If you are missing this role
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Meliodas in Anime Origins
Summon Melio from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How to get and evolve Melio → Melio (Assault)
- Summon Melio from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
- Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Melio. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
- Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Assault rotates Commandment effects, including petrify, burn, slow and resistance reduction. Use him for mixed control; a timed boss plan should not assume one particular rotating effect is always active.
Sources: Community unit / evolution guides · reviewed September 8, 2026 · Evolution guide
Unit profile
Meliodas at a glance
Acquisition, upgrades, evolution and team role.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Role | Commandment support and damage |
| How to get | Summon Melio from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area. |
| Upgrades and passives | Unit EXP, stat grades, Ascension and evolution are separate upgrades. Assault rotates Commandment effects, including petrify, burn, slow and resistance reduction. |
| Evolve | Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Melio. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits. |
| Source | Community unit / evolution guides · reviewed September 8, 2026 |
Compare damage, control and evolution cost when choosing your next team upgrade.
Is it worth it?
Should you spend gems on this unit?
A unit is worth the gems if it fills a missing team role and carries waves — not just because it is a high tier.
If you already have this slot covered
Use him for mixed control; a timed boss plan should not assume one particular rotating effect is always active.
Compare units
Units to compare with Meliodas
The units that share this tier — pick what fits your roster.
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A-tier · Raid support: meals and kill incomeBon
Reach level 10, then farm Fairy Forest Act 3 on Hard for the Ban drop. Ban is also called Bon; IMMORTAL is a trait label in showcase titles, not his summon rarity.
A-tier · Commandment support and damageMeliodas
Summon Melio from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
A-tier · Ground carry with a Rare-to-Mythic evolution chainIchigo
Summon the Rare Itsugo (Ichigo) base from the banner, then evolve through its rarity stages to Itsugo (Dangai).
A-tier · Ground burst with a Chakra cycleNaruto
Summon Noroto from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How it plays
Running Meliodas as a Commandment support and damage
Choose where to place this unit, what to upgrade first and which teammates to bring.
What it does for the team
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Where to spend your gems
Summon Melio from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area. Buy a missing team role before spending all gems on duplicate pulls.
Upgrade and evolution priority
Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Melio. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
Best traits and placement
Trait shortlist: Overseer. Use him for mixed control; a timed boss plan should not assume one particular rotating effect is always active.
Best modes for this role
Assault rotates Commandment effects, including petrify, burn, slow and resistance reduction. Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
When to reconsider it
Use him for mixed control; a timed boss plan should not assume one particular rotating effect is always active.
Quick answers
Meliodas: acquisition, evolution and team questions
Quick answers for your next run.
How do I get Meliodas in Anime Origins?
Summon Melio from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How do I evolve Meliodas?
Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Melio. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
How do I upgrade Meliodas?
Unit EXP, stat grades, Ascension and evolution are separate upgrades. Assault rotates Commandment effects, including petrify, burn, slow and resistance reduction. Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Melio. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
Does it fit my team?
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time. Use him for mixed control; a timed boss plan should not assume one particular rotating effect is always active.
Next step
Turn it into the loop
A unit only pays off if it clears waves. Chain it into the systems that make it hit harder.