Soul of Cyclops Anime Rangers X: Complete 2026 Guide

I’ve been grinding Anime Rangers X for months, and let me tell you – the Soul of Cyclops is hands down the most powerful DPS soul in the game. But getting it? That’s a whole different story. After spending over 20 hours completing the bounty quests myself, I’m here to save you from the pain and confusion I went through.

This soul can boost your DPS by up to 200%, making it absolutely essential for endgame content. The problem is, the quest chain to unlock it is riddled with bugs, unclear requirements, and frustrating mechanics that the game doesn’t explain properly.

What Makes Soul of Cyclops So Powerful?

The Soul of Cyclops isn’t just another soul – it’s a complete game-changer for DPS units. After using 3 abilities, it reduces your SPA (ability cooldown) by 10% and increases attack by 20%. These effects stack up to 40% SPA reduction and 60% attack boost.

But here’s where it gets insane: once you hit the cap, each ability use adds 1% critical rate, maxing out at 50%. On units like Sung Jin-Woo or Shadow Monarch, this translates to hundreds of millions of damage per ability.

I’ve tested this soul on multiple units, and the DPS increase is consistently between 180-220% depending on your unit’s base stats. No other soul even comes close to this level of performance.

Complete Requirements Overview

Before diving into the quests, you need to understand what you’re signing up for. The Soul of Cyclops requires completing bounty quests from four different NPCs during the Swarm Event:

• Lea (Lelouch) – 3 main quests
• Sakuta – 4 quests including infinite mode challenges
• Boros – 7 quests (the hardest set)
• General Event Missions – Various stage completions

You’ll need at least 10-15 hours of dedicated grinding, assuming you know exactly what to do. Without a guide? Expect to spend 20+ hours and possibly still get stuck on bugged quests.

Lea’s Bounty Quests – The Tricky Start

Quest 1: The Survival Paradox

The first Lea quest asks you to “Win a Hell Mode stage with only Lelouch surviving.” This sounds straightforward, but here’s the trick: you don’t actually deploy Lelouch at all.

Fill your team with weak units (I used level 1 commons), turn off auto-play, and let them all die. Since Lelouch isn’t deployed, the game counts him as “alive” and completes the quest. This took me 3 hours to figure out initially.

Quest 2: Nightmare Stages

Complete three nightmare stages – this one’s actually simple. Just grind through any three nightmare difficulty stages with your main team. I recommend Z-City stages as they’re the fastest.

Quest 3: Command Execution

Use Lelouch’s ability 5 times across different matches. Deploy him, use his ability, then move to the next stage. Straightforward but time-consuming.

Sakuta’s Missions – The Manageable Middle

Sakuta’s quests are refreshingly straightforward compared to the others. Here’s the efficient path I discovered:

Solo Sakuta Stages

Complete 3 stages using only Sakuta. Use early story stages (Z-City 1-3) with a well-equipped Sakuta. I gave him the Capitalist soul and maxed stats to ensure success.

Dungeon Participation

Beat 5 dungeon stages with Sakuta on your team. He doesn’t need to do anything special – just have him deployed. Easy points here.

Infinite Mode Passives

Activate Trauma and Envy passives multiple times in Infinite mode. This happens naturally as you progress, so just bring Sakuta along for your regular Infinite runs.

Boros Quests – The Real Challenge

This is where most players give up. Boros quests are frustrating, buggy, and completely counter-intuitive. Here’s exactly how to beat them:

The Immortality Problem

Boros has an immortality passive that triggers after taking hits. The problem? He’s usually too strong and kills enemies before the passive activates.

My solution: Nerf him completely. Remove all good gear, equip the Soul of Greed (reduces damage by 77%), and lower his stats to C-rank. This way, enemies can actually hit him enough times to trigger the passive.

Passive Activation Strategy

For the “activate every passive in a stage” quest, use raids like Chainsaw Man or Solo Leveling. These have enemies that attack frequently without being too deadly. Place your nerfed Boros and let him tank hits until all passives activate.

