A good starter is not simply the rarest pull. Your first team needs one unit that can hold early waves, one answer to leaks or bosses, and as little wasted investment as possible. The shortlist below ranks units whose public kits are specific enough to make a real player decision; units with hidden or incomplete kits stay off the numbered list.
Quick player index
Best first-team order
Start with the cheapest reliable wave clear you own. Add The Hero only when its aura reaches a Physical carry, then add Salmon Sorcerer if control is the missing piece. Cursed Student becomes the investment target after the team can create Bleed stacks or provide a strong nearby attack to copy.
- Do not reroll traits on temporary Rare or Epic units.
- Do not level six units evenly; fund the opener and one carry first.
- Use the Beginner Banner and Beginner Path before chasing the Standard Banner Secret.
When to replace a starter
Replace a unit because its job is no longer being done, not because a higher rarity appeared. A Legendary support can remain useful beside Mythics, while a costly Mythic can be a poor opener. Compare placement cost, upgrade timing, range coverage, and whether the passive actually activates on your map.
- Keep one cheap deploy for dual-lane stages.
- Keep one control option for fast or staggerable enemies.
- Only move rare materials to a unit you expect to use in Story, Expeditions, or Raids.
Release unit tier list and starter discussion
Use the video as a visual comparison, then confirm every stat and upgrade inside your current server.
Player questions
What is the best starter unit?
The Hero is the best support start for a Physical team; Salmon Sorcerer is the safest control start. Cursed Student has the higher long-term carry ceiling when its passive has proper support.
Should I reset my account for one pull?
No. Finish the Beginner Path and inspect its guaranteed Farm and Mythic rewards first. Account progress, quests, and guaranteed rewards usually matter more than repeatedly restarting for an unverified banner target.