The Spiral Trial is one of the toughest challenges in Anime Last Stand. It pits you against shielded enemies and the formidable Anti-Spiral boss, known for its massive HP pool, damage reduction, and ability to stun your units. Beating it solo requires a precise strategy and the right team composition.
This guide will break down the best units, a step-by-step placement strategy, and the ultimate build for Rimuru to secure your solo victory.
Why the Spiral Trial is a Major Challenge
Before diving into the strategy, it’s crucial to understand what you’re up against. The Spiral Trial is difficult for several key reasons:
The Anti-Spiral Boss: This boss has an enormous amount of health and can reduce the damage it takes.
Stun Mechanics: It can stun your key units, shutting down your damage output at critical moments.
Shielded Enemies: The waves consist of enemies with shields, requiring consistent and high damage to break through.
A successful solo run hinges on countering these mechanics with a specific team.
Essential Units for Your Solo Spiral Trial Team
You cannot bring just any units into this fight. A carefully selected team is non-negotiable. Here is the core lineup:
Rimuru (Damage Dealer): Your main carry. His high damage and skill set are essential for taking down the Anti-Spiral.
Subaru (Stun Absorber): A critical support unit. His ability to absorb stuns from the boss prevents your main damage dealers from being disabled.
Grammy (Support/Crafter): Used for crafting Rimuru’s skills and providing support. Her role is vital for unlocking Rimuru’s full potential.
Simon (Progression): A mandatory unit for progression in the Spiral Trial. He is non-negotiable for a successful run.
Bulma (Economic Unit): Helps maintain a strong economy in the early and mid-game, allowing you to afford upgrades and placements.
The Ultimate Rimuru Build: Step-by-Step
Simply placing Rimuru is not enough. You must unlock his full power through a specific process.
Unlock the Skill: Start by using a Reality Warp item on Rimuru to unlock his base skill.
Craft with Grammy: Use Grammy to craft skills in this specific order: Water -> Fire -> Dark. Use Gluttony Ally after crafting each one to absorb the new element.
Repeat the Process: Continue this cycle of crafting and using Gluttony Ally until all of Rimuru’s skills are unlocked.
Unlock True Dragon Form: Save up to one million in-game currency. Use this to unlock Rimuru’s True Dragon Form. This powerful form can be applied to either Subaru or Grammy for a strategic buff.
Reposition (If Needed): After applying True Dragon Form, you may need to reposition your units for optimal coverage.
Step-by-Step Gameplay Strategy
Early to Mid Game (Waves 1-30+)
Start with Economy: Place your economic unit (like Bulma) early to start generating income. Focus on upgrading her and building a stable cash flow.
Deploy Subaru Early: Place Subaru quickly to manage the boss’s stun mechanic from the moment it appears.
Place and Build Rimuru: Once your economy is stable, place Rimuru. Begin the process of unlocking his skills as described above. Do not neglect your economy during this phase.
Address Visual Bugs: If you encounter visual bugs with attack effects, a common fix is to toggle your effect settings off and on again.
Late Game and Boss Phase (Anti-Spiral)
Fully Powered Rimuru: By now, Rimuru should have all his skills and True Dragon Form active. A fully built Rimuru will be able to “spawn-camp” enemies, defeating them as soon as they appear.
Maximize Level: Continuously upgrade Rimuru to his maximum level.
Manage Ultimate Abilities: Use abilities like Soul Gluttony for extra damage when available. Hold powerful abilities like Aztoth for the Anti-Spiral boss phase, especially when it enters its second phase with even more health.
Survive the Onslaught: Your main job during the boss phase is to avoid character-based damage. Let Rimuru do the work. With Subaru absorbing stuns and Rimuru dealing massive damage, you will whittle down the Anti-Spiral.
Viable Unit Substitutions
The core team is ideal, but a few substitutions are possible:
Grammy can be replaced by Benimaru.
Subaru can be replaced by Lelouch, but Subaru remains the top choice due to his superior stun absorption.
Simon is mandatory and cannot be substituted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I beat Spiral Trial without Rimuru?
A: While extremely difficult, it might be possible with other top-tier damage dealers. However, Rimuru’s specific skill set and high damage output make him the most reliable and recommended unit for a solo clear.
Q: What if I don’t have Subaru?
A: Lelouch is the best substitute, but your run will be riskier. The stun from the Anti-Spiral can easily disrupt your strategy without a dedicated unit to absorb it.
Q: Why is Simon mandatory?
A: Simon possesses a unique progression trait required to advance through the specific waves of the Spiral Trial. No other unit fills this role.
Q: My Rimuru’s attacks are not showing. What do I do?
A: This is a known visual bug. Go to your in-game settings and turn the effects off and then on again. This usually resolves the issue.
Conclusion
Beating the Spiral Trial solo in Anime Last Stand is a test of preparation and execution. By using the core team of Rimuru, Subaru, Grammy, Simon, and an economic unit, following the precise Rimuru build order (Water -> Fire -> Dark with Gluttony Ally), and managing your economy and positioning correctly, you can overcome the daunting Anti-Spiral boss. Remember to save your ultimate abilities for the boss’s tough phases and let your fully powered Rimuru carry you to victory. Good luck, Commander