Best Beginner Units in Anime Expeditions

Updated Jul 19, 2026 · 8 min · Tier

True Saint, Elf Mage, Salmon Sorcerer, and Ramen Guy are common early priorities. Secrets like Shadow and 8th Sword are long-term invests when obtained.

How to use this list

These are provisional community leanings, not official rankings. Performance depends on traits, equipment, placement, and patches. Cross-check the Beginners tab on the Tier List and unit pages.

Priority beginner core

  • True Saint (Holy) — easy strong unit; mark amp; frequently recommended for new accounts
  • Elf Mage (Unleashed) — safe ranged Mythic path with charge spells after evolve
  • Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1) — Slow + Stagger makes weak DPS teams work
  • Ramen Guy — economy so you can afford upgrades; pair with any carry
  • Puppet (Telekinetic) — often tied to early banner talk; spikes hard after evolve

Strong early DPS targets

  • Flame Emperor (Reincarnate) — Burn wave clear
  • Lady Giant (Envy) — transformation frontline
  • String Demon (Awakened) — cocoon CC hybrid
  • Cursed Student (True Love) — bleed / follow-up if you pull it early

Long-term jackpots (do not force early if broke)

  • Shadow (Divine) — top overall / magical aura carry
  • 8th Sword (Berserk) — top melee / raid reputation
  • Toy Maker — S+ utility summons in some community lists

What to replace quickly

Common / low-rarity placeholders and early C/D community units should lose upgrade priority as soon as Mythics arrive. Keep economy units only until a better farm option exists.

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