
Best Relic Setup
Why Reaper Set is better than Shadow Reaper.
The Setup: Full Reaper Set
Ichigo benefits from ALL tags (Peroxide, Hollow, Rage, Reaper), meaning he gets every single buff from these relics.
- Necklace:Reaper Necklace: -7.5% Cooldown, +15% Rage
- Shirt:Reaper Shirt: +12.5% Armor Pen, +20% Hyper Armor Dmg
- Pants:Reaper Pants: +10% Damage, +15% Range
Reaper vs. Shadow Reaper
Many players suggest Shadow Reaper for Crit Chance. However, the Base Reaper Set gives Flat Damage and Cooldown Reduction, which scales better for a raw DPS unit like Ichigo.
Note: Ichigo's passive already stacks Crit Chance up to 15% on hit, so you don't need extra crit from Shadow Reaper
Trait & Stat Priority
Optimizing for maximum damage output.
Trait: Ruler_Must Have
Ichigo has a 1 Placement Limit. This makes Ruler (+200% Damage) the only viable option. Any other trait is a massive waste of potential.
Stat Allocation
Damage-------------------Priority #1
Cooldown------Priority #2
He is a "Damage Demon". Put almost all points into Damage. Aim for S-Tier stats on Damage (use Stat Locks).
Passive Abilities Explained
Beast of Battle
Gains +1% Crit Chance per crit hit (Caps at 15%). Also stops enemy regen for 2s on crit.
Unstoppable Rage
Gains +0.25% Damage per kill (Caps at 40%). With Etherealization 4, this cap increases to 50%.
Active: Screech
Deals 125% damage and Stuns enemies for 5s. (90s Cooldown).
The Verdict
Is he worth it?
Pros
+Massive Raw DPS (12k+ unmaxed)
+Insane Range with Relics
+High Hyper Armor Damage
Cons (The "Cost" Issue)
-Extremely High Upgrade Cost
-Ground Only (Until late upgrades)
-Struggles with Air early game
Conclusion: Ichigo is an S-Tier unit, but his cost holds him back. You absolutely need Speedwagon (Farm) to use him effectively. Bring a cheap Air unit (like Stark) to cover early waves.
This guide is part of the Universal Tower Defense Wiki. Data is updated regularly by the community. Last verified: March 6, 2026.
