If you are missing this role
Give poison time to tick before the exit; bring her when regeneration is the reason enemies survive.
Shinobu in Anime Origins
Summon Shinoru from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How to get and evolve Shinoru → Shinaru (Butterfly Dance)
- Summon Shinoru from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
- Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Shinoru. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
- Give poison time to tick before the exit; bring her when regeneration is the reason enemies survive.
Butterfly Dance applies poison and Wound; Wound reduces enemy healing by 80% in the indexed kit. Poison is sustained damage. Use a burst carry alongside her if short-lived waves escape before the ticks finish.
Sources: Community unit / evolution guides · reviewed September 8, 2026 · Evolution guide
Unit profile
Shinobu at a glance
Acquisition, upgrades, evolution and team role.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Role | Poison and anti-healing support |
| How to get | Summon Shinoru from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area. |
| Upgrades and passives | Unit EXP, stat grades, Ascension and evolution are separate upgrades. Butterfly Dance applies poison and Wound; Wound reduces enemy healing by 80% in the indexed kit. |
| Evolve | Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Shinoru. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits. |
| Source | Community unit / evolution guides · reviewed September 8, 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
Poison is sustained damage. Use a burst carry alongside her if short-lived waves escape before the ticks finish.
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Summon Shinoru from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How it plays
Running Shinobu as a Poison and anti-healing support
Choose where to place this unit, what to upgrade first and which teammates to bring.
What it does for the team
Give poison time to tick before the exit; bring her when regeneration is the reason enemies survive.
Where to spend your gems
Summon Shinoru from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area. Buy a missing team role before spending all gems on duplicate pulls.
Upgrade and evolution priority
Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Shinoru. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
Best traits and placement
Choose Decay to improve poison: +40% damage over time, −10% cooldown and +10% range. Place Shinobu early along the route so poison has time to work before enemies reach the exit.
MrGuider · trait effects and unit recommendationsBest modes for this role
Butterfly Dance applies poison and Wound; Wound reduces enemy healing by 80% in the indexed kit. Give poison time to tick before the exit; bring her when regeneration is the reason enemies survive.
When to reconsider it
Poison is sustained damage. Use a burst carry alongside her if short-lived waves escape before the ticks finish.
Quick answers
Shinobu: acquisition, evolution and team questions
Quick answers for your next run.
How do I get Shinobu in Anime Origins?
Summon Shinoru from the banner, then evolve the base unit at the lobby Evolve area.
How do I evolve Shinobu?
Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Shinoru. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
How do I upgrade Shinobu?
Unit EXP, stat grades, Ascension and evolution are separate upgrades. Butterfly Dance applies poison and Wound; Wound reduces enemy healing by 80% in the indexed kit. Use Remnants from Challenges and the crafting station for Shinoru. The unique item belongs to this form’s evolution recipe; reserve it before rerolling traits.
What is the best trait for Shinobu in Anime Origins?
Choose Decay to improve poison: +40% damage over time, −10% cooldown and +10% range. Place Shinobu early along the route so poison has time to work before enemies reach the exit.
Does it fit my team?
Give poison time to tick before the exit; bring her when regeneration is the reason enemies survive. Poison is sustained damage. Use a burst carry alongside her if short-lived waves escape before the ticks finish.
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.