Tier List

Anime Squadron Tank Units Tier List

This Anime Squadron tank units tier list ranks June 2026 frontliners and survival units by how well they protect long runs, absorb pressure, redirect damage, and stay relevant in Raid, Infinite, boss waves, and late-game team comps. It separates tank value from raw DPS so players know when a defensive slot is worth the upgrade cost.

Version: June 2026 release

Anime Squadron Tank Units Tier List Summary

S 3 ranked picks
A 1 ranked picks
B 2 ranked picks
C 2 ranked picks
D 2 ranked picks

Tank Unit Rankings

S Tier

Rank Name Reason
S1 Gometa (SSJ4)
Featured Gometa ranks S because his damage comes with survivability, which makes him more valuable than a tank that only absorbs pressure. He is the best defensive investment when a team wants one unit to survive hard waves and still carry the damage check.
S2 Puppeteer (Transcendent)
Featured Puppeteer ranks S because his frontliner profile gives teams a tanky damage center for Raid and Infinite routes. He belongs near Gometa for players who can access the challenge path and want a unit that can take pressure without becoming dead weight on damage.
S3 Shanron (Omega)
Featured Shanron ranks S because his hybrid value lets him protect a team while still contributing damage and utility. He is expensive to build, but in late teams his role compression is stronger than a simple defensive stopgap.

A Tier

Rank Name Reason
A1 Shield Hero Shield Hero ranks A because damage redirection and tank value can rescue teams that collapse before their carry finishes. He is one of the best bridge tanks, but he drops below the S group because endgame hybrid units add more damage and utility.

B Tier

Rank Name Reason
B1 Big Beard Big Beard ranks B because he gives early hybrid tank value when stronger frontliners are missing. He can stabilize progression, but he does not beat Shield Hero for defensive focus or Gometa and Puppeteer for endgame tank pressure.
B2 Mamosa Mamosa ranks B because healing support can keep early teams alive through rough waves. He is not a true frontliner, but his survival value matters until the team has better tanking or enough damage to end fights faster.

C Tier

Rank Name Reason
C1 Rudaus Rudaus ranks C because cooldown help can support survival indirectly, but he is not the unit that should absorb pressure. He fits specific setups and loses tank priority when the team needs direct damage redirection, HP, dodge, or regeneration.
C2 Karashi (Sharingan) Karashi ranks C here because farming speed is not the same as tank value. He can help resource routes, but hard waves still demand a real defensive unit with stronger survivability.

D Tier

Rank Name Reason
D1 Choi Choi ranks D because early damage does not create reliable tank pressure. He cannot replace Shield Hero, Big Beard, Gometa, Puppeteer, or Shanron when the team needs a real frontliner.
D2 Tranks Tranks ranks D because his beginner damage role does not solve survival. He should leave tank-focused teams as soon as any defensive or hybrid option is available.

How This Anime Squadron Tier List Is Ranked

Tank rankings weigh durability, damage redirection, regeneration, dodge, hybrid damage, support overlap, upgrade cost, and whether the unit still earns a slot after a team has enough DPS. Tanks rank higher when they keep hard-mode clears alive without forcing the team to give up too much wave clear or economy.

Anime Squadron Tank Units Tier List Details

A
Strong defensive units that can stabilize hard content, but cost, role limits, or lower damage keep them below the top tank cluster.
B
Progression tanks and hybrid frontliners that help before endgame options are built.
C
Temporary survival pieces that patch early failures but lose value once the team has better damage, economy, or top-tier defense.
D
Defensive choices that fall out of long-term builds because the survival gain is too small for hard modes.
S
Frontliners or hybrid tanks that deserve serious investment because they survive hard pressure while still helping damage or team value.

June 2026 release ranking boundary

Anime Squadron is still close to launch, so role value matters more than hidden stat math. The game rewards units that clear waves, survive boss pressure, and let expensive teams upgrade before lanes collapse. The tier order works as a practical build order for summons, upgrades, trait rolls, and gear while balance changes can still move exact numbers.

Resource priority for this role

Rare traits and crafted gear belong on units that keep their job after the first clear. Early-story fillers lose resource priority to carries, support units, money units, and frontliners that still matter in Raid, Infinite, farming, or late-game team comps.

When a tank is better than another carry

A tank belongs in the lineup when enemies reach the base or bosses delete the team before damage finishes. When enemies survive because damage is too low, another tank only slows the clear. The best tank choices protect the team without giving up all damage pressure.

Tank traits and gear priority

Rebirth, Cloner, HP-heavy gear, and defensive set bonuses belong on units that actually take pressure. Pure DPS units get more from damage, cooldown, range, or clone value than from a defensive trait that barely changes the clear. A carry that kills waves faster often protects the team better than a small HP bump.

Anime Squadron Tank Units Tier List FAQ

Who is the best tank unit in Anime Squadron?

Gometa is the safest tank-style answer because he combines damage and survival. Puppeteer is the strongest dedicated frontliner target, while Shanron and Shield Hero are important depending on grind stage and team needs.

Is Shield Hero worth building?

Yes, when the team dies before damage can work. Shield Hero is a practical tank bridge, but later teams usually move defensive resources toward Gometa, Puppeteer, or Shanron because they bring more total value.

Should tanks get DPS traits?

DPS traits fit tanks only when the tank also deals meaningful damage. Dedicated frontliners usually prefer Rebirth, Cloner, or defensive gear when survival is the reason the team fails.

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