Anime Origins tier list: 2026 Meta Rankings & Builds

The current Anime Origins tier list is easiest to understand by separating universal meta picks from units that depend on a specific composition. A unit with slightly lower personal damage can still be more valuable when it contributes crowd control, farming, resistance shred, or a team-wide aura.

The strongest overall options identified in the available ranking are Meliodas, Madara, Alucard, Gojo, Ban, and Super Saiyan 3 Goku. These units do not all fill the same role. Meliodas and Alucard combine damage with support functions, Madara specializes in scaling nukes, Gojo offers control, Ban supports the economy, and Super Saiyan 3 Goku is a practical progression pick.

Video Highlights:

• Meliodas is ranked as one of the most versatile damage and support hybrids.
• Madara is highlighted for exceptionally high damage scaling through calamity.
• Gojo and Ban stand out as major support and farming choices.
• Super Saiyan 3 Goku is described as beginner-friendly and efficient to evolve.

DPS rankings change depending on whether a unit is judged by peak damage, ease of use, or team independence. Meliodas is the safest all-purpose damage recommendation because the kit combines offense and utility. Madara is the better choice when the goal is the largest possible damage number and the team can keep his mark active.

Komamura is especially attractive for boss stages because he can function without extensive setup. Kenpachi is another versatile boss damage dealer, while Stark focuses more narrowly on nuking. Igris can become an exceptional carry with the correct debuff partner, but the extra setup prevents him from being a universal recommendation.

Madara’s strength comes from the way his Heaven’s Pressure ability applies calamity and repeats a portion of damage while the mark remains active. That gives him strong scaling in encounters where the target survives long enough for repeated damage to matter.

Igris has a higher ceiling when the required debuff is available. However, bringing the partner unit takes up a team slot and makes the build less flexible. Treat Igris as a composition-based carry rather than an automatic first pick.

Toji requires a different approach. The ranking notes that he cannot receive several common buffs, including team auras, farming bonuses, or leader-style enhancements. His personal numbers can be impressive, but placing him beside buffer units may reduce the value of those buffs.

A strong roster needs more than damage. Support units determine how quickly a run stabilizes, how much money is available for upgrades, and whether difficult enemies can be controlled. The ranking places Gojo as the leading support because he combines control with meaningful offensive value.

Ban is the key economy choice. His kill-based money generation makes him more than a simple support unit, especially in stages where early income determines whether the rest of the build reaches its important upgrades. Bulma remains the premier farming specialist, while Leorio is a cheaper option for players building their first farming setup.

Mikey and Shinra are more limited. Mikey is rated below Gojo and Ban, while Shinra becomes more useful against healing enemies because her bleed and damage-over-time effects can pressure regenerating targets.

Gojo is the most flexible support recommendation because control can improve both survival and damage consistency. Slowing enemies creates more time for attacks to land and can make placement mistakes less punishing.

Use Ban when the stage rewards sustained farming and your team can secure enough early kills. Bulma is the stronger dedicated farmer, but Ban can contribute to the economy while still offering broader team value.

The best team is not simply a collection of the highest-ranked units. Start with a clear damage plan, then add the economic and support tools needed to reach that plan. A balanced setup usually needs a farmer, a dependable damage dealer, and at least one unit that improves control or team efficiency.

The following process works for both new players and experienced players rebuilding their roster.

Yuta is another flexible option because the ranking describes him as able to copy abilities from other units on the board. His value depends heavily on the abilities and evolutions already available in the roster, so he is strongest for players with a developed collection rather than brand-new accounts.

Super Saiyan 3 Goku is a practical progression choice. The ranking emphasizes his efficient evolution path, beginner-friendly access, high damage profile, and map-transport utility. He may not replace the highest meta picks in every late-stage team, but he can accelerate early and mid-progression.

Unit investment should follow the role your roster lacks most. If your team cannot afford upgrades, improve farming before chasing another damage dealer. If income is stable but bosses survive, prioritize a carry with strong scaling or a specialized boss killer.

Use the checklist below to organize progression without spreading resources across too many conditional units.

Avoid investing all resources into units labeled “meta” if they do not fit your current roster. Yuta’s copying mechanic, Igris’s debuff dependence, Zeldris’s relationship with Meliodas, and Toji’s buff restrictions all require planning.

For most players, the safest progression path is:

• Establish income with Bulma or Leorio.
• Add Super Saiyan 3 Goku, Choso, or another accessible damage option.
• Move toward Meliodas, Madara, Komamura, or Gojo.
• Build partner-based combinations only after the core team is stable.
• Keep a specialized anti-heal option such as Shinra available when stage mechanics demand it.