Last updated: 2026-06-22.
The best units in Anime Destiny are Frozen Moon (Kizuki), Founding Titan (Queen), and Shadow Monarch (Awaken), with Crimson Knight (Dark), Ashura Swordsman (3SS), and Red Emperor (Haki) also sitting in the top tier. If you only have limited trait rerolls, save them for these S-tier Secrets and Mythics instead of spending heavily on starter units.
Quick answer
Build your strongest team around an S-tier carry, ideally one of these:
| Priority | Unit | Rarity | Why it stands out | Best trait | Best artifacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frozen Moon (Kizuki) | Secret | Strong DPS, freeze stun, and top-tier shield breaking | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| 2 | Founding Titan (Queen) | Secret | Full-AOE damage, Titan summons, and strong boss nuking | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| 3 | Shadow Monarch (Awaken) | Secret | Strong base damage plus summon damage; gains a buff with Crimson Knight (Dark) | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| 4 | Ashura Swordsman (3SS) | Mythic | Best Mythic for raw DPS, with damage-over-time and shield break | Divine or Stellar | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| 5 | Crimson Knight (Dark) | Secret | Strong stats and excellent synergy with Shadow Monarch | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| 6 | Red Emperor (Haki) | Mythic | One of the best Mythics in the game | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
These rankings assume units are judged at their EVO version, max level, with high-end stats, best traits, and best gear. A fresh pull may feel much weaker than the same unit fully built.
Anime Destiny best units tier list
| Tier | Units | What the tier means |
|---|---|---|
| S | Frozen Moon (Kizuki), Founding Titan (Queen), Shadow Monarch (Awaken), Ashura Swordsman (3SS), Crimson Knight (Dark), Red Emperor (Haki) | Meta DPS and utility units that can carry endgame content |
| A | Eternal Night (Blood), Future Warrior (Furious), Insect Slayer (Poison), Magicbane (Anti-Magic) | Strong sub-meta Mythics, especially for boss damage or shield breaking |
| B | Radiant Hunter (Light), Destruction God (Mogger) | Usable units that fall behind top-tier DPS or cost efficiency |
| C | Yellow Flash, Hawkeye, Corrupted Warrior, Crow Prodigy | Beginner and early-to-mid game units you should eventually replace |
| D | Most Epics and Rares, excluding Crow Prodigy | Starter units you should drop quickly and avoid heavy reroll investment on |
S-tier units
S-tier units are where your best trait rerolls should go. They combine high damage with valuable effects like shield breaking, summons, crowd control, or strong boss pressure.
Frozen Moon (Kizuki)
Frozen Moon (Kizuki) is one of the safest top picks because it offers strong DPS and freeze stun. That stun helps stall enemies for the rest of your team, and Frozen Moon is also listed as the best shield breaker in the game.
- Rarity: Secret
- Best trait: Divine
- Best artifacts: Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn
Founding Titan (Queen)
Founding Titan (Queen) brings massive full-AOE damage and Titan summons. Her active also hits bosses hard, making her one of the best boss killers available.
- Rarity: Secret
- Best trait: Divine
- Best artifacts: Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn
Shadow Monarch (Awaken)
Shadow Monarch (Awaken) is a strong mix of base damage and summon damage. Its summons are listed as weaker than Founding Titan’s, but Shadow Monarch gains extra value when paired with Crimson Knight (Dark), thanks to their damage-buff synergy.
- Rarity: Secret
- Best trait: Divine
- Best artifacts: Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn
Ashura Swordsman (3SS)
Ashura Swordsman (3SS) is the best Mythic for raw DPS in the available ranking. It also brings damage-over-time and shield break, making it useful beyond simple damage numbers.
- Rarity: Mythic
- Best trait: Divine or Stellar
- Best artifacts: Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn
Crimson Knight (Dark)
Crimson Knight (Dark) has meta-level stats and pairs especially well with Shadow Monarch (Awaken). Without that pairing, it is listed as slightly weaker than the other Secret units, but still strong enough for S tier.
- Rarity: Secret
- Best trait: Divine
- Best artifacts: Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn
Red Emperor (Haki)
Red Emperor (Haki) is listed as one of the two best Mythics in Anime Destiny. The available reference does not provide extra mechanical details, but its placement makes it a top investment target.
- Rarity: Mythic
- Best trait: Divine
- Best artifacts: Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn
A-tier units
A-tier units are strong alternatives if you do not have the best Secrets or top Mythics yet. They can still earn a place, especially when you need boss damage or shield breaking.
| Unit | Rarity | Best use | Best trait | Best artifacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Night (Blood) | Mythic | Hard-hitting boss damage with crit scaling | Sniper | Titan Slayer Blades, Scout Cloak |
| Future Warrior (Furious) | Mythic | Strong single-target boss damage | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| Insect Slayer (Poison) | Mythic | Damage-over-time alternative to Ashura Swordsman | Divine or Stellar | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
| Magicbane (Anti-Magic) | Mythic | Shield breaking | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
Eternal Night (Blood) can hit very hard, but its output is more RNG-heavy because it depends on crits.
