Death's Son is a Celestial unit in Anime Last Stand based on Asura from Soul Eater, capable of evolving into Death's Son (Awakened) and potentially outperforming Godly-tier units. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining, upgrading, and maximizing Death's Son's devastating potential in October 2025.
| Attribute | Death's Son | Death's Son (Awakened) |
|---|---|---|
| Rarity | Celestial | Celestial |
| Deployment Cost | $2,250 | $1,500 |
| Total Cost | $470,000 | $1,546,000 |
| Type | Ground → Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Element | Perfect Seal | Perfect Seal |
| Attack Type | AoE (Line) → AoE (Cone) | AoE (Circle) → AoE (Cone) → AoE (Full) |
| Max Damage | 5,600,000 | 33,600,000 |
| Max DPS | 560,000 | 2,800,000 |
| Max Range | 30 | 45 |
Death's Son can be acquired through two primary methods:
Contents
As a Celestial unit, Death's Son represents one of the highest rarity tiers in Anime Last Stand, making it a valuable addition to any player's roster. The unit's limited availability during Halloween events adds to its exclusivity and trading value.
★Deployment - $2,250
★Upgrade 1 - $5,250
★Upgrade 2 - $10,500
★Upgrade 3 - $21,000
★Upgrade 4 - $38,000
★Upgrade 5 - $93,000
★Upgrade 6 - $120,000
★Upgrade 7 - $180,000
Death's Son undergoes a significant transformation at Upgrade 5, gaining the Vajra Drill ability and becoming a Hybrid unit. This transformation changes his attack type from AoE (Line) to AoE (Cone), dramatically increasing his area coverage and effectiveness against grouped enemies.
The unit's progression from Ground to Hybrid type makes him increasingly versatile, allowing him to engage both ground and air targets effectively after the transformation.
To evolve Death's Son into Death's Son (Awakened), you need:
The Demon Eyes evolution item is exclusively available through the Midnight Hunt Shop during special events, making the evolution process time-sensitive and requiring strategic resource management.
★Deployment - $1,500
★Upgrade 1 - $3,500
★Upgrade 2 - $7,000
★Upgrade 3 - $14,000
★Upgrade 4 - $25,000
★Upgrade 5 - $65,000
★Upgrade 6 - $80,000
★Upgrade 7 - $120,000
★Upgrade 8 - $150,000
★Upgrade 9 - $230,000
★Upgrade 10 - $350,000
★Upgrade 11 - $500,000
Pressure + Despair: Death's Son (Awakened) applies these effects to enemies, reducing their combat effectiveness and making them more vulnerable to attacks.
Kishin Blast: Unlocked at Upgrade 9, this ability transforms Death's Son's attack type to AoE (Full), allowing him to hit every enemy on the screen simultaneously.
Lines of Sanzu: The ultimate ability unlocked at the final upgrade, providing devastating area-wide damage and potentially game-changing effects in difficult encounters.
Early Game (Base Form)
Mid Game (Hybrid Form)
Late Game (Awakened Form)
Death's Son works exceptionally well with:
Death's Son Base Form
Death's Son (Awakened)
Death's Son (Awakened) has emerged as one of the most powerful units in Anime Last Stand, with many players considering him superior to certain Godly-tier units. His strengths include:
Advantages:
Competitive Comparisons:
In competitive environments, Death's Son (Awakened) is frequently featured in top-tier compositions due to his ability to solo entire waves and carry teams through difficult content. His evolution requirement makes him a strategic choice that rewards long-term planning and resource management.
Staggered Upgrading: Time upgrades to coincide with enemy wave intensity, maximizing damage output when most needed.
Ability Timing: Save Kishin Blast and Lines of Sanzu for boss encounters or high-density enemy waves.
Economy Cycling: Use Death's Son's effectiveness to create economic windows for investing in additional units or upgrades.
Angle Optimization: In base form, use map geometry to maximize line attack coverage through multiple enemy lanes.
Elevation Advantages: Utilize high ground positions to extend effective range and improve line of sight.
Coverage Overlap: Position Death's Son to cover gaps in other units' coverage, creating a comprehensive defense network.
Death's Son can be obtained from the Halloween Banner or Halloween Capsule during limited-time Halloween events. As a Celestial unit, he has a low drop rate but is highly sought after.
You need the Demon Eyes evolution item, which costs 100,000 Candy Baskets from the Midnight Hunt Shop, plus a max-level Death's Son base unit.
Many players consider Death's Son (Awakened) superior to certain Godly units, particularly in AoE scenarios and late-game content due to his full-screen attacks and exponential damage scaling.
Optimal placement depends on the form: central positions for line AoE in base form, strategic coverage for cone AoE in hybrid form, and center-map placement for full-screen attacks in Awakened form.
The total investment is $1,546,000, including the evolution cost. This makes him one of the more expensive units but also one of the most powerful.
While not every single stage, Death's Son (Awakened) can solo a significant portion of the game's content, including many raids and difficult story missions, making him extremely valuable for progression.
Evolve as soon as you have the Demon Eyes item and sufficient resources, typically in the mid-to-late game when his increased power becomes necessary for difficult waves.
Support units like Hero Hunter (Cosmic) and Ancient Vampire (Over Heaven) work well, along with economy units and crowd control specialists that group enemies for maximum AoE effectiveness.
Death's Son represents one of the pinnacle achievements in Anime Last Stand, offering unparalleled power and versatility when fully evolved and upgraded. His journey from a standard Celestial unit to a game-changing powerhouse exemplifies the depth and strategic planning required in Anime Last Stand.
For players looking to invest in long-term power, Death's Son (Awakened) offers exceptional value, with the ability to carry through difficult content and remain relevant in the evolving meta. The key to success lies in careful resource management, strategic timing, and understanding the unit's progression from line AoE to full-screen devastation.
Remember to bookmark this guide and check back regularly for updates as the meta evolves and new strategies emerge. The world of Anime Last Stand is constantly changing, and staying informed is crucial for maintaining your competitive edge.
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