Anime Crusaders
AI (Idol) Unit Guide - Anime Crusaders
By Paquito Jr Conde | October 28, 2025
AI is a Mythic ground magic support that reduces placement cost for allied units, letting teams deploy stronger combos faster and save resources in long runs.
Overview
AI is built to support your squad by cutting the cost of placing other units so you can field bigger or more advanced teams earlier. Place AI early so her placement-cost buff benefits the most subsequent units and scales well in long or resource-heavy modes. Because AI deals almost no direct damage, pair her with high-DPS or high-value units to get real benefit. Evolving AI increases the buff and unlocks stronger synergies, making the evolution investment worthwhile for longer runs. Use AI when you want to optimize resource flow and enable more frequent or expensive placements without overspending.
Quick Facts
- AI: Mythic rarity unit
- Type / Role: Ground, Magic, Support / Buff
- Placement Cost: 800.0
- Total Cost: 700.0
- DMG: 0
- SPA: 0
- RNG: 7.0
- Placements: 3
- Evo Cost: Zhou (hi)
- Evolution: AI evolves to AI (Idol)
- Material required to evolve: Idol Mic x1
Role & Playstyle
- Primary role: Support/buffer — improves team efficiency rather than dealing damage.
- Best use: Place early in the match so the cost reduction applies to as many later placements as possible.
- Synergy: Pairs best with expensive or upgrade-heavy DPS units that benefit most from cost savings.
- Game modes: Especially valuable in long modes (infinite mode, boss waves) or resource-limited runs.
- Upgrade priority: Upgrade and evolve when you can afford it to maximize the buff’s impact.
Strengths
- Reduces placement cost of other units for ongoing resource savings.
- Great support strength that scales with evolution and upgrades.
- Frees up budget to place more or stronger units, improving overall team power.
Weaknesses
- Very low direct damage — cannot carry fights by herself.
- Effectiveness depends on having other units to benefit from the buff.
- Requires investment in upgrades/evolution to reach top value.
When & How to Use AI Effectively
- Place AI early so her buff affects as many subsequent unit placements as possible.
- Combine AI with expensive or high-level units so the cost reduction yields tangible savings.
- Build squads heavy in DPS units — AI enables stronger damage dealers to be fielded sooner.
- Prioritize evolving AI when you have resources to expand the buff’s influence.
- Use AI in longer or resource-intensive modes where repeated placements and upgrades matter.
Pros & Cons Summary
- Pros: Reduces other units’ placement costs, evolves to stronger form, improves team-building efficiency.
- Cons: Low damage output, value hinges on squad composition, needs upgrades/evolution to be most effective.
Evolution
- AI evolves to AI (Idol).
- Material required to evolve: Idol Mic x1
- Evo Cost field as provided: Zhou (hi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I place AI first?
Yes — placing AI early maximizes how many placements benefit from the cost reduction.
Does AI deal any damage?
AI has very low direct damage; her value is in cost reduction and support, not killing foes.
When should I evolve AI?
Evolve when you have spare resources and longer runs ahead — the evolved buff scales better with time and many placements.
What comps work best with AI?
Compositions with several expensive DPS or high-tier units benefit the most from AI’s placement-cost reduction.
How many placements does AI affect?
Her placement cost buff is most useful when placed before many subsequent placements — timing matters more than a fixed count.
AI is a Mythic ground-type magic support that lowers placement costs for allies. Use her to stretch resources, enable higher-tier unit deployments, and prioritize evolution for greater long-run gains.