Perks in Anime Squadron are permanent account upgrades that change how every round starts. They feed three stats, Maximum Yen, Yen Generation, and Base Health, and the bonuses carry over to Story stages, Raids, and PvP matches the moment you load in. Because they stick across every mode, gold spent here keeps paying off no matter what you play.
Quick answer: Open Perks from the left menu, pick a stat, and press Upgrade. Buy Maximum Yen first until you can field the high-cost unit you want, then move spending into Yen Generation, and add Health only if your base wipes in early waves.
What each Anime Squadron perk does
Each perk targets one part of how a match opens. The effect is small per level but stacks every time you buy in, and the upgrades never reset between rounds.
- Maximum Yen raises the cap on how much Yen you can hold. A higher cap lets you deploy 500+ Yen heavy units sooner. Each level adds +0.5K to the cap.
- Yen Generation increases how much Yen you earn per second during a round. This keeps your economy steady if you lose units fast and need to refill quickly. Each level adds +15 Yen per second.
- Health adds base stock, the hit points your base can take before you lose. Each level adds +1 stock so early waves do less damage to your run.
Anime Squadron perk costs by level
Every level charges the gold shown below and grants the listed boost. Costs climb steadily, so plan which stat to prioritize before dumping gold into all three.
| Level | Maximum Yen (Gold / Boost) | Yen Generation (Gold / Boost) | Health (Gold / Boost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 / +500 Yen | 750 / +15 Yen/s | 5K / +1 stock |
| 2 | 1K / +1K Yen | 1.5K / +30 Yen/s | 10K / +2 stock |
| 3 | 1.5K / +1.5K Yen | 2.25K / +45 Yen/s | 15K / +3 stock |
| 4 | 2K / +2K Yen | 3K / +60 Yen/s | 20K / +4 stock |
| 5 | 2.5K / +2.5K Yen | 3.75K / +75 Yen/s | 25K / +5 stock |
| 6 | 3K / +3K Yen | 4.5K / +90 Yen/s | 30K / +6 stock |
Which perk to upgrade first
Maximum Yen is the standard first buy when you want a costly unit on the board early. Raising the cap turns expensive, rare units from something you wait for into something you can actually deploy on turn one. If your goal is a reliable 2K+ Yen unit, keep buying Maximum Yen until you can hold that amount.
Once your cap is high enough for the units you field, shift spending into Yen Generation to keep your income flowing through the middle of a round. If your playstyle leans on frequent buys and unit upgrades, you can favor Yen Generation earlier to avoid dry spells. Health is the answer only when your base is tanking out before the mid-game, which shows up most in Raids.
| Goal | Priority perk |
|---|---|
| Land one heavy 2K+ unit early | Maximum Yen |
| Steady ramp and frequent unit buys | Yen Generation (after cap) |
| Surviving early Raid wipeouts | Health |
How to upgrade perks in Anime Squadron
You can build up gold through daily runs, milestone and community events, and by redeeming Anime Squadron codes inside the game. Codes are the fastest route to a gold and trait-shard stockpile, so claim them before they expire.
Do perks apply to every game mode?
Yes. Perk levels are account-wide and persist through Story, Raid, and PvP variants. That permanence is what makes them one of the most efficient long-term places to spend gold, especially if you rotate through several modes regularly. Build the perks that match what you actually play, since a maxed stat you never lean on does nothing for your runs.
