Anime RNG Defense Tier List

Map-Solving Carry

Primary upgrades and trait investment

The unit that repeatedly clears the exact wave or boss blocking current progression.

Tradeoff: May change by map or patch

Cheap Reliable Opener

Every progression lineup

Holds early pressure without delaying the first meaningful carry upgrade.

Tradeoff: Limited late-wave ceiling

Boss Specialist

Boss waves and Extreme Raid

Focused damage for durable enemies after normal waves are controlled.

Tradeoff: Can leave group coverage thin

Support or Control

Teams with established damage

Improves total team uptime, coverage, or enemy control.

Tradeoff: Value is easy to misjudge from personal DPS

Economy Slot

Long stages

Generates value when a stage lasts long enough to repay the slot.

Tradeoff: Poor in short maps

Rarity-Only Filler

Temporary roster gaps

A rare-looking unit that duplicates an existing role without solving a failure.

Tradeoff: Consumes upgrades without improving the clear