Use this Anime Squadron gear guide to decide what to craft, what to skip, and which materials to save for awakenings. Gear is not just a stat table: the wrong craft can block Woo, Puppeteer, or another long-term upgrade route.
Gear is crafted from Gold plus stage materials. Most materials come from story-stage farming across Marine Lobby, Ninja / Leaf Village, and GT City style routes.
Head to the Upgrades area in the lobby and interact with the Crafting NPC. Pick the gear piece before you farm so you know the exact material list.
Do not spend raid-style materials casually. If a material also appears in an awakening path, it may be more valuable than the stat gain from an optional craft.
Carry units want damage stats. Tanks want HP and defense. Support and control units may value cooldown and ability cooldown more than raw damage.
Recipes are grouped in one table so you can compare Gold costs, material pressure, and stat value before crafting.
| Gear | Rarity | Gold | Materials | Stats / effect | Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Daggers | Secret | 5,000 | 10 Eclipse Godstone, 10 Chakra Fragment, 10 King's Haki Residue | Awakens Woo / Woo (Shadow) route | Standalone |
| Puppeteer Hair | Mythic | 2,500 | 15 Fuin Script Paper, 25 Limitbreak Obsidian, 10 Beastblood Catalyst | CRT 3% to 4.5%, RNG 10% to 15%, ACC 6% to 8% | Puppeteer |
| Puppeteer Pants | Mythic | 2,500 | 25 Fuin Script Paper, 10 Limitbreak Obsidian, 15 Beastblood Catalyst | SPD 7% to 9%, DEF 3% to 4.5%, CD -3.5% to -5% | Puppeteer |
| Puppeteer Coat | Mythic | 2,500 | 10 Fuin Script Paper, 15 Limitbreak Obsidian, 25 Beastblood Catalyst | DEF 3% to 4.5%, HP 6% to 8%, DMG 6% to 8% | Puppeteer |
| Hogyoku | Mythic | 2,500 | 15 Fuin Script Paper, 25 Limitbreak Obsidian, 10 Beastblood Catalyst | SPD 7% to 9%, CD -3.5% to -5%, ABL CD -3.5% to -5% | Standalone |
| Devil Amulet | Mythic | 2,500 | 10 Fuin Script Paper, 15 Limitbreak Obsidian, 25 Beastblood Catalyst | HP 6% to 8%, RNG 10% to 15%, ABL CD -3.5% to -5% | Standalone |
| Devil Sword | Mythic | 2,500 | 25 Fuin Script Paper, 15 Limitbreak Obsidian, 10 Beastblood Catalyst | CRT 3% to 4.5%, DMG 6% to 8%, CRT DMG 3% to 4.5% | Standalone |
| Ninja Hoodie | Legendary | 750 | 50 Genjutsu Fog Vial, 15 Stormwake Sailcloth, 35 Stellar Ki Quartz | DEF 1.5% to 3%, HP 3.5% to 6%, DMG 3.5% to 6% | Ninja |
| Ninja Shoes | Legendary | 750 | 15 Genjutsu Fog Vial, 35 Stormwake Sailcloth, 50 Stellar Ki Quartz | SPD 4% to 7%, DEF 1.5% to 3%, CD -2% to -3.5% | Ninja |
| Ninja Headband | Legendary | 750 | 35 Genjutsu Fog Vial, 50 Stormwake Sailcloth, 15 Stellar Ki Quartz | CRT 1.5% to 3%, RNG 7.5% to 10%, ACC 3.5% to 6% | Ninja |
| Pirate Sandals | Epic | 500 | 35 Depthglass Bottle, 15 Binding Cloth, 50 Ki Resonant Crystal | SPD 2% to 4%, DEF 1% to 1.5%, CD -1% to -2% | Pirate |
| Pirate Shirt | Epic | 500 | 15 Depthglass Bottle, 50 Binding Cloth, 35 Ki Resonant Crystal | DEF 1% to 1.5%, HP 2% to 3.5%, DMG 2% to 3.5% | Pirate |
| Pirate Straw Hat | Epic | 500 | 50 Depthglass Bottle, 35 Binding Cloth, 15 Ki Resonant Crystal | CRT 1% to 1.5%, RNG 5% to 7.5%, ACC 2% to 3.5% | Pirate |
| Saiyan Hat | Rare | 250 | 15 Currentbinder Rope, 50 Zenkai Ore, 35 Shinobi Bone | CRT 0.5% to 1%, RNG 3% to 5%, ACC 1% to 2% | Dragon Gi |
