Update 0.5 dropped the villain-themed event, a new banner, and the chase unit everyone wants: Secret Itachi (Crow) at a brutal 0.01% rate. Four event acts, shield enemies, speed gimmicks, DoT respawns, and a relic-gated final stage. Here's everything you need to clear it fast and build Itachi right.

Update 0.5 Overview

The loop: grind stages → earn currency → summon → gear up Itachi.

Redeem These Codes First

Free resources before you touch the banner. No reason to grind for what codes already give you.

Event Stage Breakdown

Each act tests something different. Know the test, beat the stage.

Act 1 — Rush your DPS placement, upgrade your money unit, don't overspend on filler units.

Act 2 — Shield enemies soak your damage. Fix: front-load DPS, upgrade your main carry before spreading currency thin.

Act 3 — Fast enemies wreck unprepared teams. Bring a slow unit. Greed or Inumaki-style support neutralizes the whole gimmick. Also watch for DoT-kill respawns — some enemies killed by burn/poison come back a limited number of times. If bodies keep reappearing, that's the modifier, not a bug.

Act 4 — Gated by Crow Relic. Farm earlier acts for it. Bring an evolved DPS, a slow, a buffer, and solid gear. Low relic drop rate means this can turn into a grind wall — don't burn out chasing it in one sitting.

Best Team Setup

Six slots, no wasted space:

Rule: bring at least one evolved mythic DPS + one real support before entering hard content. Don't queue undergeared.

How to Get Secret Itachi

Itachi pulls at 0.01% — roughly 1-in-10,000. Pity systems help, but this is not a casual pull.

Set a stopping point before you summon. Don't let one more multi become your budget plan.

Is Itachi Worth Building?

Yes. His kit is genuinely strong and easy to pilot.

The longer an enemy survives, the harder Itachi hits. He underperforms against fodder that dies instantly, but shreds bosses and shield stackers.

Best Trait, Stats, and Equipment

Trait: Go Unbound — best scaling, easiest to use. Draconic is a niche alt for DoT-focused infinite modes if you're out of rerolls.

Stats: Prioritize Damage > SPA > Range.

Equipment: Crow gear + magic damage items. Keep any mythic roll at 80%+ — don't burn materials chasing perfect rolls.

Evolution: Requires Crow's Ring. Check the evolve menu before spending currency — event shops love near-identical items that aren't the one you need.

Best Support Pairings: Magic buffer (feeds his stored burst), slow support (keeps enemies in range), secondary AoE (cleans up what Illusion misses).

Common Mistakes That Waste Your Progress

FAQ

Is Secret Itachi good in Anime Expeditions?

Yes — top-tier event unit. Black Fire DoT plus Illusion burst make him excellent against bosses and tanky enemies.

What's the best trait for Itachi?

Unbound. Best all-around scaling and ease of use. Draconic is a valid alt for DoT-focused testing only.

How do we farm Crow Relics?

Clear the highest event act you can reliably beat. Relics feed Act 4 progression — no shortcuts, just consistent farming.

Is Itachi F2P friendly?

No. 0.01% rate makes him a lucky pull, not a target. F2P should prioritize codes, event mythics, and gear instead.

Why do enemies keep respawning in the event?

A stage modifier revives DoT-killed enemies a limited number of times. If bodies keep coming back, check for this before blaming your team.

Summary

Update 0.5 isn't huge in map size, but the mechanics matter. Redeem codes, farm your best-cleared act, bring a slow for Act 3, save currency for Crow's Ring. If you land Itachi: Unbound trait, Damage/SPA/Range stats, Crow gear, magic buffer support. Built right, he melts bosses and turns shield-stacked waves into clean clears. Secret rarity, secret-tier payoff — worth the grind if you play it smart.