Anime Story 2 Tier List
This tier list reflects Update 0.5 PvE — story, Nature Tower, secret bosses, and general farming. Rankings weigh consistent damage, survivability, leader buffs, and relic synergy (Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane, Demon Ring, Coal). RNG-heavy units rank lower unless they stabilize runs.
S-Tier DPS (Update 0.5)
These units define the current meta. Invest trait rerolls and best-in-slot relics here first.
Slime (Demon)
Best overall unit: buffs Water allies +50% DMG while dealing top-tier personal damage. Core for water-heavy teams and late tower.
Sound Breather Master
Highest pure DPS ceiling. Pairs with Black Bull for +15% crit leader synergy; aim for Ethereal, Dead Eye, or Monarch traits.
Kaizen (Ascended)
Stuns three enemies and deals +200% on first attack — excellent opener for bosses and Nature Tower floors.
Asota (Devil)
CC-immune leader with double attack on round one; strong when enemies apply stun or slow.
Ant King
Marks enemies for bonus damage; synergizes with Shadow Knight bleed teams.
Dark Swordsman (Ascended)
Best Nature Tower DPS with bleed and dodge — prioritize if tower is your main progression gate.
| SUnit | Role | Best Relic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slime (Demon) | DPS / Support | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Best overall unit; buffs Water allies +50% DMG |
| Sound Breather Master | Pure DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Top pure DPS; pairs with Black Bull for +15% Crit |
| Kaizen (Ascended) | DPS / Support | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Stuns 3 enemies; first attack +200% DMG |
| Asota (Devil) | Leader DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | CC immune; double attack round 1 |
| Ant King | Boss DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Marks enemies; synergy with Shadow Knight |
| Dark Swordsman (Ascended) | Nature Tower DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Best Nature Tower DPS; Bleed + dodge |
| AUnit | Role | Best Relic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil Cyborg (Meltdown) | Fire DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | 400% AoE below 50% HP |
| Shadow Knight | Mid-game DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Bleed + mark synergy |
| Flame Lion | Leader DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Buffs Brawler allies +10% DMG |
| Reaper (Bankai) | Beginner DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | RNG passives; good early Tower |
| Ultimate Warrior | Early DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | 2x DMG with elemental advantage |
| Aura Farmer | Story DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | +50% DMG vs high HP enemies |
| Crimson King | Leader AoE | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Villain leader +15% DMG |
| BUnit | Role | Best Relic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Magic Emperor | Elemental DPS | Baseball Bat, Flame Sword, Candy Cane | Random element each turn |
| Greed (Fox) | Execute DPS | Flame Sword, Baseball Bat, Candy Cane | Executes below 25% HP |
| Pride (Sun) | Tank / DPS | Baseball Bat, Demon Ring, Coal | Best used as Tank |
| Battle Maniac | Speed DPS | Baseball Bat, Candy Cane, Demon Ring | Always attacks first |
| Acu | Early Burn DPS | Baseball Bat, Katana, Flame Sword | 100% burn chance |
| Wrath (Fury) | Counter DPS | Baseball Bat, Demon Ring, Flame Sword | 35% counter at 150% DMG |
| CUnit | Role | Best Relic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Hero | Early sub-DPS | Not Recommended | Poor late scaling |
| Bald | Synergy DPS | Not Recommended | Pairs with Devil Cyborg only |
| Super Roku | Chip DPS | Not Recommended | 70% DMG vs high HP |
| Agony | Reflect | Not Recommended | 25% damage reflect |
| Youji | Black Flash DPS | Not Recommended | RNG Black Flash chain |
| Sosuke | Boss DPS | Not Recommended | Double DMG on consecutive hits |
Meta Tanks
Tanks hold frontline on tower and secret bosses. Stack health traits (Vigor III, Solar) and craft Demon Ring + Coal for damage reduction.
Raven (Red)
25% dodge plus counter damage — best overall tank in Update 0.5. Put on slot 1 with Monarch or Solar if available.
Black Bull
Survives lethal hit at 1 HP once per fight; provides crit leader buff for Sound Breather Master teams.
Titan
Flat 60% damage reduction — reliable when you lack Raven or need a second frontliner.
Pride (Sun)
Hybrid tank/DPS; use as damage-soak only when no dedicated tank is available.
| Unit | Role | Best Relic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven (Red) | TankMeta Tank | Demon Ring, Coal | 25% dodge + counter; best tank overall |
| Black Bull | TankMeta Tank | Demon Ring, Coal | Survives at 1 HP; Crit leader buff |
| Titan | TankTank | Demon Ring, Coal | 60% damage reduction |
| Ruki | TankLegendary Tank | Demon Ring, Coal | 30% damage reduction; early-mid game |
| Vogita | TankEarly Tank | Demon Ring, Coal | 20% damage reduction; easy to obtain |
Meta Supports
Supports amplify DPS through leader skills, revives, DoT doubling, and boss execute windows.
Jolios (King)
One-time revive and king leader — exceptional in Nature Tower long floors.
Gojin
Doubles all DoT — mandatory in bleed/mark comps with Ant King and Shadow Knight.
Destruction
+30% Dark ally damage — slot into dark-heavy teams with Asota or similar.
Yono (Star)
+100% damage versus low-HP bosses — secret boss and execute strategies.
Wandering Mage
Cleanses debuffs on two allies — niche but valuable against CC-heavy tower floors.
| Unit | Role | Best Relic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolios (King) | SupportKing Leader | Baseball Bat, Candy Cane, Demon Ring | Revives once; OP in Tower |
| Yono (Star) | SupportRival Support | Baseball Bat, Coal, Damage Ring | +100% DMG vs low HP bosses |
| Destruction | SupportDark Support | Baseball Bat, Candy Cane, Demon Ring | +30% Dark ally DMG |
| Gojin | SupportDoT Support | Baseball Bat, Candy Cane, Demon Ring | Doubles all DoT effects |
| Tatsumaki | SupportNature Support | Baseball Bat, Candy Cane, Demon Ring | +30% Nature ally DMG |
| Wandering Mage | SupportCleanse Support | Baseball Bat, Candy Cane, Demon Ring | Removes debuffs from 2 allies |
Best Teams
Flexible five-unit comps for Update 0.5. Adjust the support slot for tower cleanse or raid element bonuses.
Water burst (general PvE)
Raven (Red) · Slime (Demon) · Sound Breather Master · Kaizen (Ascended) · Gojin or Destruction
Crit leader (tower DPS)
Black Bull · Sound Breather Master · Kaizen (Ascended) · Ant King · Jolios (King)
Nature Tower focus
Raven (Red) · Dark Swordsman (Ascended) · Kaizen (Ascended) · Tatsumaki · Jolios (King)
Early-to-mid transition
Vogita or Ruki · Ultimate Warrior or Reaper (Bankai) · Flame Lion · any two farmed A-tier DPS until you summon S-tier