Tier List

Anime Squadron Gear Tier List

Anime Squadron gear priority in the June 2026 release starts with craftable sets and key pieces that change DPS, Infinite, DoT, tanking, and cooldown builds. Mythic one-piece effects, Puppeteer/Aizen setup pieces, Legendary bridges, and starter gear are separated by material value instead of rarity alone.

Version: June 2026 release

Anime Squadron Gear Tier List Summary

S Puppeteer Set, Hogyoku, Devil Sword

A Devil Amulet, Ninja Set

B Pirate Set, Dragon Gi Set, Ninja Headband

C Pirate Straw Hat, Pirate Shirt

D Saiyan Hat, Saiyan Shoes, Saiyan Gi

Gear Tier Rankings In Anime Squadron

S Tier

Rank Name Reason

S1 Puppeteer Set
Featured Puppeteer Set ranks S because its hit-stacking damage and defense bonus fits long Infinite runs and frontliner builds. It asks for Puppeteer Hair, Pants, and Coat, so it is not cheap, but the set rewards units that keep taking pressure while still dealing damage.

S2 Hogyoku
Featured Hogyoku ranks S because a one-piece cooldown bonus improves ability uptime without requiring a full set commitment. It is one of the best Mythic pieces for carries and support units that need more frequent activations in long fights, but it goes on units whose abilities decide clears.

S3 Devil Sword
Featured Devil Sword ranks S because crit chance and crit damage scaling convert directly into faster boss and wave clears. Its on-crit damage stacking makes it especially attractive on high-hit or crit-focused DPS units, but it needs a real carry to justify the Mythic material cost.

A Tier

Rank Name Reason

A1 Devil Amulet Devil Amulet ranks A because HP, range, and ability cooldown help units that need uptime and survival, and its one-piece crit chance bonus has broad endgame value. It sits below Hogyoku and Devil Sword because many DPS builds want cooldown or damage stacking first, so replace it on pure damage carries when those pieces are ready.

A2 Ninja Set Ninja Set ranks A because it gives damage and range stacking after hits, which fits units that stay active under pressure. It is the best Legendary bridge before Mythic gear, but it loses priority once a unit can use the top one-piece Mythics or full Puppeteer setup.

B Tier

Rank Name Reason

B1 Pirate Set Pirate Set ranks B because cooldown reduction plus timed damage helps mid-game teams farm faster than basic gear. It falls below Ninja and Mythic options because its ceiling is lower, but it is still a practical step before expensive materials are available.

B2 Dragon Gi Set Dragon Gi Set ranks B because range and damage give a simple early progression boost. It is worth crafting when Rare gear is the first upgrade path, but Epic, Legendary, or Mythic pieces take the slot later.

B3 Ninja Headband Ninja Headband ranks B because crit, range, and accuracy stats support DPS units that need longer lane reach. It works as part of the Ninja Set or as a temporary piece, but it does not beat Mythic gear in final builds.

B4 Puppeteer Coat Puppeteer Coat ranks B as an individual piece because defense, HP, and damage help frontliners before the full set is ready. It jumps in value when completed with Puppeteer Hair and Pants, but alone it is not as defining as the full set bonus.

C Tier

Rank Name Reason

C1 Pirate Straw Hat Pirate Straw Hat ranks C because crit, range, and accuracy are fine early stats but barely move late-game builds by themselves. It works while assembling better sets, then loses the slot to Ninja, Mythic, or Puppeteer gear.

C2 Pirate Shirt Pirate Shirt ranks C because HP and damage help early survival and clears, but the stat package is too basic for endgame farming or raids. It is a stepping stone, not a final gear target.

D Tier

Rank Name Reason

D1 Saiyan Hat Saiyan Hat ranks D because the Rare stat values are starter-level and lose value as soon as Epic or higher gear is available. It only fits when the team needs a first gear piece and cannot farm later acts yet.

D2 Saiyan Shoes Saiyan Shoes ranks D because small speed, defense, and cooldown gains fail to justify long use once better gear tiers open. They are early progression gear, not an upgrade target for top units.

D3 Saiyan Gi Saiyan Gi ranks D because its HP and damage bonuses only matter at the start of gear progression. It does not belong on a unit that already deserves Mythic or set-based equipment, and it loses the slot once Pirate or Dragon gear is reachable.

How This Gear Tier List Is Ranked

Gear ranking weighs set bonuses, one-piece effects, role fit, material pressure, and how long each gear tier stays on a serious unit. Crafting data confirms craftable gear, stat packages, and set effects, while player-tested gear paths point for non-Infinite DPS, Infinite DPS, and DoT setups; gear slots use community role rankings rather than an developer gear list, so starter gear is ranked lower because it is replaced quickly.

