Best Anime Expeditions Support and Control Units

Launch-meta shortlist

Current community testing repeatedly highlights Puppet (Telekinetic), Cursed Student (True Love), String Demon (Awakened), and Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1) for support or control value. This is a July 16 meta snapshot, not an official ranking.

Judge support by team output

Record the clear time and leak count with and without the support unit under the same conditions. A support may contribute more than its personal damage panel suggests.

Control needs coverage and timing

Slow, stagger, or other interruption effects matter only if they reach the important part of the route and trigger often enough. Range and speed traits can therefore be more valuable than a simple damage roll on some supports.

Avoid stacking redundant effects

In co-op, coordinate who brings each support. Two overlapping units may add less value than one support plus an additional boss damage or economy slot. Recheck mechanics after balance patches.