Best Units for Beginners — F2P Legendary Picks (2025)
F2P Legendary units for Story, Infinite, early Raids. Budget traits & upgrade priorities. No Mythics needed.
Quick Answer: What Should a Beginner Summon For?
Target these 7 Legendary units from the standard Legendary Banner (1% rate): Levi, Rengoku, Todoroki, Zenitsu, Elizabeth, Gray, Merlin. They cover all roles (DPS, Support, Tank, Healer) and clear 90% of content. Ignore Mythic Banner (0.5%) — it’s a gem trap for beginners.
The “Big 7” Beginner Units
| Unit | Rarity | Role | Element | Why Beginner-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi (Captain) | Legendary | Ground AoE DPS | Wind | Best wave clear, cheap upgrades, farms Infinite solo |
| Rengoku (Flame Hashira) | Legendary | Burn DPS | Fire | Strong DoT, great range, melts Story bosses |
| Todoroki (Shoto) | Legendary | Hybrid DPS | Fire/Ice | Dual element = flexible, freezes enemies, versatile |
| Zenitsu (Thunder Breathing) | Legendary | Burst DPS | Lightning | High burst, raid utility (bubble pop), flashy |
| Elizabeth (Liones) | Legendary | Healer/Support | Holy | Best healer, group cleanse, revive — essential for raids |
| Gray (Ice Devil) | Legendary | Ice Specialist | Ice | Sea King counter, Ice Wall blocks Tsunami |
| Merlin | Legendary | Shield/Cleanse | Holy/Arcane | Shield bot, cleanse, damage buff — raid staple |
Unit Deep Dives
1. Levi (Captain) — The Farmer’s Best Friend
Role: Main DPS / Farmer
Element: Wind (Physical)
Best Traits: Divine > Celestial > Swift
Upgrade Priority: MAX FIRST — your carry unit
Why Levi?
- Best ground AoE in game — hits entire lanes
- Cheapest upgrade path among Legendaries (common materials)
- Solo farms Infinite City to wave 2000+ with
Wealthytrait - No competition — Wind has no Mythic equivalent yet
Playstyle: Place at lane start, upgrade range → damage → cooldown. Afk farms gold while you sleep.
Budget Trait Path: Sturdy (Epic) → Celestial (Legendary) → Divine (Legendary)
Don’t reroll for Mythic — Divine is 95% as good.
2. Rengoku (Flame Hashira) — The Burn King
Role: Main DPS / Burn Specialist
Element: Fire
Best Traits: Requiem > Divine > Wealthy
Upgrade Priority: Second DPS (after Levi maxed)
Why Rengoku?
- Burn DoT melts high-HP bosses (Story Act 6, King Cursed Mk1)
- Longest range of all Fire units — safe placement
- Flame Breath (ult) covers entire screen — great wave clear
- Cheap Fire materials — easy to evolve
Playstyle: Place behind tank, let burn tick. Ultimate on cooldown for burst waves.
Budget Trait Path: Holy (Epic) → Divine (Legendary) → Requiem (Mythic — only if main DPS)
3. Todoroki (Shoto) — The Flex Pick
Role: Sub DPS / Flex / Utility
Element: Fire + Ice (Dual)
Best Traits: Divine > Celestial > Almighty
Upgrade Priority: Third unit (after main DPS + healer)
Why Todoroki?
- Only dual-element Legendary — hits Fire AND Ice weaknesses
- Ice Wall (skill) blocks projectiles — saves team from Tsunami/Geysers
- Freezes enemies — crowd control for Infinite/Challenge
- Versatile — fits any team comp
Playstyle: Switch elements based on map (Fire for burn, Ice for freeze/utility).
Budget Trait Path: Celestial (Legendary) is sufficient — dual element covers weakness gaps.
4. Zenitsu (Thunder Breathing) — The Burst Specialist
Role: Burst DPS / Raid Utility
Element: Lightning
Best Traits: Swift > Alacrity > Requiem
Upgrade Priority: Fourth unit (raid-specific)
Why Zenitsu?
- Thunderclap + Flash = instant 3-hit burst — pops bubbles/prisons
- Godspeed (passive) — auto-dodges attacks, great survival
- Essential for Sea King — only non-Mythic bubble popper
- Low cooldowns — consistent burst windows
Playstyle: Save ult for mechanic windows (bubbles, feathers, prisons). High APM fun.
Budget Trait Path: Swift (Epic) → Alacrity (Legendary) — attack speed > raw damage for utility role.
5. Elizabeth (Liones) — The Healer Every Team Needs
Role: Healer / Cleanse / Support
Element: Holy
Best Traits: Altruistic > Miraculous > Blessing
Upgrade Priority: SECOND UNIT MAXED (after main DPS)
Why Elizabeth?
- Only unit with group cleanse + revive — mandatory for raids
- Blessing (ult) = 50% damage reduction + heal — survives enrage mechanics
- Holy element — effective against Dark/Curse bosses (King Cursed, Fallen King)
- Cheap Holy materials — easy to max
Playstyle: Backline, spam heal/cleanse, ult on big mechanics (Nova, Crush, Judgment Day).
