Anime Vanguards Tier List – Best Units For Each Gamemode [UPDATE 3.0]

Mastering *Anime Vanguards* requires more than just raw skill—it demands strategic planning and the right units. Unlike some other tower defense games, *Anime Vanguards* presents players with uniquely challenging stages that call for carefully curated squads. To help you optimize your team composition and spend those precious Gems effectively, we’ve put together a comprehensive tier list covering various game modes and unit types. Whether you’re tackling story missions, raids, paragons, or endless challenges, this guide ensures you’re always equipped with the best possible units.

The tier list below ranks units across different categories, offering insights into their performance, strengths, and ideal traits. Each unit's stats are evaluated based on their evolved forms and upgrades, ensuring you know exactly what to expect when bringing them into battle.

Anime Vanguards Overall Tier List

This tier list consolidates the best units across all game modes, assuming they are fully evolved and upgraded. It’s especially useful for players seeking to maximize their potential in every scenario, including trades for unavailable units.

Anime Vanguards Story, Challenges, Raids, and Paragon Tier List

Optimized for shorter game modes like Story, Challenges, Raids, and Paragons, this tier list emphasizes units with high DPS, cost-efficient upgrades, and utility-enhancing abilities.

Anime Vanguards Infinite Tier List

Designed for players aiming for the leaderboards, this tier list focuses on units that excel in infinite scenarios. Units with perfect traits and maxed-out stats are crucial for achieving competitive results.

Anime Vanguards Tournament (Elemental) Tier List

Units are ranked based on their DPS and utility in tournament settings, where elemental advantages and resistances play a significant role. Certain enemies are weak or resistant to specific elements, making unit selection critical.

Anime Vanguards Unit List

Vanguard Units

Unit	Element	Details	Recommended Traits
Divalo	Cosmic	+ Excellent DPS and Range + 100% Dodge chance and a counter every 10 seconds + Bonus DMG against slowed enemies and bosses + A 10-second slow ability – Expensive to place and upgrade	• Monarch • Ethereal • Blitz

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