Anime Crusaders
Chonin (Flame Master) Unit Guide - Anime Crusaders
By Paquito Jr Conde | October 27, 2025
Chonin is a Mythic hill unit in Anime Crusaders known for his powerful burn damage over time. He performs best in high-ground positions, offering strong coverage and consistent burn effects against multiple enemies.
Overview
Chonin is a Mythic rarity Hill DPS unit with strong fire-based attacks that deal burn damage over time. He excels in maps with long enemy paths where his range can fully apply the burn effect. His synergy with freeze-type units increases his overall damage potential, making him a valuable part of many Hill DPS compositions. Despite his slower attack speed, Chonin remains a dependable unit for steady, wide-range damage. Players can maximize his effectiveness through smart positioning and support setups.
Unit Details
- Rarity: Mythic
- Placement Cost: 1200.0
- Total Cost: 34500.0
- DMG: 180.0
- SPA: 5.0
- RNG: 23.0
- Placements: 4
- Takedown Requirement: 5000
Stats & Role
- Rarity: Mythic
- Type / Role: Hill DPS (magic fire element)
- Strengths: Strong burn damage over time, bonus vs Frozen enemies, wide range, effective against grouped waves
- Weaknesses: Slow attack speed, weaker against flying or fast enemies, requires good map positioning and support
When & How to Use Chonin Effectively
- Wave Clearing & Burn Damage: Place Chonin where enemies gather. His burn damage applies steadily as they move through his attack range.
- Synergy with Freeze Units: He deals extra damage to Frozen enemies. Pair him with freeze units to maximize his burn and damage bonuses.
- Camera / Hill Positioning: Position him on elevated terrain for better range and map coverage. High ground improves his efficiency against grouped enemies.
- Trait & Magic Damage Enhancements: Use traits or magic boosts that increase burn damage or bonus vs Frozen enemies.
- Best Game Modes & Maps: Best suited for long-path or wave-heavy maps with available hill spots. Less effective on maps with few hills or fast enemies.
Pros & Cons Summary
- Strong burn damage over time (DoT)
- Bonus damage vs Frozen enemies
- High range for wide map coverage
- Effective Hill DPS choice
- Slow attack speed limits DPS
- Needs freeze or slow support to shine
- Weaker against fast or flying units
- Map dependent on hill terrain
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Evolution
Chonin evolves into Chonin (Flame Master).
Materials Required to Evolve:
- Air Stone x7
- Earth Stone x3
- Water Stone x2
- Fire Stone x4
- Fare Stone x1
- Divine Stone x1
- Flame Spear x1
Passives
- Eternal Blaze: Attacks inflict Burn equal to 30% of this unit’s damage over 3 seconds.
- Scorching Momentum: If the enemy is already Burning, attacks deal an additional 30% damage.
- Frostfire Surge: When attacking an enemy that is currently Frozen, the hit deals +150% bonus damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of unit is Chonin?
Yes, his Mythic rarity and strong Bleed scaling make him worth full investment, especially for late-game and Infinite mode.
Is Chonin good for beginners?
Yes, his burn effect makes him easy to use and effective for sustained damage.
What units work well with Chonin?
Freeze or slow-type units increase his effectiveness since he gains bonuses against Frozen enemies.
What is Chonin’s evolution?
He evolves into Chonin (Flame Master) using specific elemental materials and weapons.
What maps suit Chonin best?
Maps with long paths or heavy wave density where he can maximize his burn coverage.
Chonin stands out as a dependable Mythic unit capable of inflicting sustained fire damage across large areas. When supported by freeze allies and proper placement, he becomes one of the most efficient Hill DPS units in the game.