Search intent
Beginners hit deployment cost walls and search Yen or perk upgrade order.
Why Yen perks matter
Anime Squadron is a lane battler — if you cannot deploy units fast enough, damage never matters. Yen perks fix that bottleneck directly.
Reported beginner priority
Public beginner guides recommend pushing Yen Cap and Yen Generation to comfortable levels before chasing cosmetic combat perks or deep Base Health investment.
- Level Yen perks before expensive team experiments.
- Pair with Fastwagon or Entrepreneur for economy routes.
- Revisit perks after each Story chapter jump in cost.
When Base Health is low priority
Base Health adds survivability, but leaks and DPS gaps kill runs more often than raw base HP in early Story. Fix team roles first.
Perks Guide planning table
| Perk | Priority | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Yen Capacity | High | Raise deployment ceiling so carries can spawn | Upgrade early — Story teams stall without deploy room |
| Yen Generation | High | Increase passive income during waves | Pair with Fastwagon or economy traits |
| Base Health | Low | Adds base HP | Public guides treat this as low priority in launch meta |
| Other combat perks | Medium | Mode-dependent bonuses | Only after Yen perks reach comfortable levels |
Perks Guide FAQ
What perks should I upgrade first?
Maximum Yen Capacity and Yen Generation according to most public beginner guides.
Should I upgrade Base Health?
Usually not first. Fix deployment economy and team roles before Base Health.
Do perks replace Fastwagon?
No. Perks and economy units stack — both help deployment flow.