Traits are one of the most valuable progression systems in Anime Expeditions. A powerful trait can dramatically increase a unit’s damage, attack speed, range, or utility, making it far stronger than its base version.
This guide ranks every trait from S Tier to C Tier, explains what each one does, and helps you decide which traits are worth keeping or rerolling.
Anime Expeditions Traits Tier List – Best Chance, Effects
Traits are permanent upgrades applied to an individual unit. Unlike general upgrades, each copy of a unit has its own trait.
Traits can only be replaced by rolling another trait or removing the current one. Once replaced, the previous trait cannot be recovered unless you roll it again.
Most players obtain traits by using Trait Crystals at the Trait Reroll Machine in the Lobby.
Each reroll costs:
- 1 Trait Crystal
Other Ways to Get Traits
Besides rerolling, traits can also be obtained by:
- Summoning a unit that already has a trait
- Temporary traits during certain game modes such as Expeditions
Only 0.75% of summoned units naturally come with a trait.
Units earned from clearing stages cannot spawn with traits.
Anime Expeditions Traits Tier List
S Tier
These are the strongest traits in the game and should almost never be rerolled.
| Trait | Rating | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|
| Unbound | S+ | Massive damage increase, faster attacks, additional range, and single-placement balancing make this the best overall trait for most DPS units. |
| Primordial | S | Excellent all-around stat boost with higher damage, faster SPA, and increased range. Great on nearly every attacker. |
| Forsaken | S | Outstanding for critical-hit units thanks to huge boosts to Critical Chance and Critical Damage. |
| Draconic | S | Perfect for DoT units, increasing damage over time while also reducing deployment costs. |
A Tier
Excellent traits that are worth keeping on most units.
| Trait | Rating | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt | A | A 15% SPA reduction significantly increases overall DPS. |
| Limit Breaker | A | Simple but effective 15% damage increase for every attacker. |
| Precision 2 | A | Great for units that rely on critical hits. |
B Tier
Useful traits that provide noticeable improvements but are generally outclassed by higher-tier options.
| Trait | Rating | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|
| Strength 2 | B | Solid 10% damage increase. |
| Speed 2 | B | Useful attack speed improvement. |
| Range 2 | B | Extra range helps on many maps. |
| Investor | B | Best trait for Farm units since it increases Yen income by 25%. |
| Optics | B | Useful for increasing range, especially on support units. |
C Tier
These traits are decent early on but are usually replaced later.
| Trait | Rating | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|
| Precision 1 | C | Small critical hit bonuses. |
| Strength 1 | C | Minor damage increase. |
| Speed 1 | C | Slightly faster attacks. |
| Range 1 | C | Small range improvement. |
| Enlightenment | C | Helpful only for leveling units faster, but offers no combat advantage. |
Complete Trait List
Unbound
Chance: 0.1%
Pity: 1,500
Effects:
- Damage +350%
- SPA -5%
- Range +10%
- Single Placement
One of the rarest and strongest traits available. Its enormous damage boost makes it the ultimate choice for top-tier DPS units.
Primordial
Chance: 0.2%
Pity: 750
Effects:
- Damage +35%
- SPA -15%
- Range +20%
A fantastic all-purpose trait that improves every important combat stat.
Forsaken
Chance: 0.3%
Pity: 500
Effects:
- Critical Damage +35%
- Critical Chance +35%
- Range +10%
Best suited for units that naturally have critical-hit mechanics.
Draconic
Chance: 0.5%
Pity: 300
Effects:
- Damage +20%
- Damage over Time +50%
- Deployment Cost -10%
Ideal for burn, poison, bleed, and other DoT-focused characters.
Investor
Chance: 2%
Effect:
- Farm income +25%
This trait should only be used on money-generating units.
Optics
Chance: 3%
Effect:
- Range +25%
A strong option for units that benefit from attacking across a larger area.
Bolt
Chance: 4%
Effect:
- SPA -15%
A valuable trait for increasing attack speed and improving overall DPS.
Precision 2
Chance: 4%
Effects:
- Critical Chance +20%
- Critical Damage +10%
Excellent for crit-based attackers.
Precision 1
Chance: 6%
Effects:
- Critical Chance +10%
- Critical Damage +5%
A weaker version of Precision 2.
Limit Breaker
Chance: 6%
Effect:
- Damage +15%
A reliable damage boost that works well on nearly every offensive unit.
Range 2
Chance: 7%
Effect:
- Range +10%
Useful on snipers, support units, and AoE attackers.
Speed 2
Chance: 7%
Effect:
- SPA -10%
Provides a noticeable improvement in attack frequency.
Strength 2
Chance: 7%
Effect:
- Damage +10%
A straightforward damage increase that is useful early and mid-game.
Enlightenment
Chance: 9%
Effect:
- EXP +50%
Primarily used for leveling units rather than improving combat performance.
Range 1
Chance: 14.63%
Effect:
- Range +5%
A basic range boost that is easily replaced later.
Speed 1
Chance: 14.63%
Effect:
- SPA -5%
A small attack speed increase suitable for early progression.
Strength 1
Chance: 14.64%
Effect:
- Damage +5%
The most common damage trait and one that most players eventually reroll.
Traits can completely transform a unit’s effectiveness in Anime Expeditions. While common traits offer modest stat boosts, Mythic traits provide game-changing bonuses that can greatly improve your ability to clear difficult stages and endgame content. Prioritize rerolling your strongest units first, save Trait Crystals for valuable characters, and aim for top-tier traits like Unbound or Primordial to maximize your team’s potential.