How to Get Lelouch in Universal Tower Defense (January 2026) Quick Guide

How to Get Lelouch in Universal Tower Defense

Are you ready to unlock one of the most powerful secret units in Universal Tower Defense? Lelouch, also known as Lulu in-game, is an exclusive secret unit that can’t be obtained through regular summoning banners. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the Power of Kings questline, providing you with the fastest methods and pro tips to unlock this incredible support unit.

What You’ll Learn in This Guide?

SectionKey Information
PrerequisitesLevel 30 requirements and preparation
Quest StartFinding the Mysterious Witch NPC
Distressed NPCLocating and interacting with the correct character
Chess ChallengeCompleting the chess match puzzle
Endurance TrialsConquering all four challenges efficiently
Lelouch’s AbilitiesUnderstanding his powerful support skills
Pro TipsSpeed-running methods and optimization strategies

Who is Lelouch in Universal Tower Defense?

Lelouch vi Britannia, inspired by the iconic protagonist from Code Geass, is one of the most valuable secret units in Universal Tower Defense. Unlike most characters that you can obtain through gacha summons or banner pulls, Lelouch is exclusively available through completing the Power of Kings questline.

What makes Lelouch special is his unique role as a support unit. He doesn’t deal direct damage but instead controls the battlefield through powerful commands that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. His abilities make him particularly valuable for mid-to-late game players who need strategic advantages in difficult stages.

Prerequisites to Unlock Lelouch

Before you can embark on the Power of Kings quest, you need to meet several important requirements:

Level Requirements

  • Minimum Level: 30 – This is non-negotiable and the game will not allow you to start the quest until you reach this level
  • Complete Introduction Quest – Some players report that finishing the initial tutorial quests is necessary
  • Access to Story Mode and Infinite Mode – You’ll need both game modes unlocked for various quest steps

Preparation Tips

Reaching level 30 can take some time, but here are the fastest methods I’ve found:

  1. Nightmare Difficulty Grinding – The most efficient way to gain XP quickly
  2. Hard Difficulty Alternative – If Nightmare is too challenging, stick to Hard mode
  3. Focus on Challenging Stages – Complete stages in Story Mode, Virtual Realm, or Challenges that you can clear consistently
  4. Equip Your Best Units – Use your strongest characters to tackle the highest difficulty stages you can handle

Pro Tip: Maintain a constant flow of XP by always having an active stage running. Even if you’re AFK, you’ll continue gaining experience and progress toward level 30.

Starting the Power of Kings Quest

Once you’ve reached level 30, it’s time to begin the Power of Kings questline. Here’s exactly what you need to do:

Finding the Mysterious Witch NPC

The Mysterious Witch is actually C.C. from Code Geass – a nice touch considering Lelouch’s origin! Here’s how to find her:

  1. Location: She can be found sitting on a wall near the summoning area in the hub world
  2. Identification: Look for a red glowing sign or aura above her head – this makes her stand out from other NPCs
  3. Interaction: Press E to interact with her and begin the quest

The quest will officially be titled “Power of Kings!” in your quest log, referencing Lelouch’s signature Geass ability from the anime series.

Quest Overview

The Power of Kings quest consists of several major phases:

  1. Locate the Distressed Subject – Find an NPC with a red aura
  2. Complete the Chess Challenge – Win a chess match on a specific map
  3. Conquer Endurance Trials – Complete four numerical challenges
  4. Claim Your Reward – Receive Lelouch as a permanent unit

Step 1: Finding the Distressed Subject

After speaking with the Mysterious Witch, she’ll direct you to find a “distressed subject” in the lobby who is “talking nonsense.” This NPC is randomized per player but will always have a bright red aura or symbol above their head.

Possible Distressed NPCs

Based on my research and player reports, the distressed subject can be one of these characters:

CharacterAnime SeriesMap Location
NarutoNarutoNinja Forest
LuffyOne PieceMarine Base
Gen (Gin Ichimaru)BleachHollowed Moon

How to Identify and Interact?

  1. Search the Lobby: Look around the hub area for NPCs with the distinctive red aura
  2. Approach and Interact: Once found, walk up to the NPC and press E to interact
  3. Receive Next Objective: The NPC will give you information about visiting a “familiar place” and finding a “specific board game”

The quest dialogue hints that you need to visit a place familiar to this character and find a board game – this is your clue for the next step!

