Update 14 of Anime Guardians arrives on September 28, 2025, bringing significant meta shifts and new unit balance changes that completely redefine the tower defense landscape. The update features a comprehensive rework system, with Judar receiving major changes that could affect its current overpowered status. Our comprehensive tier list analyzes all 50+ available units across seven distinct tiers, helping you build unstoppable teams for Story Mode, Infinite Castle, Boss Raids, and the new Tower challenges.
| Tier | Unit Count | Key Changes | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta (SS+) | 7 Units | New evolved forms added | All content |
| S-Tier | 13 Units | Balance adjustments | Late-game progression |
| A-Tier | 15 Units | Support buffs | Mid-game teams |
| B-Tier | 12 Units | Minor tweaks | Early progression |
| C-Tier | 6 Units | No changes | Starter teams |
| D-Tier | 3 Units | Needs rework | Avoid if possible |
Anime Guardians, developed by Zero Developer Studio, features a gacha-style summoning system allowing players to collect units from various anime universes. The Update 14 meta revolutionizes gameplay through three major changes:
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The introduction of enhanced evolution paths for existing units creates new strategic possibilities. Units like Ichongo (Vasto Lorde) and Kafla (Overpower) now dominate through their upgraded forms, while previously mid-tier characters receive substantial buffs that make them viable alternatives. The artifact system expansion adds another layer of depth, with new legendary artifacts specifically designed for Update 14's evolved units.
The tower defense mechanics have evolved significantly with Update 14's introduction of adaptive enemy AI. Enemies now counter specific unit types more effectively, forcing players to diversify their teams rather than relying on single overpowered units. This change particularly impacts infinite mode strategies where unit synergy becomes crucial for progression past wave 100.
These units define the current meta and excel in every game mode without exception. If you own them, build your entire strategy around their strengths.
Ichongo (Vasto Lorde) - The undisputed king of DPS, dealing massive area damage with his Cero Oscuras ability. His transformation mechanic scales infinitely with enemy health, making him essential for boss raids.
Kafla (Overpower) - Combines incredible single-target burst with crowd control through her Potara Fusion mechanic. Her damage multiplier increases by 50% every third attack, stacking up to 500%.
Aozort (Lord Arc) - Revolutionary support unit that amplifies team damage by 200% while providing immunity frames. His hollow energy field creates safe zones that negate all enemy abilities.
Sung (Shadow Monarch) - Summons shadow soldiers that scale with defeated enemies. Each shadow inherits 75% of the original enemy's stats, creating an exponentially growing army.
Void (God Hand) - Ignores all enemy defenses and shields with reality-warping attacks. His percentage-based damage makes him invaluable against high-health targets.
Gohan (Ultra Beast) - Transforms based on team health, gaining up to 1000% increased stats when allies fall below 30% HP. His rage mode activates team-wide invincibility for 5 seconds.
Tio (Over Heaven) - Damage increases up to 1.5x with each attack, making sustained battles heavily favor this unit. Time-stop ability freezes all enemies for 3 seconds every 20 seconds.
Outstanding units that excel in most content but may have minor weaknesses compared to Meta tier.
Alon (Demon Lord) - Phase transformation mechanic provides versatility. Starts defensive but evolves into a damage powerhouse after absorbing 10,000 damage.
Sai - Budget-friendly option with consistent performance. His ink techniques apply debuffs that stack multiplicatively with other units.
Ichongo (True Bankai) - Slightly weaker than Vasto Lorde form but more accessible. Getsuga Tensho ability cleaves through entire waves.
Kafla (Base Form) - Still powerful without Overpower evolution. Ki blasts chain between enemies, dealing 25% additional damage per bounce.
Aozort (Hollow Form) - Excellent alternative to Lord Arc version. Creates hollow rifts that pull enemies together for combo attacks.
Ichongo (Bankai) - Reliable damage dealer for mid-game content. Speed boost affects nearby allies, increasing attack rate by 40%.
Griffith (Sacrifice) - Part of the A-tier units that serve as perfect second choices. Eclipse transformation sacrifices 50% current HP for 300% damage boost.
Guts (Berserk) - Tank/DPS hybrid with rage mechanics. Berserker armor prevents death once per wave while tripling damage output.
Matsuri (Love Pillar) - Area control specialist with breathing techniques. Love breathing creates zones that slow enemies by 70%.
Beerus (Destroyer) - Hakai ability instantly eliminates enemies below 20% health. God of Destruction aura reduces all incoming damage by 60%.
Lofy (Gear 5) - Meta unit with stun immunity and extended attack range. Rubber awakening bounces attacks between multiple targets.
Goku (Ultra Instinct) - Dodges 90% of attacks while countering with devastating strikes. Autonomous movement triggers additional attacks.
Vegeta (Ultra Ego) - Damage increases as HP decreases, reaching 500% at 10% health. Pride mechanic prevents one-shot deaths.
Reliable units for most content, excellent for filling team gaps.
The A-tier houses fifteen versatile units including evolving forms and support specialists. These units excel in specific scenarios: Homuro's time manipulation for boss raids, Goblin Slayer's specialized damage against humanoid enemies, and Yugi's card-based RNG mechanics that can either devastate or disappoint. Players should focus on units that complement their existing roster rather than chasing specific A-tier units.
