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# Anime Defenders Tier List

By [Destructoid (@destructoid)](https://listium.com/@destructoid)

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Published 30 September 2024 · Updated 24 May 2026

Category: video gaming / action-adventure video games

In Anime Defenders there are now over 70 unique units with over 200 total variations when you include all of the Evolved and Shiny units. While each unit may have specific strengths on a specific map or against certain modifiers, this tier list is as a whole.

  

As such, units in our S Tier are the best and can handle most if not all types of content effectively. These are the units you want to strive for. Units in the A Tier are also strong options and will in most cases be able to successfully clear most content, they just aren’t as strong or versatile as those in S Tier. Units in the B Tier have specific situations in which they shine, but may not be as universally effective. Units in the C Tier have evolved or shiny variants that make them strong enough to consider, while those in the D Tier are solid if you have no better options, but should be replaced as soon as possible with higher tier units.

  

Any units not in this tier list are simply not strong enough at the moment to be considered for a permanent spot in your lineup. Here is our Anime Defenders Tier List for Update 5.5:

## Items

### 1. [Cursed Berserker Paladin](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/0/cursed-berserker-paladin)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pqhshkadkclcirgbjjfh.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 2. [Demon King](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/1/demon-king)

Item ID: `1`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/goabd0pb7xssiq5hgfsc.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 3. [Donut Master](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/2/donut-master)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zhamitrwpmdjo3rr5nao.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 4. [Dragon Wizard](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/3/dragon-wizard)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qoyiatct8dhautat6fci.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 5. [Grand Aether Knight](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/4/grand-aether-knight)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tyyud4dt51trwog4a4in.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 6. [Grand Jadefire Knight](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/5/grand-jadefire-knight)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zuqm6bl9gexkpdy8a2nx.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 7. [Ice Dragon Queen](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/6/ice-dragon-queen)

Item ID: `6`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gcylplfr0ery79omjdgv.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 8. [Legion Captain](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/7/legion-captain)

Item ID: `7`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jsxpwh83fqvzzgwv8pvp.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Exclusive

### 9. [Lunar Empress](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/8/lunar-empress)

Item ID: `8`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nbispzlccrfzkezy1qkh.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 10. [Pink Demon Knight](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/9/pink-demon-knight)

Item ID: `9`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zphlblagizr4ifyfwx9y.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 11. [Poseidon](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/10/poseidon)

Item ID: `10`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/faezbq75itkpi2gonsoe.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 12. [Radiant Monarch](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/11/radiant-monarch)

Item ID: `11`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/b0nympcfupgpvnknl5by.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 13. [Sage](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/12/sage)

Item ID: `12`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/m2agcmxuvqqqkf9yvqre.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 14. [Shadow Dragon](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/13/shadow-dragon)

Item ID: `13`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/h0e1wv8lt3qv48tk16fb.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Exclusive

### 15. [Solar Overlord](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/14/solar-overlord)

Item ID: `14`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ktdcbqicgrujugjyoi7w.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 16. [The Cursed Knight](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/15/the-cursed-knight)

Item ID: `15`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fs3pqe5ym5b5x8o0ccvw.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 17. [The Demon Overlord](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/16/the-demon-overlord)

Item ID: `16`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ue2ebmkwv0wtcgtq1ccn.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 18. [The Pro Gamer](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/17/the-pro-gamer)

Item ID: `17`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/blgplkoaw2nahvsoxbvn.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 19. [The Rift Sorcerer](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/18/the-rift-sorcerer)

Item ID: `18`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ds0v7wmmfwckyjungmrp.png)
- Tier: S Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 20. [Bear King](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/19/bear-king)

Item ID: `19`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dywoyrcxe5u3friguudz.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 21. [Blazing Grandmaster](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/20/blazing-grandmaster)

Item ID: `20`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pmttf5gjyxuphcmyvok1.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Exclusive

### 22. [Celestial Qi Warrior](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/21/celestial-qi-warrior)

Item ID: `21`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sftsqlv97ekeqhbxreuv.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 23. [Chance King](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/22/chance-king)

