If you are hunting for Ichigo and you do not want to waste hours in slow raids, this method is currently the fastest, most consistent way to stack Spirit Souls, gems, and reach Ichigo pity extremely quickly. This strategy focuses on Act 5 farming, which beats Boss Rush in almost every meaningful way.
Why Act 5 Is the Best Farming Method Right Now
After the recent update changes, Act 5 became the most efficient grind route in the entire raid system.
Each Act 5 run takes roughly three minutes. Boss Rush takes close to ten minutes. That alone already gives Act 5 a massive advantage. Even though Boss Rush offers slightly higher gem rewards, the farming speed completely outweighs that difference.
Here is what makes Act 5 superior:
- You can clear three Act 5 runs in the time it takes to clear one Boss Rush
- Each Act 5 run gives around 22–30 Spirit Souls
- You reach Ichigo pity much faster due to shorter runs
- Bleach units get a special 30 percent Peroxide buff inside this raid
- The boss spawns early and the run ends immediately once it dies
When your goal is speed, consistency, and pity progress, Act 5 is simply the better option.
Recommended Team Setup for Fast Clears
You do not need a perfect roster or multiple rulers to make this work. One good core team is more than enough.
Your team should always include:
- A farm unit for early economy
- One strong hill or air unit to handle early flying waves
- One main DPS to delete the boss
- One buffer for damage scaling
- One slow unit to keep the boss locked down
Bleach characters perform even better here because they receive a hidden 30 percent damage buff inside this raid.
If you have Bleach units like Kachi or Herabel, they are extremely strong picks.
Optimal Unit Placement Strategy
This placement method is designed for speed, not just safety.
Place your farm first and upgrade it once. Then place your main DPS slightly behind the curve of the track so they can hit enemies from multiple angles. Line-AOE units should be placed along straight paths to maximize coverage. Slows should always be placed near the center of the map where enemies pass the longest.
This allows your team to start shredding enemies early and prevents the Ichigo boss from walking too far into the map.
Upgrade Order for Fastest Clears
Max your hill or air unit first to deal with early high-HP flying enemies.
Then fully upgrade your main DPS.
After that, upgrade your buffer to push your damage into boss-melting territory.
Slows can be upgraded whenever extra cash becomes available.
This order ensures you never fall behind on early waves while still accelerating boss kills.
Important Raid Mechanics You Must Know
The Ichigo boss spawns on Wave 15. Once he dies, the raid ends immediately. You do not need to reach Wave 20.
This means the faster you kill him, the faster your runs become.
With proper placement and buffs, you can consistently finish runs in around three minutes.
Why This Method Reaches Ichigo Pity Faster Than Anything Else
Even though Boss Rush technically has a slightly lower pity count, the time difference completely changes the math.
You can complete three Act 5 runs in the same time as one Boss Rush run. That means:
- More souls per hour
- More pity progress per hour
- More chances at Ichigo rolls
- Faster gem generation
In real farming time, Act 5 reaches pity far earlier than Boss Rush.
Bonus Tip for Even Faster Farming
Running with friends gives you bonus drop chances. With three friends, you gain a 30 percent boost. This makes Act 5 farming even more insane and speeds up pity progress even further.
If you want Ichigo quickly, this is the method you should be using. Act 5 is faster, more consistent, easier to optimize, and far more efficient than Boss Rush in real farming time. With proper placement, Bleach units, and smart upgrades, you will reach pity and stockpile Spirit Souls in a fraction of the time.