Anime Overload Trait Tier List

Find the best trait for every hero. All 14 traits ranked from Secret to Rare with full stat breakdowns, hero pairings, and reroll strategy. Updated for March 2026.

Quick Answer

The best trait is Overloaded (Secret) — but at 0.002% drop rate, Nullshot and Voidborn (Mythic) are the realistic best options for most players.

Trait Rankings

S Meta-defining. Roll for these.
Trait Rarity Core Effects Best Heroes Rating
Overloaded Secret Range +50%, Crit Chance +50%, Crit DMG +75%, SPA +25%, Deploy/Upgrade Cost -65% S
Nullshot Mythic Range +25%, Crit Chance +40%, Crit DMG +50%. Crits stun enemies for 1s. S
Voidborn Mythic DMG +20%, Range +5%, SPA +25%. Crits pierce shields. S
A Excellent. Strong in specific roles.
Trait Rarity Core Effects Best Heroes Rating
Radiant Mythic DMG +10%, Crit Chance +25%, Crit DMG +25%. DPS units: Cost -20%. Farm units: Income +25%. A
Grace Mythic Range +20%. Each buffed unit gains an additional +5% to all stats, stacking up to +30%. A
Rift-Edge Mythic DMG +25%, Range -5%. Boss status effect resistance +40%. A
B Solid. Good placeholders.
Trait Rarity Core Effects Best Heroes Rating
Wisdom Legendary EXP gain +40%, Kill count +15%. B
Thrift Legendary Farm units: Income +20%. Attack/Heal/Buffer units: Cost -10%. B
Sharpshoot Legendary Range +20%. B
C Situational. Drawbacks outweigh benefits.
Trait Rarity Core Effects Best Heroes Rating
Blind Rage Legendary SPA +20%, DMG +5%. Crit Chance -10%, Crit DMG -10%. C
D Placeholder. Reroll immediately.
Trait Rarity Core Effects Best Heroes Rating
Brutality Rare DMG +10%.
Any DPS
D
Extension Rare Range +12.5%.
Any Support/Control
D
Surge Rare SPA +12.5%.
Any DPS
D

Detailed Trait Breakdown

Overloaded

Secret S Tier Drop: ~0.002% Pity: 500 rolls

Effects

Range +50%, Crit Chance +50%, Crit DMG +75%, SPA +25%, Deploy/Upgrade Cost -65%

Restriction: Only 1 unit on the field can have this trait.

Overloaded is the undisputed best trait in Anime Overload. The combination of +50% Range, +50% Crit Chance, +75% Crit DMG, and +25% SPA creates an absurd damage multiplier. The -65% cost reduction means your carry unit is practically free to deploy and max out. However, the 1-unit limit means you must choose wisely — always assign Overloaded to your highest-DPS hero. At ~0.002% drop rate with 500-roll pity, most players will never see this trait naturally. If you get it, lock it on your best carry immediately.

Nullshot

Mythic S Tier Pity: 400 rolls

Effects

Range +25%, Crit Chance +40%, Crit DMG +50%. Crits stun enemies for 1s.

Nullshot is the realistic best trait for DPS heroes. +40% Crit Chance and +50% Crit DMG directly multiply your damage, while the 1-second stun on crit provides crowd control without needing a dedicated CC unit. The +25% Range bonus ensures your DPS can reach targets earlier. Put this on any crit-scaling hero for massive performance gains. This is the trait most competitive players actively roll for.

Voidborn

Mythic S Tier Pity: 400 rolls

Effects

DMG +20%, Range +5%, SPA +25%. Crits pierce shields.

Voidborn excels in shield-heavy content like Raids and late Infinite Mode. The +20% DMG and +25% SPA are strong raw stat boosts, but the shield-piercing mechanic is what makes Voidborn irreplaceable in certain encounters. Shielded bosses that would normally waste your team's damage become trivial when your carry has Voidborn. If you're pushing Infinite Mode or farming Raid bosses, Voidborn is arguably better than Nullshot.

