The battle started with one unit dying faster than I expected. I sat in front of the trait screen and felt the world shrink to a single button press — the trait screen is a slot machine. If you play long enough, you learn which risks are worth taking.
I’ve spent hours rerolling, testing, and arguing with other players in Discord and on YouTube comment threads. You and I both want fewer bad rolls and more rounds won — so I’ll walk you through every trait, how to roll for them, and which ones actually change the game.
Full Anime Squadron Traits List
You probably check a unit’s stats before deciding where to spend shards.
Here’s the complete trait table so you can stop guessing and start choosing. Read it once, then scroll to the strategy notes below.
| Trait | Effects | Roll Chance |
|---|---|---|
 Endure |
+10% HP | 20% |
 Sight |
+10% RNG | 20% |
 Powerful |
+10% DMG | 20% |
 Ranger |
+25% RNG | 11.33% |
 Tank |
+30% HP | 11.33% |
 Knight |
+20% DMG, +5% HP | 11.33% |
 Wealthy |
-20% Cost, +10% DMG | 1.25% |
 Lethal |
+20% DMG, -10% CD | 1.25% |
 Sniper |
+20% DMG, +40% RNG | 1.25% |
 Juggernaut |
+50% HP | 1.25% |
 Rebirth |
+35% DMG, +50% HP, +20% RNG, Respawns with 50% HP upon dying (once) | 0.4% |
 Entrepreneur |
-40% Cost, +30% DMG, +30% HP | 0.3% |
 Cloner |
+40% DMG, +60% HP, Spawns 2 units instead of 1 | 0.2% |
 Superior |
+200% DMG, +300% HP, +30% RNG, -15% CD, +1 Spawn Cap | 0.1% |
What is the best trait in Anime Squadron?
If you want a short answer: Superior. I’ve seen it carry cheap units into late rounds and turn expensive picks into untouchable threats. Its boost to DMG, HP, range, cooldown, and spawn cap reads like every competitive player’s wish list.
How to Roll Traits in Anime Squadron
Most players visit the Upgrade area when they have spare trait shards.
Here’s how you actually roll traits without burning through currency blindly:
- Talk to the Traits NPC in the Upgrade area.
- Click the + icon, pick the unit you want to modify, then hit Roll to assign or change its trait.
- Use Auto Reroll if you want the system to keep rolling until it finds a trait you preselect in the Config menu.
Should I reroll a good trait to get a sub-trait?
Short answer: usually not. I’ve seen players burn dozens of shards chasing a rare sub-trait and walk away with nothing better than regret. Since you can’t lock traits, keep rare ones like Superior, Cloner, Entrepreneur, or Rebirth unless you have a specific plan that tolerates the loss.
How to Roll Sub-Traits in Anime Squadron
Most players notice sub-traits only after a lucky roll surprises them in ranked matches.
Sub-traits can drop during a reroll, but they are uncommon. There’s no lock option, so the practical rule I follow is: if the main trait is high-tier, stop rerolling. If you’re chasing a niche combo on a free-to-play unit, chase the sub-trait — but budget your shards.
How to Get Trait Shards in Anime Squadron
Every active player has a weekly shard checklist: quests, battle pass, and milestone pushes.
Here’s where shards actually come from, and where I recommend focusing your time:
- Quests and daily challenges — steady, predictable income.
- Battle Pass and milestone rewards — big spikes if you put in the playtime.
- Group rewards and event milestones — check the Roblox group and pinned Discord posts for bonus drops.
- Codes — the fastest free shards if you follow the developer on Twitter/X or watch their YouTube for drops.
- Robux purchases — when you buy shards directly, remember developers sell them in bundles through the Roblox store.
I track free drops on a small Google Sheet and follow the devs on Twitter/X and Discord for code announcements; that combination returns more shards per hour than random rerolls.
How do I get more Trait Shards in Anime Squadron?
Use every source: quests, battle pass, milestone rewards, group rewards, challenges, and occasional Robux bundles. Follow the game’s official Discord and the developer’s Twitter/X and YouTube shorts — they post codes and event windows there first. I also check community creators on YouTube and TikTok for timed code giveaways.
Best Trait Loadouts in Anime Squadron
You’ll notice that some traits feel useless on paper but strong in practice when paired correctly.
Think of the right trait like a power amplifier for a unit; pick the one that matches the role you need. Superior is a skyscraper towering over other traits for most builds, but it’s rare—so plan your shard spending.
- Best for DPS: Superior > Cloner > Rebirth > Lethal > Sniper
- Best for Expensive Units: Superior > Entrepreneur > Cloner > Wealthy > Rebirth
- Best for Tanks: Superior > Rebirth > Juggernaut > Cloner > Tank
My practical rules when spending shards: 1) Protect a Superior if you roll it. 2) Use Cloner on cheap spawners to multiply value. 3) Use Entrepreneur and Wealthy when you plan to spam expensive units. And yes, test your picks on YouTube or in a friend’s private lobby before committing your entire shard bank.
Which trait are you hoarding and why?