Anime Vanguards has just dropped its most ambitious expansion yet with Update 5.0, introducing a wealth of fresh content for players to explore.
This major update brings 10 new units, innovative game modes, challenging stages, and quality-of-life improvements that significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
Whether you’re a veteran player or just starting your journey, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the latest update.
New Units: Expanding Your Arsenal
Update 5.0 introduces 10 new units to collect, each offering unique abilities and strategic advantages:
Banner & Event Units
- Roku (Angel/Super 3) – Available through the Gem Banner, this powerful Angel variant can be evolved with a rare item (5% drop chance) from new stages.
- Vogita (Angel) – Another Angel variant joining the Gem Banner lineup.
- Super Vogito – A fusion unit with impressive damage output.
- Hercool (Duo) – A unique double-character unit offering versatile combat options.
- Rohon (Adult/Ultimate) – The mature version of a fan-favorite character with ultimate form capabilities.
Boo Saga Units
The Boo saga introduces three new variants:
- Evil Boo (Super)
- Evil Boo (Kid)
- Boohon – A powerful fusion of existing characters.
Exclusive Units
- Lethal Bee & Stone Lee – Special rewards for top performers on the leaderboard.
- LagShooter – Available through redeem codes and mailbox rewards.
- Dawntay – A Jackpot-type unit with unique mechanics, available through the Bale Pass.
- Vigil – A Power-class unit with impressive DPS, also part of the Bale Pass.
- Octopus – A distinctive unit with unique abilities, obtainable through special events.
New Game Modes & Stages
Odyssey Mode: The Interdimensional Challenge
Odyssey Mode represents a bold new direction for Anime Vanguards, offering a roguelike experience with:
- 30 unique modifiers found in violet chests that can dramatically alter your gameplay strategy
- Yen currency earned throughout your journey to upgrade units
- Unit recovery system allowing you to reclaim lost units by choosing from four challenge rooms after each victory
- Progressive rewards including Gems, Gold, Legendary Items, and Mythical boosts as you advance
This mode encourages experimentation with different unit combinations and tactical approaches to overcome increasingly difficult challenges.
Martial Island (Story Stage)
This new story stage features 6 Acts available in both Normal and Nightmare difficulties, introducing several challenging mechanics:
- Chaenger enemies that are immune to basic summons, requiring strategic unit deployment
- Energy Drain that reduces attacker damage by 5%, creating a war of attrition
- Absorption allowing bosses to heal when non-elite summons are defeated
Dedicated farmers will want to tackle this stage for its valuable rewards:
- Boo Saga OST (soundtrack)
- Boo Portal (2% spawn chance)
- Roku (Angel) evolution item (5% drop rate)
Land of the Gods (Legend Stage)
This legendary-tier challenge presents 3 Acts filled with cosmic-level enemies and offers:
- Pupper and Bobodi Familiars as potential drops
- The same 2% chance for Boo Portal and 5% chance for Roku’s evolution item as Martial Island
Bale Pass: Scarlet & Silver Edition
The latest Bale Pass replaces the previous Dave/Luce iteration and features:
- Dawntay – A Jackpot-class unit with a custom soundtrack
- Vigil – A Power-focused unit also featuring unique music
- Premium rewards including Gems, Gold, and limited-time items
Familiar Corruption System
Update 5.0 introduces a compelling risk-reward mechanic through the Mandra NPC:
- Corrupt your familiars to gain substantial power boosts
- Balance the benefits against potential drawbacks
- Strategic decisions that can dramatically change your approach to challenges
Challenge System Overhaul
The challenge system has been completely revamped to offer more regular and valuable rewards:
Weekly Challenges
- Legendary Essence Stones
- Stat Chips to boost your units
Daily Challenges
- Green and Rainbow Essence Stones
Half-Hourly Challenges
- Gold
- Essence Stones every 30 minutes
The update also introduces co-op scaling, adjusting difficulty when playing with a partner to maintain a balanced challenge level.
Active Redemption Codes
Don’t miss out on these limited-time codes for free rewards:
1MILLION– Celebrating player milestonesCORRUPTION– Themed around the new Familiar Corruption system
Strategy Tips for Update 5.0
- Prioritize farming Yen in Odyssey Mode to quickly upgrade your units
- Focus on obtaining Roku’s evolution item from the new stages to maximize this powerful unit
- Develop counter-strategies for the new mechanics, particularly Absorption and Energy Drain
- Experiment with Familiar Corruption to find the optimal balance of power vs. drawbacks
- Complete challenges regularly to maintain a steady flow of essential resources
Conclusion
Anime Vanguards Update 5.0 represents a significant evolution for the game, introducing complex new systems alongside fan-requested units and challenging content.
The interdimensional Odyssey Mode alone offers potentially endless replayability, while the new stages provide focused farming opportunities for specific rewards.
With regular challenge participation and strategic use of the new mechanics, players can quickly build powerful teams capable of tackling even the most difficult content.
Whether you’re hunting for Roku’s evolution item or experimenting with the corruption system, Update 5.0 offers something for every type of player.
Jump in now to experience all the new content while the limited-time rewards are still available.