B-tier units including Bolm, Gogo, Alon (Phase 1), Satalan, Mish, Rimosi, base Aozort, Saber, Rudy, Kilu, Susuna, and base Sung serve adequately for early to mid-game progression. These units require significant investment to remain viable in late-game content. Their primary value lies in completing type-specific challenges where their elemental advantages shine.
C-tier consists of Miwalk, Osto, Rom, Fleren, Subaro, and Beauty. These units help new players understand game mechanics without requiring extensive resources. While they struggle in advanced content, specific combinations can surprise opponents in PvP modes where meta teams aren't expected.
The weakest tier includes Natshi, base Ichongo, and Emilian. These units exist primarily for collection purposes and should be replaced immediately upon acquiring better alternatives.
The artifact system received major enhancements in Update 14, introducing tier-specific bonuses:
Celestial Tear Pendant - Best for DPS units like Ichongo (Vasto Lorde). Increases damage by 20% and reduces cooldown by 20% after placing the unit.
Bloodthirsty Blade - Increases damage dealt to enemies with bleeding by 20%. Perfect for Guts and other slash-damage dealers.
Momentum Striker - Every attack increases damage by 2%, stacking up to 50%. Ideal for rapid attackers like Killua.
Critical Eye - Increases unit's critical chance by 20%, available at Rukia NPC for 10k gems. Essential for burst damage compositions.
Scaling Power - Gains increased damage per hit, up to 10%, purchasable at Rukia NPC for 10k gems. Works exceptionally well with multi-hit units.
Focus your evolution materials on these units first:
Each evolution requires specific materials obtained from raids, with Vasto Lorde requiring 100 Hollow Masks from the Hueco Mundo raid.
Story mode favors consistent damage and sustainability. Prioritize Ichongo forms, Kafla variants, and support units like Aozort. The adaptive difficulty means your team composition matters more than individual unit power.
Strategic placement and timely upgrades are crucial to success in Infinite Castle. Focus on units with percentage-based damage like Void and scaling mechanics like Tio. Wave 100+ requires specific strategies involving shadow summons and time manipulation.
Boss raids demand burst damage and survival mechanics. Gohan (Ultra Beast) and Vegeta (Ultra Ego) excel here due to their low-health power spikes. Combine with Beerus for instant elimination of boss phases below 20% health.
The new Tower mode introduces elemental weaknesses requiring diverse rosters. Keep at least two strong units of each element type. Fire units gain 50% damage against nature bosses, while water units take 50% less damage from fire attacks.
Maximize your progression with smart resource allocation:
Gem Priority: Save 10,000 gems for guaranteed banner pulls during events. Use Anime Guardians codes to obtain free MoonNight, Gems, Trait Rerolls, and useful items.
Evolution Materials: Farm specific raids on double-drop weekends. Hueco Mundo raid (Wednesdays/Sundays) drops Hollow Masks, while Demon Castle (Tuesdays/Saturdays) provides Demon Hearts.
Trait Rerolls: Only reroll traits on Meta and S-tier units. Ideal traits include Attack+20%, Speed+15%, or Range+10%.
Based on current trends and developer patterns, expect these changes in future updates:
The power creep suggests new limited units will surpass current Meta tier. Judar's announced rework could elevate it to Meta status or nerf it significantly. The community suspects introduction of fusion mechanics allowing two units to combine mid-battle.
The official Discord server serves as a hub for players to connect, share strategies, and stay informed about latest developments. Join the official Anime Guardians Discord for exclusive codes and real-time updates.
Additional resources include:
The tier list updates with each major game update, typically every 3-4 weeks. Minor balance patches may shift individual unit rankings between major updates.
Yes, with proper strategy and elemental advantages. C-tier units with perfect traits and artifacts can outperform poorly-built S-tier units in specific scenarios.
Save gems for rate-up banners featuring specific units. The pity system guarantees a featured unit after 100 pulls. Joining the Discord server grants access to exclusive codes for in-game rewards like gems and reroll tokens.
Only if you're within the first week of playing. Veteran accounts with evolved A-tier units often outperform new accounts with single Meta units.
Artifacts can increase unit effectiveness by up to 100%. A B-tier unit with perfect artifacts often outperforms an S-tier unit without any.
Infinite Castle provides the most gems per energy spent, while raids offer evolution materials. Balance both for optimal progression.
After obtaining at least three S-tier or higher units with appropriate artifacts. PvP rewards aren't worth the investment for newer players.
Yes, limited units typically return during anniversary events or special celebrations, usually at reduced rates.
In Anime Guardians, the right mix of units is crucial to your success. Update 14's meta favors versatile teams over single overpowered units. Focus on building synergistic combinations rather than chasing every Meta tier release. Remember that player skill and strategy often overcome tier differences, especially in competitive modes.
Success in Anime Guardians requires patience, strategic planning, and understanding of unit synergies. Use this comprehensive tier list as your foundation, but don't be afraid to experiment with unconventional combinations. The evolving meta means today's D-tier could become tomorrow's hidden gem with the right update.
Keep this guide bookmarked and check back after each update for the latest rankings and strategies. The journey to becoming the ultimate Guardian Commander starts with understanding your units' potential and maximizing their effectiveness through smart team building and resource management.