Anime Squadron keeps shuffling its meta with each update, and knowing which units are worth building around versus which ones are just filler can save you hours of grinding. The current rankings reflect Update 4.5, the most recent balance pass as of September 2026, covering every DPS, Tank, and Support unit in the game. Whether you're pushing late-game waves or trying to survive the mid-game grind, this breakdown tells you exactly who to prioritize.
Playing Roblox tower defense games means your unit choices matter from the first wave. The wrong lineup gets you wiped before the real difficulty spikes hit.
The full Anime Squadron tier list (Update 4.5)
The rankings below cover all three roles. DPS units are ordered from strongest to weakest. Tank and Support follow the same structure.
DPS tier rankings
These are ordered by performance in the current meta. The top of the list represents units you should prioritize summoning and upgrading:
- Michigo (Horn Of Salvation) — Top DPS in Update 4, new addition that immediately dominated
- Shadow (Atomic) — Consistent damage output, also doubles as a Tank option
- Diro (The World) — Has held a top-3 DPS spot across multiple updates
- Asto (Black) — Strong single-target damage
- Jyn (Monkey King) — New to the top tier in Update 4
- Yuto (Curse Spirit) — Reliable damage, also appeared in recommended late-game team comps
- Rukia (Ice Queen) — Crosses into Support as well, versatile pick
- Sakuna (Curse) — Consistent performer across Update 3 through 4
- Bambi (The Explode) — New addition in Update 4
- Yomi (Darkness) — Solid mid-tier DPS
- Kenpachi (Beast) — Update 4 addition
- Goju (Six Eyes) — Has been a reliable DPS option since Update 3
- Yubachha (The Almighty) — Appears in both DPS and Tank lists
- Rizzuto (Six Path) — Another dual-role unit, strong in both categories
- Jotaro (Platinum) — Consistent across every update since Update 3
- Yumamoto (Commander) — Bottom of the current DPS list
Anime Squadron Tier List: Best Units Ranked in UPD 4.5
Tank tier rankings
Tanks absorb pressure so your DPS can deal damage uninterrupted. Here's the current order:
- Yubachha (The Almighty)
- Shadow (Atomic)
- Yaruichi (Flash Goddess) — New to the Tank list in Update 4
- Rizzuto (Six Path)
- Maaki (Soul Katana)
- Gometa (Blue)
- Yane (Spirit Dive)
- Puppeteer (Transcendent)
Support tier rankings
Support units keep your team alive and amplify damage output. Nazaka (Berserk) has held the number one Support spot through every update from Update 3 to 4.5, which says a lot about how consistent that unit is:
- Nazaka (Berserk)
- Kashimo (God Of Lightning)
- Tsunade (Hokage)
- Rukia (Ice Queen)
- Joseph (Old)
- 3B (YoRHa)
- Shinks (Emperor)
- Rogna (Ice Dragon)
What are the best team comps in Anime Squadron?
Having strong individual units is only half the equation. Team composition determines how well those units perform together across different stages of a run.
Early-game team
The early game is about surviving with whatever you can afford to summon. This comp focuses on accessible units that hold lanes reliably:
- Gometa (SSJ4)
- Mighty Guy (8th Gate)
- Puppeteer (Transcendent)
- Madora (Gunbai)
- Nazaka (Berserk)
- Fastwagon
Anime Squadron Tier List: Best Units Ranked in UPD 4.5
Mid-game team
Once you have more resources, upgrade to this lineup for better sustained damage through harder waves:
- Bralu (Legendary)
- Rizzuto (Six Path)
- Mighty Guy (8th Gate)
- Tsunade (Hokage)
- Nazaka (Berserk)
- Fastwagon
Late-game team
This is the comp you're building toward. Every slot is filled by a top-tier unit with proven performance in the hardest content:
- Yuto (Curse Spirit)
- Diro (The World)
- Sakuna (Curse)
- Goju (Six Eyes)
- Nazaka (Berserk)
- Fastwagon
How has the meta shifted across updates?
Tracking the tier list history reveals which units have real staying power versus which ones were temporarily overtuned.
| Unit | Update 3 DPS Rank | Update 3.75 DPS Rank | Update 4 DPS Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diro (The World) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sakuna (Curse) | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Yuto (Curse Spirit) | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Goju (Six Eyes) | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| Rizzuto (Six Path) | 5 | 8 | 14 |
| Jotaro (Platinum) | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Shadow (Atomic) | Not ranked | 1 | 2 |
| Michigo (Horn Of Salvation) | Not ranked | Not ranked | 1 |
The pattern here is clear. Diro (The World) and Yuto (Curse Spirit) have been top-tier since Update 3 and remain worth investing in. Shadow (Atomic) entered the meta in Update 3.75 and immediately became the top DPS, only to be displaced by Michigo (Horn Of Salvation) in Update 4. Units like Goju (Six Eyes) and Rizzuto (Six Path) have gradually fallen down the DPS rankings but remain useful in Tank and team comp roles.
For more tower defense unit rankings across similar games, the Anime Squadron tier list guide is a solid companion read, and if you play other anime tower defense titles you'll want to check out the Anime Vanguards best units tier list for Update 11.5 meta picks.
Which units are worth pulling for right now?
With Update 4.5 live and Update 4 units still being ranked, the safest investments are units with proven track records across multiple updates rather than brand-new additions that haven't settled into the meta yet.
Priority summons:
- Michigo (Horn Of Salvation) — Current top DPS, but watch for nerfs given how dominant it is
- Diro (The World) — Three consecutive updates in the top 3 DPS makes this a reliable long-term pick
- Nazaka (Berserk) — The single most consistent unit in the game across all updates, mandatory in every team comp
- Shadow (Atomic) — Dual DPS and Tank value makes it one of the most flexible units available
Units to hold off on:
- Yumamoto (Commander) — Sits at the bottom of the DPS list in Update 4
- Units in the lower half of the DPS ranking that don't also appear in Tank or Support lists offer limited value outside of collection purposes
For broader context on how unit rankings work across the anime tower defense genre on Roblox, the full Roblox guides collection covers tier lists for games including Anime Last Stand best units with reroll tips and meta picks to help you win more runs.
