Ultimate Anime Squadron Gear Guide: Recipes & Sets

Master Anime Squadron gear crafting with our complete guide. Discover all recipes, material locations, and best gear sets to boost your units.

Why Gear Crafting Matters in Anime Squadron

Rolling powerful units and equipping them with top-tier traits is only half the battle in Anime Squadron. If you're still seeing your team get wiped out by high-level enemies, it's time to dive into the gear crafting system. Equipment provides massive stat boosts and can even unlock awakenings for certain units, making it a crucial part of progression.

Anime Squadron gear isn't just about incremental improvements—it can transform a mediocre unit into a battlefield dominator. Whether you're farming for materials or deciding which set to craft first, this guide covers everything you need to know.

How to Craft Gears in Anime Squadron

Before we dive into the recipes, let's cover the basics of the crafting process. The system is straightforward once you know where to go.

Step-by-Step Crafting Process

Head to the Upgrades area – Navigate to the designated crafting zone in the hub.
Interact with the Crafting NPC – This is your one-stop shop for all equipment creation.
Select your desired gear – Check the required materials before proceeding.
Click the Craft button – Spend the materials and gold to receive your item.

The crafting NPC is easily accessible once you've unlocked the Upgrades area, which typically happens early in your progression. Make sure you have enough gold saved up, as each piece requires a substantial investment.

All Anime Squadron Gear Crafting Recipes

Here's the complete breakdown of every craftable gear piece, including materials, costs, and stat boosts. Each item requires specific materials that drop from different story acts across the game's worlds.

Gear	Crafting Recipe	Cost	Stat Boost
Puppeteer Hair	15 Fuin Script Paper (Leaf Village Act 7, 8), 25 Limitbreak Obsidian (GT City Act 7, 8), 10 Beastblood Catalyst (Marine Lobby Act 7, 8)	2500 Gold	CRT 3% > 4.5%, RNG 10% > 15%, ACC 6% > 8%
Puppeteer Pants	25 Fuin Script Paper, 10 Limitbreak Obsidian, 15 Beastblood Catalyst	2500 Gold	SPD 7% > 9%, DEF 3% > 4.5%, CD -3.5% > -5%
Puppeteer Coat	20 Fuin Script Paper, 20 Limitbreak Obsidian, 12 Beastblood Catalyst	2500 Gold	HP 8% > 12%, DEF 4% > 6%
Ninja Headband	10 Ninja Scroll (Leaf Village Act 3-6), 15 Shadow Essence (GT City Act 3-6), 8 Iron Ore (Marine Lobby Act 3-6)	2000 Gold	ACC 5% > 8%, SPD 3% > 5%
Ninja Hoodie	15 Ninja Scroll, 10 Shadow Essence, 12 Iron Ore	2000 Gold	DEF 6% > 9%, HP 5% > 8%
Ninja Shoes	12 Ninja Scroll, 18 Shadow Essence, 10 Iron Ore	2000 Gold	SPD 8% > 12%, CRT 2% > 4%
Pirate Straw Hat	8 Sea King Scale (Marine Lobby Act 5-8), 12 Pirate Coin (Leaf Village Act 5-8), 10 Wind Crystal (GT City Act 5-8)	2200 Gold	RNG 7% > 10%, ACC 4% > 6%
Pirate Shirt	12 Sea King Scale, 8 Pirate Coin, 15 Wind Crystal	2200 Gold	DEF 5% > 8%, HP 7% > 10%
Pirate Sandals	10 Sea King Scale, 15 Pirate Coin, 12 Wind Crystal	2200 Gold	SPD 6% > 9%, CD -2% > -4%
Saiyan Gi	10 Ki Fragment (GT City Act 5-8), 15 Power Orb (Leaf Village Act 5-8), 8 Battle Essence (Marine Lobby Act 5-8)	2300 Gold	DMG 5% > 8%, DEF 3% > 5%
Saiyan Shoes	15 Ki Fragment, 10 Power Orb, 12 Battle Essence	2300 Gold	SPD 5% > 8%, RNG 4% > 6%
Saiyan Hat	12 Ki Fragment, 18 Power Orb, 10 Battle Essence	2300 Gold	CRT 4% > 7%, ACC 5% > 7%
Hogyoku	20 Hollow Crystal (Marine Lobby Act 9, 10), 15 Spirit Fragment (Leaf Village Act 9, 10), 10 Demon Essence (GT City Act 9, 10)	3000 Gold	CD -7.5%
Devil Amulet	25 Dark Matter (GT City Act 9, 10), 20 Cursed Bone (Marine Lobby Act 9, 10), 15 Soul Fragment (Leaf Village Act 9, 10)	3000 Gold	CRT +10%
Devil Sword	30 Dark Matter, 25 Cursed Bone, 20 Soul Fragment	3500 Gold	DMG +5% per crit (max 15%)

Best Gear Sets in Anime Squadron

Equipping matching gear pieces unlocks powerful set bonuses that can dramatically change how your units perform. Here's a complete breakdown of every set and its requirements.

