Best Dark Aniimo — Dark-Type Roster & Picks (2026)
Every dark Aniimo on the official wiki with game8 tier data: Stellarys is the best Magic-type DPS in the meta, Ignitis carries the second-highest ATK, and the comp runs through Hexxin.
Dark is the assassin element: 12 indexed creatures, two S-tier damage pieces, and the launch meta's most-quoted battlemage. Stellarys is the headliner — game8 calls it arguably the best Magic-type DPS in the current meta.
Stated by developer · 2026-09-17Quick answer: Stellarys (S) — best Magic-type DPS; Ignitis (S) — second-highest base ATK, single-strike assassin kit. The launch dark comp runs Stellarys + Rookey + Fragrancier + Hexxin, with one catch: Hexxin is not on the official wiki's index yet. Full roster below.
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The dark-type roster
| NO. | Creature | Stage | game8 tier | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | Inferlupa | Nova | S | 2 |
| 006 | Stellarys | Gamma | S | 3 |
| 041 | Ignitis | Gamma | S | 4 |
| 019 | Dreaple | Gamma | A | 1 |
| 062 | Pawney | Gamma | A | 4 |
| 040 | Wisptis | Lumin | A | 3 |
| 039 | Fragrancier | Gamma | B | 1 |
| 063 | Rookey | Gamma | B | 3 |
| 061 | Helmut | Lumin | B | 3 |
| 005 | Celestis | Lumin | C | 1 |
| 038 | Dewy | Lumin | C | 1 |
| 021 | Witchin | Gamma | — | 3 |
The tier column is game8's September 17 read (which mixes CBT 3 and launch-build evaluations per their own notice) joined against the official wiki's roster — full methodology and caveats live on the tier list.
Community report · 2026-09-17Meta picks for dark players
- Stellarys (S tier) — arguably the best Magic-type DPS in the current meta — a battlemage archetype built on its Grand Sorcerer trait.
- Ignitis (S tier) — second-highest base ATK among DPS; stacks Battle Fervor and hunts single-strike finishes.
- Dreaple (A tier) — Counting Sheep puts targets to sleep, cutting Dark resistance — the element's typed support.
- Wisptis (A tier) — notably high base ATK for a Lumin-stage creature; Battle Fervor stacking damage.
The launch-era dark comp
| Slot | Creature |
|---|---|
| DPS | Stellarys |
| BREAK | Rookey |
| Support | Fragrancier |
| Heal / REGEN | Hexxin |
Hexxin (B tier, a Prank trait that applies Curse) appears in game8's comp but is missing from the official wiki's index — the clearest example that the wiki lags the live game. We flag it unindexed rather than dropping it. The complete nine-element grid is on the best team page.
Catching dark Aniimo
Spawns follow environment, weather, phenomena and time of day — officially. Use the creature database to find each creature's Habitat block on the official wiki, then route with the map guide; form-hunting (Highland, Beach, Nighttime and 16 more official forms) is where element-collecting gets profitable. The launch codes on the codes page currently grant Aniipod Pros — the catching currency that matters.
FAQ
What is the best dark Aniimo?
Stellarys for Magic damage, Ignitis for raw ATK — both S tier with distinct playbooks rather than a single best pick.
Why is Hexxin not in the official roster?
The official wiki has not indexed it yet while game8 documents it in comps — the two sources disagree during launch week, and we track both with labels.
Does dark have a healer?
No dedicated dark healer appears in the data yet — the comp leans on Fragrancier's utility, and broader REGEN pieces like Besauce (electric) live in other comps.
Where next
Compare across elements on the tier list, study evolution context in the evolution guide, or check the beginner guide if you are still choosing your first team shape.