Starting a new game can be daunting, especially when you’re joining thousands of veteran players who already know every trick in the book. But here’s the good news: Anime Vanguards Update 10.0 has completely leveled the playing field for new players. With the right approach, you can skip the painful “beginner” phase and start competing in high level content within days instead of weeks.
Whether you just playing Anime Vanguards for the first time or you’re a returning player trying to catch up after Update 10.0, this comprehensive guide will show you exactly how to build a powerful account from scratch. We’re talking about the units to prioritize, the mistakes to avoid, and the hidden strategies that separate struggling beginners from dominating veterans.
Let’s dive in and turn you into an Anime Vanguards powerhouse.
Update 10.0 has introduced several game changing features that make it easier than ever for new players to progress quickly:
The developers clearly want new players to succeed, and if you follow this guide, you’ll take full advantage of every system they’ve built for you.
Before we jump into specific strategies, let’s make sure you understand what Anime Vanguards is all about.
Anime Vanguards is a tower defense game where you summon units based on popular anime characters, deploy them on maps to defend against waves of enemies, and progressively build a stronger team to tackle harder content. Your success depends on four key elements:
Unit Collection: Getting powerful characters through summoning
Strategic Deployment: Placing units effectively to maximize their abilities
Resource Management: Spending your gems, rerolls, and materials wisely
Progressive Evolution: Upgrading your units through evolution chains
The core gameplay loop is satisfying: clear stages to earn resources, summon and evolve units to get stronger, then tackle even harder stages. Simple to learn, but with enough depth to keep you engaged for hundreds of hours.
The moment you create your Anime Vanguards account, you’re showered with resources. Don’t waste them! Here’s what you should receive and how to use it:
Starting Gems (Approximately 6,000): This is your summoning currency. DO NOT spend it randomly. We’ll cover the exact banner strategy in a moment.
Trait Rerolls (Around 20): These are precious resources used to optimize your units’ passive traits. Save them for your first Mythic unit.
Free Battle Pass Tier: Even without purchasing anything, the free Battle Pass track gives you gems, rerolls, and materials. Claim every tier as soon as it’s available.
Starter Unit Selection: The game typically lets you choose between popular units like Goku. While he’s decent for the first few hours, don’t get too attached because you’ll replace him quickly.
This is where most new players make their first critical mistake. The login bonus in Anime Vanguards isn’t just a nice extra… it’s one of your primary progression tools, especially in the first 7 to 10 days.
Pay attention to these key rewards in the login streak:
Day 3 to 5: Evolution materials for mid tier units
Day 7: The Aers unit (a solid support unit that will help you early on)
Daily rewards: Trait rerolls, gems, and crafting materials
Critical timing note: Daily resets happen around 7:00 PM EST. Make absolutely sure you log in every single day before this timer resets. Missing even one day can set you back significantly because some rewards are streak based.
Set a phone alarm if you need to. Consistency in the first week is non negotiable if you want optimal progression.
Here’s exactly what you should do in your first play session:
This foundation sets you up for success in the coming days.
Anime Vanguards has multiple banner types, and knowing which one to pull on can make or break your early game experience.
Standard Mythic Banner: Features a rotating pool of Mythic units with no rate up
Selection Banner: Lets you choose specific units to have increased rates
Limited Banners: Occasionally feature exclusive units (usually skip these as a beginner)
Secret Banner: Unlocks later… ignore it for now
Let’s cut through the noise. As a beginner in Update 10.0, there are exactly two Mythic units you should be targeting:
Sukuna (Evolved from Itadori):
Sukuna provides exceptional DPS (damage per second) output and is versatile across multiple game modes. He performs strongly in both story and raid content, and he’s easy to fit into any team composition. Getting Sukuna early can carry you through most of the early and mid game content.
Sasuke:
Sasuke is a specialized boss killer with massive single target damage. He’s essential for Citrate raid farming (which you’ll do a lot later). He has great range and attack speed, and synergizes well with most team compositions.
Here’s the approach that maximizes your chances of getting what you need without wasting gems:
Step 1: Check if Sukuna or Sasuke is featured on the Selection Banner. If yes, dump your initial 6,000 gems there.
Step 2: If you pull one of them before hitting pity (usually around 1,500 to 2,000 gems), STOP. Save the rest of your gems.
Step 3: If neither is on the Selection Banner, do 10 to 20 pulls on the Standard Banner and hope for luck. Don’t chase pity here because you need to save gems for future opportunities.
Important principle: Never go broke on gems trying to hit pity unless you’re 100% certain the featured unit is worth it. The game continuously gives you gems through story completion, daily quests, and events. Patience pays off.