Budget Trait Path: Miraculous (Legendary) → Altruistic (Mythic — worth it for healer)
6. Gray (Ice Devil) — The Sea King Counter
Role: Ice Specialist / Utility
Element: Ice
Best Traits: Divine > Celestial > Swift
Upgrade Priority: Fifth unit (Sea King specific)
Why Gray?
- Ice Devil (ult) freezes entire map — trivializes Sea King Geysers
- Ice Wall blocks Tsunami — only non-Mythic with this utility
- Ice element — Sea King’s primary weakness
- Cheap Ice materials
Playstyle: Save ult for Geyser waves. Place on platform for Tsunami block.
Budget Trait Path: Celestial (Legendary) sufficient — utility > damage.
7. Merlin — The Shield Bot
Role: Shield / Cleanse / Buffer
Element: Holy/Arcane
Best Traits: Altruistic > Miraculous > Blessing
Upgrade Priority: Sixth unit (raid flexibility)
Why Merlin?
- Arcane Shield (skill) — 10k HP shield on 15s cooldown
- Group cleanse — backup for Elizabeth
- Damage buff — 20% team damage for 10s
- Flexible — fits any comp needing shields
Playstyle: Shield tank before big hits (Slam, Crush, Judgment Day). Buff during burst windows.
Budget Trait Path: Miraculous (Legendary) → Blessing (Legendary) — shields scale with trait tier.
Beginner Summoning Strategy
Gem Budget Allocation (First 50k Gems)
| Gems | Action | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 10x Legendary Banner | ~1 Legendary (pity at 90) |
| 10,000 | 10x Legendary Banner | ~1 Legendary |
| 10,000 | 10x Legendary Banner | ~1 Legendary |
| 10,000 | 10x Legendary Banner | ~1 Legendary |
| 10,000 | Trait rerolls (main DPS) | Legendary trait on Levi/Rengoku |
Total: ~4 Legendaries + good trait on main — enough to clear all Story + Infinite.
What NOT to Do
- ❌ Mythic Banner — 0.5% rate, 200 pity, wastes 100k+ gems
- ❌ Spreading upgrades — max ONE unit at a time
- ❌ Buying gold — farm Infinite instead
- ❌ Cosmetics — zero gameplay impact
Progression with the Big 7
Week 1-2: Story Clear
Team: Levi (Main) + Rengoku (Sub) + Elizabeth (Heal)
Result: Clears Acts 1-6, unlocks Infinite + Raids
Week 3-4: Infinite Farm
Team: Levi (Wealthy trait) + Elizabeth + Todoroki
Result: 10M+ gold/day, trait crystals, unit XP
Month 2: First Raids
King Cursed Mk1: Levi + Rengoku + Elizabeth + Escanor (tank from codes)
Fallen King: Todoroki + Elizabeth + Merlin + Escanor (Indomitable)
Sea King: Zenitsu + Gray + Elizabeth + Merlin + Escanor (Abyssal)
If You Get a Mythic Early (Lucky Pull)
| Mythic | Replace | Keep Anyway |
|---|---|---|
| Sukuna | Levi (Main DPS) | Elizabeth, Rengoku |
| Gojo | Levi or Elizabeth | Rengoku, Todoroki |
| Natsu | Levi (Farmer) | Elizabeth, Rengoku |
| Killua | Zenitsu | Elizabeth, Levi |
| Arthur | Todoroki | Elizabeth, Levi |
| Ichigo | Rengoku | Elizabeth, Levi |
| Escanor | (No tank yet) | All DPS + Elizabeth |
Rule: Never replace Elizabeth. Healer is irreplaceable. Mythic DPS replaces Legendary DPS only.
Common Beginner Questions
Q: I only got Commons/Rares from codes. What now? A: Use them as fodder for evolution. Legendary Banner pity (90 pulls) guarantees a Legendary — save gems for that.
Q: Should I evolve my starter Legendary? A: Yes, but only after Level 5000. Evolution costs 5M gold + 50 trait crystals + items. Max level first.
Q: What if I don’t get any of the Big 7 after 50k gems? A: Unlucky but possible. Keep saving — pity guarantees Legendary at 90 pulls. Meanwhile, use code units + friend supports.
Q: Can I clear raids with only Legendaries? A: Yes — King Cursed & Fallen King are clearable with Legendary teams. Sea King needs Killua/Zenitsu (Legendary Lightning).
Q: When should I start trait rerolling?
A: Day 1 — use 3 free daily rerolls on your main DPS (Levi or Rengoku). Stop at Divine (Legendary) for F2P.
Related Pages
- Unit Tier List — Full S-D rankings
- Beginner Guide — Complete new player roadmap
- How to Redeem Codes — Get 30k+ free gems
- Trait Guide — Best traits for each unit
- Infinite Mode Guide — Gold/XP farming
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