Big Beard
Big Beard is an Anime Squadron mid-game unit players use when they need both damage and some tank value before endgame teams.
- Type
- character
What Is Big Beard?
Big Beard is the mid-game unit for squads that need a body that can hit harder than starter DPS while also helping the lane survive. Tier lists place Big Beard below the late-game carry group, but it gives the roster a clear bridge role: it can cover damage and tank pressure before the account has Shield Hero, Gometa, Shanron, or a full SS lineup. Beebom lists Big Beard in B tier. Destructoid says Big Beard has better damage than C-tier units and works as a great tank outside endgame, while also noting Shield Hero tanks better. That makes the decision simple: Big Beard is worth using when the account is still climbing and needs one slot to do more than one job. It is not the unit to hard-invest over Goki, Vegata, Gometa, Woo, Madora, or other higher-ceiling units. Use Big Beard when early units are no longer enough but the account still lacks a finished endgame setup. If enemies leak through because the team has no frontliner, Big Beard can help. If the team lacks damage, Big Beard can still hit better than starter units. If the stage is already hard endgame content, swap the main job to Shield Hero for tanking, Gometa for durable carry work, or Shanron for expensive late-game pressure.
How To Get Big Beard
Big Beard's exact obtain route still needs the live UI. Check the live summon banner, unit index, stage reward panels, event menus, and any raid or challenge reward screen. If Big Beard appears in a banner, use that banner's rate and pity information. If it appears as a stage or event reward, follow the reward panel shown in game instead of guessing from tier placement.
Big Beard Abilities
Big Beard is treated as a hybrid mid-game unit: it brings better damage than beginner DPS while also offering tank value. Its exact attack type, range, cooldown, HP, defensive mechanic, placement cap, upgrade prices, and whether its tank value comes from raw durability, blocking, or another effect need the live unit card before fixed values are safe. Use Big Beard as a bridge unit, not a final boss-killing carry.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Covers two jobs early: Big Beard can help with both damage and lane durability. That matters for accounts that cannot yet spare separate slots for a dedicated tank and a higher-tier damage unit.
- Better than starter DPS: Destructoid places Big Beard above C-tier damage units. If the current roster is still built around starter pulls, Big Beard can be a clear upgrade while the account farms stronger units.
Cons
- Falls off before endgame: Big Beard is not the final carry. Once the account has Gometa, Woo, Madora, Shanron, Puppeteer (Transcendent), or another high-ceiling DPS, Big Beard usually moves out of the main damage slot.
- Not the best pure tank: Destructoid says Shield Hero tanks better. If the only problem is survival and Shield Hero is available, Big Beard is not as the top defensive answer.
Attributes
- role
- Hybrid DPS and tank bridge
- best_for
- Players who need a mid-game slot that can add damage while helping stop leaks
- difficulty
- Obtain route needs live banner, index, stage, event, or reward-screen confirmation
Obtain Methods
- Check banners and rewards: Look for Big Beard in the summon banner, unit index, stage rewards, event menus, and challenge reward panels. The live UI decides whether Big Beard is currently a pull, a reward, or unavailable.
- Use it as a bridge unit: If Big Beard appears before stronger tanks or carries, keep one copy for progression. Save rare materials into it until the roster confirms whether it still needs a hybrid DPS tank slot.
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When to field it
Field Big Beard when the team is still building and one slot needs to do extra work. It fits runs where starter DPS no longer kills fast enough and enemies also pressure the lane. If the team already has a dedicated tank and a stronger carry, Big Beard loses its main reason to stay.
Team fit
Big Beard pairs well with Fastwagon when the account needs money for early upgrades, Rudaus when cooldown support helps the main damage cycle, and Shield Hero only if the stage needs even more tanking. Later, replace Big Beard's job with Gometa, Shanron, or a stronger DPS-plus-survival unit.
Trait target
Choose traits based on the job Big Beard is actually doing. If it is holding the lane, tank or durability traits matter. If it is mostly adding damage, Superior or another DPS trait is better. Save rare rerolls before checking whether Big Beard will stay in the squad after the next upgrade.
What to verify in game
Check Big Beard's unit card for HP, range, cooldown, attack type, defensive wording, placement cap, upgrade cost, and whether it has any special tank mechanic. Then test whether the unit fixes the run's real failure point: low damage, enemy leaks, or both.
Big Beard FAQ
Is Big Beard good in Anime Squadron?
Yes, for early-to-mid progression. It gives better damage than starter units and can help with tanking, but it is not an endgame carry.
How do you get Big Beard?
The exact route needs the live UI. Check summon banners, the unit index, stage rewards, event menus, and challenge reward panels.
Is Big Beard a DPS or tank?
Use Big Beard as both during mid-game. It hits better than starter DPS and can help tank, but Shield Hero is better when the team only needs defense.
Should I build Big Beard over Shield Hero?
No, not for pure tanking. Build Big Beard when you need mixed damage and durability. Use Shield Hero when the lane needs a dedicated tank.
When should I replace Big Beard?
Replace Big Beard when Gometa, Woo, Madora, Shanron, Puppeteer (Transcendent), or a stronger dedicated tank or carry can cover the same job better.
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