What should I do first in Anime Squadron?
Claim all working codes first, then use the rewards to make a controlled first summon decision instead of spending Gems randomly.
First-hour route · June 2026
Anime Squadron Beginner Guide (June 2026)
This Anime Squadron beginner guide gives you a safe first-hour route: claim every working code, understand what your team needs, choose your first carry, save rare rerolls, and avoid the mistakes that slow down new Roblox accounts.
Quick answer: your first goal is not “spend everything.” Your first goal is to turn free codes into one reliable team core, then stop wasting Gems, Gold, Trait Shards, and Perfect Cubes until you know which unit is worth keeping.
Step 1: Claim All Working Codes
Do this in the first five minutes.
Why codes come first
Codes give the free resources that make your first decisions less painful: Gems for summons, Gold for upgrades, rerolls for traits, and cubes for stats. Claiming codes before you summon gives you more attempts and more flexibility.
How to use the code page
Open the Anime Squadron codes page, redeem verified current codes first, then try source-conflicted older codes only after the safe list. If a code has a level requirement, return to it after you level up.
Step 2: Understand Your Team Roles
Anime Squadron is easier when you stop thinking “six strongest names” and start thinking “six jobs.”
| Role | What it does | Beginner decision |
|---|---|---|
| Main Carry | Your core damage unit for normal stages and progression. | Build one before spreading resources across everyone. |
| Boss Damage | Handles high-HP enemies, raids, and challenge bosses. | Important after your first carry is stable. |
| Tank / Frontliner | Absorbs pressure and keeps the run stable. | Useful once enemies start breaking through your damage. |
| Control | Slows, interrupts, confuses, or weakens enemies. | Helps you clear harder waves without only adding damage. |
| Economy | Improves Yen / money flow and lets your team scale faster. | Do not ignore units like Fastwagon just because DPS is low. |
| Support | Buffs allies, improves uptime, or adds team utility. | Great after you already have damage to support. |
Step 3: Choose Your First Carry
The first carry is the unit that gets you out of early-game randomness.
Best case
If you pull a top Secret or strong Mythic early, check the tier list before spending rerolls. Units like Gometa, Woo, Madora, and Shanron are long-term targets.
Normal case
If you pull an A-tier Mythic such as Karashi (Sharingan) or Vegata (SSJ4), use it to progress. You do not need a perfect Secret unit to start clearing content.
Bad case
If your pulls are mostly low-tier Epics, do not panic and do not burn rare rerolls. Use the best available unit temporarily, farm more Gems, and try again later.
Step 4: Follow the First-Hour Resource Priority
Most beginner mistakes are resource mistakes, not unit mistakes.
| Resource | Use early? | Best beginner rule |
|---|---|---|
| Gems | Yes, carefully | Spend only when the banner can improve your first carry or team core. |
| Gold | Yes, but not randomly | Use Gold to unlock progress, not to craft every available gear piece. |
| Trait Shards | Usually save | Do not reroll low-tier units unless you are stuck and need a temporary push. |
| Reroll Cubes | Save | Wait until you own a unit you expect to keep. |
| Perfect Cubes | Save hard | Only use on long-term Mythic / Secret units. |
| Bounty Tickets | Check system first | After Update 0.5, open the Bounty Board before spending or ignoring them. |
Step 5: Build a Safe First Team
Your early team does not need to be perfect. It needs to clear reliably.
Simple starter structure
Use one carry, one backup damage or boss unit, one control or tank option, one economy unit if available, and fill the last slots with your strongest current units. Replace filler units as soon as you pull better options.
When to start farming harder content
Move into challenge or raid farming only after you can clear normal progression without constant failures. For example, Puppeteer farming is not a good first objective if Katakara Bridge clears are slow or inconsistent.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Avoid these and your account will feel much stronger without spending more.
Spending rerolls too early
Rerolling traits on a unit you will replace soon is the fastest way to lose progress.
Ignoring economy
Economy units can look weak on a damage chart but still improve clear consistency and scaling speed.
Crafting gear blindly
Gear costs Gold and materials. Check the gear guide before crafting just because a recipe is available.
Chasing every new unit
Update hype is real, but early S-tier claims can change. Wait for stable proof before spending rare materials.
Building six units at once
One strong carry with support usually beats six half-built units.
Skipping codes
Codes are free resources. Skipping them makes the game feel more grindy than it needs to be.
First-Hour Route Checklist
Follow this route if you are starting fresh today.
- Open the codes page and redeem all verified active codes.
- Check level requirements. Save level-gated codes for later instead of assuming they are broken.
- Make your first controlled summons. Stop when you have a usable carry or run out of planned Gems.
- Check the tier list before rerolling traits.
- Build one carry enough to clear early content.
- Add economy or support only after damage is stable.
- Use Gold for progression walls, not vanity crafts.
- Read Update 0.5 notes before chasing Berserk units.
Anime Squadron Beginner FAQ
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Should I reroll traits early?
Usually no. Save Trait Shards and Reroll Cubes until you have a unit you expect to keep, such as a strong Mythic or Secret unit.
What should I spend my first Gems on?
Spend Gems only when the current banner can improve your carry, boss damage, or economy setup. Do not chase every banner just because you have free Gems.
How do I unlock Secret units?
Some Secret units come from summon banners, while others use challenges, raids, or awakening routes. Always check the unit page before assuming every Secret is a banner pull.
What's the fastest way to progress?
Claim codes, build one reliable carry, avoid early reroll waste, and use economy or support once your damage is stable.
Is Anime Squadron pay to win?
Codes and careful resource planning help free players progress, but paid spending can speed up pulls and upgrades. The best free-player advantage is avoiding wasted resources.
Where to Go Next
After the first hour, each next page should answer one decision.