If you are missing this role
Use direct damage and critical traits, and pair him with control or anti-air rather than relying on Ban meals.
Shadow Strike Assassin in Anime Origins
Summon; good hard-mode boss burst.
How to get and evolve Shadow Strike Assassin
- Summon; good hard-mode boss burst.
- Evolve for endgame boss phases.
- Keep a Hill or Hybrid attacker for flying waves and an economy unit for longer runs.
Use direct damage and critical traits, and pair him with control or anti-air rather than relying on Ban meals.
Sources: MimoBlox · Anime Origins COMPLETE Beginner Guide · August 15, 2026 · Evolution guide
Unit profile
Shadow Strike Assassin at a glance
Acquisition, upgrades, evolution and team role.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Role | ground burst |
| How to get | Summon; good hard-mode boss burst. |
| 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 | Evolve for endgame boss phases. |
| 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 Shadow Strike Assassin
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 Shadow Strike Assassin as a ground burst
Choose where to place this unit, what to upgrade first and which teammates to bring.
What it does for the team
Use direct damage and critical traits, and pair him with control or anti-air rather than relying on Ban meals.
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
Use direct damage and critical traits, and pair him with control or anti-air rather than relying on Ban meals.
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
Shadow Strike Assassin: acquisition, evolution and team questions
Quick answers for your next run.
How do I get Shadow Strike Assassin in Anime Origins?
Summon; good hard-mode boss burst.
How do I evolve Shadow Strike Assassin?
Evolve for endgame boss phases.
How do I upgrade Shadow Strike Assassin?
Use EXP to level the unit, Prisms for stat grades, and duplicates or Fusion Cores for Ascension. Evolution unlocks a different form. Evolve for endgame boss phases.
Does it fit my team?
Use direct damage and critical traits, and pair him with control or anti-air rather than relying on Ban meals. 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.