Anime Rangers X: Mastering the Combat Advantage System
Learn how to dominate battles by understanding attribute advantages and weaknesses!
Updated on April 22, 2025
Complete relationship chart for all ARX attributes โ Use this to build effective teams!
In Anime Rangers X, the attribute system is one of the most crucial battle mechanics that can dramatically influence the outcome of your fights. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages between different attributes will help you build more effective teams and take down enemies much faster. This comprehensive guide breaks down the entire system, from basic interactions to advanced team-building strategies.
April 22, 2025: This guide has been updated to include all current combat interactions after the April balance patch!
Combat System Basics
Anime Rangers X features a dual-cycle attribute system that divides eight combat attributes into two main categories: Natural Attributes and Cosmic Attributes. The Natural Attributes cycle includes Lightning โ Ice โ Fire โ Leaf โ Water โ Lightning in a complete closed loop. Meanwhile, the Cosmic Attributes form a triangular relationship of Sun โ Moon โ Dark โ Sun.
This design maintains the strategic depth of traditional attribute systems while adding a new dimension through the Cosmic Attributes. Every unit in the game has a specific attribute attribute that determines its advantageous targets and vulnerabilities in battle.
Attribute Relationship Diagram
Anime Rangers X attribute relationship chart โ Arrows indicate "strong against" relationships
The diagram above showcases all attribute relationships in Anime Rangers X. Each arrow indicates which attribute has an advantage over another. For instance, Lightning has an advantage over Ice, while being weak against Water. Understanding these relationships is crucial for optimizing your team's damage output and survivability.
Natural Attributes Cycle
โก Lightning Attribute
Strong against: Ice
Weak against: Water
Lightning units are known for their high burst damage capabilities. They excel at quickly eliminating clustered Ice-attribute enemies and are particularly effective against mechanical units (which often have Ice attribute weaknesses).
Best Application: Use as backline damage dealers targeting Ice tanks and mechanical units.
โ๏ธ Ice Attribute
Strong against: Fire
Weak against: Lightning
Ice units specialize in crowd control through slowing effects and protective barriers. They effectively counter Fire units by neutralizing their high-frequency attack patterns with slowing fields.
Best Application: Deploy as defensive units to control the battlefield and protect against Fire-attribute threats.
๐ฅ Fire Attribute
Strong against: Leaf
Weak against: Ice
Fire units specialize in dealing sustained damage through burning effects that can penetrate defenses. They are the natural counter to Leaf units, igniting and burning through their defenses with ease.
Best Application: Use as your primary damage dealers against Leaf-heavy teams and stages with vegetation.
๐ Leaf Attribute
Strong against: Water
Weak against: Fire
Leaf units gain a 15% attribute bonus in vegetated terrain. Their entangling abilities effectively restrict Water units' mobility and control the battlefield through area denial.
Best Application: Deploy in jungle maps to maximize terrain bonuses and counter Water units.
๐ง Water Attribute
Strong against: Lightning
Weak against: Leaf
Water units gain increased range in rainy environments, making them ideal counters to Lightning compositions. Their fluid movements and adaptability make them excel in aquatic terrains.
Best Application: Use as counter-picks against Lightning teams and in maps with water features.
Cosmic Attributes Triangle
โ๏ธ Sun Attribute
Strong against: Dark
Weak against: Moon
Sun units have absolute dominance over Dark attributes, with their abilities often carrying purification effects that can remove enemy buffs. They particularly shine during daytime stages, gaining additional accuracy and critical hit rate.
Best Application: Core damage dealers against Dark-attribute bosses and in daytime scenarios.
๐ Moon Attribute
Strong against: Sun
Weak against: Dark
Moon units gain a 25% critical rate boost during nighttime battles. They excel at quickly eliminating Sun-attribute healing units through stealth and burst damage capabilities that bypass defensive measures.
Best Application: Assassins that target Sun-attribute support units, especially effective in night maps.
