Anime Vanguards tier list 5.0

The Anime Vanguards meta has dramatically shifted with version 5.0, establishing a clear hierarchy dominated by game-changing SS-tier units like Gojo Satoru and Rimuru Tempest who can single-handedly determine match outcomes with their overwhelming map control and damage scaling capabilities, while the exceptional S-tier characters including Ichigo Bankai and Tanjiro (Hinokami) remain powerful alternatives that simply require more strategic team building to maximize their effectiveness.

Tier	Characters/Units	Special Abilities	Best Synergies
SS-Tier	Gojo Satoru, Rimuru Tempest, Anni Genshin, Erwin Smith, Luffy Gear 5	Ultimate map control, exceptional damage scaling, meta-defining abilities	Work in almost any team composition, core units for endgame content
S-Tier	Ichigo Bankai, Escanor, Accelerator, Kirito, Megumin, Tanjiro (Hinokami)	High damage output, strong area control, versatile special abilities	Pair with SS-tier or other S-tier units for optimal performance
A-Tier	Asta Black Form, Naruto (Six Paths), Eren Titan, Killua, Mikasa, Aqua, Zenitsu	Good damage and utility, strong in specific situations	Can be main damage dealers with proper support units
B-Tier	Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki, Sasuke (EMS), Goku SSJ, Nezuko, Sukuna	Decent performance, require specific setups to excel	Need strong synergy and support to perform well
C-Tier	Yuji Itadori, Kaneki, Levi, Kakashi, Sakura, Usopp, Asuna	Average units with niche uses, may excel in specific maps	Can work in specialized team compositions
D-Tier	Hinata, Inosuke, Subaru, Yamcha, Morgiana, Momo, Sanji	Underpowered compared to higher tiers, limited usefulness	Mostly used for early game or when no better options are available
F-Tier	Generic Units, Early Acquisition Characters, Starter Units	Poor scaling, outclassed in all aspects by higher tier units	Not recommended for serious gameplay

Comprehensive Anime Vanguards Tier List 5.0

SS-Tier Characters (Meta Defining)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Gojo Satoru	Jujutsu Kaisen	Infinity Barrier, Domain Expansion, Purple	Back row, central position	Highest
Rimuru Tempest	That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime	Predator, Great Sage, Ultimate Skills	Flexible, works anywhere	Highest
Anni Genshin	Genshin Impact	Elemental Burst, Constellation 6 abilities	Mid to back row	Highest
Erwin Smith	Attack on Titan	Commander Buff, Sacrifice, Tactical Genius	Back row only	Highest
Luffy Gear 5	One Piece	Awakened Form, Rubber Properties, Advanced Haki	Front line, center	Highest

S-Tier Characters (Exceptional Power)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Ichigo Bankai	Bleach	Getsuga Tensho, Flash Step, High Spiritual Pressure	Front line, edges	Very High
Escanor	Seven Deadly Sins	Sunshine, Divine Axe Rhitta, Pride	Front or mid row	Very High
Accelerator	A Certain Scientific Accelerator	Vector Manipulation, Reflection, Awakened Mode	Mid row, protected position	Very High
Kirito	Sword Art Online	Dual Wielding, Switch, Starburst Stream	Front line, center	Very High
Megumin	KonoSuba	Explosion Magic, Mana Drain, One-Shot Potential	Back row only	Very High
Tanjiro (Hinokami)	Demon Slayer	Hinokami Kagura, Water Breathing, Sun Breathing	Front to mid row	Very High

A-Tier Characters (Strong & Reliable)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Asta Black Form	Black Clover	Anti-Magic, Black Divider, Ki Detection	Front line	High
Naruto (Six Paths)	Naruto	Rasengan Variants, Shadow Clones, Sage Mode	Flexible position	High
Eren Titan	Attack on Titan	Titan Transformation, Hardening, Coordinate	Front line only	High
Killua	Hunter x Hunter	Godspeed, Lightning Aura, Assassin Skills	Mid row, flanks	High
Mikasa	Attack on Titan	ODM Mastery, Ackerman Power, Precision Strike	Front or mid row	High
Aqua	KonoSuba	Water Magic, Purification, Resurrection	Back row only	High
Zenitsu	Demon Slayer	Thunderclap and Flash, Sleep State, Lightning Breathing	Mid row	High

