If you are missing this role
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Pirate King Leader in Anime Origins
Summon or story reward.
How to get and evolve Pirate King Leader
- Summon or story reward.
- Keep as leader; evolve if you run it as a carry.
- Keep a Hill or Hybrid attacker for flying waves and an economy unit for longer runs.
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Sources: MimoBlox · Anime Origins COMPLETE Beginner Guide · August 15, 2026 · Evolution guide
Unit profile
Pirate King Leader at a glance
Acquisition, upgrades, evolution and team role.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Role | team support |
| How to get | Summon or story reward. |
| Upgrades and passives | Use EXP to level the unit, Prisms for stat grades, and duplicates or Fusion Cores for Ascension. Evolution unlocks a different form. |
| Evolve | Keep as leader; evolve if you run it as a carry. |
| Source | MimoBlox · Anime Origins COMPLETE Beginner Guide · August 15, 2026 |
Compare damage, control and evolution cost when choosing your next team upgrade.
Is it worth it?
Should you spend gems on this unit?
A unit is worth the gems if it fills a missing team role and carries waves — not just because it is a high tier.
If you already have this slot covered
If the problem is flying enemies or insufficient income, another ground damage unit does not solve it.
Compare units
Units to compare with Pirate King Leader
The units that share this tier — pick what fits your roster.
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Reach level 10, then farm Fairy Forest Act 3 on Hard for the Ban drop. Ban is also called Bon; IMMORTAL is a trait label in showcase titles, not his summon rarity.
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How it plays
Running Pirate King Leader as a team support
Choose where to place this unit, what to upgrade first and which teammates to bring.
What it does for the team
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Where to spend your gems
Build this unit if it fills a missing team role. Compare the named alternatives below before spending your next batch of gems.
Upgrade and evolution priority
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time.
Best traits and placement
Match traits to the actual unit: Decay for damage over time, Rupture for critical effects, Hustler for farms.
Best modes for this role
In Story, cover the opening waves first; in raids, budget farms, air coverage and sustained boss damage.
When to reconsider it
If the problem is flying enemies or insufficient income, another ground damage unit does not solve it.
Quick answers
Pirate King Leader: acquisition, evolution and team questions
Quick answers for your next run.
How do I get Pirate King Leader in Anime Origins?
Summon or story reward.
How do I evolve Pirate King Leader?
Keep as leader; evolve if you run it as a carry.
How do I upgrade Pirate King Leader?
Use EXP to level the unit, Prisms for stat grades, and duplicates or Fusion Cores for Ascension. Evolution unlocks a different form. Keep as leader; evolve if you run it as a carry.
Does it fit my team?
Overlap his area with your main carry so control effects create more attack time. If the problem is flying enemies or insufficient income, another ground damage unit does not solve it.
Next step
Turn it into the loop
A unit only pays off if it clears waves. Chain it into the systems that make it hit harder.