Anime Crusaders Tier List Update 2.5 – Team Building Tips

Update 2.5 introduces Gilgamesh and several new additions to the roster, shifting the meta across ground, hybrid, buffer, and air units. This guide organizes every category clearly and highlights the strongest picks you should prioritize for late-game, leaderboard pushes, and efficient clears.

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Units You Should Avoid (Not-Used Tier)

These units provide very little value in the current update. Low damage, slow scaling, and weak abilities make them unreliable for any serious content.

• Bald Martial Artist
• Pink-haired Kill
• Guji
• Golden Frieza
• Enel
• Other low-stat early units

Only use these if you want an intentional challenge; they have no real place in Update 2.5 team builds.

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Stun, Freeze, and Slow Units (Support CC Tier)

These units specialize in crowd control. Their damage output is limited, but they provide valuable utility when paired with heavy-hitting DPS units. They’re especially useful for delaying boss abilities or slowing dense waves.

• Sweet Witch
• Mummy Unit
• Ice Girl
• Blur Training Coat
• Red Demon
• Blue Samurai
• Gray Breed
• Ulquiorra
• Katakuri
• Other CC-focused operators

They aren’t run as primary DPS, but one or two CC slots can stabilize high-wave defenses.

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Form Units (Transformation/Mode Tier)

These units gain major stat boosts through transformation mechanics and remain consistent performers.

• Speed Guard
• Lloyd
• Two new 2.5 form units included in the update

Speed Guard remains the standout performer thanks to excellent stats and form consistency.

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Buff Tier Units

Always bring at least one buffer for harder stages or leaderboard attempts. These units elevate your entire team’s output through flat stat or percentage boosts.

• Mr. Champion
• Zoro Syrup AI
• Useless Goddess
• Rio
• Masked Monk

Their direct damage isn’t the focus—what matters is how much they elevate every other unit on the field.

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Meta Hill Units (Top Air Counters)

Air-focused threats are becoming more common, and these units excel at eliminating airborne bosses and waves quickly.

• Golden Saint
• Blue-head Dragon Rider
• Red Aura Robot

High scaling, fast hit frequency, and strong end-game multipliers make all three worth investing in for any balanced team.

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Meta Ground Units (Best Ground DPS)

These units dominate the field with raw damage and consistent wave clearing. They form the backbone of most teams.

• Red Dragon Slayer
• Gan Woo System
• Blue-haired Ninja with Red Eyes
• Dual-Sword Samurai
• Laho Unit (Bones/Brook)
• Masked Flame Swordsman
• White-haired Mage
• Blue Orb Energy User
• Black-haired Swordsman
• Yellow-haired Mage

These units output reliable DPS and scale well into boss phases, making them essential for mid-to-late game runs.

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Meta Hybrid Units (Strongest Units in the Game)

Hybrid units attack both ground and air, giving them unmatched versatility. These are the strongest units in Update 2.5 and define the current meta.

• Dracula
• Bluefire Swordsman
• Cursed Knight
• Hideate
• Red Arrow Hunter
• Gilgamesh (New – Fate Update)

These units melt bosses, wipe waves effortlessly, and adapt to nearly every stage type. If you own any of these, they should be slotted into your main lineup immediately.

Final Team Building Tips

• Include at least one buffer in every late-game team.
• Pair CC units with your strongest hybrids to prevent wave leaks.
• Always build around at least one top-tier hybrid for maximum consistency.
• Hill DPS becomes essential on higher air-wave stages.
• Form units supplement your lineup with strong burst phases.