🛡️ Anime Last Stand
Complete unit tier list for Update 84/85, beginner tips & pro strategies for the Roblox tower defense game.
About Anime Last Stand
Anime Last Stand is a popular Roblox tower defense/defense game where players deploy anime-inspired characters to fend off waves of increasingly powerful enemies. The game features a roster of units from series like Dragon Ball, Bleach, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man, each with unique abilities, evolution paths, and strategic roles. With a robust evolution system, challenging boss encounters, and competitive leaderboards, Anime Last Stand rewards careful resource management and team composition planning.
Core gameplay: Place units at strategic positions to defend your base. Each unit can attack, use abilities, and be evolved into stronger forms using materials earned from clearing stages. The meta shifts regularly with new unit releases and balance changes, keeping the gameplay fresh and challenging for veteran players.
Why our guides matter: Efficient F2P progression requires knowing which units to evolve first, which stages to farm for materials, and how to build teams that synergize across the various endgame modes. Our tier lists and progression guides help you avoid wasting resources on units that fall off in the late game.
🔥 New: Farm vs Damage Ratio Guide — Stage-by-stage optimal farmer-to-damage ratios, best farm units ranked, Gem farming speedrun strategy, and Infinite Mode farm-first meta.
What is Anime Last Stand?
Anime Last Stand (ALS) is one of the most popular anime-inspired Roblox tower defense games. Players collect and deploy units inspired by various anime series to defend against waves of enemies. With regular updates introducing new units, balance changes, and game modes, the meta is constantly evolving.
Update 84 dropped on February 20, 2026, adding 7 new units and reworking 6 existing ones. The rebalance leaned heavily into rewarding hybrid kits (DPS + Support) and nerfing pure single-target damage.
Update 85 (World 3) continued this trend, with air units like Vegeta becoming more valuable than ground units because flying enemies are the biggest threat in the current meta.
Complete Tier List (Update 84/85 — May 2026)
This tier list ranks units across all game modes: Raids, Infinite Mode, Story/Legend stages, Survival, Dungeons, Final Expedition, Boss Rush, Spiral Trials, and more.
👑 LastStandian Tier — The One Unit Above Everything
| Unit | Role | Why It's Here |
|---|---|---|
| LS Boku (TUI) | DPS / Buffer | Domain expansion abilities that scale infinitely, highest base DPS in the game, team-wide buffs for everyone in his radius. There's no mode where Boku isn't the first deploy. |
🏆 S+ Tier — The Meta Top 8
| Unit | Role | Why S+ |
|---|---|---|
| S+ Shimon (Supreme Commander) | DPS / Buffer | Versatile damage + buffs, has been a staple since Update 77. |
| S+ Ancient Vampire (Over Heaven) | DPS | Still dominant despite power creep. |
| S+ Black Swordsman (Berserker) | DPS | Devastating damage output in raids. |
| S+ Devil & Spirit (Union Dive) | DPS / Support | Powerful hybrid that excels in multiple modes. |
| S+ Maki and Yuta | DPS / Support Combo | Strongest DPS and support combination. Yuta's Domain provides infinite stall. |
| S+ Rias and Issei | Buffer | Top buffer units — up to +120% damage, reduce SPA by 45%. |
| S+ Haumea | DPS / Debuffer | Highest DPS, applies debuffs/slows/stuns, grants team stun immunity. |
| S+ Giselle | DPS / Controller | Strong mid-late game damage, freeze and slow effects. |
⭐ S Tier — Elite Performers
| Unit | Role |
|---|---|
| S Time Goddess (Angel) | Support |
| S Lovely Arrancar | DPS |
Beginner Tips
- Save gems for confirmed S+ banners: Summoning on every banner is the fastest way to feel broke and behind. Wait for S+ banner returns or LastStandian releases.
- Prioritize hybrid units: The Update 84 rebalance rewards units that can both DPS and support. Pure single-target damage dealers slid down this patch.
- Air units are meta in World 3: Vegeta is ranked Top 3 Meta mainly because he's an air unit. Flying enemies are the biggest threat.
- Don't chase Boku (TUI) blindly: He's the best unit in the game but locked behind the lowest pull rate. Build around S+ tier units.
- Early placement is key in World 3: Units have shorter range, so placing units early prevents enemies from leaking.
⚠️ Warning: Save your gems for confirmed meta units. Impulsive summoning is the fastest way to waste resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best unit in Anime Last Stand right now?
Boku (TUI) in the LastStandian tier is the most overtuned unit ALS has ever shipped — domain expansion, infinite scaling, highest base DPS, and team-wide buffs. However, he has the lowest pull rate. S+ tier units like Shimon, Maki & Yuta, and Haumea are excellent alternatives.
How often does Anime Last Stand update?
ALS receives regular updates every few weeks. Update 84 dropped February 20, 2026, with 7 new units and 6 reworks. Update 85 (World 3) followed shortly after.
Should I summon on every banner?
No. Save your gems for confirmed S+ banner returns or LastStandian releases. Impulsive summoning is the fastest way to waste resources.
Why are air units so important in World 3?
In World 3, flying enemies are the biggest threat — not ground enemies. Air units like Vegeta are more valuable because they can target and counter aerial threats effectively.
Unit Evolution & Awakening Guide
Evolution is the key to power in Anime Last Stand. Each unit can be evolved through multiple tiers, dramatically increasing their stats and unlocking new abilities. The evolution process requires specific materials that drop from story stages, raids, and special events.
Evolution Materials
| Evolution Tier | Required Materials | Stat Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Evo 1 → Evo 2 | Soul Shards ×50 + Gold ×500K | +25% ATK, +20% HP |
| Evo 2 → Evo 3 | Soul Shards ×150 + Element Orb ×10 | +40% ATK, +35% HP, Unlock Ability 2 |
| Evo 3 → Awakened | Awakening Stone ×1 + Gold ×2M | +60% ATK, +50% HP, Unlock Ultimate |
💡 Pro Tip: Always evolve your main DPS unit first. Support and utility units can wait until Evo 2 — the stat gains are less impactful for non-damage roles.
Farming Priority & Resource Guide
Efficient farming is the difference between a struggling account and a thriving one. Here's the definitive priority order for spending your stamina:
| Priority | Activity | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — CRITICAL | Limited-time event stages | Exclusive units and materials that won't return for months |
| 2 — HIGH | Daily raids (Element Dungeons) | Evolution orbs are the #1 bottleneck for most players |
| 3 — HIGH | Gold dungeon (weekends) | Gold costs skyrocket at higher evolution tiers |
| 4 — MEDIUM | Soul Shard farming (campaign) | Farm stages with bonus drops and use auto-battle overnight |
| 5 — LOW | EXP dungeon | Only when you have a new unit that needs immediate leveling |
Pro Tips for Anime Last Stand
- Save gems for limited banners: The best units in the game come from limited-time events. Never spend gems on the standard banner — the pity system guarantees valuable units on featured banners, while standard banner units will eventually be power-crept.
- Join an active alliance: Alliance raids provide exclusive awakening materials that cannot be obtained anywhere else. A top-100 alliance gives roughly 3× more resources than a casual one.
- Auto-battle while you sleep: Use auto-battle tickets on Soul Shard farming stages overnight. Set your team to your strongest units and wake up to hundreds of evolution materials.
- Don't spread resources thin: Focus on building one core team of 5-6 units before investing in others. A fully evolved team of mid-tier units outperforms a half-built team of S-tiers.
- Reroll for a top-tier starter: If you're new, reroll until you get at least one S+ tier unit from the tutorial summons. This single unit will carry you through 80% of early-game content.
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