The Ultimate Anime Squadron Beginner Guide: Tips, Teams, and Progression (2026)
New to Anime Squadron? This beginner guide covers best units, yen upgrades, farming strategies, and early team comps to dominate from day one.
Introduction
Jumping into a Roblox tower defense game with dozens of units, upgrades, and game modes can feel overwhelming. Anime Squadron has exploded past 80K players, and the community is buzzing with new content like the Berserk update. Whether you’re fresh off the tutorial or struggling mid-game, this anime squadron beginner guide will walk you through every crucial step—from increasing your Yen cap to building your first overpowered team. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to spend your gold, which banners to summon on, and how to progress smoothly.
This anime squadron beginner guide draws on both expert player experience and up‑to‑date patch notes (as of June 2026). Let’s turn you from a rookie into a seasoned commander.
Getting Started: The Lobby & Perks
When you first load into the hub, you’ll see several interactive areas: the Summon building, the Play portal, the Upgrade center, and the Merchant. Use the quick‑teleport markers (they look like floating icons) to jump directly to any location—no need to run around.
Perk Priorities
Your most important early investment is the Perks menu (left side of the lobby). Three stats matter:
| Perk | Why It Matters | Early Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Yen Capacity | Without enough cap, you can’t afford high‑cost upgrades or mythic units | Level 5 (2.5K) |
| Yen Generation | Speeds up how fast you earn Yen during a match | Level 5 (roughly +250% regen) |
| Base Health | Nearly useless early on; enemies rarely push to your base in story mode | Skip entirely |
Player tip: Upgrade Max Yen to at least 12K later – the most expensive evolution costs that much. Until then, you can hold off after level 5.
Summoning & Best Beginner Units
The Summon banner is where you’ll spend gems and gold. Always redeem the latest Anime Squadron codes first to stock up. Then, target these priority units:
| Rarity | Recommended Unit | Role | Why Pick Them |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic | Fastwagon | Economy / Fast runner | Speeds up Yen income; low cost to deploy |
| Legendary | Big Beard | Tank & DPS | Great stats; can carry early story stages |
| Mythic | Karashi (Kakashi) | Speed / DPS | Fastest unit in the game – perfect for farming |
| Mythic | Goku | Evolution material | Needed to evolve into Gogeta (one of the best DPS) |
| Mythic | Vegeta | Evolution material | Required for Gogeta quest line |
Prioritize Goku and Vegeta even if you pull other mythics first. Why? The Special Quest – “Complete the Gogeta requirements” – asks you to:
- Evolve Goku (use his awakening)
- Evolve Vegeta
- Complete 500 Infinite waves
- Clear 100 Raid stages
- Finish the GT Raid 20 times
Roll a top‑tier trait on Goku (like Superior or Cloner) because he becomes the final Gogeta unit. If you happen to pull Sunju (0.005% drop rate), you’ve essentially won the game, but don’t count on it.
Farming Resources: Gold, Gems, and XP
Resource management separates early‑game success from stagnation. Use these methods to keep your economy flowing.
Gold Farming
| Method | Yield | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Redeem codes | Variable | Check official Discord / social media weekly |
| Sell extra units | 50–1,000+ gold | Use Sell Mode in Inventory; sell all rares and duplicates |
| Discovery rewards | 100–5,000 gold | Click the Discovery NPC outside Summon building |
| Daily Challenge | ~2,000 gold | Changes every 24 hours – do it daily |
| GT City (Story Act 1) | ~500 gold per clear | Repeat on Normal; takes ~2 minutes |
Gem Farming
Gems are the premium currency. Key sources:
- Story stages: Each clear gives 5–20 gems. Farm the first GT stage on auto‑replay.
- Daily Quests: Complete all three for 450 gems.
- Weekly Quests: Up to 2,000 gems per week.
- Special Quests: Hard but reward up to 10,000 gems.
- AFK World: Idle while offline – claim rewards every few hours.
Player XP (Leveling Up)
Reach Level 15 to unlock Raids (needed for late‑game traits). The fastest XP farm:
| Activity | XP per Clear | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GT City Act 1 (Hard) | +20 XP | Best early‑game repeatable |
| Raids (Hard) | +35 XP | Unlocks at Level 15 |
| Squadron (Hard) | +40 XP | Unlocks at Level 10 |
| Beginner Missions | Variable | One‑time; great for initial levels |
Pro tip: Use a team of fast units (Karashi, Fastwagon) on GT City Hard with Auto Replay enabled – you’ll AFK farm XP while you do other things.
