Building a winning team in Anime Origins often feels like deciphering a puzzle where every character looks overpowered on paper but only a handful deliver in practice. With dozens of units spanning different rarities and roles, the temptation to chase the highest damage number can lead you straight into a resource trap. The real distinction isn’t between good and bad units—it’s between units that shine in specific contexts and those that demand specific teammates, and those that simply look good in a stat sheet but fold under real combat conditions.
This guide cuts through the noise by breaking down the current meta according to role, practical usefulness, and team dependency. Rather than flattening every character into a single A-to-F grade, each unit here is evaluated for what it actually does—whether that’s raw nuking, supportive utility, farming efficiency, or boss deletion. The rankings are drawn directly from the most recent gameplay impressions and tier positioning provided by the source, so you can trust that the information reflects the state of the game as it stands today. That said, updates are inevitable, and the meta will shift—but the principles of team building outlined here will remain relevant.
Who Are the Best Units in Anime Origins Right Now?
The strongest units in the current meta span a mix of pure damage dealers, hybrid characters, and dedicated supports. None of them win every fight alone, but each brings a unique mechanic that can define a team composition. The top-tier roster includes Mo, Uda, Alucard, Gojo, Ban, Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Meliodas, Kenpachi, Anako, and Bulma.
What makes this list interesting is the diversity of roles. Mo and Kenpachi are pure damage monsters, but they fulfill that role in completely different ways. Gojo and Anako provide control. Bulma and Ban build your economy. Meliodas and Alucard blur the line between DPS and support. The key takeaway: there is no single “best” unit. The best unit is the one that fits your team’s needs and the mode you’re playing.
Mo – The Calamity Nuker
If your goal is to see an absurd damage number flash across the screen, Mo is your unit. His Heaven’s Pressure ability applies a Calamity mark that repeats a portion of the damage dealt while the mark is active. This isn’t a one-and-done nuke—Mo scales with your team’s total output during that damage window. The more damage your other units can pump out while Calamity is up, the more value Mo extracts. In the right setup, his scaling becomes ridiculous.
Verdict: Meta
Raw nuking power at its finest, but he needs a team that can capitalize on the Calamity window.
Meliodas – The DPS/Support Hybrid
Meliodas sits extremely high not just because of his damage, but because of what he brings beyond it. Resistance shred, crowd control, team damage support, and a powerful damage window all come packaged in one unit. He’s technically a DPS, but he contributes enough utility that he starts feeling like a hybrid. If you want a character that can destroy enemies and simultaneously make the rest of your team hit harder, Meliodas is an excellent choice.
Verdict: Meta
Uda – The Ability Copyist
Uda has one of the most flexible mechanics in the game: he can copy abilities from other units on your team. That gives him enormous potential, but it also ties his strength directly to your roster’s development. If you have powerful evolved units with great abilities, Uda becomes incredibly strong. If your account is still underdeveloped, you won’t get nearly as much value from him. Don’t judge Uda by his own stats alone—his ceiling is determined by the rest of your lineup.
Verdict: Meta
Alucard – The Versatile Hybrid
Alucard occupies a sweet spot between pure DPS and pure support. He can deal serious damage while also contributing utility, which means he doesn’t force you to sacrifice a team slot for a buffer. In a game where every team slot matters, a unit that can perform multiple jobs is extremely valuable. He’s not the absolute best at any one thing, but his flexibility makes him a strong addition to almost any composition.
Verdict: Meta
Gojo – The Best Overall Support
When it comes to support, Gojo is the top of the pile. His combination of crowd control—specifically Slow—and his Infinite Domain ability gives him a powerful tool for controlling and damaging enemies. Crucially, he isn’t useless when enemies aren’t being controlled; he deals respectable damage himself. That means you aren’t wasting a team slot on a character that only provides buffs. If you have Gojo, he’s one of the units you should strongly consider building around.
Verdict: Best Support / Meta
Ban – Secondary Farming and Support
Ban’s value comes from a different direction. He’s a secondary farming unit that provides additional income based on kills. This makes him extremely useful for longer modes where your economy directly affects how quickly you can scale. If you’re already using Bulma, Ban complements that strategy nicely, giving you two sources of income growth.
Verdict: Meta Support/Farming
Bulma – The Best Farming Unit
If you need money, Bulma is the obvious choice. She’s considered the strongest dedicated farming unit in the current ranking. The logic is simple: more money means more upgrades, which means a stronger team, faster clears, and more progression. Bulma won’t top any damage charts, but her impact on overall run success is massive.