Don’t panic. While getting an early Mythic is ideal, it’s not mandatory for progress. This brings us to the most important strategy for new players…
Here’s a secret that many veteran players won’t tell you because it seems too simple: The free Hollow Knight unit you get from login rewards is better than most Mythics until you hit endgame.
When you first receive Hollow Knight, he seems… underwhelming. Average stats, nothing flashy. But this is deceptive because Hollow Knight has something most units don’t: an easily accessible evolution path that transforms him into an absolute monster.
Base Hollow Knight: Decent but not special
Evolved Hollow Knight (with Dream Nail): Top 5 unit for beginners, competitive with many Mythics
Here’s why his evolution is perfect for beginners:
Simple Evolution Requirement: You only need to win 10 matches with him deployed. That’s it. No rare drops, no complex dungeon grinding… just play the game normally.
Story Progress Synergy: The 10 wins happen naturally as you progress through the story, so you’re not wasting time on dedicated farming.
No Resource Cost: Unlike Mythic evolutions that require rare Essence Stones, Hollow Knight’s evolution is completely free.
After you evolve Hollow Knight, you unlock his Charm quests. These are mini challenges that further boost his power:
Spell Casting Quest: Use his abilities X number of times (happens passively)
Kill Count Quest: Get X total kills with Hollow Knight (also passive)
Survival Quest: Complete X stages without him dying (easy if you’re placing him correctly)
The beauty of these quests is that they all complete naturally as you play. You don’t need to go out of your way or change your playstyle. Just deploy Hollow Knight in every stage and watch the quests complete themselves.
Complete all Charm quests and you’ll unlock a Shiny version of Hollow Knight. Shiny units in Anime Vanguards get several powerful benefits:
This is basically a free upgrade that makes your already powerful unit even stronger.
Here’s a realistic timeline for the Hollow Knight progression:
Day 1 to 2: Receive Hollow Knight from login bonus, start deploying him in every stage
Day 3 to 4: Hit 10 wins, evolve to Dream Nail version, notice immediate power increase
Day 5 to 7: Complete Charm quests through normal progression
Day 7 to 10: Unlock Shiny Hollow Knight, now you have a unit that rivals most Mythics
By Day 10, you have a top tier unit that you obtained completely free, with minimal effort, while also progressing through story mode. This is the efficiency that separates fast progressors from slow ones.
Every unit in Anime Vanguards has Traits, which are passive bonuses that significantly impact their performance. These can affect:
The problem is that traits are randomly assigned when you summon a unit, and most of the time, you get mediocre or bad traits. This is where Trait Rerolls come in.
For DPS units (which includes Hollow Knight, Sukuna, and Sasuke), there’s one trait that stands above all others: Monarch.
Monarch provides three major benefits:
The catch? Monarch has a pity system of 1,500 rerolls. Yes, you read that right… 1,500. For context, you started with about 20 rerolls.
This means you should NOT chase Monarch early unless you’re a spending player.
Instead of wasting your limited rerolls chasing Monarch, follow this smarter approach:
For Your First Mythic (Sukuna or Sasuke):
Reroll until you get ANY Mythic tier trait (Solar, Celestial, Divine, etc.). These give 10 to 15% stat boosts, which is enough for early game content. Stop once you get a Mythic trait because you don’t want to keep rerolling for perfection.
For Hollow Knight:
Even a Rare or Epic trait is fine since you’re getting him for free. Don’t waste rerolls here unless you have excess. His raw evolved stats are strong enough to carry you regardless of trait.
General Principle: In the early game, an acceptable trait on a strong unit is better than a perfect trait on a weak unit. Get your core team functional first, optimize later.
Save your Trait Rerolls for these situations:
By Day 5 to 7, you should have progressed far enough in the story to unlock Kunchi Palace in Act 1. This is where your real farming journey begins.
Why Kunchi Palace Legend Stage Matters:
This single stage is the most efficient farming spot for beginners because it drops:
Unit XP: One of the bosses here gives massive experience to deployed units
Green Essence Stones: 100% drop rate, used for crafting higher tier stones
Decent Gem Returns: Not the highest, but consistent
Fast Clear Time: With evolved Hollow Knight, you can clear this in 3 to 5 minutes
Understanding Essence Stones is crucial because they’re required for evolving Mythic units:
This means to get ONE Gold Essence Stone, you need 1,000 Green Essence Stones. This is why efficient farming matters so much.
Here’s the optimal daily routine once you have a solid team:
Morning Session (20 to 30 minutes):
Evening Session (30 to 45 minutes):
Weekend Deep Farming (1 to 2 hours):
This routine ensures steady progression without burnout.