Step 2: Completing the Chess Challenge

This is one of the most unique aspects of the Power of Kings quest. You’ll need to locate and complete a chess match on a map specific to your distressed NPC.

Map Selection

Based on which distressed NPC you found, you’ll need to play the corresponding map:

  • NarutoNinja Forest map
  • LuffyMarine Base map
  • GenHollowed Moon map

Good news: Any Act will work for these maps, so you don’t need to worry about selecting a specific difficulty or act number.

Finding the Chessboards

Once you’re on the correct map, you need to find three red-and-black chessboards that spawn randomly throughout the level. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Random Spawns: The chessboards appear in different locations each time
  2. Visual Identification: Look for small, red-and-black chessboard designs
  3. Multiple Boards: You’ll find three boards, but you only need to complete one
  4. Search Strategy: Systematically explore the entire map, checking corners and hidden areas

Winning the Chess Match

The chess puzzle is designed to be accessible to all players, even those with limited chess knowledge:

  1. Simplified Chess: This isn’t a full chess game – it’s a simplified puzzle version
  2. Easy Checkmates: The puzzles are designed for quick checkmates
  3. One Win is Enough: You only need to win one match on any of the three boards
  4. No Chess Expertise Required: Basic understanding of chess piece movement is sufficient

Pro Tip: If you’re struggling with the chess puzzle, ask a friend who knows chess to help, or look up basic chess checkmate patterns online.

After Completing the Chess Match

Once you’ve won a chess match, return to the Mysterious Witch (C.C.) in the hub world. She’ll acknowledge your success and give you the next set of challenges – the endurance trials.

Step 3: Conquering the Endurance Trials

This is the most time-consuming part of the Power of Kings quest. You’ll need to complete four specific numerical challenges:

The Four Challenges

  1. Clear 80 waves in a single game mode
  2. Kill 15 boss enemies
  3. Upgrade any relic 75 times
  4. Place any unit 5,000 times across any game modes

These challenges can be completed in any order, and I’ll provide you with the fastest methods for each one.

Challenge 1: Clear 80 Waves

Fastest Method: Infinite Mode on Easy difficulty

  • Why Infinite Mode? It’s designed for continuous wave clearing
  • Why Easy Difficulty? Faster wave completion with less risk of failure
  • Strategy: Focus on survivability and area damage units
  • Time Estimate: 1-2 hours depending on your unit strength and strategy

Pro Tip: Use units with good AoE (Area of Effect) damage to clear waves quickly. Units that can hit multiple enemies at once will significantly speed up this process.

Challenge 2: Kill 15 Boss Enemies

Fastest Method: Story Mode on the lowest difficulty

  • Why Story Mode? Bosses spawn regularly and predictably
  • Why Lowest Difficulty? Faster boss kills with weaker units
  • Strategy: Focus on single-target damage units
  • Time Estimate: 30-45 minutes

Optimization: Choose stages where bosses spawn frequently. Some stages have more boss waves than others, so experiment to find the most efficient one for your current unit lineup.

Challenge 3: Upgrade Any Relic 75 Times

Easiest Challenge: This sounds intimidating but is actually the simplest

  • Important Note: You don’t need to actually level up the relic 75 times
  • What to Do: Simply press the “Power Up” button 75 times
  • Best Relic to Use: Choose your cheapest relic to minimize resource cost
  • Time Estimate: 5-10 minutes

Pro Strategy: Use a low-tier relic that doesn’t cost much to upgrade. You’re not actually improving the relic – just clicking the button, so cost efficiency is key.

Challenge 4: Place 5,000 Units

Most Time-Consuming Challenge: This requires patience and strategy

Fastest Method: Infinite Mode with rare units and placement/sell loop

  • Strategy: Use rare units with high placement caps
  • Technique: Place units → sell units → repeat in a continuous loop
  • Best Units: Cheap units that you can afford to place and sell repeatedly
  • Time Estimate: 2-3 hours (even with optimal methods)

Advanced Tip: Some players use macros to automate this process, but be sure to check the game’s terms of service regarding automation. If you choose to grind manually, put on some music or a podcast and settle in for the long haul.

