| Tire | Secret |
| Placement Cost | 1600.0 |
| Total Cost | 104150.0 |
| DMG | 750.0 |
| SPA | 8.5 |
| RNG | 18.0 |
Lao (Heart) is a Secret rarity ground DPS unit in Anime Crusaders, known for his strong and consistent damage output. Unlike many flashy meta units, Lao doesn’t rely on special gimmicks or effects, making him a reliable choice for ground-focused stages. While he lacks utility such as stuns or anti-air coverage, his high base damage and straightforward playstyle make him a solid investment for players seeking a dependable damage dealer in their lineup.
Strengths
Here are the things players commonly praise about Lao (Heart):
- Consistent Damage Output
Lao doesn’t rely on gimmicks or very specific synergies to perform. He tends to deal solid damage over time rather than having bursts dependent on special triggers. That makes him more reliable in many game modes. - High Base Damage (After Evolution / Upgrades)
According to sources, his evolved form (“Heart”) provides very high base damage among ground DPS units. Whenever ground-only waves or modes are required his output shines. - Good For Players Who Want a Strong Ground DPS Without Requiring Many Synergies
Because he doesn’t require, for example, “you must have stun units” or “you must pair with a certain buff” to be decent, he’s a safer investment when you don’t have many units yet.
Weaknesses
- Lack of Utility / Special Effects
He seems to lack some utility compared to others: no strong crowd control, no special passives that trigger under rare conditions (like stun-synergy, AoE burst every nth attack, etc.). This means in modes where utility or effects are valuable (e.g. waves with many flying enemies, or where you need slow/stun) he can lag behind. - Cost / Investment
Being a Secret unit, evolving or maxing his stats likely requires more resources (gems, evolution materials, etc.). For players who are early or don’t have strong resource income, investing heavily into Lao may delay other progress. - Out-scaled by Some Meta Units in Certain Modes
In some modes (especially Infinite or Raid), hybrid / hill DPS units (or those with strong special mechanics) may outperform him, especially when those mechanics are stacked (e.g. extra damage boosts, multi-target, AoE, etc.). In such cases Lao does well but may not be the top damage dealer.
Best Use / Tips
If you have Lao (Heart), here are strategies / tips to make the most of him:
- Prioritize Evolution & Traits / Upgrades: To unlock his higher damage potential, evolve him when you have the required materials, and pick traits that boost ground damage, attack speed, or damage multipliers. Even though he’s more “straightforward”, traits can greatly amplify his output.
- Pair with Utility Supports: Because Lao doesn’t bring a lot of utility himself, pairing him with units that slow, stun, or otherwise manage enemy movement or density helps him deal damage more safely and longer.
- Use in Ground-Heavy Waves / Maps: Whenever the map or stage is ground-only (few flying enemies) or has predictable paths, Lao is especially strong. He shines in those environments more than units who have to split between air/ground or with weaker ground stats.
- Resource Efficiency: If your resources are limited, sometimes combining Lao with a hill or hybrid damage unit may give more versatility. But if you want one strong, reliable ground DPS, Lao is a good bet.
Meta Status & Community View
- Many community tier lists include Lao (Heart) in S-Tier or high end of S-Tier among Secret units. Some rank him slightly below the absolute top carry units, but still among the best ground DPS options.
- Community consensus seems to be that Lao is a “safe” and “solid” investment: you may not get the most flashy or high-mechanic unit, but you’ll get one with good returns.