Top tier naming
Some sources use S as the highest tier. This wiki uses SS for the player-facing top investment group so “best unit” pages and tier cards have a clearer hierarchy.
Last updated: June 22, 2026 · Update 0.5 watchlist
Anime Squadron Tier List — Best Units SS to D
Use this Anime Squadron tier list to decide which units deserve Gems, rerolls, gear, and evolution materials. The page separates pure DPS rankings from role value, because economy and tank units can be bad on a damage chart but still essential in real teams.
Quick answer: build around one main carry first. The safest top group is Gometa (SSJ4), Woo (Shadow), Madora (Gunbai), and Shanron (Omega). Add Puppeteer (Transcendent) when you need a frontline tank/control unit, and watch the Update 0.5 Berserk units before spending rare materials.
Best Anime Squadron Units by Investment Priority
This table is built for player decisions. “Tier” tells you how aggressively to invest. “Source status” tells you whether the ranking is stable, role-weighted, or still changing after Update 0.5.
| Unit | Tier | Role | Rarity | Origin | Obtain route | Source status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gometa (SSJ4) | SS | Main Carry / Boss Damage | Secret | Gogeta SSJ4 · Dragon Ball GT | Summon banner, Secret-tier pull | Current consensus top carry. Some sources label the top group as S rather than SS. |
| Woo (Shadow) | SS | Main Carry / Summoner | Secret | Sung Jin-Woo · Solo Leveling | Summon banner plus Monarch Daggers awakening route | Current consensus meta DPS / summon value. |
| Madora (Gunbai) | SS | Boss Damage / Main Carry | Secret | Madara Uchiha · Naruto Shippuden | Summon banner, Secret-tier pull | Current consensus boss damage pick. |
| Shanron (Omega) | SS | Main Carry | Secret | Omega Shenron · Dragon Ball GT | Summon banner, Secret-tier pull | Current consensus top DPS group. |
| Puppeteer (Transcendent) | S / Role SS | Tank / Control / Off-Carry | Secret | Sosuke Aizen · Bleach | Katakara Bridge Challenge, 1% reported drop, 100-clear pity reported | Tier disagreement: not always ranked with pure DPS carries, but top value as tank/frontliner. Guide page. |
| Berserker [Enraged] | S watch | Main DPS | Secret / Superior variant reported | Guts · Berserk | Evolve Berserker; base Berserker reported from banners at 0.2% | Update 0.5 early evaluation. Strong, but final placement needs another check. |
| Falcon [Dark] | S watch | Sub-DPS / Economy | Secret | Griffith · Berserk | Evolve Falcon; base form reported from summon / raid drops | Update 0.5 early evaluation. Yen boost makes it more than a DPS unit. |
| Skeleton Knight [Resonance] | S watch | Tank / Support | Secret | Skull Knight · Berserk | Complete Act 4 of Eclipse (Before) Raid, then evolve | Update 0.5 early evaluation. Aura value may keep it high even if DPS is lower. |
| Goki (SSJ4) | A | Main Carry | Secret / Mythic | Goku SSJ4 · Dragon Ball GT | Summon banner; evolve from base Goki | Good carry if you do not have the top Secret group. |
| Karashi (Sharingan) | A | Control / Starter Carry | Mythic | Kakashi Hatake · Naruto | Summon banner, Mythic pull | Beginner-friendly value. Safer early investment than low-tier Epics. |
| Vegata (SSJ4) | A | Main Carry | Mythic | Vegeta SSJ4 · Dragon Ball GT | Summon banner, Mythic pull | Good mid-game carry while chasing Secret pulls. |
| Fastwagon | Role Pick | Economy | Epic | Speedwagon · JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | Summon banner, Epic pull | Pure tier lists can rank it low, but economy value matters for progression and harder stages. |
How to Read This Tier List
Anime Squadron rankings are still young, so the best page is not a single damage list. You need a decision rule for each resource type.
SS means long-term resource target
Use Gems, stat cubes, rerolls, and better gear on SS units when you are sure they will stay in your team. Gometa, Woo, Madora, and Shanron are the safest damage investments from the current source set.
S means powerful but role-sensitive
Puppeteer (Transcendent) is a good example. It can be more valuable than another DPS when you need frontline control, but a pure damage ranking may not place it above the best carries.
A means good until you pull better
A-tier Mythics are not bad. They help you clear content while you save for Secret units. The mistake is spending rare reroll resources on them as if they were permanent end-game anchors.
Best Units by Role
Use this section when you already know what your team is missing.
Best main carry
Gometa (SSJ4) is the safest carry target. If your account lacks a top Secret carry, build around the best Mythic carry you have and stop spending rare resources until a stronger pull arrives.
Best boss damage
Madora (Gunbai) and Woo (Shadow) are the most important boss-damage names to watch. Woo also has an awakening path tied to Monarch Daggers, so check the gear guide before committing materials.
Best tank / frontliner
Puppeteer (Transcendent) is the standout frontline utility unit. Its value is not only damage; the point is survivability, control, and team stability in longer fights.
Best economy support
Fastwagon can look weak in a DPS table, but economy units change how quickly you can set up and scale. Do not delete or ignore economy picks just because they are not carry units.
Update 0.5 Berserk Units: Early Tier Watch
Update 0.5 added Berserk-themed units and changed the community conversation. These units are useful to track, but their final ranking should remain flexible.
| Unit | Early role | Why players care | Current decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker [Enraged] | Main DPS | Reported low-HP scaling, death-synergy damage, and rare superior variant hype. | Farm and test, but do not call it permanent SS until more sources stabilize. |
| Falcon [Dark] | Sub-DPS / Economy | Early notes point to suppression, sacrifice mechanics, and a Yen boost passive. | High watch priority because economy effects can age better than raw DPS. |
| Skeleton Knight [Resonance] | Tank / Support | Reported aura and link mechanics can boost allies in raid-style content. | Strong support watchlist unit; compare against Puppeteer for frontline value. |
| Casca [Resilience] | Lane Pusher / DPS | Early sources describe it as less meta-defining than the other Berserk units. | Build only if you like the unit or need temporary lane help. |
Source Notes and Disagreements
This page keeps disagreement visible because the game is new and several guide sites update on different schedules.
Puppeteer weighting
Puppeteer (Transcendent) is not always ranked above DPS units, but tank/control value makes it a top role pick. Do not judge it only by carry damage.
Berserk uncertainty
Update 0.5 unit tiers are still early. The next check should compare written guides, in-game testing, and community raid clear teams before changing SS labels.
Anime Squadron Tier List FAQ
All FAQ answers are visible in the initial HTML.
Who is the best unit in Anime Squadron?
The safest top carry picks are Gometa (SSJ4), Woo (Shadow), Madora (Gunbai), and Shanron (Omega). Some sources label this group S tier while this wiki groups them as SS because they define most end-game investment decisions.
Is Puppeteer Transcendent SS tier?
Puppeteer (Transcendent) is one of the strongest tank and control units, but sources weight it differently from pure DPS carries. Treat it as S tier overall and top tier for frontline utility.
Are Update 0.5 Berserk units final tier?
No. Berserker [Enraged], Falcon [Dark], and Skeleton Knight [Resonance] have strong early S-tier reports, but their final placement should be rechecked after more written guides and in-game testing stabilize.
Should beginners follow the tier list exactly?
Beginners should use the tier list as an investment filter, not a summon-only checklist. Build one reliable carry, keep an economy unit such as Fastwagon when needed, and save rerolls for long-term units.
Next Steps
Use the tier list after you claim codes, then open detailed unit or gear pages before spending rare materials.