Aniimo Tier List — Best Aniimo Ranked by Role (September 2026)
Aniimo tier list for September 2026: S-to-D rankings cross-checked against the official wiki — Gracewing, Helion, Lunara and Fulmintis headline S tier, every pick explained by role.
This Aniimo tier list ranks the current meta by pulling game8's S-to-D evaluation (September 17, 2026 capture, explicitly mixing "CBT 3 and the launch build" per their own notice) and cross-checking every headline pick against the official wiki's role and element data. Meta lists this early should be read as directional — but the S-tier pattern is coherent: hyper-typed supports and the two starters' DPS ceiling dominate.
Community report · 2026-09-17Quick answer: S tier right now: Besauce, Eklue, Fulmintis, Geoclaw, Gracewing, Helion, Ignitis, Inferlupa, Leafy, Luminelle, Lunara, Somniwing, Stellarys, Tubster. Standouts by role: Gracewing is "arguably the best healer in the current meta," Fulmintis has the highest base ATK among DPS, and both starters sit top-tier. Full S/A/B/C/D table and role callouts below.
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S tier (14)
| Aniimo | Why it's here (game8's read) |
|---|---|
| Gracewing | "Arguably the best healer in the current meta" — Flutter Heal trait sustains allies from range |
| Fulmintis | Highest base ATK among DPS; strength is basic attacks, electric typing |
| Ignitis | Second-highest DPS base ATK; stacks and maintains Battle Fervor-style damage |
| Helion | Starter; "shares the same spot as Lunara as an overall top-tier DPS pick," high base ATK |
| Lunara | Starter; "massive base ATK," top-tier DPS even without its evolved form being permanent |
| Stellarys | "Arguably the best Magic-type DPS in the current meta" — battlemage archetype |
| Besauce | Power Surge trait refunds EP on cheap skills — the REGEN engine of electric teams |
| Eklue | Judgement Storm boosts the whole team's Wind damage by 20% — best Wind support |
| Luminelle | Arc Surge boosts an ally's Lightning damage by 25% — best electric support |
| Leafy | "The only REGEN Aniimo capable of healing other Aniimo" — Grass-team essential |
| Geoclaw | Frostbite Sunder scales BREAK off stacked Ice debuffs |
| Inferlupa | Branch evolution with heavy BREAK output on its signature skill |
| Somniwing | Prismana special; Ethereal Light Wave absorbs projectiles and speeds EP recovery |
| Tubster | Victory Concerto trait — "one of the best BREAK Aniimo in the game" |
A tier (9)
Dreaple (Dark support, sleep utility), Fenmane (high-ATK electric DPS with stacking field damage), Glacy (healer-support hybrid with high base HP), Grizbo (solid rock DPS with scaling damage), Helgon (counter BREAK), Melloblum (Grass crit-team support), Pawney (extra 30% damage into BREAK targets), Thornblade (sword-dance scaling even at Lumin stage), Wisptis (high-ATK Lumin DPS via Battle Fervor stacking).
B tier (18)
Budsquire, Cornet, Cubbo, Dazmand, Eko, Erlath, Flamerion, Flutternym, Fragrancier, Geodeback, Helmut, Hexxin, Minespine, Pebbling, Piopiota, Rookey, Tromber, Waleetle. B tier is where the "fine while you level" picks live — Budsquire is explicitly called a lower-stat Thornblade, and Eko/Flutternym are substitutes for their S/A-tier family ends (Eklue and Gracewing).
C tier (24)
Baleetle, Blazen, Celestis, Chirpi, Dewy, Fahloo, Glynsera, Helmwhelp, Hummin, Infergon, Iris, Irisal, Jawling, Panpanta, Pomawk, Popota, Pranky, Scorchhowl, Sherro, Skippy, Sparki, Susuta, Tuckin, Turbo. Yes — Scorchhowl, a Nova-stage fire finisher, sits in C: early meta lists reward kits that support teams, not just big final stats. Don't delete your favorites; re-rankings are expected as the launch build settles.
D tier (19)
Bailite, Bolty, Bonesky, Bouldus, Budclaw, Bulbly, Cozite, Emberpup, Fenrier, Fentuft, Flameruff, Lavazar, Magmarex, Nimbi, Pomegg, Sheldon, Shelly, Shrubclaw, Veilfloat. Mostly un-evolved Lumin creatures ranked against their own final forms — Emberpup and Flameruff appear here while their family end Scorchhowl sits in C, which tells you the list mixes stages rather than strictly ranking families.
How to read this list honestly
Three caveats we tag instead of hiding:
- It's early. game8's own banner says the list "contains information from both CBT 3 and the launch build" — expect movement within the first balance patches.
- It mixes stages. Un-evolved creatures rank lower by construction; a D-tier Lumin today is a candidate for its family's Nova form tomorrow (see the evolution guide).
- It's one outlet's opinion. We chose game8 because its explanations are specific and trait-anchored, but community lists (AniiLog, aniimotools) disagree on placement details. Conflicts are a feature of a 3-day-old meta.
Tier list by role — quick picks
- Best healer: Gracewing (S), with Glacy (A) as the healer-support hybrid alternative.
- Best DPS: Fulmintis / Ignitis for raw ATK; both starters right there with them.
- Best support: Eklue (Wind), Luminelle (electric), Melloblum (Grass crit) — supports are typed in this game, so "best" depends on your team's element (see best team).
- Best BREAK: Tubster and Geoclaw — BREAK efficiency is a build-around axis, not a filler stat.
What to pair with your S-tier picks
Roles only pay off inside a comp: the official role system (DPS / Heal / Support / BREAK / REGEN) exists so teams cover each other. The best team guide lists full nine-element comps; the creature database explains why typed supports dominate; and if you're missing pieces, the codes page currently grants Glimmer and Aniipod Pros to speed up your catching.
FAQ
Who is the strongest Aniimo right now? By game8's September 17 list, S tier holds 14 creatures — Gracewing is the standout healer, Fulmintis and Ignitis carry the highest DPS base ATK, and both starters sit top-tier as DPS.
How often does this tier list change? Constantly, this early. The source list explicitly mixes CBT 3 and launch-build evaluations, and balance patches are still landing weekly — the "Last verified" date above is the freshness check.
Why is my favorite creature ranked low? Two structural reasons: the list mixes stages (un-evolved creatures rank against final forms), and three-day metas over-reward typed supports over raw stats. Family context in the evolution guide explains the upside.