Anime Origins Unit Tier List — Best Units Ranked (Aug 2026)
Anime Origins is a pick-your-squad tower defense game where you summon anime-inspired units to defend against endless enemy waves. The meta changes quickly with every summon update, so here is our current S-tier-to-D-tier breakdown based on the launch build.
Table of Contents
How Tier Ranks Work
Tier ranks reflect a unit's total value across story mode, infinite mode, and raids — combining raw damage, cost-to-place, range, and evolution potential.
- S-Tier — Meta staples, build your team around these units
- A-Tier — Strong and flexible, great filler
- B-Tier — Situational, useful in specific modes
- C/D-Tier — Niche or outclassed, avoid unless needed
Rarity is NOT the same as tier. A high-rarity unit with terrible cost efficiency can rank below a cheap common with godlike numbers.
Top-Tier Units to Prioritize
The strongest launch units share three traits: low-to-mid placement cost, multi-target or splash damage, and a strong evolution at stage 3+.
- Multi-hit attackers with large range dominate early wave clearing
- Tanks with taunt help you survive boss rushes in raid mode
- Units with self-stacking buffs scale best in infinite mode
Frequently Asked Questions
Which unit should I summon first?
Focus on a cheap multi-target attacker first so you can clear waves consistently and farm coins to afford higher-cost evolved units.
Does the tier list change every update?
Yes — every new unit summon can shake up the meta. Re-check this list after each Anime Origins update.