Anime Squadron 0.5 Update Complete Guide - New Story, Raid, Units and Meta Breakdown
Update 0.5 expands core gameplay with Story stages, Squadron stages, Eclipse Raid, new Mythic units, Bounty missions, and a refreshed raid meta.
What Is New in Update 0.5
The update significantly expands core gameplay systems and endgame progression, especially through new raid mechanics and progression loops.
New Story and Squadron Content
- Added Story stages, expanding the main progression path.
- Added Squadron stages, offering higher difficulty battles and better rewards.
New Raid Mode - Eclipse Map
The Eclipse map introduces an escort-style raid mechanic. Unlike previous raids, the match does not end when regular enemies reach the endpoint.
- You must protect the Skeleton Knight.
- The raid only ends when the Skeleton Knight reaches the finish line.
- Boss HP reaches around 4.5 million.
Best Raid Strategy (0.5 Meta)
Recommended DPS Priority
Eizen is currently the strongest DPS unit in the game. Prioritize upgrading Eizen first when building for maximum damage output.
Support Setup
Kakashi is recommended for movement and utility support. If available, Sunju can replace Kakashi for similar role efficiency.
Essential Units
Bring at least one Secret unit to handle high-HP bosses and late-wave pressure.
New Units - Mythic Expansion
Falcon
Falcon is a new Mythic unit that can evolve into the Secret unit Dark Falcon. It also has exclusive gear in the Raid shop.
Kaska
Kaska is a new Mythic unit and a strong early Mythic option for progression teams.
New Bounty System
The Bounty System has been added to the main Play area. Players can accept Bounty missions and use Refresh Tickets to reroll available tasks. This adds repeatable progression outside Raid and Story stages.
Gear and Build Optimization
The new Raid shop includes a special equipment set for Falcon. For high damage units like Eizen, prioritize Crit Rate and Crit Damage for consistent DPS scaling.
Important Build Warning (Gometa)
Do not use the 3 Omega build on Gometa. It converts damage into damage-over-time, and Gometa does not benefit properly from that mechanic in this context.
Banner and Summon Tip
If you do not see the new units in the main banner, switch to Selection Banner. New Mythic units may only appear there initially.
Final Takeaway
Update 0.5 shifts Anime Squadron toward structured Story and Squadron progression, high-pressure escort raid mechanics, stronger DPS optimization, and repeatable Bounty farming. Focus on upgrading Eizen, securing at least one Secret unit, and learning the Skeleton Knight escort mechanic.