How We Rank Anime Origins Units

What makes an Anime Origins unit worth ranking?

A unit is worth ranking when we can describe what it does, where it was used, and how much investment it required. A name and a tier letter alone are not enough because a Story clear, an Infinite run, and a Raid boss fight ask for different things.

Which roles do we compare first?

Role	What we look for	Why it matters
Main damage	Consistent output, target access, and upgrade value	A carry must keep contributing after the first easy waves.
Area coverage	Lane reach, target pattern, and placement flexibility	Good coverage prevents leaks and reduces pressure on a single lane.
Boss damage	Reliable damage against priority targets	Raids and difficult waves reward focused roles.
Control or support	A clearly observed team benefit or enemy disruption	Utility can be stronger than a small personal damage gain.
Economy	Income contribution and how quickly it pays back	Economy choices matter most in runs long enough to recover their cost.

How do Story, Infinite, and Raids change a ranking?

Mode	Ranking priority	Common mistake to avoid
Story	Early affordability, wave clear, and simple placement	Chasing late-game power before you can deploy it.
Infinite	Scaling, coverage, and long-run team synergy	Ranking a unit from a short run as if it represents late waves.
Raids	Boss contribution, control, and party composition	Bringing several units that duplicate one job while a key role is missing.

How does investment affect a unit’s tier?

We record the unit form, upgrade state, star level, relevant trait, and mode whenever those details are available. A fully evolved unit with a specialised trait should not be compared directly with a newly obtained base unit. The traits guide, star levels, and upgrade guide explain why those conditions can change the outcome.

What a reproducible unit test should include

Note the August 2026 game version or later patch label, map and mode, player count, unit form, upgrades, trait, placement, and the observation being tested. A screenshot of the unit panel and final result makes future comparison much more useful.

How should you choose a unit before it has a confirmed tier?

Start from the problem in front of you. If waves leak, improve coverage or early damage. If a boss survives too long, add a focused damage role. If long runs stall before your key upgrades, test an economy option. This approach builds a functional roster even when the precise meta changes.

How are community reports labeled?

Community reports can help identify units to test, but they are not treated as official facts. The August 2026 tier list marks its roster as a community snapshot. We promote a claim only when its version and conditions are clear enough for another player to check.