Radiant

Mythic A Tier Pity: 400 rolls

Effects

DMG +10%, Crit Chance +25%, Crit DMG +25%. DPS units: Cost -20%. Farm units: Income +25%.

Radiant is the most versatile Mythic trait. On DPS heroes, the -20% cost reduction plus crit bonuses make it a budget-friendly alternative to Nullshot. On Eskanor (the sole Farm unit), the +25% income bonus is massive — it directly accelerates your gold economy. Many top players keep one Radiant specifically for Eskanor. The split utility makes Radiant excellent for players who only have one strong trait to work with.

Grace

Mythic A Tier Pity: 400 rolls

Effects

Range +20%. Each buffed unit gains an additional +5% to all stats, stacking up to +30%.

Grace is the premier support trait. The base +20% Range is solid, but the real value is the stacking +5% all-stat buff per affected unit (max +30%). On Susono, whose support abilities already buff multiple allies, Grace can provide a team-wide +30% bonus to everything. This turns a good support into a game-changing force multiplier. Less useful on pure DPS units where raw damage traits outperform.

Rift-Edge

Mythic A Tier Pity: 400 rolls

Effects

DMG +25%, Range -5%. Boss status effect resistance +40%.

Rift-Edge is a specialist boss-killing trait. The +25% DMG is the highest flat damage bonus among Mythic traits, and the +40% boss status resistance means your hero won't get slowed, stunned, or debuffed by boss mechanics. The -5% Range penalty is negligible. Best on heroes you exclusively use for boss encounters — particularly Bald Hero, who already has built-in boss damage bonuses. Not recommended for general wave-clearing.

Wisdom

Legendary B Tier

Effects

EXP gain +40%, Kill count +15%.

Wisdom is a progression-focused trait. The +40% EXP gain accelerates hero leveling significantly, and the +15% kill count bonus helps with kill-based challenges and rewards. Best used during farming runs where you're grinding EXP materials. Assign it to your wave-clearer or Farm unit. Not a combat trait — swap it out for hard content.

Thrift

Legendary B Tier

Effects

Farm units: Income +20%. Attack/Heal/Buffer units: Cost -10%.

Thrift is the budget version of Radiant for economic optimization. The +20% Farm income on Eskanor is strong if you don't have Radiant. The -10% cost reduction on Attack/Heal/Buffer units provides minor efficiency but won't change the outcome of a run. Use Thrift as a placeholder until you roll a Mythic trait for your key units.

Sharpshoot

Legendary B Tier

Effects

Range +20%.

Sharpshoot is a simple, reliable range boost. +20% Range is identical to Grace's base bonus but without any additional effects. Useful on support and control heroes who benefit from covering more of the map. A solid temporary trait while you farm for Mythic alternatives.

Blind Rage

Legendary C Tier

Effects

SPA +20%, DMG +5%. Crit Chance -10%, Crit DMG -10%.

Blind Rage trades crit potential for attack speed. The +20% SPA and +5% DMG sound decent, but the -10% Crit Chance and -10% Crit DMG penalties actively hurt heroes who rely on crits — which is most top-tier DPS units. Only viable on heroes with non-crit damage mechanics like consistent DOT or Bleed. Generally avoid this trait; better Legendary options exist.

Brutality

Rare D Tier

Effects

DMG +10%.

Brutality gives a flat +10% DMG boost with no downside. It's the safest Rare trait for DPS units but the bonus is too small to be impactful in mid-to-late game content. Use it as a placeholder on newly summoned heroes until you can reroll for something better.

Best on: Any DPS

Extension

Rare D Tier

Effects

Range +12.5%.

Extension provides a modest +12.5% Range increase. Functional but outclassed by Sharpshoot (+20%) and every Mythic range trait. Use it temporarily on support units until you can reroll.

Best on: Any Support/Control

Surge

Rare D Tier

Effects

SPA +12.5%.

Surge offers +12.5% SPA, a minor attack speed boost. Like all Rare traits, it's a stepping stone. Marginally useful on fast-attacking heroes who scale with SPA, but you should reroll for a Legendary or Mythic trait as soon as possible.

