Anime Squadron Guts (Berserker) — How to Get & Evolve the Secret Unit

What Is Guts (Berserker) in Anime Squadron?

Guts is a Secret-rarity unit in Anime Squadron based on the protagonist of the legendary dark fantasy manga Berserk by Kentaro Miura. In-game, the unit appears under the name Berserker, wielding his iconic Dragonslayer sword and bringing devastating close-range damage to the battlefield. With a reported drop rate of approximately 0.1%, this is one of the rarest units you can hunt for — making every successful pull feel genuinely rewarding.

The Berserker unit captures the essence of Guts' character: overwhelming raw power, brutal area-of-effect swings, and a relentless fighting style that shreds through enemy waves. Players who manage to add him to their roster immediately notice the difference in both visual impact and damage output compared to standard units.

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How to Get Guts (Berserker) in Anime Squadron

Acquiring Guts requires patience and a specific farming strategy. Unlike banner units that rely on gacha pulls, the Berserker is obtained by completing a particular stage under specific conditions.

The Eclipse (Before) Act 4 Method

The primary and most reliable way to unlock Guts is by clearing Act 4 of the Eclipse (Before) map. Here's what you need to know:

• Both Normal and Hard modes can drop the Berserker unit, so you don't need to wait until you're overgeared for the hardest difficulty.
• The drop is not guaranteed per clear — community data suggests the odds hover around 0.1%, which means you'll likely need hundreds of attempts.
• Each clear of Act 4 costs in-game energy, so managing your resources over multiple farming sessions is important.

The AFK Farming Strategy

Because the drop rate is extremely low, the community has developed an efficient AFK (away-from-keyboard) farming approach that has become the most popular method:

1. Build a team capable of auto-clearing Eclipse (Before) Act 4 on Normal mode. This is the most energy-efficient option since Hard mode doesn't improve drop rates.
2. Enable auto-battle and let the game run. Many players leave their device or emulator running overnight to rack up dozens of clears while they sleep.
3. Check periodically for the drop notification. Since the Berserker is a Secret-rarity unit, you'll receive a special notification when it finally drops.
4. Stay patient. With a 0.1% rate, the average player needs roughly 1,000 clears. At a few minutes per clear with a strong auto team, this translates to many hours of farming — which is exactly why the AFK method is so widely recommended.

This method has been confirmed by multiple community sources and content creators as the most practical path to obtaining the Berserker unit.

Awakening & Evolution: Berserker (Enraged)

Getting Guts is only the first step. The unit truly shines after completing its Awakening, which transforms it into Berserker (Enraged) — a significantly more powerful version with enhanced stats and improved passive abilities.

Required Awakening Materials

Behelit is the more grind-intensive material since you need 200 of them and they primarily drop from Chapter 1 of the Eclipse (Before) map. This means you'll be spending considerable time in the same map where you farmed for the unit itself — the AFK approach works just as well here.

Apostle Iron is needed in smaller quantities (100x) and can be farmed from Chapter 1 onward in the Eclipse (Before) map. Since you'll naturally accumulate some while grinding for Behelit, the actual dedicated farming time for Apostle Iron is shorter.

What Changes After Awakening?

According to community reports and guide data, Berserker (Enraged) receives substantial upgrades:

• Significantly increased base attack damage that scales better with upgrades
• Enhanced passive abilities that improve both survivability and damage output
• Improved area-of-effect coverage on his sword swings, making him more effective against clustered enemies
• Better overall stat growth that keeps him relevant deeper into the game's challenging content

The difference between base Berserker and Berserker (Enraged) is dramatic enough that most players consider the Awakening essentially mandatory if you're going to invest resources into the unit at all.

Is Guts (Berserker) Worth It?

This is the question every player asks after learning about the 0.1% drop rate and the additional Awakening grind. Here's an honest breakdown:

Pros

• Massive damage output, especially after Awakening to Berserker (Enraged)
• Secret rarity makes him a flex unit — rare and impressive in any roster
• Strong AoE capabilities that remain useful throughout the game's progression
• Thematic design that faithfully represents one of anime and manga's most iconic characters

Cons

• Extremely low drop rate (0.1%) means potentially hundreds of hours of farming
• Awakening materials are a significant additional grind on top of obtaining the unit
• Energy management is critical since Eclipse (Before) Act 4 farming competes with other progression activities
• Power-creep risk exists as with any unit in a live-service game — future updates could introduce stronger alternatives

Verdict

If you enjoy the farming process and want one of the coolest units in the game, Guts (Berserker) is absolutely worth pursuing. The AFK method makes the grind manageable, and the payoff in both power and prestige is substantial. However, if your playtime is limited and you need to prioritize efficient progression, it's worth checking the tier list to see how he compares to more accessible alternatives for your current stage of the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get Guts from the gacha banner?

No. Unlike many other units in Anime Squadron, the Berserker is not available through any gacha or banner system. The only way to obtain him is by clearing Act 4 of the Eclipse (Before) map and receiving the rare drop. Save your gacha currency for other units.

Does Hard mode increase the drop rate for Guts?

Based on current community data, clearing Eclipse (Before) Act 4 on Hard mode does not improve the drop rate for the Berserker unit. Both Normal and Hard modes share the same approximately 0.1% chance. Stick with Normal mode and a reliable auto-clear team for the most efficient farming.

How long does it take to farm the Awakening materials?

The 200x Behelit requirement is the main bottleneck. Depending on your team's clear speed and how much time you dedicate to AFK farming, expect the material grind to take a significant amount of time — often comparable to or longer than the initial unit drop hunt. Apostle Iron at 100x is less demanding since it drops alongside Behelit in the same stages.

Should I farm Guts early or wait until later in the game?

You can start farming Act 4 of Eclipse (Before) as soon as you have a team strong enough to auto-clear it consistently. There's no advantage to waiting — the drop rate doesn't change based on your account level or progression. In fact, starting early means you'll accumulate Awakening materials passively while hunting for the unit itself. Use the best team guide to optimize your farming comp as early as possible.

Is Berserker (Enraged) viable in endgame content?

Yes. Community consensus and guide sources indicate that the Awakened form of Guts performs strongly in challenging content thanks to his enhanced stats and improved passive abilities. He remains a competitive option for players who are willing to invest in the full upgrade path. Check the tier list for his current ranking relative to other top-tier units.