Pay extremely close attention to the in game event calendar for “Evolution Madness” events. When these occur, you get massive benefits:
Double Essence Stone Drops: Your farming efficiency literally doubles
Halved Evolution Costs: Older units cost 50% less to evolve
Bonus Reroll Drops: Some versions include extra trait rerolls
Critical Strategy: If you know an Evolution Madness event is coming soon (check community Discord servers for schedules), DELAY your evolutions and farm as many materials as possible beforehand. Then, during the event, evolve everything at once and farm double materials for your next evolution.
This single strategy can save you 20 to 30 hours of grinding.
Vanguard units are the elite tier of Anime Vanguards. They’re stronger than regular Mythics, have unique abilities, and often define the meta. The trade off is that they require significant grinding to obtain.
Not all Vanguards are created equal in terms of farming difficulty. These three are the most accessible for newer players:
Jinwoo (Sunjun Wu):
Jinwoo is farmed from Ant Island dungeon and requires Red Key drops (approximately 30 to 40 runs on average). He’s an extremely powerful DPS unit and worth the grind for any player.
Broly:
Broly comes from a specific dungeon in Act 7. You need the “Remote” item drop. He has monster damage output, especially against bosses. He’s slightly harder to farm than Jinwoo but still accessible.
Dio (Current Meta King):
Dio is farmed in Act 9 Dungeon. You exchange “Cake” drops for pity counter progress. He’s considered one of the best units in the entire game. The catch is that farming Dio requires story completion to Act 9, which is your long term goal.
Don’t expect to get these units immediately. Here’s a realistic timeline:
Week 2: You’re likely strong enough to start farming Jinwoo
Week 3 to 4: Broly becomes accessible if you’ve progressed story
Week 5 to 6+: Dio farming unlocks once you’ve completed enough story
The key is to not rush. Focus on building your core team first, then add Vanguards as bonus power spikes.
Let’s be honest about drop rates because nobody else will:
This means you’re looking at 15 to 40 runs minimum for Jinwoo or Broly. Some players get lucky in 5 runs, others take 60. This is the nature of RNG, and managing your expectations prevents frustration.
Pro Tip: Farm Vanguards during double drop events when possible. The community usually announces these on Discord and social media.
Around Level 20 to 30 (which you should hit within 10 to 14 days of consistent play), you’ll unlock Raids. This is a separate game mode where you fight significantly harder bosses for unique rewards.
Raids are important because they drop Familiars, which are companion pets that provide passive buffs to your entire team.
There’s one familiar that every single player should prioritize: BB from Ruin City (Act 2).
Why BB is Essential:
BB provides a team wide damage buff (10 to 15% depending on level). He works on ALL units, not just specific types. He’s relatively easy to farm compared to other familiars, and he scales well into endgame content.
How to Get BB:
This single familiar can increase your team’s overall damage output by 10 to 15%, which is equivalent to getting an extra unit for free.
Some Mythic units like Sukuna and Sasuke have special “Permanent Events” where you can earn their signature Vanguard Familiar:
How It Works:
Why It Matters:
Vanguard Familiars provide MASSIVE buffs to their specific unit (20 to 40% stat increases). They unlock additional abilities or ability upgrades, and they’re completely free if you don’t miss login days.
Critical Note: These events don’t run constantly. When they appear for a unit you own, treat the daily login as non negotiable.
Many players get obsessed with raids or farming and neglect story progression. This is a mistake because:
Solution: Dedicate at least 30 to 40% of your playtime to story progression until you’ve completed Act 7 or 8.
Elemental Towers are an advanced game mode that many beginners attempt too early, resulting in frustration and wasted time.
These towers require very specific team compositions, need highly evolved units with good traits, punish mistakes severely, and don’t provide better rewards than standard farming for your progression level.
Solution: Don’t attempt Elemental Towers seriously until you have at least 2 to 3 evolved Mythics or Vanguards. Focus on core progression first.
New players often try to evolve and upgrade every unit they pull. This is inefficient because:
Solution: Pick 3 to 5 core units and invest everything into them. Ignore the rest until your main team is fully optimized.
Anime Vanguards regularly features mini events like rhythm game challenges (Guitar Hero style), tower climb events, and special boss rush modes.
These often require no specific units or minimal investment but give free trait rerolls, stat enhancement chips, bonus gems, and evolution materials.
Solution: Always participate in events that don’t require a strong team. It’s free progression you’d be foolish to skip.
The Discord community, Reddit, and YouTube content creators are invaluable resources for:
Solution: Join at least one community platform and check it 2 to 3 times per week.
Here’s what your account should look like if you follow this guide:
Days 1 to 7:
Days 8 to 14:
Days 15 to 21:
Days 22 to 30:
In tower defense, unit placement is often more impactful than raw power. Learn optimal spawn coverage positions, support unit placement (behind DPS), boss aggro manipulation, and path blocking strategies.