| Saiyan Shoes | Rare | 250 | 35 Currentbinder Rope, 15 Zenkai Ore, 50 Shinobi Bone | SPD 1% to 2%, DEF 0.5% to 1%, CD -0.5% to -1% | Dragon Gi |
| Saiyan Gi | Rare | 250 | 50 Currentbinder Rope, 35 Zenkai Ore, 15 Shinobi Bone | DEF 0.5% to 1%, HP 1% to 2%, DMG 1% to 2% | Dragon Gi |
Set bonuses matter when the effect matches the unit role. A weak stat match can still be worse than a strong standalone Mythic piece.
| Set | Pieces | Bonus | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puppeteer | Hair + Pants + Coat | Every hit taken grants +1% DMG and DEF, stacking up to 30% | Frontliners, long fights, Puppeteer-style tanks |
| Ninja | Hoodie + Shoes + Headband | +5% DMG and +3% RNG when hit, stacking range value | Units that survive repeated hits |
| Pirate | Sandals + Shirt + Straw Hat | -5% CD and +2.5% DMG every 10 seconds, stacking up to 10% | Budget damage and cooldown setups |
| Dragon Gi | Saiyan Hat + Shoes + Gi | Flat +5% Range and +5% Damage | Early progression and cheap starter gear |
| Hogyoku | Standalone | Grants -7.5% Cooldown | Cooldown-hungry units |
| Devil Amulet | Standalone | Grants +10% Critical Chance | Crit scaling, tanks that still want offensive value |
| Devil Sword | Standalone | Critical hits grant +5% DMG for 5 seconds, stacking up to 15% | DPS and boss damage |
Use this as the practical decision layer after checking the full recipe table.
Start with Devil Sword or crit / damage pieces when the unit already has strong damage uptime. Do not craft DPS gear for units you plan to replace soon.
Use HP, DEF, cooldown, and hit-scaling pieces. The Puppeteer set is the clearest role fit for units expected to take repeated hits.
Cooldown and ability cooldown can be better than raw damage if the unit’s job is to apply control, buffs, or utility more often.
If Woo is your target, Monarch Daggers outrank normal gear crafts because they unlock a unit transformation path instead of only adding stats.
Gold is easy to spend and annoying to replace when an awakening route suddenly needs it.
Check the tier list before crafting. A great gear piece on a temporary unit is still a temporary upgrade.
Do not spend Eclipse Godstone, Chakra Fragment, or King's Haki Residue until you know whether Woo, Puppeteer, or another Secret route needs them.
Rare and Epic gear are fine when they help you clear the next stage. They are not a reason to delay a stronger Mythic or awakening path.
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For most players, the best gear depends on role. DPS units want damage, crit, cooldown, and range value. Tanks and frontliners want HP, DEF, cooldown, and sustain-friendly pieces. Monarch Daggers are special because they are tied to Woo awakening.
Go to the Upgrades area in the lobby, interact with the Crafting NPC, choose the gear piece, confirm the required Gold and materials, then craft it.
Beginners should avoid spending too much Gold on gear before they know which carry or Secret unit they are keeping. Start with cheap upgrades only if they solve a current clear problem.
Monarch Daggers are the Secret gear piece tied to Woo's awakening route into Woo (Shadow). Save the required raid materials if Woo is your target.
Gear decisions should come after codes and unit selection.