๐ Dark Attribute
Strong against: Moon
Weak against: Sun
Dark units feature life-stealing abilities that make them formidable in prolonged battles. Their domain abilities can simultaneously weaken both Sun and Moon attributes' healing efficiency, making them powerful sustainers in extended fights.
Best Application: Tanks and sustainers that excel in long battles and against Moon-attribute teams.
Combat Damage Modifiers
Attribute advantages and disadvantages directly translate to damage modification coefficients in combat:
| Relationship | Damage Modifier | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Advantageous Attribute | 150% Base Damage | Fire Attribute vs. Leaf Attribute |
| Disadvantageous Attribute | 80% Base Damage | Fire Attribute vs. Ice Attribute |
| Neutral Relationship | 100% Base Damage | Fire Attribute vs. Sun Attribute |
These damage modifiers become especially critical in high-level Infinity Tower and Arena modes. Properly utilizing attribute advantages can effectively boost a unit's combat power by nearly 90%. For example, when facing an Ice-attribute boss, deploying Fire-attribute main DPS units will be far more efficient than using units without attribute advantage.
Team Building with Attributes
The most effective teams in Anime Rangers X typically utilize a strategic mix of attributes rather than focusing on a single attribute. Here are some proven team compositions:
Balanced 3+2 Composition
Deploy 3 units with attributes that counter the primary enemy attribute, plus 2 general support units.
Example: Against an Ice-dominant enemy team:
- 2-3 Fire or Lightning main DPS units
- 1 Sun/Moon healer or support
- 1 Leaf or Water utility unit
Advantage: Maximizes attribute bonuses while maintaining team versatility.
Dual Attribute Core
Center your team around two complementary attributes that cover each other's weaknesses.
Example: Ice + Fire Dual Core:
- 2 Ice control units (Frozen Lord, Ice Guardian)
- 2 Fire damage dealers (Flame Emperor, Fire Fist)
- 1 Support unit (typically Sun or Moon attribute)
Advantage: Strong offensive and defensive capabilities that can adapt to various enemy compositions.
Attribute Resonance Team
Deploy 3+ units of the same attribute to trigger attribute resonance (+10% all stats), but only when you have attribute advantage.
Example: Lightning Resonance Team:
- 3 Lightning units (Thunder Striker, Electro Mage, Lightning Ninja)
- 1 Dark tank unit
- 1 Sun support unit
Advantage: Maximizes damage against Ice enemies; Lightning resonance provides significant stat boosts.
Cosmic Trinity
Balance all three Cosmic attributes to counter any potential enemy attribute combination.
Example: Sun-Moon-Dark Trinity:
- 1 Sun damage dealer (Solar Fist)
- 1 Moon assassin (Lunar Blade)
- 1 Dark tank (Shadow King)
- 2 Natural attribute support units
Advantage: High adaptability against teams with Cosmic attributes; excellent for PvP where enemy composition is unknown.
PvE Combat Strategies
In story mode and challenge content, properly leveraging attribute advantages is key to efficiently clearing stages:
Story Mode Attribute Strategy
For Story Mode, the 3+2 attribute configuration approach is highly recommended: 3 units that counter the stage's primary attribute, supported by 2 versatile utility units. For example, when facing a stage with Fire and Ice dual-attribute bosses, deploy Lightning and Water main DPS units, complemented by Leaf healing and Sun shielding units.
Infinity Tower Attribute Rotation
The Infinity Tower features an attribute rotation mechanism that resets enemy attribute resistances every 10 floors. It's advisable to carry an Attribute Scanner device to preemptively gather floor information and adjust your lineup accordingly. The most challenging floor, Floor 47, features a Dual-Attribute Boss (Dark+Fire) that is best countered using Sun-attribute main attackers combined with Water-attribute control units.
