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Anime Defenders Spirits tier list

It's time for a Unit upgrade.

Anime Defenders Update 4 introduced a new Spirits system, where players can attach unique buffs/passives to their Units. These attributes will significantly enhance your team by providing rewards or increasing damage rates. Since there’s a choice of 16 different items, we’re here to rank them with our Anime Defenders Spirits tier list.

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Best Spirits tier list for Anime Defenders

Those who head to the Summon hub can attach a Spirit to their Unit. While some buffs will be easier to get, others, such as the Enchanted, Mirror, and Storm enhancements, will have much lower chances. To help you narrow down the best Spirits in Anime Defenders, we’ll start with the S Tier and then provide other alternatives with lower rankings.

S Tier

  • Crystal Spirit
  • True Spirit
  • Storm Spirit

A Tier

  • Golden Spirit
  • Ice Spirit
  • Arcane Spirit
  • Galactic Spirit
  • Fire Spirit

B Tier

  • Sacred Spirit
  • Mirror Spirit
  • Enchanted Spirit
  • Divine Spirit
  • Crimson Spirit

C Tier

  • Dark Spirit
  • Earth Spirit
  • Light Spirit

The S-Tier Spirits, with their versatility and potential to work with almost any Unit, are a beacon of hope for players. Among them, Crystal stands out as one of the best Spirits in Anime Defenders, especially for boss battles. Its ability to increase damage to these foes by 50 percent can significantly quicken the pace of the more drawn-out fights.

Storm Spirit is another excellent choice for those who want better cooldown rates. Specifically, it reduces a Unit’s cooldown by 25 percent, allowing you to attack more frequently. If you’re lucky, you may even pull for the rare True Spirit, further boosting damage rates. Units will deal five percent damage based on the amount of enemies within its range. It also stacks up to 75 percent increased damage to completely dominate the battlefield.

Summoning Spirits in Anime Defenders
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Given the randomization of the Spirit system, you may pull other passive skills that aren’t precisely S Tier material. However, these Spirits are still good to use and can be particularly effective when paired with specific Units. For instance, the Golden Spirit can be a great choice for a money-focused group, increasing currency intake by 20 percent.

The B Tier can be hit or miss, depending on your utilization. Take, for example, the Mirror Spirit, where Units enter a frenzy temporarily. It can benefit cooldowns, but since it only works with every fifth strike, it can be limiting. The C Tier can be even more restrictive, ultimately not being too helpful in the field. If you’ve pulled these Spirits in Anime Defenders, use them until you’ve unlocked better upgrades. Players can also try out Update 4’s Exclusive Wish section to unlock top-tier Units.


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