Verdict: Best Farming Unit
Super Saiyan 3 Goku – Best Beginner-Friendly DPS
SS3 Goku deserves special attention because he’s one of the easiest high-tier DPS units for newer players to build toward. He evolves quickly, doesn’t require a rare drop to start, and provides excellent damage. He also has a unique mobility ability that lets him move around the map, giving him additional flexibility. For a new player, you don’t need the rarest unit in the game if you can get a powerful character quickly and use him throughout your progression. Goku shines exactly there.
Verdict: Meta / Best Beginner DPS
Kenpachi – The Boss Delete Button
Kenpachi is almost like a boss delete button. His biggest advantage is that he doesn’t require an overly complicated setup to be useful. You can put him into your team and immediately get strong boss damage. Some units can technically outperform him, but only after you build a very specific team around them. Kenpachi doesn’t need nearly as much preparation.
Verdict: Top-Tier Boss Killer
Anako – High-Tier Support with Stun
Anako’s unique feature is her stun, which gives her a role that other support characters don’t necessarily replicate. She’s particularly useful alongside Gojo because the two can provide strong control over enemies. She can also contribute DPS, making her more flexible than a pure utility support. Gojo remains the preferred option, but Anako is a very strong second choice.
Verdict: High-Tier Support
Igris – Team-Dependent DPS with Insane Ceiling
Igris is an interesting case. On paper, with his massive Frenzy window, he can produce enormous DPS when everything is set up correctly. The problem? He needs the right team. Igris depends heavily on another unit applying a particular debuff. Without that setup, his performance falls considerably. With the correct team composition—specifically with Sasuke providing the needed debuff—he can potentially become one of the strongest DPS units available. He’s not bad at all; he’s just team-dependent.
Verdict: Near-Meta / Team-Dependent DPS
Ichigo – A Progression Unit with Good Scaling
Ichigo can be evolved through multiple rarities—Rare to Legendary to Mythic—making him a great progression path for newer players. At higher investment, he can reach extremely high damage numbers. However, despite that impressive scaling, he doesn’t quite outperform the top meta DPS options. He’s absolutely usable, especially if you already have him, but he’s not a priority over the strongest units on this list.
Verdict: Good DPS / Below Meta
Zelda – Strong with Meliodas, Average Alone
Zelda gains additional damage and critical chance while a boss is alive, which is already useful. But the really interesting part is his interaction with Meliodas: Zelda gains additional damage based on Meliodas’ kills. That means the two units work together extremely well. If you’re building a DPS team without access to secret units, the Meliodas + Zelda combination is worth considering. By himself, Zelda is more average; with Meliodas, much better.
Verdict: Strong With Meliodas / Mid Alone
Stark – High DPS Competing Against Top Nukers
Stark is built to deliver a massive burst of damage rather than provide utility. The issue is that Kenpachi offers more versatility for boss content, while Mo brings even more scaling potential as a nuker. Stark isn’t bad at all; he’s simply competing against some extremely powerful alternatives. If you want big numbers and already have him, he’s absolutely worth using.
Verdict: High DPS / Below Top Meta
Toji – Strong DPS That Can’t Receive Team Buffs
Toji’s numbers are impressive—bonuses to damage, penetration, and critical chance. But he has a critical limitation: Toji cannot receive normal team buffs. That means you can’t surround him with your strongest support units and expect all their buffs to affect him. He can’t benefit from Meliodas’ aura or Ban’s support effects. If you’re using Toji, don’t waste multiple team slots on buffers whose buffs won’t actually work on him. He’s strong, but difficult to build around.
Verdict: Strong DPS / Difficult to Build Around
UA – Late-Scaling DPS for Longer Runs
UA is a limited unit with a scaling mechanic based on kill milestones. As he reaches certain kill counts, he gains additional damage, and he can also store damage and release it as an AoE attack. This makes him excellent for longer runs where he has enough time to build up. He won’t peak early, but in extended fights he can become a real powerhouse.
Verdict: Strong DPS
Sasuke – Mid Alone, Essential for Igris Teams
Sasuke’s value changes dramatically depending on your team. On his own, he’s not considered one of the best DPS units. However, he becomes much more important when you’re using Igris, because Sasuke can apply the debuff that Igris needs to reach his full potential. Without Igris, he’s a much more ordinary DPS. This is a perfect example of why team composition matters in Anime Origins.
