guides March 6, 2026

Secret Unit Showcase:Ichigo (Hollow) Best Build Guide

Unlock the true potential of the Secret Unit Ichigo. The optimal Relic setup, Stat priority, and Trait choice for maximum DPS.

Secret Unit Showcase:Ichigo (Hollow) Best Build Guide

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.

  1. Necklace:Reaper Necklace: -7.5% Cooldown, +15% Rage
  2. Shirt:Reaper Shirt: +12.5% Armor Pen, +20% Hyper Armor Dmg
  3. 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.