- Anime Adventures Frieren is a Hill unit with Wind magic, obtainable from the holiday event's Icy Stars banner.
- Placement cap of 4 with a 1,200 Yen deploy cost makes her a strong value pick.
- Fully upgraded, she reaches roughly 126,000 damage with nearly a 50-stud range and 5.7 second SPA.
- She is traitless, so you can build any team around her without trait conflicts.
- Pair her with damage buffers like Leafy or Wendy's to push her damage past 380,000.
Anime Adventures Frieren: Unit Overview
Frieren arrived in Anime Adventures as a limited-time event unit tied to the winter holiday banner. Unlike many ground-based mages, she is an exclusive Hill unit, which immediately changes where and how you deploy her. Hill units can only be placed on elevated platforms, but in exchange they often cover large portions of the map — and Frieren is a textbook example of that payoff.
Here are her core stats at a glance:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit Type | Hill (elevated placement only) |
| Element | Wind Magic |
| Placement Cap | 4 units |
| Deployment Cost | 1,200 Yen |
| Trait | Traitless |
| Obtained From | Holiday event Icy Stars banner |
| Base Damage | ~6,336 at level 84 |
Video Highlights:
- Full showcase of Frieren's evolved form and every upgrade tier
- Live damage testing on Namek with all four placements active
- Demonstration of buff stacking with Leafy and Wendy's pushing damage to 380k
- Breakdown of her Splash AOE growth and Lightning Magic unlock at upgrade 3
Because Frieren is a Hill unit, scout the map for a central elevated platform before spending Yen. On Namek, a central hill placement lets all four copies cover nearly the entire arena, turning her into a map-wide sniper.
Full Upgrade Path & Damage Growth
Frieren has eight total upgrades. Her damage scales smoothly at every tier, and two of her upgrades add meaningful new mechanics: Lightning Magic at upgrade 3 and Lethal Magic with an enlarged Splash AOE at upgrade 6.
| Upgrade | Cost (Yen) | Damage | SPA (s) | Range (studs) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | 1,200 | ~6,336 | 6.6 | 26.6 | Splash AOE base |
| Upgrade 1 | 1,500 | 13,642 | 6.6 | ~27.6 | +1 stud range |
| Upgrade 2 | 2,200 | 22,422 | 6.6 | 29.8 | +1-2 studs |
| Upgrade 3 | 3,200 | 34,121 | 6.6 | ~31.8 | Lightning Magic, Splash AOE |
| Upgrade 4 | 4,500 | 46,794 | 6.2 | 34.0 | SPA improves, +3 studs |
| Upgrade 5 | 7,000 | 63,360 | 6.2 | ~37.0 | +3 studs |
| Upgrade 6 | 10,000 | 79,900 | 6.2 | 42.5 | Lethal Magic, bigger Splash AOE |
| Upgrade 7 | 11,000 | 95,539 | 5.7 | ~44.5 | SPA drops again |
| Upgrade 8 (Max) | 17,000 | ~126,000 | 5.7 | ~47.5 | Near 50-stud range |
Her first three upgrades cost less than 7,000 Yen total and already more than quintuple her base damage. If you are short on cash mid-run, prioritize upgrades 1-3 first, then save for the expensive tiers 6-8.
Key takeaways from the upgrade curve:
- Early value: Upgrade 1 alone roughly doubles her placement damage for only 1,500 Yen.
- Mid-game power spike: Upgrades 3 and 4 bring Lightning Magic and an SPA improvement together — this is her strongest relative jump.
- Late-game scaling: The final two upgrades (28,000 Yen combined) add about 46,000 damage and push her range close to 50 studs.
- Level scaling: These figures reflect a level 84 unit; a higher-level Frieren gains roughly 10-12% extra damage across the board.
Best Buff Combos & Team Synergy
Frieren's traitless nature makes her extremely flexible in team building. Her standout synergy is with percentage-based damage buffers, which multiply her already high per-hit damage.
