Epic Control unit

Ice Mage Guide

An accessible Hydro control unit whose attacks slow enemies while progressing into Ice Cannon.

Verified July 25, 2026 Release (0.0)

Epic Control Magical Hydro C

Community character inspiration: Gray Fullbuster, Gray.

Max upgrade5

Max range14

Max listed DPS44.36

Deploy cost¥325

Numbers at a glance

Ice Mage stats

Upgrade	Cost	Damage	SPA	Range	DPS
UPG 0	¥325	27	4.50	12	6.00
UPG 1	¥525	35	4.30	12	8.14
UPG 2	¥850	82	4.20	13	19.52
UPG 3	¥1,125	110	4.10	13	26.83
UPG 4	¥1,325	149	4.00	14	37.25
UPG 5	¥1,550	173	3.90	14	44.36

SPA means seconds per attack, so a lower value attacks faster. DPS is the reference table’s listed raw value and does not include the unit’s full passive contribution.

Unlock path

How to get Ice Mage

Build guidance

Best traits and equipment

Speed 2 and Range 2 are the current role-based trait recommendations for this unit. Review exact effects and reroll odds in the Anime Expeditions traits guide.

Speed 2
Range 2

Standard option Magic Book +5% to +20% Magical Damage Dealt

Standard option Staff of Chaos -1% to -5% SPA · +1% to +10% Magical Damage Dealt

Standard option Elf Suitcase +1% to +5% Range · +1% to +10% Magical Damage Dealt

Equipment suggestions are editorial starting points, not a claim that one roll is universally best. Match Physical, Magical, attack-speed, range, or critical rolls to the unit’s actual kit.

Practical use

How to use Ice Mage

Helps clear early content until stronger Legendary or Mythic units become available.

Why it is useful

Movement slow
Magical equipment compatibility
Four-unit placement limit

Transparency

Sources and update status

Game version: Release (0.0). Verified July 25, 2026.