Anime Expeditions just dropped its biggest event yet, and everyone is talking about one unit. Secret Itachi, known in-game as Crow, has taken over the meta. We are breaking down everything you need to know about this unit, from how to get him to how to build him properly.
What Makes Crow So Special
Crow is the headline Secret unit from the Villain Invasion event. He is based on Itachi Uchiha, and his kit reflects that inspiration closely. This is not a unit built for quick clears against weak enemies. Crow rewards patience.
His damage output actually grows the longer a fight drags on. Enemies with huge health pools or heavy shields take the worst of it. Against fodder that dies in one hit, he barely gets going. That single detail changes how we should use him in every game mode.
Breaking Down His Passives
Crow carries three passives that work together in a chain. Understanding this chain is the key to using him well.
- Black Fire deals damage over time and burns through shields, something most carries in this game cannot do.
- Illusion stores incoming damage and releases it all at once when the storage fills up.
- Broken Mind adds a delayed burst that lands after a short window, stacking on top of everything else.
We have seen firsthand how these three effects combine into some jaw-dropping numbers. In testing environments, players have pushed his DPS display into the millions. That number is not something you will see in a normal stage. It happens when dozens of enemies get hit at once in sandbox conditions, and every tick has a chance to crit. Regular gameplay looks nowhere near that dramatic, and the numbers settle into a still impressive but far more grounded range.
The Crit Chance Factor
One thing we’re noticing is how strong crit feels on this unit right now. Every source of damage Crow deals seems to roll for a crit separately. That includes his regular hits, the Black Fire ticks, and the Illusion burst.
This stacking effect means even a small crit chance produces noticeably more serious average damage. A Shinigami Sword style weapon that boosts crit odds pairs extremely well with him for this exact reason. We expect this interaction to get balance attention eventually, so enjoy the strength while it lasts.
How to Get Secret Itachi
Getting Crow is not a fast process. He pulls from the limited Villain Banner at an extremely low rate, somewhere around one in ten thousand. That number puts him firmly in chase unit territory rather than something you plan around.
The good news is that a pity system exists. Steady summoning eventually guarantees a Secret unit, so nothing is fully wasted. Here is how most players approach the grind right now.
- Farm the event stages daily for Villain Coins before spending on anything else.
- Redeem all active codes first since they hand out free currency and materials.
- Save up for larger multi-summon batches instead of pulling one at a time.
- Set a stopping point before you start summoning so you do not overspend.
Free-to-play players should treat this pull as a bonus rather than a target. Focus on clearing content and let the pity counter do its job over time.
Best Trait and Stat Priority
Once you land Crow, building him correctly matters just as much as pulling him. The Unbound trait is the clear pick for most players. It offers the best overall scaling and is simple to use effectively.
Draconic exists as a secondary option, but it only makes sense for a damage-over-time-focused build in longer infinite style runs. For most teams, Unbound wins out easily.
Stat priority should follow this order: damage first, then SPA, then range. This keeps his burst hitting hard while letting him stay active often enough to matter in longer fights.
Gearing Crow Properly
Equipment choices can make or break how Crow performs. The event shop offers dedicated Crow gear alongside general magic damage items, and both slot into his kit well.
A high-roll magic damage item combined with a strong crit chance weapon creates the setup most players are gravitating toward. If a mythic roll lands above 80 percent, keep it. Rerolling for a marginal upgrade usually wastes materials better spent elsewhere.
His evolved form needs a specific event material tied to the Villain Invasion event. Reaching that material takes consistent stage clearing, so budget your currency instead of dumping it all into summons early on.
Team Composition Around Itachi
Crow performs best surrounded by the right support units rather than standing alone. A few pairings consistently show up in strong teams.
A magic damage buffer feeds directly into his stored burst from Illusion. A slow effect support keeps enemies inside his range longer, which matters since his value climbs with fight duration. A secondary area damage unit cleans up anything Illusion does not catch on its own.
Final Thoughts
Crow stands out as one of the strongest event units Anime Expeditions has released. His shield-breaking damage over time, combined with a delayed burst, makes him a genuine boss killer. The extreme pull rate means most players will need patience, but the payoff is worth the wait for anyone chasing top-tier damage. Build him with Unbound, prioritize damage and SPA, and pair him with the right support, and he will carry your hardest content with ease.
Also Read: Anime Expeditions Hollow (Gabimaru) Guide – Best Build, Passives, and Team Synergy
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I am Tanmoy Nath, a gaming writer and Roblox enthusiast with over 6 years of experience covering online games. I have been playing Roblox since 2022, with a deep focus on games like Fisch, Grow a Garden, Paradox, and popular tycoon titles. At Fans First Booyah!, I write beginner guides, tier lists, and update breakdowns – all based on hands-on gameplay rather than secondhand information. My aim is to help both new and experienced Roblox players get the most out of every game they pick up.