Lich King (Ruler)
Lich King (Ruler) is a Vanguard-rarity Curse element unit in Anime Vanguards, inspired by Ainz Ooal Gown from the anime Overlord. Widely considered the most disruptive utility unit in the entire game, it instantly executes all non-boss enemies, bypassing death mechanics and immunities entirely. It is currently unobtainable, having been removed on February 1, 2026.
How to Obtain
- Fall Event Banner (removed — no longer available)
- Original pull rate: 0.005%
- Original pity: 3,000,000 Leaves
- Obtaining grants the “Supreme Being” profile title
Stats (Scales with Level)
| Stat | Level 0 | Level 11+ |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 4,000 | 25,000+ |
| Range | 22 | 55+ |
| Attack Speed | 10s | 10s |
| Placement Limit | 1 | 1 |
Abilities
The Goal of All Life is Death (Active) — Instantly executes all non-boss enemies. Available on Wave 50+, single use per match.
Undead Ruler (Passive) — Spawns ghosts of sold/removed allied units for 15 seconds.
Arcane Knowledge (Passive) — Can slot up to 4 spells requiring specific team elements. Accesses 11 elemental spell trees (Spark, Nature, Water, Fire, Holy, Passion, Curse, Blast, Cosmic, Unbound, Elementless), each with two spell variants.
Undead Body (Passive) — Immune to status effects; gains +40% damage and +10% range when resisting debuffs.
Spell System (Arcane Knowledge)
Spells unlock based on team element composition:
- 2 units of an element = first spell
- 3 units of an element = second spell
Example spells: Fireball (burn damage), Apocalypse (intense burn over time).
World Items
Unlocked at upgrade level 10+, one per match:
| World Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| World Savior | Cumulative wave-based damage |
| Branch of Mielikki | Permanent debuff immunity |
| Scroll of Man and Nature | Unit repositioning |
| 11 Elements Overcoming | Meter refill |
| Caloric Stone | Summon any owned unit |
| Ourobouros | Reality alteration on Wave 50+ |
Traits
Monarch, Ethereal, Solar, Blitz, Marksman
Why Lich King is S-Tier
Lich King’s instant execution bypasses all death mechanics and immunities, making it the ultimate utility unit for clearing waves. The spell system and World Items add layers of strategic depth unmatched by any other unit. Despite being unobtainable, it remains the benchmark for top-tier utility.