B-tier units
B-tier units can still clear content, but they are easier to replace once you pull stronger Mythics or Secrets.
| Unit | Rarity | Notes | Best trait | Best artifacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Hunter (Light) | Mythic, BattlePass | Lower DPS than top tiers, but solid for bosses with reliable crit-based single-target damage | Sniper | Titan Slayer Blades, Scout Cloak |
| Destruction God (Mogger) | Mythic | Decent DPS, but high placement cost hurts its DPS-to-cost value | Divine | Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, Strongest’s Tricorn |
Best beginner units
For early progression, Yellow Flash, Hawkeye, and Corrupted Warrior are useful Legendary units. They can carry the opening hours, but you should avoid spending major trait rerolls on them because they fall off later.
Crow Prodigy is the main Rare exception. It is a strong early-to-mid game shield breaker, but you should bench it once Mythics start filling your team.
| Unit | Rarity | Use it for | Trait advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Flash | Legendary | Beginner progression | Jack of All is fine early |
| Hawkeye | Legendary | Beginner progression | Jack of All is fine early |
| Corrupted Warrior | Legendary | Beginner progression | Jack of All is fine early |
| Crow Prodigy | Rare | Early-to-mid game shield breaking DPS | Replace after pulling Mythics |
Most other Epics and Rares belong in D tier and should be replaced quickly.
Best traits and artifacts
For most top-tier DPS units, the main trait recommendation is Divine. Ashura Swordsman (3SS) and Insect Slayer (Poison) can also use Stellar, while crit-focused units like Eternal Night (Blood) and Radiant Hunter (Light) are listed with Sniper.
| Setup | Units that use it |
|---|---|
| Divine + Galactic Scouter + Strongest’s Coat + Strongest’s Tricorn | Frozen Moon, Founding Titan, Shadow Monarch, Crimson Knight, Red Emperor, Future Warrior, Magicbane, Destruction God |
| Divine or Stellar + Galactic Scouter + Strongest’s Coat + Strongest’s Tricorn | Ashura Swordsman, Insect Slayer |
| Sniper + Titan Slayer Blades + Scout Cloak | Eternal Night, Radiant Hunter |
| Jack of All | Beginner Legendaries such as Yellow Flash, Hawkeye, and Corrupted Warrior |
How to unlock Ymir and Crimson Knight
Some units come from specific content instead of the standard banner.
- Ymir: Finish the story to unlock Legend Stage 3, then farm Ymir there with 150 Pity.
- Crimson Knight: Grind the Igris Boss Event.
Ymir’s tier placement is not listed in the available reference, so treat its exact ranking as unknown until confirmed in-game or by an updated source.
How to farm Gems for more units
Gems are the main resource for pulls, so you want multiple income sources running instead of relying on one method.
Reliable Gem sources listed for Anime Destiny include:
- Complete daily and weekly challenges.
- Farm the 15-minute and 30-minute challenges.
- Claim Index and Milestone rewards.
- Farm Namak Planet on Hard.
- Farm the Igris Boss Event for level XP, BattlePass XP, Stat Cubes, and trait rerolls.
- Redeem active codes for extra Gems when codes are available.
The Igris Boss Event is especially efficient because it supports several progression tracks at once. Pairing that grind with a Tycoon-trait farm unit is listed as a good way to build up rerolls and currency for your S-tier carries.
FAQ
Who is the best unit in Anime Destiny?
Frozen Moon (Kizuki), Founding Titan (Queen), and Shadow Monarch (Awaken) are the top listed units. Frozen Moon stands out for shield breaking and freeze stun, Founding Titan for AOE and boss damage, and Shadow Monarch for summon-based damage plus Crimson Knight synergy.
What is the best Mythic unit in Anime Destiny?
Ashura Swordsman (3SS) is listed as the best Mythic for raw DPS. Red Emperor (Haki) is also listed as one of the two best Mythics.
Should I reroll traits on beginner units?
Usually, no. Save heavy trait rerolls for Mythics and Secrets. A quick Jack of All roll is fine for beginner Legendaries like Yellow Flash, Hawkeye, and Corrupted Warrior.
Is Crow Prodigy worth using?
Yes, early on. Crow Prodigy is a Rare unit with strong early-to-mid game shield breaking DPS, but you should replace it once you start pulling Mythics.
What is the best artifact setup?
For most top units, the recommended artifact setup is Galactic Scouter, Strongest’s Coat, and Strongest’s Tricorn. Eternal Night (Blood) and Radiant Hunter (Light) instead use Titan Slayer Blades and Scout Cloak.
Update note
Details can change after updates. If a code, price, event, stock item, ability, schedule, or feature behaves differently, treat the newest official or in-context source as the current version.