
| Rairty | Secret |
| Placement Cost | 2200.0 |
| Total Cost | 45000.0 |
| DMG | 450.0 |
| SPA | 6.0 |
| RNG | 15.0 |
Shadow is the base version of the Atomic unit in Anime Crusaders. This form represents the early potential of his energy-based combat style before evolving into his far stronger Atomic version. The simple Shadow unit is beginner-friendly, offering steady single-target and small-area damage that makes him a dependable pick for early and mid-game players. While his abilities are more basic, Shadow still provides reliable offense and a clear path toward upgrading into his more powerful evolution.
Rarity and Acquisition
- Rarity: Secret
- Availability: Obtainable through the standard summon banner
- Accessibility: Easier to get than Shadow (Atomic), which makes him a useful unit for new players progressing through the story
Abilities and Skills
Shadow focuses on quick, energy-infused attacks.
- Dark Jab – A quick strike that deals consistent single-target damage
- Shadow Wave – Releases a small wave of energy that can hit multiple enemies in a line
- Hidden Power – Passive effect that slightly increases his damage the longer he stays on the field
This kit gives Shadow a mix of reliable single-target strikes and modest AoE potential.
Strengths
- Easy to obtain and upgrade into stronger versions
- Consistent damage output against both mobs and bosses
- Beginner-friendly mechanics that are simple to use
- Provides a pathway to the much stronger Atomic form
Weaknesses
- Limited scaling compared to higher-tier units
- Lacks strong AoE or crowd control skills
- Falls behind in Infinite Mode and raids once enemies scale up
- Outclassed by Mythic and Secret units in overall power
Best Uses
- Story Mode: Reliable for early-game missions and smaller maps
- Early Infinite Mode: Can help with lower waves before stronger enemies appear
- Beginner Raids: Useful as extra DPS but not strong enough for high-tier raids
Tier Placement
- Early Game: A-Tier
- Late Game: C-Tier
- Reason: Shadow is dependable for beginners but does not scale well into advanced content, where evolved or rarer units take the spotlight.
Evolution
Shaow evoles to Shadow (Atomic)
Material Required to evolve :
- Air Stone x13
- Earth Stone x5
- Water Ston e x5
- Fear Stone x3
- Divine Stone x1
- Sword of the Shadows x1