- Anime Adventures Escanor is a physical unit with the fire attribute and the unique Sunshine passive
- Sunshine adds roughly 9% damage and 4.5% range per wave, activating after wave 15
- Upgrade 8 unlocks his hybrid attack form, letting him hit both ground and air units
- A fully buffed SSS Escanor reaches close to 400,000 DPS with full AOE coverage
- Pair him with Sakura, Kisuke, Brook, Pucci, and Erwin for maximum damage output
Escanor Overview: Stats, Attributes, and Sunshine Passive
Anime Adventures Escanor ("The One") is one of the strongest physical damage units you can build, combining a fire attribute, a scaling passive, and a late hybrid unlock that fixes his early weakness against air units. His identity revolves around patience: the longer the wave count, the harder he hits.
Video Highlights:
- Unique shiny Escanor (The One) showcased with SSS max stats
- Sunshine passive caps at roughly 44,850 base damage before upgrades
- Full buff calculation lands near 400,000 DPS with AOE coverage
- Recommended relic: Lost Vein for physical damage units
His base SSS stat rolls shown in the showcase hover around 23 damage with 10 SPA and 10.1% range bonuses, while negative rolls such as -8.2% SPA and -5.6% range are still playable if the damage roll is strong. Sunshine works similarly to Kento Nanami's scaling: both damage and range grow as waves pass, with the effect kicking in after wave 15.
If your resources are limited, prioritize the damage roll first. SPA and range curses of -5% to -8% are acceptable because the Sunshine passive and team buffs compensate for them during longer runs.
| Attribute | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Unit Type | Physical |
| Element | Fire |
| Passive | Sunshine (scales damage and range per wave) |
| Passive Activation | After wave 15 |
| Scaling per Wave | ~9% damage, ~4.5% range |
| Hybrid Unlock | Upgrade 8 (hits air and ground) |
| Maxed Base Damage (Sunshine capped) | ~44,850 before upgrades |
| Full Upgrade Damage (no buffs) | ~639,986 |
Upgrade Path: Damage Progression Table
Escanor's upgrade path defines his power curve. Early upgrades keep his SPA stable while damage multiplies rapidly, and each major milestone unlocks a new attack form.
| Upgrade | Damage | SPA | Range | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base (Sunshine capped) | 44,850 | 5.9 | 34.5 | Passive fully stacked |
| Upgrade 1 | 81,918 | 5.9 | 35.5 | Second attack form |
| Upgrade 3 | 153,596 | 5.5 | 37.4 | Damage spike |
| Upgrade 5 | 255,000 | 5.5 | 38.4 | Third attack form |
| Upgrade 7 | 358,000 | 5.2 | 41.0 | Late-game scaling |
| Upgrade 8 | 364,000 | 5.2 | 42.0 | Hybrid form unlocked |
| Upgrade 10 (Max) | 639,986 | 4.8 | 45.0 | Final attack form |
Before upgrade 8, Escanor cannot attack flying enemies. On maps with early air waves, either bring a separate anti-air unit or delay placing Escanor until you can afford the hybrid upgrade.
Note that you need approximately 100,000 gold to fully upgrade Escanor, so budget your economy units accordingly or farm waves first while his Sunshine passive stacks.
Best Buff Team Setup for Escanor
The right support team multiplies Escanor's already massive base damage. Each unit contributes a distinct buff layer, and stacking all of them pushes his effective output toward 400K DPS.
Sakura
- Damage percentage buff
- Applies to full AOE attacks
- Raises damage to ~668K at max upgrade
Kisuke
- Team utility buffer
- Unlocks ability through upgrades
- Boosts overall team effectiveness
Pucci
- Major SPA reduction
- Drops attack interval to ~2.4 seconds
- Biggest single DPS multiplier
Erwin
- Sniper-style damage buff
- Unlock all abilities for full value
- Stacks with other damage sources
Brook
- Additional damage buff
- Placement range matters: must reach Escanor
- Upgrade until buff circle connects
Relic: Lost Vein
- ~4.49% physical damage bonus
- Passive: 100% crit chance every 5 hits
- Best-in-slot for physical units
| Buff Layer | Effect on Escanor |
|---|---|
| Base damage (max upgrade) | 639,986 |
| All damage buffs combined (Sakura, Erwin, Brook, ~50%) | ~959,979 per hit |
| Pucci SPA buff | Attack interval drops to 2.4s |
| Final DPS | ~339,931 (approaching 400K) |
Final DPS calculation: take the maxed base damage of 639,986, multiply by 1.5 for combined damage buffs (~959,979 per hit), then divide by the 2.4-second SPA from Pucci's buff to land at roughly 339,931 DPS with full AOE coverage.
Step-by-Step: How to Maximize Escanor's DPS
Roll and Reroll SSS Stats
Use the roll and stat transfer system to secure a strong damage roll first. Accept minor SPA or range curses, since Sunshine and buffs compensate for them.
Choose the Right Map
Pick a map such as Marineford with enough wave length and positioning space so Sunshine can fully stack and buffs can all connect.
Cap Sunshine Before Upgrading
Place Escanor early and let waves pass until Sunshine caps his base damage at roughly 44,850 before spending gold on upgrades.
Farm Gold and Push to Upgrade 8
Accumulate around 100,000 gold, then upgrade Escanor to level 8 to unlock his hybrid form so he can hit air units.
Deploy the Buff Team
Place Sakura, Kisuke, Pucci, Erwin, and Brook, upgrading each until their abilities unlock and their buff circles reach Escanor for maximum stacked damage.
Verify Brook's buff circle actually reaches Escanor before committing to long waves. A maxed Brook that cannot connect to Escanor wastes a full damage buff slot.
Escanor Goals Checklist
Escanor Build Milestones:
- Secure SSS stats with a strong damage roll
- Equip a Lost Vein relic for physical damage
- Cap Sunshine passive before upgrading
- Reach upgrade 8 for hybrid air coverage
- Full upgrade to 639,986 base damage
- Stack all five buff units for near 400K DPS
The Lost Vein's passive grants 100% crit chance every 5 hits. Keep crafting relics until you roll a version that activates the passive every 4 strikes for even better uptime on Escanor.
FAQ
Q: How does the Sunshine passive work for Escanor in Anime Adventures?
Sunshine activates after wave 15 and adds roughly 9% damage and 4.5% range per wave, similar to Kento Nanami's scaling passive. Cap it before spending gold on upgrades to maximize value.
Q: When does Escanor become a hybrid unit?
At upgrade 8, Escanor unlocks his hybrid attack form, allowing him to hit both air and ground units. Before that point, bring a separate anti-air unit on maps with flying enemies.
Q: How much gold do I need to max Escanor?
You need approximately 100,000 gold to fully upgrade Escanor. Use farm units or stack Sunshine during early waves to build the economy first.
Q: What is the best relic for Escanor?
The Lost Vein is the best relic for physical units like Escanor, providing around 4.49% physical damage plus a passive that grants 100% crit chance every 5 hits.
Q: How much DPS can a fully buffed Escanor reach?
With max SSS stats, full upgrades, and the recommended buff team (Sakura, Kisuke, Pucci, Erwin, Brook), Escanor reaches roughly 339,931 DPS with full AOE coverage, approaching 400,000 DPS.