Good positioning can make a mid tier team clear content that poorly positioned top tier teams fail.
Never spend gems on continues (wasted investment), XP boosts (just farm Kunchi Palace), or common cosmetics.
Always spend gems on summoning for core units, Battle Pass if you’re spending money (best value), and inventory expansion (one time QOL improvement).
Check social media and Discord weekly for promotional codes (free gems and materials), update celebration codes, and milestone codes (when the game hits player count goals).
These can give 500 to 2,000 gems per month for free if you’re diligent about redeeming them.
Join an active guild for guild quest bonuses, shared strategies, material trading (when available), and coordinated raid farming.
Solo play is viable, but guild play is 20 to 30% more efficient for progression.
Following this guide, you can be competitive in mid tier content within 2 to 3 weeks and endgame content within 4 to 6 weeks. Your progression speed depends on daily playtime (1 to 2 hours recommended) and consistency with login bonuses and events.
Generally, no. The free Hollow Knight path is so powerful that even without an early Mythic, you can progress efficiently. However, if you pull absolutely nothing after 50+ summons and don’t have Hollow Knight yet, rerolling might be worth considering.
If you’re going to spend money, the Battle Pass is the best value. It provides gems, trait rerolls, evolution materials, and exclusive units. However, the game is completely F2P friendly because you don’t need to spend money to succeed.
A solid beginner team is: 1 main DPS (Hollow Knight or Sukuna), 1 to 2 support units (Aers from login), 1 boss killer (Sasuke if you have him), and 1 flexible slot for farming or specific stage requirements. Focus on this core and expand later.
Shiny units provide 10 to 15% stat increases, which is nice but not game breaking. A regular version of a top tier unit is better than a Shiny version of a mid tier unit. Prioritize getting strong units first, Shiny versions second.
Start farming Vanguards when you have a stable team that can clear Act 5 to 6 content consistently. This usually happens around Days 14 to 21. Don’t rush because having a solid foundation matters more than getting one Vanguard early.
Yes! Codes are released regularly through the official social media channels (Twitter, Discord, YouTube). They typically give 200 to 1,000 gems plus materials. Check community resources weekly or follow the official accounts for immediate notifications.
In most cases, duplicate units can be exchanged for materials or used in certain upgrade systems. Don’t rush to get rid of duplicates because some game modes or future updates might make them valuable. Store them unless you desperately need the materials.
Most banners have a pity system around 1,500 to 2,000 gems where you’re guaranteed a Mythic unit. The Selection Banner often has lower pity (around 1,000 to 1,200 gems). Always check the banner details before summoning to understand your odds.
The game is completely soloable. However, joining a guild provides bonuses, and having friends for raid coordination makes farming more efficient. You can succeed solo, but social play is 20 to 30% more efficient.
Higher difficulties provide better rewards (more gems, better drop rates, more XP) but require stronger teams. Progress through Normal until you can clear it easily, then move to Hard, then Legend. Don’t attempt Legend until you have evolved units.
Major updates typically arrive every 4 to 8 weeks, with smaller patches and events weekly. Update 10.0 just launched, so expect 10.1 in about a month with new units, stages, or systems.
Multiple units with decent traits is better for beginners. Having team diversity and coverage for different content types matters more than perfecting one unit. Save trait optimization for when you’ve identified your permanent endgame units.
Priority order: (1) Battle Pass for value, (2) Gem packs during special deals (2x gems events), (3) Never spend on continues or XP boosts. The Battle Pass provides the best return on investment by far.
Attempt your first raid when you’re Level 20+ and have at least one fully evolved unit. Start with the easiest raids (Ruin City for BB Familiar) and work your way up. Don’t attempt high tier raids until you have 2+ evolved Mythics or Vanguards.
Anime Vanguards in Update 10.0 is the most beginner friendly version of the game yet. The developers have clearly designed systems that reward consistent play and smart decision making over raw time investment.
By following this guide, you’re not just getting a list of tips because you’re getting a complete roadmap that thousands of players wish they had when they started. You’ll avoid the common traps, maximize your limited resources, and progress at a rate that will have veteran players asking how you got so strong so fast.
Remember the core principles:
Consistency beats intensity. Log in daily, complete events, maintain your progression.
Focus over breadth. Build a core team of 3 to 5 units instead of spreading resources thin.
Free units can be top tier. Hollow Knight proves that gacha luck isn’t everything.
Community knowledge is power. Join Discord, watch guides, stay informed.
Patience pays off. Don’t chase every new unit, save gems for targets that matter.
The path from beginner to endgame player in Anime Vanguards is well worn and clearly marked. All you need to do is take the first step, follow the roadmap, and put in consistent effort.
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