Idol in All Star Tower Defense X
The idol-themed unit everyone's chasing in ASTD X: Idol, a 6-star support based on Ai Hoshino from Oshi no Ko - she deals no damage but still sits in the meta.
How to get Idol: she only drops from Banner Z of the Hero Summon at a 1% chance - and she tends to appear on Banner Z right after major updates. Save Gems for update windows instead of rolling on off weeks. Grab free Gems from ASTD X codes first.
What Idol does
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Performance buff | After a short performance, all enemies take +15% damage for 4 minutes (10-minute cooldown) |
| Girls category boost | Units in the Girls category get +15% attack |
| Money generation | First unit able to generate income - funds the rest of your board early |
| Deployment limit | Only one Idol can be placed per match |
Why a no-damage unit is meta
Multipliers beat base damage
+15% enemy damage taken applies to your whole team's output - on a full board it out-damages most DPS units.
Economy snowball
Early money generation means your real carries get placed and upgraded faster.
Girls synergy
The +15% Girls attack buff stacks with the debuff - build her next to Girls-category carries for maximum value.
One is enough
The single-placement limit means a second Idol never competes for your squad slot - one copy does the job.
FAQ
Is Idol still obtainable?
Yes, when Banner Z rotates her in - check the Summon Gate after each update; the gate refreshes every 30 minutes.
Who is she based on?
Ai Hoshino from Oshi no Ko - which is why she's an idol, not a fighter.
Should I roll on Banner Z?
At 1%, only with a big Gem stockpile. Banner Z typically features her right after major updates - that's the window.
More ASTD X help?
See All Star Tower Defense X for the full game guide and working codes.