Optimization for All Challenges

Here are some general tips to make the endurance trials more bearable:

  1. Multi-task: Work on multiple challenges simultaneously when possible
  2. AFK Preparation: Set up your defenses and take breaks during longer sessions
  3. Resource Management: Use cheaper units and relics to conserve resources
  4. Progress Tracking: Keep a mental or physical note of your progress on each challenge

Claiming Your Reward: Lelouch (Lulu)

Once you’ve completed all four endurance trials, it’s time to claim your hard-earned reward:

  1. Open Your Quest Menu: Navigate to your Personal Quests tab
  2. Locate Power of Kings Quest: Find the completed quest in your list
  3. Claim Reward: Click the claim button to receive Lelouch permanently
  4. Check Your Units: Lelouch will now be available in your unit collection

Congratulations! You’ve successfully unlocked one of Universal Tower Defense’s most exclusive secret units.

Lelouch’s Abilities and Why He’s Worth It

Now that you’ve unlocked Lelouch, let’s dive into what makes him such a valuable addition to your roster.

Unit Classification

  • Type: Secret Unit
  • Category: Support Air Unit / Hybrid Secret Unit
  • Rarity: Secret (cannot be obtained through summoning)
  • Role: Battlefield control and support

Lelouch’s Complete Ability Set

1. Stand Still!

  • Effect: Stuns enemies for 4 seconds
  • Special Property: Enemies can collide with other enemies during the stun
  • Strategic Value: Excellent for crowd control and managing large enemy groups

2. Retreat!

  • Effect: Enemies walk backwards for 40% of the time they’re in Lulu’s range
  • Strategic Value: Great for delaying enemy advances and giving your towers more time to attack

3. Attack!

  • Effect: Enemies walk backwards for 2 seconds and collide with other enemies
  • Strategic Value: Perfect for disrupting enemy formations and creating chaos in their ranks

4. Absolute Control! (Upgrade Ability)

  • Cooldown: 600 seconds (10 minutes)
  • Effect: Activates the current order on every enemy on the map
  • Strategic Value: Game-changing ability for difficult waves and boss fights

5. Beam! (Upgrade Ability)

  • Cooldown: 120 seconds (2 minutes)
  • Effect: Summons the Shinhira to deal 100% damage to units in front of Lulu
  • Strategic Value: Provides direct damage capability when needed

Why Lelouch is Meta-Defining?

Lelouch’s value comes from his unique ability to control the battlefield in ways that no other unit can:

  1. Crowd Control Master: His stun and movement disruption abilities are unmatched
  2. Strategic Depth: Requires skill to use effectively but rewards smart play
  3. Late Game Power: Becomes increasingly valuable as stages get more difficult
  4. Synergy Potential: Works well with almost any team composition
  5. Free Power: Since he’s obtained through a quest rather than gacha, every dedicated player can eventually unlock him

Best Team Compositions with Lelouch

While Lelouch works well in most setups, here are some particularly effective combinations:

Control-Focused Team

  • Lelouch (Primary control)
  • Area Damage Units (To capitalize on stunned enemies)
  • Slow/Debuff Units (To enhance control effects)

Boss Rush Team

  • Lelouch (For Absolute Control on bosses)
  • Single-Target Damage Units (To focus down controlled bosses)
  • Support Buffers (To increase damage output)

Survival Team

  • Lelouch (For managing large waves)
  • Tank Units (To absorb damage while Lelouch controls enemies)
  • Healing/Support Units (For sustainability)

Pro Tips and Advanced Strategies

Now that you understand the basics, let me share some advanced strategies that most guides won’t tell you:

Speed-Running the Power of Kings Quest

If you want to unlock Lelouch as quickly as possible, follow these optimized strategies:

Pre-Level 30 Optimization

  • Focus on High-XP Stages: Prioritize stages that give the most experience per minute
  • Join Groups: Playing with others can make grinding faster and more enjoyable
  • Use XP Boosts: If available, use any experience-boosting items or effects

Chess Challenge Optimization

  • Map Familiarity: Learn the layouts of Ninja Forest, Marine Base, and Hollowed Moon
  • Chess Patterns: Study common chess checkmate patterns to solve puzzles faster
  • Multiple Attempts: Don’t get frustrated if it takes a few tries – the puzzles are designed to be solvable

