Want to beat the hardest survival mode in ALS without relying on teammates? The “No One Leaves Alive” gamemode is part of the new Hell Invasion update in Anime Last Stand, and soloing it sounds brutal — but with the right setup, it’s shockingly doable.
This guide breaks it down step-by-step in a natural and practical way so you can replicate the YouTuber’s winning strategy without confusion. Let’s dive right in.
What Is “No One Leaves Alive” Mode?
This is the hardest difficulty version of the new Survival Hell Invasion mode. It’s a time-based endurance test, and your goal is simple: survive as long as possible and get rewards. Enemies scale fast, so you must optimize your unit placement and upgrades from the start.
Starting Requirements
- Recommended Starting Cash: Around 75 million yen in-game (earned from regular play or macro farming).
- You need high-level units and meta picks to stand a chance.
Core Strategy Breakdown
Step 1: Map Awareness
Stay towards the back of the map when placing units. This gives you time to build up damage and lets your debuffs or AOE scale better. Just be cautious about unit range and pathing placement.
Step 2: Place Your Money Farm Early
Your economy matters. Get your money unit down first — ideally on turn 1. Even if it’s a tough placement spot, prioritize this early economy. Without money scaling, you won’t survive the mid-late game.
Tip: Don’t delay. This is a survival mode, but if you beat early waves efficiently, the rest snowballs in your favor.
Step 3: Early Damage Units – Wukong Setup (Optional)
- Place down Wukong early if you’re unsure about surviving initial waves.
- He costs only 2k, making him an ideal early wave clearer.
- BUT… the YouTuber notes this may be overkill. If your money is solid, you can skip Wukong.
Step 4: Meta Units That Carry
- Gilgamesh: Your main DPS god. Soloed almost everything in the run.
- UT (Uta): Another insanely strong unit. Upgrade her alongside Gilgamesh.
- Aizen (Debuffer): Not for raw damage, but to weaken bosses so your units shred faster.
Why these units?
Gilgamesh and UT together can carry entire waves — their synergy makes them top-tier. Aizen ensures tougher bosses go down smoother.
Step 5: Upgrade Timing
Prioritize upgrading:
- Gilgamesh first
- UT second
- Then anything else if needed
You don’t need to overinvest in extra units if Gilgamesh and UT are upgraded properly. That’s how the solo run worked.
Step 6: Macro Potential
The game mode is easily macroable due to its time-based nature. Tools like CYS Macro can help automate runs — especially after you perfect your wave clears.
A macro guide is coming from the YouTuber soon, but for now:
- Record placement timings
- Keep your unit order and upgrades consistent
- Always check if your macro allows time for money farming early on