Anime Crusaders continues to expand with frequent updates, and the Christmas Update Part II brought a major shake-up to the meta by introducing nine powerful new units along with balance shifts across multiple roles.
If you are wondering which units are actually worth investing in right now, this tier list breaks everything down clearly.
This guide ranks units based on overall performance, target type, and use cases such as story, infinite mode, and progression.
Anime Crusaders Tier List Criteria
Each unit is ranked into one of the following categories:
| Tier | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Meta Hybrid | Best overall units that can hit both ground and air enemies |
| Meta Ground | Top units focused on ground enemies |
| Meta Hill | Best flying enemy killers |
| Meta Support | Units that excel at buffs, slows, crowd control, or farming |
| S Tier | Very strong and reliable units |
| A Tier | Good units with solid performance |
| B Tier | Decent but situational |
| C Tier | Average units |
| D Tier | Weak or outdated |
New Units Added in Christmas Update Part II
These nine units were added in Part II and are included in the tier rankings below:
| Unit | Rarity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sun God vs Dragon | Event | Event Crusader |
| Dragon | Event Secret | Event |
| Sin | Event Banner Secret | Event Banner |
| Sun God | Mythic | Gems Banner |
| Chaos Mage | Mythic | Gems Banner |
| Freeran | Mythic | Event Banner |
| Milia | Mythic | Event Banner |
| Rookie | Mythic | Battlepass |
| Hestia | Mythic | Battlepass |
Anime Crusaders Tier List – Christmas Update Part II
Meta Hybrid Units
These units dominate multiple modes and handle both ground and flying enemies efficiently.
| Unit |
|---|
| Sun God vs Dragon |
| Beyond Heaven |
| Gilgamesh (The Golden King) |
| Dracula (Vampire King) |
| Akuzo vs Renkuro |
| Kurimi (Time Queen) |
| Denshi (Chainsaw) |
| Kuzen (Blue Admiral) |
Meta Ground Units
Best choices when stages are heavily ground-enemy focused.
| Unit |
|---|
| Sin (Seven Seas) |
| Esdead |
| Powaa (Blood Queen) |
| Maki (Authority) |
| Spear (Vigorous Warrior) |
| Toshiro (Glacial Captain) |
| Excalibur (King of Blades) |
| Zero (True Emperor) |
Meta Hill Units
These units specialize in flying enemies and airborne waves.
| Unit |
|---|
| Freeran (Timeless Mage) |
| Ishtal |
| Golden Spirit (Divine) |
Meta Support Units
Top-tier support units used for buffing, slowing, time control, or farming.
| Unit |
|---|
| Kurimi (Time Queen) |
| Zero (True Emperor) |
| Sun God vs Dragon |
| AI (Idol) |
| Esdead |
| Mr. Champion |
| Useless Goddess |
| Beyond Heaven |
| Hestia (Sacred Flame) |
| Grey (Ice Mage) |
| Kuzen (Blue Admiral) |
| Chaos Mage |
| Psycho (????) |
| Seraph (Fallen) |
Anime Crusaders Tier List – Christmas Update Part I (Still Relevant)
These units remain strong and relevant even after Part II.
Meta Hybrid
- Gilgamesh (The Golden King)
- Akuzo & Renkuro
- Dracula (Vampire King)
- Denshi (Chainsaw)
- Kurimi (Time Queen)
- Hibiki (Deathless Reaper)
- Brulo (Rage)
Meta Ground
- Spear (Vigorous Warrior)
- Powaa (Blood Queen)
- Excalibur (King of Blades)
- Karakuri (Mochi Prince)
- Maki (Authority)
- Zero (True Emperor)
- Ake (Fatebound)
Meta Hill
- Ishtal (Goddess of Heaven)
- Golden Spirit (Divine)
Meta Support
- Kurimi (Time Queen)
- AI (Idol)
- Zero (True Emperor)
- Mr. Champion
- Useless Goddess
- Psycho (????)
- Seraph (Fallen)
Progressive Mode Tier Overview (Outdated but Useful)
Progression-focused picks for early to mid-game grinding:
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Best Hybrids: Gilgamesh, Akuzo & Renkuro, Dracula
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Best Ground: Excalibur, Powaa, Maki
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Best Support: Kurimi, AI, Zero
Infinite Mode Highlights (Outdated but Still Helpful)
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Carries: Gilgamesh, Dracula, Denshi
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Meta DPS: Powaa, Hibiki, Brulo
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Meta Support: Kurimi, Mr. Champion, Zero
SEE ALSO:
- Anime Guardians Codes
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- Reign Piece Tier List Roblox – Best Specs, Fruits, & Races
All Units in Anime Crusaders (Overview)
Anime Crusaders currently features 50+ units across multiple rarities:
- Secret
- Mythic
- Legendary
- Epic
- Rare
Each unit belongs to one or more roles:
- Ground
- Hill
- Hybrid
- Support
- Farm
Secret and Mythic units can often be evolved, requiring materials like:
- Earth Stone
- Divine Stone
- Air Stone
Some units are time-limited and only available through event or exclusive banners, so always check the summon tab before rolling.
Final Thoughts
The Christmas Update Part II significantly strengthened the meta, especially with units like Sun God vs Dragon, Sin, and Freeran reshaping team compositions. If you are aiming for endgame content, prioritizing Meta Hybrid and Meta Support units will give you the best long-term value.
This tier list will continue evolving as balance changes roll out, so revisit it often to stay ahead of the meta.
Nishant Singh is a gaming writer with a passion for Roblox and the Call of Duty franchise. He enjoys exploring new titles, sharing tips, and writing stories that bring the gaming world to life.