Sorcerer Tower Defense How to Get Strongest Sorcerer (Awakened)
Strongest Crate odds, Heaven and Earth raid farming, and Reverse Energy Shard awakening.
Strongest Sorcerer is the Special Grade ceiling chase in Sorcerer Tower Defense, and Strongest Sorcerer (Awakened) is the Ascended form that tops most tier lists. This guide covers how to pull the base unit, how to unlock and clear the Heaven and Earth raid, and how to spend Reverse Energy Shards on the awakening. Use in-game names only—this page never depends on outside nicknames to follow the steps.
If you are brand new, finish Getting Started and Hell Mode first. Raids require Hell 15.
Part 1 — Obtain base Strongest Sorcerer
Strongest Crate
The standard obtainment path is The Strongest Crate in the shop. Community and wiki tables commonly list:
- Cost: about 300 gems per open (confirm live shop price).
- Base rate for Strongest Sorcerer: about 0.1% (1/1000) before luck modifiers.
That rate is intentionally brutal. Plan gem income from:
- Codes (visit milestones, update codes, Anniversary grants)
- Hell and Normal first clears
- Daily / event payouts
- Careful trading of duplicates only—never trade your last Strongest Sorcerer
Luck boosts, battle pass perks, and pity-style systems (when enabled on the live banner) can improve effective odds. Even then, treat Strongest Sorcerer as a long-term gem sink, not a same-day guarantee.
Other obtain options
- Trading — Check the Value List. Base Strongest Sorcerer often sits in a modest trade band compared with Awakened or traited versions, but demand stays high because every account wants the awakening material.
- Event crates — Anniversary Update 32 and seasonal crates sometimes include Strongest-adjacent skins (Disco, Santa, and similar). Skins are not always substitutes for the base unit required by the awakening recipe—read the evolution UI before you assume a skin counts.
Part 2 — Unlock Heaven and Earth
- Clear Hell Stage 15 to unlock the raids hub.
- Stock raid tickets. Tickets are spent win or lose. Buy them in the raids area (commonly listed around 10,000 coins) or earn free tickets via playtime rewards and codes.
- Open Heaven and Earth — the raid associated with Strongest Sorcerer awakening materials.
Heaven and Earth is more linear than Casino, but it still demands upgraded Special Grades. Bring your best carry plus splash support.
Part 3 — Farm Reverse Energy Shards
Successful Heaven and Earth clears drop Reverse Energy Shards (raid tables list a guaranteed shard-style material on clear). Community awakening recipes call for on the order of 40 Reverse Energy Shards plus the base Strongest Sorcerer to create Strongest Sorcerer (Awakened). Always verify the live evolution panel—hotfix patches can adjust counts.
Farming tips:
- Queue with a friend who already owns Awakened or King Of Curses to stabilize late waves.
- Do not enter under-geared “for the quest stamp” if you are out of tickets—losses still cost tickets.
- Alternate Heaven and Earth with Hell coin farms when tickets are empty so gem income continues for crate pity.
- Keep a spreadsheet or note of shards owned vs shards required so you stop exactly when the craft is ready.
Part 4 — Awaken
Open the evolution / awakening UI with:
- Base Strongest Sorcerer in inventory
- Required Reverse Energy Shards
- Any secondary costs shown in-game (coins, catalysts, etc.)
Confirm the craft. You should receive Strongest Sorcerer (Awakened) — Ascended Grade, multi-ability kit (Reversal Red, Lapse Blue, Hollow Purple, Unlimited Void style toolkit in-game), and the highest practical DPS ceiling on current public tower tables.
Favorite the Awakened unit. Trait rolls (Caster II, The Honored One, Heavenly Restriction) belong here first, not on random Mythics. Traited Awakened copies also trade at premiums on the Value List.
Why the grind is worth it
- Tops S-tier on the Tier List for general content.
- Anchors Endless, late Hell, Culling spikes, and raid lanes on Best Units.
- Remains relevant through Anniversary banners—Update 32 festive units are exciting but not automatic replacements.
Efficient gem plan
- Redeem all codes weekly.
- Clear Hell farms for coins → convert wisely into tickets / shop needs.
- Dump spare gems into Strongest Crate until base unit lands.
- Divert tickets into Heaven and Earth until shards hit the awakening number.
- Only then spend heavily on Anniversary pity if you still want Dance Floor / Party / Cursed Sorcerer cosmetics.
Mistakes to avoid
- Selling the base Strongest Sorcerer after a “bad” trait thought—you need it for awakening.
- Entering Heaven and Earth before Hell 15 unlock.
- Spending every gem on Casino event banners with zero Strongest Crate progress.
- Trading Awakened away for temporary King Killer offers you cannot replace—read values carefully.
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Stay patient on the 0.1% crate, stay strict on shard counting, and the Awakened carry will redefine your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Sorcerer Tower Defense players.
How do I get Strongest Sorcerer?
Open The Strongest Crate in the shop (about 300 gems per roll) at roughly 0.1% base odds, or trade for a copy. Keep the unit for awakening.
How do I awaken Strongest Sorcerer?
Clear the Heaven and Earth raid for Reverse Energy Shards after Hell 15 unlocks raids, then evolve base Strongest Sorcerer with the shard cost shown in-game (commonly about 40).
Is Strongest Sorcerer (Awakened) still the best unit?
Yes for most Update 31–32 content. It remains the usual S-tier ceiling even while Anniversary units are still settling.
Do I need tickets for Heaven and Earth?
Yes. Raid tickets are consumed on entry whether you win or lose. Stock them before long farm sessions.
Can I use a seasonal Strongest Sorcerer skin to awaken?
Only if the evolution UI accepts that specific item. Many skins are separate units—always check the recipe panel before crafting.