Find out how the meta shook up after the release of Anime Vanguards Update 9.5 using my Tier List. Here, I rank all of the previously META units, considering their versatility for update content, synergy with other metas, and any subtle changes to their skills and stats.
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Anime Vanguards Update 9.5 Tier List
Name Colour = New 9.5 Unit
S-TIER
- God
- Horsegirl
- Lich King
- Unstable (Psychosis)
- Brolzi Super
- Sukuno
- Hollowseph
- The Falcon
- Iscanur
- Rogita
- Koguro
- Diavolo
- Callasuba
- Cat
- Newsman
- Astolfo
A-TIER
- Black Hole
- Ghost Girl
- Song Jinwoo and Igros
- The Struggler
- Valentine
- Goblin Killer
- Lizard
- Hellkiller
- Shero
- The King
- Wolf
- Quetzalcoatl
B-TIER
- Ghoul
- Jailer
- Obita
- Yehowach
- Lord Freizo
- Byeken
- Traitless
- Thunder
- Gilgamesh
- GG
- Vigil
- LFelt
- Reimu
- Kazzy
- IsDead
C-TIER
- Tengon
- Dot
- Rummie
- Leo
- Rideon
- Senator
- Smith John
- Conqueror vs Invulnerable
- Eizan
- Rogita Super 4
- Hei
- Aurin
- The Witch
- Clatakiri
- Al
- Dark Mage
D-TIER
- NotGoodGuy
- Riner
- Rohan
- Ackers
- Ali
- Yomomata
- Dawntay
- Arin
- Julias
- Luce
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What does each tier mean?
- S: The strongest units and the absolute meta. These are the top of the tier, with great team synergy, power, skills, and solo strength.
- A: Great alternatives to the top tier, with excellent battle capabilities, supports, etc. These are classed as upper META units
- B: Whilst still META, these units are at the lower end of the meta, having niche and situational uses compared to their upper peers.
- C: Just below the META. These units are still exceptional and powerful, but nothing nearly as efficient as the upper tiers.
- D: Avoid these units. They lower the balance of your team and don’t enhance your gameplay significantly enough to justify a placement in your ranks.
- Q: Does the META matter?
- A: Yes! It’s incredibly difficult to play certain game modes, especially those late-game or event-exclusive, without having the best units on your team. Enemies get stronger with each update, and you should too.
- Q: How does the top tier compare to the previous update?
- A: Check out my UPD 9 Tier to find out how much the rankings have altered.
- Q: Why are some units missing from this list?
- A: Not every unit is worth comparing, as some aren’t even considerable for your team. This includes low-rarity units and mythics/secrets that have never really entered the meta to begin with.
- Q: Who are the UPD 9.5 Units?
- A: Ghoul, Jailer, Ghost Girl, Black Hole, Horse Girl, Unstable, and Lich King.



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