Boss Rush Attribute Counters
For attribute-specialized bosses, a stepped damage chain configuration is recommended. For a Dark-attribute World Boss, for instance:
- Lead with Moon-attribute armor-breaking units to reduce defense
- Follow with Sun-attribute main attackers for burst damage
- Finish with Dark-attribute life-stealing units for sustained survival
This combination can increase DPS by up to 35% and extend survival time by 50% compared to non-optimized teams.
PvP Combat Strategies
In PvP arenas, attribute strategy becomes even more critical due to the unpredictable nature of opponent teams:
Attribute Disguise Technique
In competitive PvP, employ attribute disguise tactics by including non-meta attribute units to confuse opponents. For example, in a Sun-dominant meta environment, deploying Moon-attribute assassins paired with Lightning-attribute support creates a reverse breakthrough against apparent counter-chains. Always maintain 1-2 multi-attribute units like Chaos Wielder (Secret/All-Attributes) in reserve, as their adaptive attack properties effectively respond to unexpected lineup changes.
Meta Counter-Picking
Pay attention to the current Arena meta and build teams that specifically counter the most commonly used attributes. If Lightning units dominate the meta, for instance, building a team around Water and Leaf elements will give you a significant advantage in most matchups.
Arena Defense Attribute Setup
When setting up your Arena defense team, avoid single-attribute dependencies. A balanced attribute spread makes your team harder to counter-pick and forces attackers to bring a more generalized lineup rather than specialized counter units.
Combat System FAQs
Does terrain affect attribute advantages?
Yes, certain terrains can boost specific attributes. Leaf units gain 15% all-stats in jungle terrain, Water units get extended range in rainy environments, and Sun/Moon units receive boosted effects during day/night cycles respectively.
Do traits interact with the attribute system?
Yes, the trait system has deep interactions with attribute mechanics. For example, the Tyrant trait (+25% damage) forms a multiplicative relationship with attribute advantage, potentially increasing damage to 1.5ร1.25=1.875 times the base value. It's advisable to prioritize attack-oriented traits for your attribute core units to maximize counter benefits.
Is it better to use all units of one attribute?
Generally no. While using 3+ units of the same attribute activates Attribute Resonance (+10% all stats), this approach makes your team vulnerable to counter-attributes. It's only recommended when you're certain of attribute advantage or in specialized stages.
How can I tell what attributes enemies have?
Enemy attributes are displayed as small icons next to their health bars. Additionally, the Attribute Scanner item (available from the Merchant for 500 Yin) can reveal all enemy attributes in a stage before deployment.
Are there units with multiple attributes?
Yes, some Secret-rarity units like Chaos Wielder possess the ability to change attributes during battle or have dual-attribute properties. These units are extremely valuable for their adaptability but are very rare and difficult to obtain.
Future Combat System Updates
According to the development team's update roadmap, Q3 2025 will introduce a revolutionary new Chaos Attribute system that will disrupt the existing counter cycles. These Chaos attribute units will feature dynamic attribute adjustment abilities, allowing real-time switching of attribute affinities based on battlefield conditions. Players are advised to start stockpiling multi-attribute units in preparation for this tactical revolution.
Additionally, data mining has revealed unused attribute fusion mechanism code in the game files, potentially allowing two units to combine for special abilities. If implemented, this mechanism would fundamentally alter existing attribute strategies, creating a more complex tactical combination space.
Conclusion
Anime Rangers X's attribute system builds deep strategic layers that require systematic thinking across unit development, team configuration, and combat operations. To optimize your gameplay:
- Create an attribute counter reference chart and keep updating enemy attribute data for each stage
- Develop 3-4 different attribute core DPS units to form a flexible tactical system
- Regularly participate in Attribute Trial events to obtain exclusive evolution materials
- Join Attribute Research communities to share the latest tactical developments
As the game evolves with each update, the attribute system will continue to shape the combat ecosystem. Only by deeply understanding its mechanics can you maintain a competitive edge in an ever-changing battlefield.