Best Starter Units in Anime Expeditions
Trackers disagree on the single best starter unit. TheSpike.gg names Elf Mage (Unleashed) for its explosive area damage, while Beebom's tier list instead points to True Saint (Holy) for being easy to get and useful for longer. Both need evolving from their base form, so pair whichever one you land with Ramen Guy, the unit both trackers agree is the strongest early economy pick.
Updated Sep 9, 2026.
Two guides, two different starter picks
TheSpike.gg's beginner recommendations call Elf Mage (Unleashed) the best starter unit, thanks to explosive attacks that clear early waves fast. Beebom's tier list, last updated August 31, 2026, recommends True Saint (Holy) instead, describing it as one of the best beginner units because it is easy to obtain and stays useful through much of the early and mid game. Both are evolved forms of a base unit, so as a brand new player you will use the base Elf Mage or True Saint for a while before you can afford the evolution materials that unlock the stronger version.
The economy unit both guides agree on
TheSpike.gg calls Ramen Guy the best economy unit in the current meta, since it boosts your income instead of dealing damage. Beebom lists the same unit, alongside Stone Alchemist, as the pick to pair with your starter carry so you can afford upgrades faster. Put one of these in your lineup early, it pays for itself.
S tier units to aim for later
Once you are past the early game, Beebom's tier list (updated August 31, 2026) ranks Sovereign (Djinn) as the current best overall unit, ahead of Vegetable (Prince), Lightning God (Overcharged), Prodigy (Rage) and Dark Mage (Sovereign). Anime Expeditions is currently on Update 2.5, and tier lists move with every update, so treat this as where things stand right now, not a permanent ranking.
FAQ
What is the best overall unit in Anime Expeditions right now?
As of Beebom's August 31, 2026 tier list, Sovereign (Djinn) ranks as the best overall unit. Tier lists shift with updates, so check our best units guide for the current picture.
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Is Ramen Guy good in Anime Expeditions?
Yes. TheSpike.gg calls it the best economy unit in the current meta, it generates extra income rather than dealing damage, which makes it a strong early pick to fund the rest of your team.
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