Solo the New Guts Raid in Anime Squadron Guide
The new Guts Raid is one of the toughest challenges currently available, but Normal and Hard can be cleared solo with the right units, traits, and gear setup.
Recommended Solo Team
Main DPS: Puppeteer (Transcendent)
Puppeteer is the centerpiece of this strategy and handles most of the damage. Recommended trait: Superior.
- Extremely high damage output
- Excellent scaling with endgame gear
- Strong performance against high-HP bosses
Sub DPS: Gometa (SSJ4)
Gometa adds boss damage and helps clear waves faster. Recommended trait: Superior.
- Reliable DPS
- Strong synergy with Puppeteer
- Excellent for late waves and boss phases
Support: Shinks (Emperor)
Shinks supports the team and helps maximize overall damage efficiency.
- Boosts team-wide damage output
- Improves rotation consistency
Economy: Fastwagon
Fastwagon generates additional income, helps deploy expensive units earlier, and makes the run more consistent.
- Provides stable Yen generation throughout the raid
- Enables faster upgrade progression
Best Gear Setup for Puppeteer
The right gear setup transforms Puppeteer from a strong unit into an absolute raid carry. Speed-focused equipment maximizes uptime and damage windows.
| Gear | Stats | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Puppeteer Hair | SPD +7.1% | Improves positioning and efficiency over long runs. |
| Hogyoku | SPD +7.2% | Strong accessory for overall combat uptime. |
| Puppeteer Coat | SPD +7.1% | Adds another layer of speed scaling. |
| Devil Amulet | HP +7.9%, DEF +2.5% | Improves survivability for Hard Mode pressure. |
| Devil Sword | DMG +6.2%, DEF +2.2% | Boosts damage while adding defensive value. |
Why This Build Works
High Damage
Puppeteer and Gometa both use Superior traits, allowing the team to maintain strong damage throughout the raid. Superior provides a significant multiplier on base damage stats, making every upgrade more impactful.
High Speed
Speed-focused gear helps Puppeteer maximize uptime and battlefield presence. The combined SPD bonuses from Puppeteer Hair, Hogyoku, and Puppeteer Coat create a dramatic improvement in attack frequency and mobility.
Balanced Survivability
Devil Amulet and Devil Sword provide enough defensive stats to survive Hard Mode boss mechanics, while the speed gear ensures you don't sacrifice offensive pressure.
Solo Raid Strategy
Early Game
Start by placing Fastwagon and upgrading your economy. Early income makes the rest of the run smoother. Do not rush to deploy expensive units before you have the Yen generation to support them.
- Place Fastwagon first
- Upgrade Yen Generation to at least level 3
- Save Yen for Puppeteer deployment
Mid Game
Deploy Puppeteer early and focus upgrades there first. Once economy is stable, place Gometa and build both units. Prioritize Puppeteer upgrades — your main DPS should be 2-3 levels ahead of your sub DPS.
- Deploy Puppeteer as soon as affordable
- Upgrade Puppeteer to at least level 20
- Deploy Gometa once Puppeteer is established
- Add Shinks for support value
Late Game
By the final waves, aim for fully upgraded Puppeteer and Gometa, active support value from Shinks, and stable income from Fastwagon. If you are struggling with survivability, check your gear — even one upgraded defensive piece can make the difference between a clear and a wipe.
- Max out Puppeteer and Gometa upgrades
- Ensure Fastwagon economy is still active
- Monitor boss mechanics and reposition if needed
Minimum Requirements
- All core units at Level 40.
- Puppeteer with Superior trait.
- Gometa with Superior trait.
- Key gear pieces equipped (see gear table above).
- Fastwagon upgraded for income generation.
If you meet these requirements but still struggle, focus on gear upgrades before spending more resources on trait rerolls. Equipment improvements are often more impactful than chasing slightly better traits.
Normal Mode vs Hard Mode
Normal Mode
Clears comfortably with Level 35+ units. Speed-focused gear is sufficient, and you can afford to be more aggressive with deployment timing. If Gometa lacks Superior, Normal Mode is still very doable.
Hard Mode
Requires Level 40 units, full Superior traits on both DPS carries, and defensive gear pieces. Hard Mode boss mechanics hit harder, so Devil Amulet and Devil Sword become more important. Consider upgrading defensive stats to at least +5% before attempting Hard Mode.
Final Thoughts
The current best solo setup revolves around optimized Puppeteer, Gometa, Shinks, and Fastwagon. If you are struggling, improve Puppeteer gear first; equipment can provide a larger gain than chasing another unit.
Future updates can shift the raid meta, so check the Tier List before spending Gems, rerolls, or evolution materials.