Anime Expeditions Tier List: Best Launch Units
See a dated community launch tier list for Shadow, Puppet, Cursed Student, 8th Sword, Toy Maker, and other early meta units.
Community tier snapshot
| Tier | Units |
|---|---|
| S | Shadow (Divine), Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love), 8th Sword (Berserker), Toy Maker |
| A | Crimson (Brother), Lady Giant (Envy), Reaper (Released), True Saint (Holy), String Demon (Awakened), Hollow (Blaze) |
| B examples | Flame Emperor (Reincarnate), Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1), plus several role-dependent options |
This is a community-tested July 16, 2026 snapshot, summarized from current Roonby launch rankings. It is not an official tier list.
Why role context matters
Puppet and Cursed Student can rank highly because support or control changes the whole team's output. A lower general tier may still be the correct farm, Story, or map-specific choice.
Use the list responsibly
Build a team that clears available content before chasing a full S-tier roster. Recheck rankings after balance notes, and compare units only at similar evolution, level, trait, potential, and equipment investment.
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