Stage-Specific Requirements

You need to trigger immortality 5 times each in:

• Story Mode: Use Ruined Future City Chapter 10 on Nightmare
• Dungeons: Any Hell difficulty works
• Infinite: Just play normally with Boros equipped

Each mode counts separately, so you can’t do all 15 in one mode. Trust me, I tried.

General Stage Missions

Between the character-specific quests, you’ll need to complete general objectives:

Infinite Boss Defeats

Defeat 20 bosses in Infinite mode. This happens naturally as you grind other quests. Don’t focus on this specifically – it’ll complete itself.

Burn Mechanics

Inflict burn on 3 different enemies while Heart of the Sun is active. Use fire-type units or units with burn abilities. I found this easiest with Phoenix units.

Stage Variety Requirements

Complete stages across different modes (Story, Dungeon, Infinite, Raids). The game tracks variety, so don’t just grind one mode. Mix it up to progress multiple quests simultaneously.

2026 Time-Saving Tips and Strategies

After my painful first attempt, I’ve developed strategies that cut the grind time significantly:

Quest Stacking

Many quests can progress simultaneously. For example, while doing Boros immortality in dungeons, bring Sakuta along to progress his dungeon requirement. Always think about quest overlap.

Optimal Unit Builds

For Boros: C-rank stats, Soul of Greed, no sovereign gear. For Sakuta: Max stats, Capitalist soul, speed-focused build. For Lelouch: Doesn’t matter since you won’t deploy him for the main quest.

Stage Selection

Some stages are better for specific quests. Raids are best for passive activation. Early story stages are perfect for solo runs. Infinite mode naturally completes multiple requirements.

Common Problems and Solutions

I’ve encountered every possible issue with these quests. Here are the solutions that actually work:

Boros Passive Won’t Activate

If immortality isn’t triggering, your Boros is still too strong. Remove ALL gear, not just weapons. Sometimes even traits need rerolling to reduce his effectiveness.

Quest Progress Not Counting

Some quests have hidden requirements. For example, “win with passives active” means the passives must be active when the stage ends, not just activated once during the stage.

Bugged Quest Completions

As of 2026, some quests randomly don’t register. If this happens, restart your game completely (not just the stage). This fixes tracking issues about 80% of the time.

Can’t Find Required Units

All required units (Boros, Sakuta, Lelouch) come from event capsules. If you’re missing them, farm the Swarm Event stages for currency and buy capsules until you get them.

2026 Alternative Souls While You Grind

The Soul of Cyclops grind is long, so here are alternatives to use meanwhile:

• Soul of Fire: -33% attack cooldown, solid DPS boost
• Soul of Pure Agony: -10% ability cooldown, good for ability-focused units
• Devil Soul: +33% ability damage with HP drain

These souls are much easier to obtain and will help you progress while working toward Cyclops. Check out the complete tier list guide for more soul rankings.

Is Soul of Cyclops Worth the Grind?

After using it for weeks, absolutely yes – but with caveats. If you’re running DPS-focused units like Sung Jin-Woo, Shadow Monarch, or Crimson Owl, this soul is mandatory for competitive play.

However, if you’re casual or primarily use support units, the 15+ hour grind might not be worth it. The soul only shines on units that spam abilities and have high base damage.

For reference, my Sung Jin-Woo went from 50M damage per ability to 180M+ with Soul of Cyclops equipped. That’s the difference between struggling in late-game content and breezing through it.

Final Tips for Success

Before you start this grind, make sure you have enough free time. Trying to complete these quests in small sessions is frustrating because you’ll forget strategies and waste time relearning.

Stock up on resources first. You’ll need trait rerolls for Boros, decent gear for other units, and patience. Lots of patience. Also grab the latest Anime Rangers X codes for free resources before starting.

Join the game’s Discord or Reddit community. When quests bug out (and they will), the community often finds workarounds faster than waiting for official fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The Soul of Cyclops in Anime Rangers X represents the peak of DPS optimization, but it comes at a steep cost in time and frustration. Armed with this guide, you’ll avoid the major pitfalls and complete the quests efficiently.

Remember, this soul transforms good DPS units into absolute monsters. If you’re serious about endgame content, the grind is worth every painful hour. Just be prepared for bugs, bring patience, and follow my strategies to minimize the suffering.