Anime Squadron Trait Tier List (June 2026)

Overview

Traits are additional passive properties attached to every unit in Anime Squadron. They provide stat boosts — including damage, range, cooldown reduction, and HP — that apply on top of a unit's base statistics. Traits are attached during summoning and can be rerolled using Trait Shards and Perfect Cubes.

Trait quality is categorised into six tiers: SS (meta-defining, worth chasing), S (excellent in specific roles), A (strong in particular compositions), B (solid placeholder), C (significant drawbacks), and D (reroll immediately). Higher-tier traits dramatically outperform lower-tier options, with SS traits providing power spikes that can exceed unit upgrades themselves.

Last verified on June 11, 2026.

Related Anime Squadron Pages

• Anime Squadron Wiki Overview — Full game guide including unit stats, pull rates, and game mode strategies
• Anime Squadron Tier List — Unit rankings by meta performance with team composition guide
• Anime Squadron Codes — Active promo codes including Trait Shard and Perfect Cube rewards
• Anime Squadron Beginner Guide — Day 1 steps, evolution priorities, and team builds

Trait Quick Summary

The best trait in the game is Superior (SS), but its extreme rarity makes Cloner (SS) and Entrepreneur (S) the realistic best options for most players. If you are farming for traits, prioritize Superior on your primary DPS carry, then Cloner on any unit where doubling deployment provides value.

SS-Tier Traits — Meta-Defining

These two traits define the current competitive meta. Every serious squad should have at least one of these on its primary carry.

Superior

Tier: SS

Core Effects:

• Damage +200%
• HP +300%
• Range +30%
• Cooldown −15%
• Spawn Cap +1

Superior is the undisputed best trait in Anime Squadron. The combination of +200% damage, +300% HP, +30% range, and −15% cooldown creates an extraordinary damage multiplier on any unit that lands it. The +1 spawn cap is equally transformative: a Superior carry can be deployed twice, effectively doubling output without needing a second copy of the unit.

At extreme rarity, most players will never see this trait through natural summons. If you receive Superior on any pull, equip it on your highest-DPS unit immediately and treat it as a permanent investment.

Best on:

• Gogeta (SSJ4) — pushes his already-exceptional damage to unmatched levels
• Woo (Shadow) — amplified summon damage and shadow survivability
• Madara (Gunbai) — burn ticks scale with the massive damage boost

---

Cloner

Tier: SS

Core Effects:

• Damage +40%
• HP +60%
• Spawns 2 units instead of 1

Cloner doubles unit deployment, which often provides more overall value than raw stat boosts — especially on top-tier DPS characters. Two copies of Gogeta or Woo output more damage than one unit with any S-tier trait. The +40% damage and +60% HP bonuses ensure each clone is stronger than the base unit, making this trait a force multiplier rather than just a duplication effect.

Best on:

• Gogeta (SSJ4) — two SSJ4 carries is the highest-damage configuration in the game
• Woo (Shadow) — doubled shadows create overwhelming board presence
• Fastwagon — doubled income generation accelerates economy dramatically

---

S-Tier Traits — Excellent in Specific Roles

These traits are strong in particular compositions or on specific unit types, even if they do not define the overall meta.

Entrepreneur

Tier: S

Core Effects:

• Deployment Cost −40%
• Damage +30%
• HP +30%

Entrepreneur makes expensive units much easier to field while still providing solid combat bonuses. The −40% cost reduction is transformative for high-cost units like Shenron, allowing earlier deployment and faster upgrades. On economy units, the cost reduction compounds with Fastwagon's income generation.

Best on:

• Shenron — his massive deployment cost becomes manageable
• Fastwagon — cheaper deployment means earlier income acceleration
• Madara (Gunbai) — solid amplification of his burn damage

---

Rebirth

Tier: S

Core Effects:

• Damage +35%
• HP +50%
• Range +20%
• Respawns with 50% HP once after dying

Rebirth offers strong offensive stats plus a second life. The extra respawn is extremely valuable on hard stages and Infinite Mode, where a single unit death can cascade into squad collapse. The +20% range bonus ensures the unit stays active longer before enemies reach it.

Best on:

• Gogeta (SSJ4) — second life preserves your primary damage source
• Woo (Shadow) — shadows respawn alongside the main unit
• Shield Hero — tanking benefit from the second life is substantial

---

A-Tier Traits — Strong in Niche Compositions

These traits provide meaningful value but are clearly outclassed by SS and S tiers in most scenarios.

Lethal

Tier: A

Core Effects:

• Damage +20%
• Cooldown −10%

Cooldown reduction directly boosts overall DPS, making Lethal one of the best non-SS traits for pure damage dealers. The −10% cooldown means more frequent attacks and faster ultimate charging.