Best on: Any DPS

Which Trait for Which Hero?

Quick reference table showing the optimal trait for every meta hero. Use this to prioritize your rerolls.

Hero Role Best Trait Second Best Budget Option
Strongest Alien DPS Overloaded Nullshot Brutality
Sokono DPS Overloaded Nullshot Brutality
Bald Hero DPS (Boss) Overloaded Voidborn / Rift-Edge Brutality
Streliana DPS Voidborn Nullshot Surge
Crimson Queen DPS Nullshot Radiant Brutality
Red Hair DPS+Control Nullshot Grace Sharpshoot
Susono Support Grace Sharpshoot Extension
Goju Control Grace Sharpshoot Extension
Devil Knight DPS Voidborn Rift-Edge Brutality
Eskanor Farm Radiant Thrift Wisdom

Reroll Strategy

Trait Reroll Tickets are among the most valuable resources in Anime Overload. Here's how to spend them efficiently:

  1. Prioritize your carry. Roll your main DPS hero first. One hero with Nullshot will carry harder than five heroes with Rare traits.
  2. Target Mythic, not Secret. At ~0.002% drop rate, chasing Overloaded is a trap for most players. Aim for Nullshot/Voidborn instead — they are realistic targets at Mythic rarity.
  3. Don't skip Eskanor. Radiant on Eskanor gives +25% income, which compounds over every run. This is one of the highest-value trait investments in the game.
  4. Support traits matter. Grace on Susono is a team-wide multiplier. After your carry and Eskanor, this should be your third priority.
  5. Save tickets for events. Check the official Discord for any special events. Also check the codes page for free Trait Reroll Tickets.

For a full guide on rerolling mechanics and optimal strategy, see our Trait Reroll Guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best trait in Anime Overload?

Overloaded (Secret rarity) is the best trait in the game with +50% Range, +50% Crit Chance, +75% Crit DMG, +25% SPA, and -65% deploy/upgrade cost. However, at ~0.002% drop rate (500-roll pity), it is extremely rare. The realistic best traits are Nullshot and Voidborn (Mythic rarity).

How do I get Overloaded trait?

Overloaded has a ~0.002% drop rate with a pity system at 500 rolls. You can use Trait Reroll Tickets from codes, events, and in-game rewards. On average, expect to use hundreds of rerolls before seeing it. There is no way to guarantee it outside the pity system.

What trait should I put on Eskanor?

Radiant is the best trait for Eskanor because it gives Farm units +25% income, directly boosting your economy. Thrift (+20% income) is the next best option. Wisdom (+40% EXP) is useful during farming runs.

Is Nullshot or Voidborn better?

It depends on the content. Nullshot is better for general use due to +40% Crit Chance, +50% Crit DMG, and the 1-second stun on crit. Voidborn is better for shield-heavy content like Raids and late Infinite Mode because crits pierce shields. Ideally, have both available.

Should I reroll Rare traits?

Yes, always. Rare traits (Brutality, Extension, Surge) provide only +10-12.5% stat bonuses with no special effects. They should be rerolled at the first opportunity. Even Legendary traits like Sharpshoot or Thrift are significant upgrades.

Can I have Overloaded on multiple heroes?

No. Overloaded has a strict limitation: only 1 unit on the field can carry this trait at a time. If you assign Overloaded to multiple heroes, only the first deployed unit will benefit from it. Choose your best carry hero.

What trait is best for support heroes?

Grace (Mythic) is the best support trait. It gives +20% Range and an additional +5% all-stats buff per affected unit, stacking up to +30%. This makes support heroes like Susono dramatically more powerful. Sharpshoot (+20% Range) is a solid budget option.

How many trait reroll tickets do I need?

The number of rerolls needed varies — aim for at least Legendary tier traits as a baseline. For Overloaded (Secret), the pity is at 500 rolls. Stock up reroll tickets from codes, events, and daily rewards before attempting a reroll session.

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