Anime Fighting Simulator champions: Tier List & Tips

Anime Fighting Simulator champions are collectible support units that improve training for specific stats. Depending on the champion, a unit may boost Strength, Durability, Chakra, Sword, Speed, or Agility. Some champions also grant combat effects, movement improvements, damage bonuses, defensive effects, or resource multipliers.

The champion system rewards both specialization and flexibility. A dedicated training champion can accelerate one stat, while a hybrid champion may be more useful for general progression. Your best choice depends on the stat you are currently developing, how difficult the champion is to obtain, and whether its passive effects help your wider build.

Video Highlights:

• Strength recommendations include Esdeath, Whitebeard, and Makima.
• Esra and Grius are practical Durability targets for different progression paths.
• Yumeko or Yumeto is highlighted for very high Chakra training.
• Alice and Esdeath are strong Sword-focused options.
• Makima remains useful because of her broad stat coverage and multipliers.

The main acquisition routes listed for champions are pods, the Fighting Pass, and bosses. Pod spins cost 100 Chikara, while Fighting Pass and boss champions follow their respective progression or encounter requirements. Most champions also have a shiny variant, although Fighting Pass champions are excluded from that system. The listed shiny chance is 1/100, and shiny versions provide additional training stats.

The strongest champion depends on the stat you want to train. The rankings below combine the listed training values with acquisition practicality and additional passive benefits. They should be treated as a progression guide rather than a permanent ranking, because new updates can change champion availability and balance.

Strength

Makima is the most flexible Strength recommendation. Her listed Strength training value is lower than Whitebeard and Esdeath, but she also trains several other stats and provides Yen and heart-per-minute multipliers. That combination makes her especially valuable when you are not focusing on a single stat.

Whitebeard, identified in the game as White Hair in the referenced guide, offers 160% Strength and 175% Durability. He is a strong hybrid option, but his acquisition difficulty makes Esdeath a more realistic alternative for many players. Esdeath provides 160% Strength and 150% Sword, making her useful for players who want a mixed offensive training setup.

Durability

Esra and Grius are practical Durability targets. Esra is associated with a full quest line and provides 175% Durability. Grius is tied to a mini-boss encounter and offers a similar listed Durability value. The better target depends on whether you prefer completing quests or repeatedly challenging a boss.

Several rarer options are also listed at the top of the Durability category, including Awaken Naruto, Serious Saitama, and Whitebeard. Their acquisition requirements can be more demanding, so they are better viewed as long-term targets.

Chakra

Chakra training often benefits from a dedicated specialist because it can feel slower than other stat paths. Yumeko or Yumeto from the Valentine’s gacha is listed with 300% Chakra training. Rimuru follows with 200%, while Makima and Minato are listed at 175%.

The Valentine’s champion requires 750 hearts according to the referenced guide. Because event currencies and availability can change, confirm the current event requirements before committing your resources.

Sword

Alice is the leading Sword specialist in the referenced recommendations, with 200% Sword training. Esdeath follows with 150% Sword, while Shanks, Asuna, and Kirito are listed at 125%. Reindeer provides 100% Sword and can still be useful if already owned.

Alice is tied to a quest storyline, while some alternatives may come from a Battle Pass or other acquisition route. Choose the strongest champion you can reasonably obtain rather than delaying all progress for a single difficult target.

A good champion route balances immediate progress with long-term collection goals. Start with units that are accessible through your current activities, then pursue stronger specialists as your account develops. This prevents your training from stalling while you wait for a rare drop or difficult quest reward.

The wiki’s champion listings also show that rarity and acquisition method vary significantly. Some entries are common or epic pod options, while others are legendary, exclusive, bundle-based, playtime-based, or connected to the Fighting Pass.

A champion’s passive can matter as much as its training percentage. For example, the listed Special Grade passive trains multiple stats and adds Cursed Technique-related benefits. Guts focuses on Sword damage, critical-hit chances, slowing effects, and additional health. Spangled Hero supports Strength-based attacks and combat scaling.

Specialists are ideal when one stat controls your next upgrade or when you are preparing for a specific requirement. Hybrid champions are better when you are training several stats at once, farming resources, or switching between combat styles.

Makima demonstrates why a lower single-stat value can still produce stronger overall account value. Her broad training profile and resource multipliers reduce the need to constantly change champions. By contrast, Alice is more attractive when Sword is the clear priority and her quest route is available.

Use this decision process before replacing a champion:

• Compare the new unit’s main training value with your current champion.
• Check whether the passive helps your preferred combat style.
• Consider the time, currency, and activity required to obtain the replacement.
• Keep a flexible hybrid if you frequently switch between stats.
• Reserve rare resources for champions that improve your actual bottleneck.

Training percentage is only one part of a champion’s value. The listed champion data includes passives that can affect movement, damage, survivability, cooldowns, luck, and resource efficiency. These effects become more important once your basic training needs are covered.

For example, Two Zero improves movement speed and jump height while offering Durability and Agility training. Natou provides Durability and Chakra training while increasing Chakra damage and reducing incoming Burn damage. Buddha grants Strength and Chakra training with a chance to dodge attacks and improve ability damage after a successful dodge.

Rarity can help indicate how difficult a champion may be to obtain, but it should not replace practical evaluation. An accessible champion that improves your current bottleneck can be more valuable than a rare unit that does not match your build.

When comparing two champions, use this order:

1. Current training need: Which unit improves your weakest or most important stat?
2. Passive compatibility: Does the champion support your abilities, weapon, or combat style?
3. Acquisition cost: Can you obtain it through a reliable route?
4. Long-term usefulness: Will you still use its secondary stats or passive later?
5. Upgrade potential: Is a shiny version available and worth pursuing?