Anime Squadron Tier List Notes

A: High-value gear for specific builds or pre-endgame setups, usually one step below the best Mythic or full set choices.
B: Progression gear that bridges early clears while better sets are still locked, then loses the slot to Legendary, Mythic, or full set pieces.
C: Early or partial pieces that help briefly, then lose the slot before important units receive final traits or materials.
D: Starter gear with low stat ceilings; craft only when no better gear tier is reachable, then replace it as soon as later acts open.
S: Endgame gear pieces or sets worth rare materials because they change cooldown, crit, damage stacking, or long-mode durability.

Use This Ranking With

Guide

Anime Squadron Gear Crafting Guide

Gear is worth crafting when it turns a real team role into a better clear: more boss damage, better lane holding, stronger support, or smoother economy. Pick the wearer first, then the recipe, then the material route. If the gear has no clear unit or stage problem, the same Gold and materials are usually better saved.
Guide

Anime Squadron Gear Materials Farming Guide

Gear material farming starts at the recipe screen. Anime Squadron gear uses different materials and Gold costs, and the material route changes by world and act range. The gear target, material name, matching world, and craft-ready point define the route.
Guide

Anime Squadron Resource Farming Guide

Anime Squadron has several resource pressures at the same time, so one farming loop rarely solves the whole account. Story progress, challenges, raids, AFK routes, banner selling, and material acts each answer different needs. The best resource target is the one that unlocks the next clear, not the one that stacks highest in inventory.
Legendary item

Ninja Headband

Ninja Headband is an Anime Squadron craftable gear item players build at the Crafting NPC for range accuracy.
Legendary item

Ninja Hoodie

Ninja Hoodie is an Anime Squadron craftable gear item players build at the Crafting NPC for balanced stats.
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Ninja Shoes

Ninja Shoes is an Anime Squadron craftable gear item players build at the Crafting NPC for cooldown defense.
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Crafting NPC

Crafting NPC is the Anime Squadron lobby NPC where you turn Gold and Story materials into unit gear.
Mythic item

Devil Sword

Devil Sword is an Anime Squadron craftable gear item players build at the Crafting NPC for crit DPS.
Mythic item

Devil Amulet

Devil Amulet is an Anime Squadron craftable gear item players build at the Crafting NPC for range survival.
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Gear

Anime Squadron gear covers craftable equipment and gear sets that change how a unit performs. Before crafting, check rarity, stat line, set effect, material burden, and unit fit.
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Materials

Anime Squadron materials are item drops and crafting ingredients used to build or upgrade gear. A material belongs in the farm plan when its recipe, drop world or act, and target unit all line up.
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Resources

Anime Squadron resources include the currencies and consumable items spent on summons, traits, stat rerolls, gear, perks, and unit progression. Each resource answers a different spending question: temporary unit, keeper unit, crafted gear, or permanent upgrade.

June 2026 Release Context

Anime Squadron is still in its release window. The early roster pattern is clear: Gometa, Puppeteer, Woo, Madora, and Shanron form the late-game top unit cluster, while Shinks and Fastwagon keep their places because support uptime and money timing decide whether those carries can actually clear waves. Balance patches can still move exact numbers, but the practical investment order already gives players a clear path for summons, trait rolls, gear materials, and evolution effort.

How to Read Early Rankings

S tier is the chase group, A tier is the buildable group while secrets or evolutions are still missing, and B tier is the stopgap group for story and mid-game farming. C and D tier entries can stay on a new account for a short time, but rare rerolls, high-tier gear, and long upgrade chains belong on better damage, economy, or support pieces once they appear.

Best Gear by Job

Hogyoku fits runs decided by ability uptime, Devil Sword fits DPS units that turn crits into faster boss kills, and Puppeteer Set fits units expected to absorb hits through long waves. For DoT units such as Madora and Shanron, current gear builds favor Shenron/Omega-style gear plus Mythic pieces, but the exact best-in-slot order can still move after live balance changes.

Anime Squadron Gear Tier List FAQ

What is the best gear in Anime Squadron?

Hogyoku, Devil Sword, and Puppeteer Set are the safest top gear targets because they affect cooldown, crit damage, or long-mode frontliner scaling.

Is Rare gear worth crafting?

Rare gear only makes sense when the account is stuck before later acts. Saiyan pieces are starter upgrades and lose the slot to Pirate, Ninja, Mythic, or Puppeteer gear.

Is Puppeteer Set worth it?

Yes for long fights and frontliners that take hits. It is not the fastest first craft for every DPS, but its stacking damage and defense make it a serious Infinite target.

Last updated: 2026-06-22