Verdict: Mid Alone / Strong in Igris Team
Shinro – Niche Support Against Healing Bosses
Shinro isn’t one of the strongest general-purpose supports, but she has a useful niche: she can apply Bleed and Damage Over Time, making her particularly valuable against bosses that rely on healing or regeneration. If you encounter a boss that keeps regenerating its health, this is exactly the type of character you want available. Otherwise, she’s situational.
Verdict: Niche Support
Mikey – Low-Tier Support
Mikey is technically a support unit, but the ranking places him noticeably below Gojo and Anako. His support utility doesn’t compare favorably with the better options. If you already have Gojo or Anako, there’s generally little reason to prioritize Mikey.
Verdict: Low-Tier Support
Choso – Budget Beginner DPS
Choso is one character not to overlook just because he’s not at the top. He’s a budget-friendly DPS and can be very useful for beginners. If you pull him early, use him. There’s no reason to sit around waiting for a perfect Mythic while your account struggles through early content. Use the strong units you actually have.
Verdict: Good Beginner DPS
Naruto, Vegeta Super, Trunks – Lower Priority Options
Naruto doesn’t bring anything particularly unique to the table. He isn’t unusable, but there are better ways to spend resources. Super Vegeta is a straightforward DPS without a unique gimmick; usable but outclassed. Trunks sits around the middle—not terrible, but not worth chasing over meta units. In all cases, these are low priority when better options are available.
Legendary Units – Don’t Over-Invest
One of the strongest general recommendations from the ranking is to avoid spending too many resources chasing ordinary Legendary units. There are exceptions for beginners who need a usable DPS, but once your account starts getting stronger, many of these become replaceable. Your resources are better spent working toward stronger evolutions and higher-end units.
What Are the Best Support Units in Anime Origins?
If you need a clear answer for support priority, here it is: Gojo is the best overall support thanks to his control, Slow, Infinite Domain, and ability to contribute damage. Anako is a strong secondary option with stun and additional DPS utility. Ban is excellent for farming and income rather than traditional crowd control. Shinro is a niche option against healing bosses. Mikey is a weaker general-purpose support compared to the alternatives.
What Are the Best Farming Units in Anime Origins?
For farming, the priority is much simpler. Bulma is the best dedicated farming unit. Ban is a useful secondary farming option that can generate additional income through kills. If you’re trying to maximize your economy, having both can be extremely valuable.
Best DPS Units Ranked by Role
The DPS ranking is more complicated because some characters need specific teammates. A useful way to think about it is by tier:
- Top DPS / Meta: Mo, Meliodas, Kenpachi, Uda, Alucard
- High DPS: Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Igris (with correct team), Stark, Toji, Ichigo, Zelda (with Meliodas), UA
- Mid / Budget DPS: Choso, Sasuke, Super Vegeta, Trunks
- Low Priority / Skip: Naruto, various weaker Legendary options, unreleased or untested units
The exact ordering can change depending on the mode, enemy type, buffs available, and your team composition.
What Are the Best Beginner Units in Anime Origins?
For new players, chasing the absolute top unit immediately is not recommended. Instead, look for units that are powerful and easy to build. That’s why Super Saiyan 3 Goku stands out so much—he’s easy to work toward, has excellent DPS, and has useful mobility. Choso is another good beginner option if you pull him early. And if you manage to obtain Gojo, you’ve got one of the strongest support characters available. A beginner-friendly progression path could look like: SS3 Goku → Gojo → Kenpachi → stronger meta DPS → specialized units.
Best Team Combinations in the Current Meta
Meliodas + Zelda
This is one of the strongest combinations if you don’t have access to secret units. Zelda benefits from Meliodas’ kills, making the two work much better together than they do individually.
Igris + Sasuke
If you want to use Igris properly, Sasuke becomes extremely important because he provides the debuff Igris needs. This is a team-dependent setup, but it can produce ridiculous DPS.
Gojo + Anako
Both characters provide strong control utility. Gojo handles Slow and his other support abilities, while Anako brings stun. That can make the pair particularly useful in situations where controlling enemies is important.
Bulma + Ban
If your goal is economy, these two are worth considering together. Bulma handles your main farming role while Ban provides additional income through kills.
The meta in Anime Origins is not static, and future updates will inevitably shake up the rankings. But the principles outlined here—understanding role over raw numbers, recognizing team dependencies, and prioritizing easy-to-build units early—will serve you well regardless of what changes come. Build around synergies, not single stars, and you’ll find that even a mid-tier unit can become exceptional in the right context.
