment cost
  • +Fast attack speed

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Adult form only lasts 15s
  • -Very short range
  • -Fragile without tank support

Best Game Modes

RaidsPvP

💡 Synergizes With

WhitebeardKillua

Ichigo Kurosaki

Bleach

LegendaryA

Balanced DPS with Hollow Mask and Bankai transformations.

DPS

1,900

Cost

710

Range

19

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Getsuga Tensho has wide AOE
  • +Hollow Mask boosts speed and damage
  • +Good balance of range and DPS
  • +Bankai extends attack range to 25

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Transformations have limited uptime
  • -Average HP pool

Best Game Modes

Story ModeInfinite ModePvP

💡 Synergizes With

LuffyAll Might

All Might

My Hero Academia

LegendaryA

Symbol of Peace. Tanky frontliner with decent damage.

DPS

1,200

Cost

750

Range

12

Tank

✓ Strengths

  • +High HP (32,000)
  • +United States of Smash stuns all enemies
  • +Taunt ability protects allies
  • +Plus Ultra mode heals 20% HP

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Low DPS for cost
  • -Short range requires frontline placement
  • -One For All has 120s cooldown

Best Game Modes

Story ModeRaids

💡 Synergizes With

LuffyNarutoDeku
B

B-Tier Solid

5 characters • Good for mid-game progression. Viable options

Vegeta

Dragon Ball Z

EpicB

Saiyan Prince with Final Flash ultimate.

DPS

1,450

Cost

550

Range

18

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Final Flash deals massive single-target damage
  • +Good range and attack speed
  • +Affordable Epic rarity
  • +Super Saiyan form boosts all stats

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Final Flash has charge time
  • -Lower HP than other B-tiers
  • -Needs upgrades to compete with A-tier

Best Game Modes

Story ModePvP

💡 Synergizes With

GokuNaruto

Sasuke Uchiha

Naruto

EpicB

Sharingan user with lightning-based attacks.

DPS

1,520

Cost

580

Range

20

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Chidori has low cooldown (15s)
  • +Sharingan predicts enemy movements
  • +Good synergy with Naruto
  • +Amaterasu deals DOT

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Fragile HP pool
  • -Chakra management required

Best Game Modes

Story ModeInfinite Mode

💡 Synergizes With

NarutoMadara

Killua Zoldyck

Hunter x Hunter

EpicB

Lightning-fast assassin with Godspeed mode.

DPS

1,380

Cost

520

Range

14

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Godspeed increases attack speed by 80%
  • +Lowest cost in B-tier
  • +Thunderbolt paralyzes enemies
  • +Great for early-game progression

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Low HP (8,500)
  • -Godspeed duration only 10s
  • -Short range

Best Game Modes

Story Mode

💡 Synergizes With

GonWhitebeard

Roronoa Zoro

One Piece

EpicB

Three-sword style master with strong single-target damage.

DPS

1,480

Cost

560

Range

13

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Asura form triples damage output
  • +Oni Giri has short cooldown
  • +Good HP for a DPS (14,000)
  • +Pairs well with Luffy

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Very short range
  • -Asura only lasts 8s

Best Game Modes

Story ModeRaids

💡 Synergizes With

LuffyWhitebeard

Katsuki Bakugo

My Hero Academia

EpicB

Explosive hero with AOE damage potential.

DPS

1,420

Cost

540

Range

16

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Howitzer Impact clears enemy waves
  • +AP Shot has rapid fire rate
  • +Good for Infinite Mode

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Low HP
  • -Inconsistent damage output
  • -Outclassed by A-tier units

Best Game Modes

Story ModeInfinite Mode

💡 Synergizes With

All MightDeku
C

C-Tier Decent

2 characters • Usable but not optimal. Early game friendly

Tanjiro Kamado

Demon Slayer

RareC

Water Breathing user. Solid early-game DPS.

DPS

980

Cost

400

Range

12

DPS

✓ Strengths

  • +Very affordable
  • +Water Breathing has AOE
  • +Good for beginners

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Low DPS
  • -Falls off mid-game
  • -Short range

Best Game Modes

Story Mode

💡 Synergizes With

ZenitsuAll Might

Izuku Midoriya

My Hero Academia

RareC

Support-oriented hero with buffs.

DPS

720

Cost

420

Range

14

Support

✓ Strengths

  • +One For All buffs team DPS by 15%
  • +Delaware Smash has knockback
  • +Low cost

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Very low personal DPS
  • -Better supports available

Best Game Modes

Story Mode

💡 Synergizes With

All MightBakugo
D

D-Tier Weak

1 character • Limited viability. Consider replacing

Zenitsu Agatsuma

Demon Slayer

CommonD

Thunder Breathing user. Very niche use.

DPS

450

Cost

250

Range

10

Support

✓ Strengths

  • +Cheapest unit
  • +Thunder clap can stun

✗ Weaknesses

  • -Extremely low DPS
  • -Limited range
  • -Not viable past early game

Best Game Modes

Story Mode

🎮 Team Building Tips

⚔️

Balanced Composition

Mix DPS, Tank, and Support units. Aim for 3 DPS, 1 Tank, 1 Support for most content.

💎

Invest in S-Tier

Prioritize upgrading S-tier units first. They'll carry you through endgame content and Infinite Mode 100+.

🎯

Synergy Matters

Check "Synergizes With" in character cards. Some units like Gojo + Sukuna work better together.

📈 Current Meta Analysis

November 2025 Update Highlights

  • ▲
    Gojo remains #1: Highest DPS (2850) and Domain Expansion make him essential for Infinite Mode Wave 100+. Pair with Whitebeard for best results.
  • ▲
    Whitebeard rising: Tank/DPS hybrid role is increasingly valuable in current meta. 45,000 HP pool + team defense buff is unmatched.
  • ►
    A-Tier still competitive: Luffy, Naruto, and Ichigo remain excellent choices. More accessible than S-tiers with 70% of the performance.
  • ℹ
    Cost efficiency matters: For F2P players, focus on A and B-tier units. B-tier characters like Killua (520 cost) offer great value.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the tier list updated?

We update the tier list after every major game update or meta shift. Usually every 2-3 weeks. Last updated: November 15, 2025.

Should I summon for S-tier characters only?

While S-tier units are the strongest, A-tier characters are also excellent and more accessible. Focus on building a balanced team rather than chasing only Mythic rarity.

What do the DPS numbers mean?

DPS (Damage Per Second) shown is at max level with all upgrades. For example, Gojo at 2850 DPS means he deals 2,850 damage every second at peak performance.

Can low-tier characters be viable?

Yes! B and C-tier units can be viable for early-to-mid game content. Many players clear Story Mode with mostly B-tier teams. But for Infinite Mode 100+ and high-level Raids, S and A-tiers are recommended.

What makes a character S-tier?

High damage output (2000+ DPS), versatility across game modes, strong abilities with reasonable cooldowns, and synergy with other meta units. Performance in endgame Raids and PvP is heavily weighted.

How important are "Synergizes With" recommendations?

Very important! Team synergy can increase your effective DPS by 20-30%. For example, Gojo + Sukuna + Madara is the current best 3-DPS core for Infinite Mode.

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