Anime Squadron Ichigo Evo Guide: Awaken Horn of Salvation

How to Evolve Ichigo in Anime Squadron

Evolving Ichigo from his base Secret form into his Divine awakening is one of the premier progression milestones in Anime Squadron on Roblox [1]. Created by Komplex Studio, the Bleach-themed update introduces Ichigo (True) as a high-tier secret summon who can transcend into Ichigo (Horn of Salvation) [1].

Transforming Ichigo requires satisfying two distinct progression gates: completing the multi-layered Divine Reckoning special quest and collecting four rare awakening materials [1]. Because several objectives can be completed concurrently during Calamity Event runs, mapping out your farming route early will save you hours of grinding [1].

This guide breaks down every step of the evolution process, from summoning the base unit to optimizing his post-awakening stance mechanics and gear builds.

Obtaining the Base Unit: Ichigo (True)

Before any evolution tasks can be tracked, you must have Ichigo (True) in your personal unit inventory [1]. He serves as the exclusive base model for the transformation and cannot be substituted with standard Bleach roster variants [1].

Ichigo (True) appears as a featured Secret unit on the Calamity Banner [1]. Community testing and banner tables record his base pull rate at 0.025%, making him a rare prize that demands substantial event currency [1].

Calamity Banner Pool ──> 0.025% Pull Rate ──> Ichigo (True) [Secret Base Unit]

Fortunately, pulling on this banner directly feeds into the evolution path [1]. One of the subsequent quest requirements demands 150 total pulls on the Calamity Banner, meaning any rolls spent hunting for your first copy will register toward your awakening milestones [1].

Tip

Do not spend generic summon tickets or standard gems expecting Ichigo (True). He is tied strictly to the event banner pool powered by Reijatsu Crystals and event summon tickets [1].

Divine Reckoning Special Quest Requirements

Once Ichigo (True) joins your roster, the Divine Reckoning quest chain unlocks in the Special Quest interface [1]. All five tasks track independently, allowing players to work on multiple goals in a single run [1].

• [ ] Trial of Salvation: Complete the Calamity Event 50 times [1].
• [ ] Blade Unbound: Deal a cumulative 50,000,000 damage using Ichigo (True) [1].
• [ ] Zanpakuto Awakens: Perform 150 summons on the Calamity Banner [1].
• [ ] Almighty’s Fall: Defeat Yuhabaha (The Almighty) 30 times [1].
• [ ] Ascend Beyond: Level up Ichigo (True) to Level 50 [1].

Managing Objective Overlap

Understanding how these objectives interact prevents redundant farming [1]:

• Triple-Stacking Runs: Placing Ichigo (True) in your active squad while tackling the Calamity Event satisfies Trial of Salvation (clears), Blade Unbound (damage dealt), and Ascend Beyond (experience gains) simultaneously [1].
• Boss Elimination: Yuhabaha (The Almighty) appears as the final boss in Calamity stages and specific raid acts [1]. Completing 50 event clears naturally clears the 30 boss kills required for Almighty’s Fall [1].
• Banner Summons: Accumulating the Reijatsu Crystals required to reach 150 banner pulls happens organically through normal Calamity farming, closing the loop on Zanpakuto Awakens [1].

Evolution Materials and Where to Farm Them

Completing Divine Reckoning unlocks the ability to awaken Ichigo, but the game still requires a specific set of crafting materials to finalize the upgrade [1].

Navigating the Material Detour

Most materials accumulate naturally inside the Calamity Event hub, but the Broken Zanpakuto requires leaving the event zone [1].

You must travel to the Soul City (Destroyed) map under the Squadron stage selector [1]. Using high-burst DPS carries like Sid or Yuta allows players to speed-run Act 1 in under 40 seconds per attempt [1]. Secure this drop early so you are not delayed once your 50 event clears conclude [1].

Step-by-Step Awakening Process

Once your inventory contains the base unit, four crafting components, and a completed quest ledger, proceed with the awakening ritual [1].

1. Claim Quest Rewards: Open your Special Quest log, navigate to the Divine Reckoning tab, and claim all completed milestones to receive your Salvation Core [1].
2. Check Materials: Open your inventory and verify that you possess 1x Horn of Salvation, 1x Broken Zanpakuto, and at least 10,000 Gold [1].
3. Verify Base Unit Level: Inspect Ichigo (True) to guarantee he has hit Level 50 or higher [1].
4. Open the Evolution Menu: Locate Ichigo (True) in your unit menu and select the Awaken prompt [1].
5. Confirm Awakening: Review the material submission screen and click confirm. The card transitions from Secret rarity to Divine rarity, transforming into Ichigo (Horn of Salvation) [1].

Ichigo (True) [Lv. 50]
       +
1x Salvation Core
1x Horn of Salvation      ───[Awaken Menu]───> Ichigo (Horn of Salvation) [Divine]
1x Broken Zanpakuto
10,000 Gold

Warning

If the card retains the title Ichigo (True) after the awakening animation, the transaction failed [1]. Common culprits include an uncollected quest reward, leaving the Horn of Salvation in the event shop, or having Ichigo parked at Level 49 [1].

