Beginner route checklist
Early accounts progress fastest when they avoid spreading upgrades across too many temporary units. Use the checklist as the first route before chasing Secret evolutions.
| Topic | What to do | When to do it | Open page |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 10 minutes | Finish tutorial, unlock the code menu, redeem active codes, and spend early Gems only after checking the current banner. | Do first | /codes/ |
| First carry | Use the best pulled Mythic or Secret as main DPS; avoid investing scarce rerolls into C or D tier filler. | Core | /tier-list/ |
| Economy unit | Build Fastwagon or another money unit early because better income speeds upgrades, awakenings, and trait rerolls. | Core | /units/speedwagon-fastwagon/ |
| Trait spending | Keep Lethal, Sniper, Wealthy, Juggernaut, Entrepreneur, Rebirth, Cloner, or Superior depending on role. | Save rerolls | /traits/ |
| Gear spending | Craft role gear after the unit role is stable; do not put late-game DPS gear on temporary starter units. | After carry | /gears/ |
| Progression wall | If story fails, add economy and support first; if raids fail, improve tank/sustain and upgrade the main carry. | When stuck | /guides/raids/ |
What to avoid early
- Do not spend rare rerolls on D-tier or short-term filler units.
- Do not craft expensive DPS gear before choosing a long-term carry.
- Do not chase Primal Core before Goki, Vegata, raid clears, and Infinite progress are realistic.
- Do not trust script, account-sale, or infinite-gem results as progression shortcuts.
Spend early Gold on perks
Alternate Maximum Yen and Yen Generation so your team can afford higher upgrades and reach them sooner. Base Health is a lower priority while Gold is scarce because the economy perks improve every successful run.
| Perk | Max level | Maximum effect | Priority | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Yen | 40 | 20.5k Yen capacity | High | Raise 1-2 levels first, then add more whenever unit upgrades hit the current capacity ceiling. |
| Yen Generation | 25 | 390 Yen per second | High | Alternate with Maximum Yen so units can be placed and upgraded faster during each run. |
| Base Health | Not consistently published | Not consistently published | Low | Delay while Gold is scarce; economy perks contribute more directly to clears and farming speed. |
When to move into mid game
Move from beginner routing to meta routing when one carry can clear story reliably, the account has an economy unit, and rerolls are saved for units that remain useful in raids or evolution paths.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first thing to do in Anime Squadron?
Finish the tutorial, redeem active codes, then check the tier list before spending Gems or rerolls. That sequence gives resources before any expensive decision.
Should beginners build Fastwagon?
Yes if you have it. Fastwagon is an economy unit, so its value is faster income rather than combat damage.
When should beginners start farming gears?
Farm basic resources early, but save expensive gear crafts until your carry and role plan are stable.