Anime Vanguards Update 9 brings a huge wave of new units — and with it, new possibilities for insane team combinations. Some of these characters deal massive DPS, while others provide game-changing support or summon mechanics that completely shift the meta. In this guide, we’ll break down the top 6 strongest and most effective teams you can build right now in Anime Vanguards, perfect for both rifts and events.
1. Broly x Hellkiller Summon Overload Team
This team is built around Hellkiller, Broly, and heavy summon units like Overheaven and Hollow Seph. Broly’s buff massively increases Hellkiller’s already huge DPS, while both summon units flood the map with minions that shred through waves easily.
Recommended Lineup:
- Hellkiller (Main DPS)
- Broly (Buff support)
- Overheaven (Summons + utility)
- Hollow Seph (Extra summons + AoE damage)
- 2 Farm Units (Standard setup)
With this team, leaks are almost non-existent thanks to the number of summons on the field. Once Hellkiller activates his Hell Walker ability, even late-wave bosses melt in seconds.
2. Anniversary Event Team (Update 9 Core Units)
If you’re running the anniversary event or just want a fun macro-friendly setup, this team works great even without Valentine. It combines high DPS with solid event efficiency.
Team Setup:
- Hellkiller (Main DPS)
- Broly (Buff synergy)
- Overheaven
- Hollow Seph
- Lizard (Cheap AoE)
While not the fastest possible team, it clears most event stages in around 2–3 minutes, making it great for farming rewards.
3. Budget Versatile Team (No Monarchs Needed)
If you didn’t pull Monarchs this update, this lineup still carries you easily. The key is Callasuba, one of the best supports in the game.
Core Units:
- Overheaven (Versatility and cleanse)
- Hollow Seph (Summons)
- Lizard (Cheap AoE DPS)
- Callasuba (30% slow + 20% damage buff support)
Callasuba can boost team damage, slow enemies, and cleanse debuffs. This makes him essential for players lacking top-tier Monarchs while keeping gameplay smooth across stages.
4. Burn Damage Team (DoT Specialization)
This setup focuses on burn effects and stacking damage over time using multiple burn-capable units. Despite Hibano’s recent nerf, this team still dominates.
Best Composition:
- Overheaven (Utility + burn setup)
- Escanor (Main burn DPS)
- Hibano (AoE burn assist)
- Lizard (Buffs DoT effects)
Even after the Hibano rework, combining Lizard’s DoT boost with Escanor’s burn results in massive sustained DPS. Perfect for boss fights and high-HP enemies.
5. Full Summon Team (Infinite Scaling Madness)
If you love overwhelming enemies with endless summons, this team is for you. It relies on Overheaven, Hollow Seph, and Sung Jin-Wu, whose summons scale with enemy HP, becoming stronger the longer you play.
Team Setup:
- Sung Jin-Wu (Scaling summons)
- Overheaven (Strong early summons)
- Hollow Seph (AoE summons)
- Callasuba (Cleanse + light summons)
You’ll quickly fill the map with 100+ summons, making this one of the most chaotic yet powerful teams in the game.
6. Hollow Seph Curse Damage Team
For players who pulled Hollow Seph, this specialized team focuses on maximizing his curse-based damage with multiple buffers.
Lineup:
- Hollow Seph (Main curse DPS)
- Sukuna (Damage amplifier)
- Griffith (Extra buffs)
- Callasuba (Cleanse + support)
- Farm Units
Sukuna and Griffith’s buffs stack beautifully with Hollow Seph’s summons, pushing his damage to over 250,000 per hit. His summoned Lost Shades reach over a million HP, making them unstoppable against endgame bosses.
Update 9 has redefined team building in Anime Vanguards, bringing in new ways to combine buffs, summons, and burn effects. Whether you prefer endless summon spam or raw burn DPS, there’s a lineup for every playstyle.
Experiment with different combinations, see what fits your strategy best, and don’t forget to adjust based on event mechanics. With the right setup, you’ll dominate every Rift and Event mode Anime Vanguards has to offer.