Traits, Gear & Upgrades
Once you have a solid unit, strengthen it through Traits, Gear, and Stats.
Trait Guide (Reroll System)
Traits are randomly assigned when you use a Trait Reroll (obtained from codes, daily challenges, or raid shop). The top ones:
| Trait | Rarity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | 0.1% | Any DPS – huge damage boost |
| Cloner | Rare | Tanks/Supports – spawns two copies |
| Entrepreneur | Rare | Economy units (Fastwagon) |
| Rebirth | Rare | DPS units that need survivability |
| Lethal Sniper | Legendary | Good early‑game placeholder |
Don’t obsess over perfect traits early; a double‑legendary combo (e.g., Lethal Sniper + Sharp) can carry you through story mode.
Gear Crafting
Each update introduces new gear sets. For the Berserk content, the Berserk Gear is best – it grants critical chance when allies are defeated, and the sword piece adds damage per 10% HP lost. Match gear to the unit’s theme: e.g., Guts benefits from Berserk gear.
Stat Upgrades
Use Stat Reroll Cubes (earned from raids and story) to improve:
- Damage (always top priority)
- Cooldown (attack faster)
- Speed (move faster, attack more often)
Aim for at least “S” grade on your main DPS unit. Perfect Stat Cubes increase a slot’s rank – use those only on your most powerful units.
Best Beginner Team Compositions
The number of units on your team should be minimal – fewer units mean more Yen to upgrade the ones you have. Two proven squads:
Team 1: Speed & Economy
| Slot | Unit | Trait Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karashi | Rebirth or Superior |
| 2 | Goku/Vegeta | Any DPS trait |
| 3 | Fastwagon | Entrepreneur |
| 4 | Mamosa | Support (heals) |
| 5 | Rudaus | Support (cooldown reduction) |
Karashi rushes the enemy base while Goku/Vegeta deal damage. Fastwagon funds the upgrades.
Team 2: Hyper Tank
| Slot | Unit | Trait Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Beard | Superior or Cloner |
| 2 | Choi | Support (damage buff) |
| 3 | Rudaus | Support |
| 4 | Free space | Flex (any DPS or economy) |
Big Beard absorbs everything while supports keep him alive. Works well if you haven’t pulled a mythic yet.
Community reports: Running less than 5 units can be even better for money management – try 4 units if you’re struggling with Yen.
Early Progression Checklist
Follow this order to avoid wasted resources:
- ✅ Redeem all active codes for gold, gems, and trait shards.
- ✅ Level Max Yen > Level 5, Yen Generation > Level 5.
- ✅ Summon until you have at least one mythic (preferably Karashi or Goku).
- ✅ Clear GT City Story Act 1 (Normal & Hard) 2–3 times to collect materials.
- ✅ Reach Level 10 → unlock 5 unit slots → start Squadron.
- ✅ Craft gear for your main DPS; reroll for a decent trait.
- ✅ Begin the Gogeta special quest (evolve Goku & Vegeta).
- ✅ At Level 15, unlock Raids to farm Trait Rerolls.
- ✅ Gradually complete Infinite Waves (500 total for quest).
Pro tip: The Merchant in the lobby sells Reroll Orbs (ROS) every day – always buy them if you have gold, even if it empties your wallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best beginner team in Anime Squadron?
For pure story clearing, use Karashi (speed), Goku or Vegeta (DPS), and Fastwagon (economy). If you lack these, substitute with Big Beard tank and two supports (Mamosa + Rudaus). This anime squadron beginner guide recommends sticking to 4–5 units for better Yen management.
How do I get Gogeta fast?
You must evolve both Goku and Vegeta to their awakened forms, then complete 500 Infinite waves, 100 Raid clears, and 20 GT Raids. Prioritize this quest chain early – Gogeta is one of the top DPS units in the game.
Should I upgrade Base Health as a beginner?
No. Base Health is only useful when enemies start leaking past your defense, which rarely happens on early maps. Focus all gold on Max Yen Capacity and Yen Generation instead.
Where can I find more help?
Join the official Anime Squadron Roblox game (link to the Roblox page) and check the community Discord for active codes and team builds. Many experienced players share their setups there.
This anime squadron beginner guide should set you on the path to clearing story, farming efficiently, and eventually tackling late‑game challenges like Katakara Bridge. Remember: prioritize your Yen cap, aim for Gogeta, and always salvage extra units. With the strategies above, you’ll be a pro in no time.
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