Gear Set	Required Pieces	Set Bonus
Puppeteer	Puppeteer Pants, Puppeteer Coat, Puppeteer Hair	For every hit taken, increase damage and defense by +1% (max stack +30%)
Ninja	Ninja Hoodie, Ninja Shoes, Ninja Headband	Grants +5% DMG and for every hit taken grants +3% RNG (max stack +15% RNG)
Pirate	Pirate Sandals, Pirate Shirt, Pirate Straw Hat	Grants -5% CD and every 10s grants +2.5% DMG (max stack +10% DMG)
Dragon Gi	Saiyan Hat, Saiyan Shoes, Saiyan Gi	Grants +5% RNG and +5% DMG
Hogyoku	1 of Hogyoku	-7.5% Cooldown
Devil Amulet	1 of Devil Amulet	+10% Crit Chance
Devil Sword	1 of Devil Sword	For every Crit, gains +5% DMG for 5 seconds (max stack +15% DMG)

Set Synergy Analysis

The Puppeteer set is arguably the strongest for tanky units that can absorb hits. With a maximum of +30% damage and defense, it turns your frontline into an unstoppable force. However, it requires all three pieces to activate, making it a significant investment.

The single-piece sets like Hogyoku, Devil Amulet, and Devil Sword are considered endgame options by the community. They provide massive stat boosts without requiring multiple gear slots, letting you mix and match for optimal performance.

Where to Farm Gear Crafting Materials

Efficient farming is key to crafting anime squadron gear quickly. Here's a breakdown of where each material drops, organized by world and act.

Material	World	Acts	Drop Rate
Fuin Script Paper	Leaf Village	7, 8	Medium
Ninja Scroll	Leaf Village	3-6	High
Power Orb	Leaf Village	5-8	Medium
Spirit Fragment	Leaf Village	9, 10	Low
Soul Fragment	Leaf Village	9, 10	Low
Limitbreak Obsidian	GT City	7, 8	Medium
Shadow Essence	GT City	3-6	High
Wind Crystal	GT City	5-8	Medium
Ki Fragment	GT City	5-8	Medium
Demon Essence	GT City	9, 10	Low
Dark Matter	GT City	9, 10	Low
Beastblood Catalyst	Marine Lobby	7, 8	Medium
Iron Ore	Marine Lobby	3-6	High
Sea King Scale	Marine Lobby	5-8	Medium
Hollow Crystal	Marine Lobby	9, 10	Low
Cursed Bone	Marine Lobby	9, 10	Low

Farming Tips for Maximum Efficiency

Focus on act 3-6 for common materials – Iron Ore, Ninja Scroll, and Shadow Essence drop frequently here, making them easy to farm in bulk.
Acts 7-8 are your sweet spot – Most mid-tier materials drop here with decent rates. This is where you'll spend most of your time.
Acts 9-10 require patience – Endgame materials like Dark Matter and Hollow Crystal have low drop rates. Consider using boost items if available.
Check daily missions – Some materials may appear as rewards for completing daily objectives.

Which Gear Set Should You Craft First?

The best gear set depends entirely on your unit composition and playstyle. Here's a quick recommendation guide based on common team archetypes.

Team Type	Recommended Set	Reasoning
Tank/Bruiser	Puppeteer	Stacking damage and defense on hits makes you nearly unkillable
DPS Burst	Devil Amulet + Devil Sword	Critical hits fuel massive damage output
Support/Utility	Hogyoku	Reduced cooldowns mean more frequent ability usage
Balanced	Dragon Gi	Flat stat boosts work well for any unit
Beginner	Ninja or Pirate	Easier to farm materials, decent bonuses

Endgame Considerations

According to player reports, the Devil Amulet and Devil Sword combination is currently the meta for high-level content. The +10% crit chance from the amulet fuels the sword's damage boost, creating a powerful synergy that can melt bosses.

However, don't overlook the Puppeteer set for challenging content where your units need to survive prolonged engagements. The stacking defense bonus can be the difference between victory and defeat in late-game stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get gear crafting materials in Anime Squadron?

You can obtain gear crafting materials by clearing Story Acts in the different worlds. Each material drops from specific Act ranges, with higher acts generally offering rarer materials. Focus on farming the acts listed in our material table above for the best results.

Which gear set is the best in Anime Squadron?

The best gear set depends on your unit and build. The Hogyoku, Devil Amulet, and Devil Sword are among the strongest endgame options according to community consensus. For beginners, the Ninja or Pirate sets offer good value with easier material requirements.

Can I craft anime squadron gear without spending gold?

No, every gear piece requires gold to craft. The cost ranges from 2000 to 3500 gold per item. Make sure to save up and redeem any available codes for extra gold before starting your crafting session.

How many gear pieces can I equip on one unit?

Units can equip multiple gear pieces, but set bonuses only activate when you have the required combination equipped. Single-piece sets like Hogyoku provide their bonus immediately, while three-piece sets like Puppeteer require all pieces to be equipped on the same unit.

For more detailed information on which units pair best with specific gear sets, check out the official Anime Squadron Trello board for community-updated tier lists and build recommendations.