B-Tier Characters (Viable with Investment)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Deku	My Hero Academia	One For All, Delaware Smash, Full Cowling	Front to mid row	Medium
Bakugo	My Hero Academia	Explosion, Howitzer Impact, AP Shot	Mid row	Medium
Todoroki	My Hero Academia	Half-Cold Half-Hot, Heaven-Piercing Ice Wall	Mid row	Medium
Sasuke (EMS)	Naruto	Amaterasu, Susanoo, Chidori Variants	Mid to back row	Medium
Goku SSJ	Dragon Ball Z	Kamehameha, Super Saiyan, Spirit Bomb	Front line, center	Medium
Nezuko	Demon Slayer	Demon Blood Art, Regeneration, Berserk Mode	Flexible position	Medium
Sukuna	Jujutsu Kaisen	Dismantle, Cleave, Domain Expansion	Mid row	Medium

C-Tier Characters (Niche Uses)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Yuji Itadori	Jujutsu Kaisen	Divergent Fist, Physical Prowess, Sukuna Vessel	Front line	Low
Kaneki	Tokyo Ghoul	Kagune, Ghoul Regeneration, Kakuja Form	Front to mid row	Low
Levi	Attack on Titan	ODM Expert, Ackerman Blood, Spinning Slash	Front line	Low
Kakashi	Naruto	Sharingan, Chidori, Copy Ninja	Mid row	Low
Sakura	Naruto	Strength of a Hundred, Medical Ninjutsu, Chakra Control	Back row	Low
Usopp	One Piece	Sniper Skills, Pop Greens, Observation Haki	Back row only	Low
Asuna	Sword Art Online	Rapier Master, Speed Type, Healing	Mid row	Low

D-Tier Characters (Underpowered)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Hinata	Naruto	Gentle Fist, Byakugan, Twin Lion Fists	Mid row	Very Low
Inosuke	Demon Slayer	Beast Breathing, Enhanced Senses, Dual Swords	Front line	Very Low
Subaru	Re:Zero	Return by Death, Authority of Sloth, Gate Crossing	Back row only	Very Low
Yamcha	Dragon Ball	Wolf Fang Fist, Spirit Ball, Baseball Throw	Any position	Very Low
Morgiana	Magi	Fanalis Strength, Household Vessel, Battle Cry	Front line	Very Low
Momo	My Hero Academia	Creation, Strategic Mind, Support Items	Back row only	Very Low
Sanji	One Piece	Diable Jambe, Black Leg Style, Observation Haki	Front line	Very Low

F-Tier Characters (Not Recommended)

Character	Source Anime	Key Abilities	Optimal Placement	Farm Priority
Generic Units	Various	Basic Attacks, Minimal Special Abilities	Any position	None
Early Acquisition Characters	Various	Starter Abilities, Limited Scaling	Any position	None
Starter Units	Various	Tutorial Skills, Low Stats	Any position	None

Best Team Compositions (Meta 5.0)

1. Ultimate Burst Team
   • Gojo Satoru (SS) + Megumin (S) + Erwin Smith (SS) + Accelerator (S)
   • Strategy: Erwin buffs the team while Gojo provides protection. Accelerator reflects damage while Megumin charges for a massive burst.
2. Immortal Frontline
   • Rimuru Tempest (SS) + Luffy Gear 5 (SS) + Tanjiro Hinokami (S) + Aqua (A)
   • Strategy: Rimuru and Luffy form an nearly unkillable front line while Tanjiro deals consistent damage and Aqua provides healing.
3. Speed Blitz
   • Anni Genshin (SS) + Killua (A) + Zenitsu (A) + Ichigo Bankai (S)
   • Strategy: Focus on overwhelming enemies with speed and burst damage before they can react.
4. Control Meta
   • Gojo Satoru (SS) + Sukuna (B) + Accelerator (S) + Erwin Smith (SS)
   • Strategy: Control the battlefield with barriers, domains, and vector manipulation while Erwin buffs.

Update History

• Version 5.0 (Current): Major rebalance to SS-tier units, Luffy Gear 5 promoted to SS-tier
• Version 4.8: Anni Genshin introduced, immediately placed in SS-tier
• Version 4.5: Erwin Smith buffed to SS-tier due to commander ability rework
• Version 4.0: Introduction of awakening system, tier list significantly restructured