Anime Squadron Update 0.5, also known as the Eclipse Update, introduces new Berserk-themed units, raids, maps, skins, and progression systems. The highlight of the update is the Eclipse Raid, where players can farm valuable rewards including Skeleton Knight and materials related to the new Berserk content.
If you’re struggling with the new raid stages or wondering how to unlock Guts and the other update units, this guide covers everything you need to know.
How to Get Guts
Based on the update progression, Guts appears to be connected to the raid and stage progression system.
Requirements
- Complete the Golden Age raid stages.
- Progress through the Eclipse content.
- Farm the final raid rewards.
- Collect evolution materials and unit drops.
Most players will need to repeatedly farm the higher raid acts before obtaining all required materials.
How the Eclipse Raid Works
The Eclipse Raid introduces a completely different objective compared to standard Anime Squadron maps.
Main Objective
Instead of simply defeating enemies, players must escort Skeleton Knight to the enemy portal.
Failure Condition
If Skeleton Knight dies:
- The raid immediately fails.
Protecting him becomes the most important part of every run.
Skeleton Knight Buff Aura
Skeleton Knight provides a support aura.
Units standing inside his aura gain:
- 15% Damage
- 25% Defense
Keeping your units positioned around him can significantly improve survivability.
Falcon Boss Mechanics
The final boss introduces several unique mechanics that make the Eclipse Raid difficult.
Suppression
Every 30 seconds:
- Falcon disables the strongest unit on the map.
- The affected unit cannot attack for 4 seconds.
This can drastically reduce your damage output if your strongest DPS unit gets targeted.
Sacrifice Mechanic
Once Falcon reaches 50% HP:
- A 15-second timer begins.
- Falcon sacrifices all enemies currently on the map.
Each sacrifice grants permanent buffs.
Falcon Buffs Per Sacrifice
Each enemy sacrificed grants:
- +3% Damage
- +2% Dodge
- -2% Cooldown
- +1% Critical Rate
Allowing too many enemies to survive during this phase can quickly make Falcon overwhelming.
How to Beat Golden Age Stages
Golden Age I
Difficulty is relatively low.
Recommended strategy:
- Use your strongest farming team.
- Focus on upgrading DPS units quickly.
- Protect Skeleton Knight while clearing waves.
Golden Age II
Enemy health increases but remains manageable.
Recommended strategy:
- Continue prioritizing AoE damage.
- Place units near Skeleton Knight’s route.
- Upgrade damage dealers before support units.
Golden Age III
This is where many players begin struggling.
Key tips:
- Bring additional units instead of relying on a small elite team.
- Focus heavily on crowd control.
- Eliminate enemies before they reach Skeleton Knight.
- Use defensive units whenever possible.
Many solo players fail here because Skeleton Knight takes too much damage from surviving enemies.
How to Beat the Eclipse Raid
The Eclipse stage is significantly harder than the previous acts.
Recommended Strategy
1. Bring More Units
A common mistake is using only top-tier DPS units.
The raid favors:
- Map coverage
- Crowd clearing
- Consistent damage
More units often perform better than a small group of heavily upgraded characters.
2. Prioritize Enemy Waves
Do not tunnel vision the boss.
Every surviving enemy becomes a potential Falcon buff later.
Clearing waves quickly is often more important than damaging Falcon.
3. Protect Skeleton Knight
Always monitor Skeleton Knight’s position.
If enemies reach him:
- He can die quickly.
- The run immediately ends.
4. Save Burst Damage
When Falcon reaches 50% HP:
- Use burst skills.
- Clear remaining enemies.
- Prevent Falcon from stacking too many buffs.
New Bounty System
Update 0.5 also introduces Bounty Tickets.
What Bounty Tickets Do
Bounty Tickets can be used on the Bounty Board to create special bounties and earn additional rewards.
This system provides another progression path outside of raids and story farming.
New Skin System
Players can now customize units with skins.
The system is expected to expand with future updates and events.
Best Team for the Eclipse Raid
Strong solo teams should include:
- High AoE damage dealers
- Units with good range coverage
- Crowd control units
- Reliable boss damage
According to early testing, teams built around powerful meta DPS units can comfortably clear Golden Age I and II, while Golden Age III and Eclipse require much stronger setups or additional players.
Anime Squadron Update 0.5 adds one of the game’s most unique raid experiences. The escort-style mechanics, Skeleton Knight protection objective, and Falcon’s sacrifice system create a much more strategic challenge than previous content.
For most players, the best approach is to farm Golden Age stages first, strengthen your roster, and then tackle the Eclipse Raid with either a powerful team or a group of players. Doing so will help you unlock the update’s most valuable rewards, including Skeleton Knight, evolution materials, and eventually Guts-related content.