Best on:

• Rizzuto (Sage) — frequent ability usage maximizes his sustained damage
• Vegeta (SSJ Full Power) — cheaper ultimate accelerates his evolution path utility

---

Sniper

Tier: A

Core Effects:

• Damage +20%
• Range +40%

The huge range increase allows units to attack sooner and stay active longer throughout a match. The +20% damage boost is a solid amplification on any ranged DPS unit.

Best on:

• Karashi (Sharingan) — maximizes his speed advantage by reaching enemies earlier
• Goku (SSJ4 Full Power) — extends his effective coverage area

---

Wealthy

Tier: A

Core Effects:

• Deployment Cost −20%
• Damage +10%

While not as strong as Entrepreneur, Wealthy still helps expensive units hit the field faster. The +10% damage is modest but useful when better traits are unavailable.

Best on:

• Fastwagon — cost reduction accelerates early economy
• Shenron — budget option for his high deployment cost

---

B-Tier Traits — Solid Placeholders

These traits provide useful stat boosts but are clearly outclassed by higher tiers.

Juggernaut

Tier: B

Core Effects:

• HP +50%

A strong survivability trait for tanks and frontline units. Most DPS units prefer offensive bonuses, but Juggernaut is acceptable on Shield Hero or other tanks while waiting for Rebirth.

Best on:

• Shield Hero — maximizes his tanking potential
• Big Beard — hybrid tank benefits from the HP boost

---

Knight

Tier: B

Core Effects:

• Damage +20%
• HP +5%

A decent all-around trait that helps early and mid-game progression but gets overshadowed by higher-tier options. The +20% damage is competitive, but the lack of secondary utility keeps it in B tier.

Best on:

• Rizzuto (Sage) — modest amplification while farming for better traits
• Vegeta (SSJ Full Power) — acceptable placeholder during progression

---

C-Tier Traits — Significant Drawbacks

These traits provide minimal value and should be replaced as soon as alternatives become available.

Ranger

Tier: C

Core Effects:

• Range +25%

The range increase is useful, but it lacks the damage or utility needed to compete with stronger traits. A functional placeholder for control and support units but should be replaced with Sniper or Superior as soon as possible.

---

Powerful

Tier: C

Core Effects:

• Damage +10%

A simple damage boost that works on any unit, but the increase is too small for endgame builds. Only acceptable on starter units that will be replaced soon.

---

D-Tier Traits — Reroll Immediately

These three traits provide minimal stat boosts and should be rerolled as soon as any alternative is available.

Trait Reroll Strategy

Trait rerolls are performed using Trait Shards and Perfect Cubes. These materials are most reliably obtained through active promo codes — current active codes are listed on the Anime Squadron Codes page.

When to Reroll

Always reroll for your ideal trait before evolving a unit. Evolution consumes materials and resets stats, but the existing trait is retained. Lock in your ideal trait before committing expensive evolution materials.

Reroll Priority

1. Reroll your primary DPS carry first — Superior or Cloner are the ideal targets
2. Reroll your economy unit second — Entrepreneur or Wealthy on Fastwagon provides the best return
3. Reroll support units last — Rebirth is ideal for Shield Hero, but Juggernaut and Knight are acceptable placeholders
4. Never reroll a unit with Superior — keep it regardless of which unit receives it

Hero-to-Trait Best Pairings

Use this table as a quick reference when assigning or rerolling traits on your squad.

Change Log

• 2026-06-11: Initial publication of Anime Squadron Trait Tier List with all 14 traits ranked SS through D.

FAQ

What is the best trait in Anime Squadron?

Superior is the best trait in Anime Squadron due to its combination of +200% damage, +300% HP, +30% range, −15% cooldown, and +1 spawn cap. Cloner is the second-best option because doubling a powerful unit often provides more value than raw stat boosts.

Should I reroll my Superior trait?

Never reroll Superior. Keep it on any unit that receives it, regardless of the unit's tier ranking. The rarity of Superior means it is a permanent long-term investment.

How do I get Trait Shards and Perfect Cubes?

Trait Shards and Perfect Cubes are primarily obtained through active promo codes and Infinite Mode rewards. Check the Anime Squadron Codes page for the current list of redeemable codes.

Which trait is best for Fastwagon?

Entrepreneur is the best trait for Fastwagon because the −40% cost reduction allows earlier deployment, directly accelerating your economy. Wealthy (−20% cost) is the second-best option if Entrepreneur is unavailable.

Can I reroll traits on evolved units?

Yes, but it is not recommended. Always reroll before evolving, as evolution consumes materials and resets stats — the trait is retained, so rerolling after evolution wastes materials on a unit you may not end up keeping.

How many traits are there in Anime Squadron?

There are currently 14 traits in Anime Squadron, ranked from SS (best) to D (worst). Two traits occupy SS tier, two occupy S tier, three occupy A tier, two occupy B tier, two occupy C tier, and three occupy D tier.