Leafy (Elf Mage)
- Provides roughly 100% damage buff
- Stacks with other buffers
- Pushes one Frieren to ~253,000 damage
Wendy's
- Second ~100% damage buff source
- Combine with Leafy for double stacking
- Final damage reaches ~380,000 per hit
All-4 Sniper Setup
- Place all four Frierens centrally
- Near-50-stud range covers most maps
- Sustained Splash AOE clears entire waves
Recommended team roles around Frieren:
| Role | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Damage Buffer | Multiplies Frieren's per-hit output | Leafy, Wendy's |
| Ground Crowd Control | Covers lanes Hill units can't reach | Any strong ground stunner |
| Economy Unit | Funds her 28,000 Yen upgrade path | Standard money units |
| Secondary Hill DPS | Covers blind spots in her rotation | Other Hill mages |
Learning the Irwin and Wendy buff rotation is considered essential preparation for all modes in Anime Adventures. It requires a small amount of pre-setup, but without it you leave more than half of Frieren's potential damage on the table.
How to Unlock Frieren: Step-by-Step
Frieren is obtained exclusively through the holiday event banner, so the process differs from standard story drops. Follow this sequence during the event window:
Join the Holiday Event
Enter the seasonal event lobby from the main menu while the holiday event is active. Event currencies and banners are only accessible during this period.
Farm Icy Stars
Grind the event mode to earn Icy Stars, the exclusive currency used on the holiday banner where Frieren is featured.
Roll the Banner
Spend your Icy Stars rolling on the event banner. Frieren is one of the limited units in the pool, so expect multiple rolls before she drops.
Level Her Up
Take Frieren into lower-difficulty modes and level her toward 84+. Every level adds a few percent of damage, compounding across all upgrades.
Max and Buff
Fully upgrade her (roughly 51,000 Yen total including deployment) and pair her with Leafy/Wendy's buffs for peak performance.
Frieren also received a dedicated damage buff during the holiday event itself. If you pull her while the event is live, she performs above her baseline stats in event modes — a great window to farm harder stages.
Is Frieren Worth It? Verdict & Checklist
Frieren lands in a comfortable spot: not a game-breaking meta unit, but a genuinely strong Hill unit for her price. Her combination of a 1,200 Yen deploy cost, four placements, traitless flexibility, and near-50-stud max range makes her one of the better value picks for players who need ranged map coverage.
| Category | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Damage Output | ★★★★☆ | ~126k max, 380k+ with buffs |
| Range | ★★★★★ | Near 50 studs, near map-wide coverage |
| Cost Efficiency | ★★★★☆ | Cheap deploy, mid-range upgrade costs |
| Flexibility | ★★★★★ | Traitless, fits any team |
| Ease of Use | ★★★☆☆ | Hill-only placement limits options |
Frieren Mastery Checklist:
- Pull Frieren from the Icy Stars holiday banner
- Level her to 84 or higher for bonus damage
- Unlock Lightning Magic at upgrade 3
- Max all 8 upgrades for near 50-stud range
- Set up Leafy and Wendy's buff rotation
- Place all 4 copies on a central hill platform
FAQ
Q: How do I get Frieren in Anime Adventures?
Frieren is a limited event unit obtained by rolling the Icy Stars banner during the holiday event. You need to farm the event mode for Icy Stars currency, then spend them on the banner until she drops. She is not available from standard story banners.
Q: Is Frieren a ground or hill unit?
Frieren is exclusively a Hill unit. She can only be placed on elevated platforms, but in exchange her near 50-stud max range lets her cover most of the map from a central hill position — on Namek, a good placement can hit almost the entire arena.
Q: How much damage does Frieren do fully upgraded?
At around level 84, a fully upgraded Frieren deals approximately 126,000 damage per hit with a 5.7 second SPA. With a 100% damage buff from Leafy she reaches about 253,000, and stacking Wendy's buff as well pushes her to roughly 380,000 damage.
Q: Does Frieren have a trait?
No, Frieren is completely traitless. This is actually an advantage for team building since she has no trait conflicts — you can freely pair her with any support, buffer, or secondary DPS units without worrying about trait interactions.