This update in AOPG is one of those where, at first, it looks simple — just a new raid, a new shop, couple of items — but once you actually start working through it, you realize there’s a whole chain of steps before you truly unlock everything.
It’s not just “beat a boss and equip a weapon.” You’re basically grinding multiple drops, running quests, and doing combo challenges before Yuta becomes fully usable.
So yeah… this is definitely one of those updates where patience matters more than raw damage.
Let’s break it down properly.
Where to Start the Update
Everything begins at the Jujutsu Island inside the Multiverse area.
This is where you’ll find the new Yuta raid, which is the main source for all the important materials. If you don’t grind this raid, you basically can’t progress at all — every major unlock ties back to drops from here.
So your first priority is simple:
Just keep running the raid.
Yuta Raid Drops (What You Actually Need)
The raid drops three key items:
Generic Katana
Promise Ring
Domain Fragments
At first, they might seem random, but each one is tied to a specific unlock step.
You’re going to need multiple runs because the drop rates aren’t guaranteed, and some steps require several of the same item.
So expect repetition. A lot of it.
How to Unlock Yuta (Step-by-Step)
Getting Yuta isn’t just a single unlock — it happens in stages.
First, you talk to the Yuta NPC and give them a Generic Katana. This unlocks the base fighting style.
Next comes the mode unlock. For this, you need to find the Copy Technique Teacher NPC and give them one Promise Ring.
After that comes the hardest part — unlocking the Domain Expansion.
You’ll need ten Domain Fragments plus additional Generic Katanas. But that’s not all. You also have to complete a combo challenge where you perform fifty katana combos before the final unlock becomes available.
Only after doing all of that can you use the Domain Scroll to fully unlock Yuta’s domain ability.
So yeah… it’s a grind-heavy unlock path, not something you finish in one sitting.
How to Get Madoka (Cupid Bow)
Madoka is much simpler to obtain compared to Yuta.
You just need to visit the Valentine Shop and buy the Cupid Bow.
The currency for this shop comes from doing the Yuta raid and other Valentine event activities, which means even if you’re focusing on Yuta, you’ll naturally earn enough currency for Madoka over time.
And honestly, that bow is not just a cosmetic weapon — it’s considered one of the best support weapons for gun builds right now.
So it’s definitely worth picking up.
Why the Cupid Bow Is So Good
The bow works extremely well as a support weapon because it provides strong utility and consistent damage output without needing heavy investment.
It’s not necessarily the strongest main weapon, but in support roles, it performs surprisingly well, especially when paired with ranged builds.
That’s why many players consider it a must-have from this update.
Is Yuta Worth the Grind?
Short answer — yes.
The moveset feels very polished compared to many older abilities in AOPG. The animations are smooth, the attacks flow well into combos, and the domain expansion adds strong burst potential.
He doesn’t feel clunky like some older raid characters, which makes him genuinely fun to play.
The only real downside is the long unlock process.
Best Strategy to Progress Faster
The smartest way to handle this update is to focus entirely on raid grinding first.
Don’t worry about the shop early on. Just keep running the raid to collect all required materials.
Once you have enough drops, then you can go through the unlock steps in one go instead of constantly switching between farming and questing.
This saves a lot of time and frustration.
This Valentine update is basically a grind-focused content drop rather than a huge expansion. But it does add two very worthwhile rewards.
Yuta offers one of the most polished combat experiences currently in AOPG, while Madoka’s Cupid Bow gives players a strong support option that fits into many builds.
If you’re willing to put in the raid farming time, both are absolutely worth unlocking.