Endurance Trials Optimization

  • Simultaneous Progress: Work on multiple challenges at once when possible
  • Resource Management: Save your best units and resources for the most challenging parts
  • Break Strategy: Take regular breaks to avoid burnout during the grind

Advanced Lelouch Usage Tips

Once you’ve unlocked Lelouch, these advanced strategies will help you maximize his potential:

Positioning Matters

  • Range Awareness: Lelouch’s abilities have specific ranges – position him to cover key choke points
  • Elevation Advantage: In some maps, higher ground can increase his effective range
  • Coverage Optimization: Place Lelouch where his abilities can affect the most enemies

Ability Rotation

  • Cooldown Management: Keep track of Absolute Control and Beam cooldowns for critical moments
  • Order Stacking: Time your ability usage to maximize disruption
  • Synergy Timing: Coordinate with other units’ abilities for maximum effect

Late Game Strategies

  • Boss Management: Save Absolute Control for the most dangerous boss waves
  • Wave Management: Use Stand Still! to prevent overwhelming rushes
  • Resource Allocation: Invest in upgrading Lelouch’s abilities as you progress

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Based on my research and community feedback, here are the most common mistakes players make when trying to unlock Lelouch:

1. Skipping Preparation

Many players rush into the quest without proper preparation, leading to frustration and wasted time.

Solution: Ensure you’re properly leveled and have access to necessary game modes before starting.

2. Wrong Map Selection

Choosing the wrong map for the chess challenge is a frequent error.

Solution: Double-check which distressed NPC you found and select the corresponding map.

3. Inefficient Grinding

Players often waste time on inefficient methods for the endurance trials.

Solution: Use the optimized methods I’ve outlined above for each challenge.

4. Poor Resource Management

Some players exhaust their resources early in the quest, making later stages impossible.

Solution: Conserve your best units and resources for the most challenging parts.

5. Giving Up Too Early

The 5,000 unit placement challenge, in particular, causes many players to abandon the quest.

Solution: Break it into smaller goals and take regular breaks to maintain motivation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lelouch a free unit?

Yes, Lelouch is completely free and earned through the Power of Kings quest. There’s no need to spend any real money to obtain him.

Can Lelouch be obtained more than once?

No, once unlocked, Lelouch is permanently added to your account. You cannot obtain multiple copies of him.

Is Lelouch good for beginners?

Not ideal for beginners due to the level 30 requirement and the complexity of his abilities. He’s best suited for mid-to-late game players who understand the game’s mechanics.

Can the Power of Kings quest be completed solo?

Yes, all objectives can be completed solo without teaming up with other players.

Do I need to win all three chess matches?

No, you only need to win one chess match on any of the three chessboards you find on the map.

Are the quests the same for everyone?

Based on community reports and testing, the Power of Kings quest appears to be the same for all players, with only the distressed NPC being randomized.

Is it okay to use macros for the 5,000 unit placement challenge?

While some players use macros for this particularly grindy challenge, be sure to check the game’s terms of service regarding automation. Manual grinding is the safest approach.

How long does it take to complete the entire Power of Kings quest?

Depending on your play style and current progress, expect to spend anywhere from 4-8 hours total to complete all quest steps and challenges.

What makes Lelouch worth the effort?

Lelouch’s unique battlefield control abilities make him invaluable for difficult content. His ability to stun, redirect, and disrupt enemies can turn impossible stages into manageable ones.

Can I get Lelouch through trading with other players?

No, Lelouch is account-bound and cannot be traded or obtained through any method other than completing the Power of Kings quest.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Unlocking Lelouch in Universal Tower Defense is undoubtedly a significant undertaking, but the rewards are well worth the effort. As one of the game’s most unique and powerful secret units, Lelouch offers strategic depth and battlefield control that few other units can match.

Remember these key takeaways:

  • Preparation is crucial – Reach level 30 and gather resources before starting
  • Follow the quest steps carefully – Each phase builds on the previous one
  • Optimize your grinding – Use the fastest methods for endurance trials
  • Master Lelouch’s abilities – His true power comes from strategic usage
  • Be patient – The quest takes time, but the payoff is immense

Whether you’re a dedicated Universal Tower Defense player looking to complete your collection or a strategic player seeking powerful battlefield control options, Lelouch is an essential addition to your roster.

Happy gaming, and may your journey to unlock Lelouch be swift and successful!

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