Traits are one of the most important progression systems in Anime Squadron. While powerful units can carry you through the early stages of the game, endgame content often requires optimized traits to maximize damage, survivability, range, or economy.
Some traits offer simple stat boosts, while others can completely transform how a unit performs. Rolling a top-tier trait on your best Mythic can dramatically increase your team’s power and make difficult stages much easier.
This Anime Squadron Traits Tier List ranks every trait currently available based on overall usefulness, versatility, rarity, and long-term value.
Anime Squadron Traits Tier List (June 2026) – Best Traits Ranked
| Tier | Traits |
|---|---|
| SS | Superior |
| S | Cloner, Entrepreneur, Rebirth |
| A | Lethal, Sniper, Wealthy |
| B | Juggernaut, Knight |
| C | Ranger, Tank |
| D | Powerful, Sight, Endure |
SS Tier Traits
These are the absolute best traits in Anime Squadron. If you roll one of these, you should almost always keep it.
Superior
Effects
- +200% Damage
- +300% HP
- +30% Range
- -15% Cooldown
- +1 Spawn Cap
Roll Chance: 0.1%
Superior is currently the strongest trait in the game.
It boosts nearly every important stat while also increasing spawn capacity. The damage increase alone can completely transform a unit’s performance, while the HP boost makes units significantly harder to kill.
Whether you’re building a DPS, support, tank, or hybrid unit, Superior is always an incredible roll.
S Tier Traits
These traits are extremely powerful and can rival Superior on certain units.
Cloner
Effects
- +40% Damage
- +60% HP
- Spawns 2 Units Instead of 1
Roll Chance: 0.2%
Cloner is one of the most sought-after traits because duplicating a unit effectively doubles its battlefield presence.
On powerful Mythics and DPS units, Cloner can outperform almost every other trait in specific situations.
Entrepreneur
Effects
- -40% Cost
- +30% Damage
- +30% HP
Roll Chance: 0.3%
Entrepreneur is incredible on expensive units.
Reducing deployment costs while simultaneously increasing damage and survivability makes this one of the most versatile traits available.
Rebirth
Effects
- +35% Damage
- +50% HP
- +20% Range
- Revives once with 50% HP
Roll Chance: 0.4%
Rebirth combines offensive and defensive bonuses with an extra life mechanic.
The revive effect can save runs during difficult stages and boss fights.
A Tier Traits
Excellent traits that provide major upgrades but fall slightly short of the game’s elite options.
Lethal
Effects
- +20% Damage
- -10% Cooldown
Roll Chance: 1.25%
Lethal is one of the best pure DPS traits.
The combination of increased damage and faster ability usage makes it valuable on almost every offensive unit.
Sniper
Effects
- +20% Damage
- +40% Range
Roll Chance: 1.25%
Range can be incredibly valuable in tower defense games.
Sniper allows units to attack enemies earlier while also improving overall damage output.
Wealthy
Effects
- -20% Cost
- +10% Damage
Roll Chance: 1.25%
While not as powerful as Entrepreneur, Wealthy remains a great option for costly units and early deployment strategies.
B Tier Traits
Good traits that provide useful bonuses but are usually replaced by stronger alternatives.
Juggernaut
Effects
- +50% HP
Roll Chance: 1.25%
A straightforward defensive trait that works best on tanks and frontline units.
Knight
Effects
- +20% Damage
- +5% HP
Roll Chance: 11.33%
Knight provides a balanced mix of offense and defense, making it a solid early-game option.
C Tier Traits
Situational traits that can work in specific builds.
Ranger
Effects
- +25% Range
Roll Chance: 11.33%
Range is useful, but Ranger lacks the damage bonuses that make Sniper significantly stronger.
Tank
Effects
- +30% HP
Roll Chance: 11.33%
Useful for dedicated tanks but generally outclassed by Juggernaut and Rebirth.
D Tier Traits
These traits provide basic stat increases but are usually rerolled once better options become available.
Powerful
Effects
- +10% Damage
Roll Chance: 20%
A small damage increase that quickly becomes insignificant compared to higher-tier traits.
Sight
Effects
- +10% Range
Roll Chance: 20%
The range increase is helpful early on but lacks impact later in the game.
Endure
Effects
- +10% HP
Roll Chance: 20%
The weakest defensive trait currently available.
Most players should reroll this as soon as possible.
Best Traits for DPS Units
If your goal is maximizing damage output, prioritize these traits:
- Superior
- Cloner
- Rebirth
- Lethal
- Sniper
These traits provide the largest damage increases and offer the best overall value for Mythics and boss-killing units.
Best Traits for Expensive Units
High-cost units benefit greatly from deployment cost reductions.
- Superior
- Entrepreneur
- Cloner
- Wealthy
- Rebirth
Entrepreneur is particularly valuable because it allows expensive characters to enter the battlefield much earlier.
Best Traits for Tanks
Defensive units should focus on survivability and durability.
- Superior
- Rebirth
- Juggernaut
- Cloner
- Tank
The revive mechanic from Rebirth often makes it more valuable than raw HP boosts alone.
How to Roll Traits in Anime Squadron
Rolling traits is fairly simple.
- Visit the Upgrade Area.
- Interact with the Traits NPC.
- Select the unit you want to modify.
- Press the Roll button.
- Spend Trait Shards to reroll.
Players can also use Auto Reroll to automatically stop when a desired trait appears.
How to Get Trait Shards
Trait Shards can be obtained from:
- Quests
- Battle Pass rewards
- Group rewards
- Milestone rewards
- Challenges
- Robux purchases
- Redeeming Anime Squadron codes
For most players, codes remain the easiest and most consistent free source of Trait Shards.
Are Sub-Traits Worth Chasing?
Sub-traits have a relatively low appearance rate and cannot be locked.
Because of this, most players should keep high-tier traits such as Superior, Cloner, Entrepreneur, or Rebirth instead of risking them for a sub-trait roll.
A perfect trait is usually worth far more than gambling for additional bonuses.
Final Thoughts
The trait system plays a massive role in Anime Squadron’s progression. While every trait provides some value, Superior stands far above the competition and remains the best trait currently available. Cloner, Entrepreneur, and Rebirth are also excellent alternatives that can significantly improve a unit’s performance.
For most players, the goal should be simple: secure strong traits on your main DPS units first, then start optimizing supports and tanks. A well-traited team can often outperform a stronger roster with poor trait rolls, making Trait Shards one of the most valuable resources in the game.