Optimizing the Calamity Event Farm

Tackling 50 runs of the Calamity Event represents the largest time commitment in the evolution chain [1]. Balancing automated clears with manual damage tracking is critical to finishing smoothly [1].

Balancing Preset Teams and Ichigo Damage

The Calamity Event offers a Preset Team feature that loans out high-powered units to carry the stage [1].

• Preset Automation: Preset Teams ensure fast, stable clears for players whose personal accounts lack high-tier DPS carries [1]. They are ideal for looping Trial of Salvation clears while AFK [1].
• Damage Tracking Limitation: Community reports emphasize that damage dealt by Preset Team units does not count toward the 50,000,000 damage required for Blade Unbound [1].
• The Ideal Rotation: Run Ichigo (True) actively alongside your strongest carries (such as Sid, Dio, or Nezuko) until you cross the 50M damage threshold and level him to 50 [1]. Once those two milestones are green, switch to Preset Teams on Wahrwelt Act 1 to finish remaining clears hands-free [1].

Ichigo (Horn of Salvation) Stats and Kit Breakdown

Evolving Ichigo elevates him to Divine rarity, granting an upgraded base attack profile (~77,000 base damage scaling past 400,000+ at max deployment levels) and a dual-stance combat loop [1].

Twin Zangetsu

Ichigo carries dual blades and swaps stances automatically every 8 seconds [1].

• Heavy Blade: Grants +50% damage but increases attack cooldown by +50% [1]. He always enters combat in this stance [1].
• Light Blade: Decreases cooldown by -40% at the cost of a -20% damage modifier [1].

Dual Wield

Enhances both stance profiles with distinct utility perks [1].

• Heavy Blade Attacks: Ignore 100% of target defense and deal +150% bonus damage against over-health and shields [1].
• Light Blade Attacks: Gain a passive +40% critical strike chance [1].

True Shikai

Charges his ultimate ability through stance rotation [1].

• Every automatic swap adds +50% bonus damage to his ultimate cast [1].
• Base configuration caps at +500% ultimate damage, delivering up to 1,250% total burst when discharged [1].

Mastery Realization

A permanent, cross-session scaling mechanic [1].

• Every 20 ultimate casts permanently increases the True Shikai swap cap by 1 [1].
• Caps at 5 extra swaps, unlocking an ultimate damage bonus of +750% (1,500% total burst) [1]. Progress carries over between separate matches [1].

Ultimate Ability: Getsuga Tenshou + Gran Rey Cero

Ichigo releases a devastating composite blast dealing 750% base damage on a 140-second global cooldown [1]. Because of the extended cooldown, do not trigger this ability on basic mob waves [1]. Treat it strictly as an execution tool for stage bosses, allowing True Shikai to bank maximum swap charges before firing [1].

Best Gear Builds and Team Synergies

Maximizing Ichigo (Horn of Salvation) requires pairing his high raw multipliers with gear that leverages his stance shifts [1].

Recommended Gear Sets

• Akaza Gear Set: Community testing highlights the Akaza set as a top-tier build for Ichigo [1]. The percentage attack amplifications push his scaled hits past the 1,000,000 damage threshold in raid and event content [1].
• Event Stance Gear: The specialized gear set obtainable through squadron stages provides targeted utility [1]. Its primary piece grants 3x damage on the first ability cast, providing unmatched opening burst, while the Star Raider Necklace grants +10% range and up to +30% bonus damage based on distance to the enemy [1].

[Akaza Gear Set] ──> Scaled Attack Amplification ──> 1M+ Raid Burst Hits
[Event Gear Set] ──> 3x First-Cast Damage + Range ──> Elite Opening Boss Deletion

Leader Skill and Lineup Construction

Ichigo’s leader passive grants:

• +30% Damage to all Bleach (Peroxide) category units [1].
• +10% Damage to all Divine (Holy) element units [1].

To capitalize on these multipliers, build a squad featuring high-utility Bleach units like Kenpachi, Yamamoto, or Yoruichi alongside Divine carries such as Yuta [1]. Pair them with strong economy generators and speed buffers to accelerate Ichigo's deployment cost in high-difficulty Infinite and Calamity stages [1].

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Blade Unbound damage quest not progressing?

Blade Unbound requires damage dealt directly by Ichigo (True) [1]. If you are using the Preset Team feature in the Calamity Event, loaner units do not count toward this counter [1]. You must place your personal Ichigo (True) into the active squad [1].

Does Mastery Realization progress reset when a match ends?

No. Mastery Realization permanently tracks ultimate casts across all games and game modes [1]. Once you reach the maximum cap of five extra swaps, the +750% ultimate damage potential remains permanently unlocked on that unit card [1].

Can I craft or evolve into Ichigo (True) without pulling him?

No. There is no crafting recipe or alternate progression tree for the base unit [1]. You must summon Ichigo (True) from the limited-time Calamity Banner during the event window [1].

Where do I spend Reijatsu Crystals for the Horn of Salvation?

Reijatsu Crystals are spent in the Calamity Event Shop accessible from the event lobby interface [1]. The Horn of Salvation costs 25,000 crystals [1].