Item ID: `22`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zgzpecfhcu9o1klyozcj.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 24. [Chief of Ice](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/23/chief-of-ice)

Item ID: `23`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/y2pmrjqbvggkogdgp9ea.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Legendary

### 25. [Crimson Demon Ninja](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/24/crimson-demon-ninja)

Item ID: `24`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jbop5w4lr46amyjiulof.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 26. [Curse Lord](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/25/curse-lord)

Item ID: `25`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yvb5k7xrgnpyiwtc08l5.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 27. [Cursed Fighter](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/26/cursed-fighter)

Item ID: `26`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qocaoxjlpuorzcqlkztp.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Legendary

### 28. [Flame Dragon God](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/27/flame-dragon-god)

Item ID: `27`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fliahtb2oll6b3zskey4.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 29. [Gale Sage](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/28/gale-sage)

Item ID: `28`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vxs3og5rwap2mowhiykm.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 30. [Legion Assassin Master](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/29/legion-assassin-master)

Item ID: `29`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/brlq9hzw91dsc6szx9wp.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Exclusive

### 31. [Legion Veteran](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/30/legion-veteran)

Item ID: `30`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bkx7pamzhzqqhkfd9jtx.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Exclusive

### 32. [Pink Rockstar](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/31/pink-rockstar)

Item ID: `31`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bgvt6gnjyktktxb6sicq.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Legendary

### 33. [Shadow Master](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/32/shadow-master)

Item ID: `32`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kcfppenpthpbrxpbljb6.png)
- Tier: A Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 34. [Bloomer](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/33/bloomer)

Item ID: `33`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/knfiqgfhgkydehw1g6bu.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Epic

### 35. [Ice Mage](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/34/ice-mage)

Item ID: `34`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/g3r02o4ycywypo5h36mj.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Rare

### 36. [Monster Sorcerer](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/35/monster-sorcerer)

Item ID: `35`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ixgbmy9fniml3lwzbx2z.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 37. [Muscular Sorcerer](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/38/muscular-sorcerer)

Item ID: `38`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ubky57jauwdiivtqbqrw.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Secret

### 38. [Proficient Sharpshooter](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/36/proficient-sharpshooter)

Item ID: `36`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nle8qivplydzbpdeeeyv.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 39. [Slime Spirit Queen](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/37/slime-spirit-queen)

Item ID: `37`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/x2tunwyrfzqmx3gbqlq7.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 40. [Warrior Queen](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/39/warrior-queen)

Item ID: `39`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ea6ovvltw7ebqobleef5.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 41. [Water Grandmaster](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/40/water-grandmaster)

Item ID: `40`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/v2zndnon4dro3ekzudb6.png)
- Tier: B Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 42. [Ant King](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/41/ant-king)

Item ID: `41`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zbgiot4jtwdyjjhybnef.png)
- Tier: C Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 43. [Elf Hero](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/42/elf-hero)

Item ID: `42`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rvdlg9emu6hnjpllyhvv.png)
- Tier: C Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 44. [Prime Commander](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/43/prime-commander)

Item ID: `43`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zppaxr5hbw5mlpnkzufq.png)
- Tier: C Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 45. [Queen Swordmaster](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/44/queen-swordmaster)

Item ID: `44`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pq5opmjurblsdx9cwrsu.png)
- Tier: C Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 46. [Skull Paladin](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/45/skull-paladin)

Item ID: `45`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hgppfkntqi3arygtija1.png)
- Tier: C Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 47. [Thunder God](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/46/thunder-god)

Item ID: `46`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/flhnqhxuovwzrqxsj7rc.png)
- Tier: D Tier
- Rarity: Mythical

### 48. [Unstable Esper](https://listium.com/@destructoid/115061/anime-defenders-tier-list/47/unstable-esper)

Item ID: `47`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wydfedr3jlsd97eydddf.png)
- Tier: D Tier
- Rarity: Mythical