Anos Fighting Style
A top S-tier fighting style learned from the Anos NPC at the top of the castle on Academy Island.
A top S-tier fighting style learned from the Anos NPC at the top of the castle on Academy Island. Anos features demon-lord themed abilities with massive AoE, high DPS, invincibility frames, and CC — competing with Gilgamesh for the strongest style.
At a Glance
Quick Overview
Anos
S+ TierA top S-tier fighting style learned from the Anos NPC at the top of the castle on Academy Island.
Tier Position
Tier Distribution
Anos is in S+ Tier
Abilities
| # | Ability |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ginnungagap — massive AoE void explosion |
| 2 | Venuzdonoa — sword-of-destruction strike that ignores all defenses |
| 3 | Iniocull — reality-rewriting ability that resets enemy position |
Stats & Build Priority
| Stat Priority | Melee |
Recommended Stat Allocation
Invest primarily into Melee stat. Each Melee point directly increases this style's ability damage. Most endgame players allocate all free stat points to Melee when using this style.
Fighting Style Synergies
Best Pairings & Synergies
Best Fruits to Pair
Dragon Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Fiend Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Kitsune Fruit
S+S+ tier fruit
Light Fruit
SS tier fruit
Best Races to Pair
SwordBlessed
S+PvP race
Galevorn
S+Melee race bonus
Servant
S+Melee race bonus
Slime
S+PvP race
Recommended Builds
Warlord + Strongest Shinobi
EndgameCurrent Best Combat Build
SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh
PvPSwordBlessed + Gilgamesh PvP Build
Galevorn + Anos
EndgameGalevorn + Anos Pure Melee Endgame
Leviathan / Servant
EndgameLeviathan / Servant Boss Tank Build
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Venuzdonoa ignores enemy defenses — best single-target DPS
- Ginnungagap has massive AoE
- Multiple i-frames protect during combos
- Best fighting style for pure melee endgame
Cons
- Hardest location to access (level 9000+)
- Requires summoning and defeating Anos first
Tips & Tricks
- 1Prioritize Melee stat investment — every point scales this style's ability damage directly.
- 2Use i-frame abilities to dodge high-damage boss attacks while maintaining your combo. Time them just before incoming AoE hits.
- 3CC abilities are especially powerful in PvP — chain them with your hardest-hitting moves to maximize damage during the stun window.
- 4AoE moves are excellent for multi-boss farming and Raid events. Position yourself in the center of enemy groups before activating them.
- 5You keep all previously unlocked fighting styles. Return to the NPC to swap between styles at any time without losing progress.
- 6Pair this style with the Havoc or Wrath rune for maximum melee damage output. Fortune Rune is recommended if your main goal is farming boss drops.
Patch History
April 20 Hotfix
2026-04-20- •Map Piece #4 boss changed: now Anos (Demon King / Misfit Monarch boss) + Alucard (Vampire King). Replaces previous boss pair. NEW SERVERS ONLY.
April 1 Fix
2026-04-01- •Fixed Anos pity not working.