Anime Vanguards has unleashed its most monumental update yet to celebrate its first anniversary. Update 9.0, “Legacy Blitz,” is packed with a staggering amount of new content, from a roster of powerful new units to a game-changing trading system and a celebratory event filled with rewards. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the latest patch.
A New Era of Warfare: Introducing the New Units
Update 9.0 expands the game’s roster significantly with 13 new units across various rarities. Each unit comes in both Normal and Shiny variants, offering collectors and battlers new strategic options.
The new units are:
Normal Units: Cat, Rummie, Callasuba, Lizard, Dot, Traitless
Exclusive Units: God, Shero, Hollowseph, Thunder
Secret Units: Hellkiller, Senator, Rideon vs Samuel
A special feature for this update is the introduction of serialization for Shiny Gods, giving a 0.5% chance to obtain a uniquely numbered version of this exclusive unit.
The Game-Changer: The New Trading System
A highly requested feature is now live! The Trading System allows players to exchange items directly. Here are the key details:
Unlock Requirement: Reach Player Level 50.
Tradeable Items: Limited Units, Bundles, Battle Passes, Trait Rerolls, Skins, and Familiars.
Important Reset Notice: When a unit is traded, its Traits, Ascensions, and Level are reset to their default state. Plan your trades accordingly!
Celebrating One Year: The 1st Anniversary Event
The heart of Update 9.0 is the Legacy Blitz anniversary event, a celebration of the game’s history.
Event Gameplay: Revisit and conquer dungeons from previous game updates.
Event Currency: Earn Cake Slices by completing these legacy dungeons.
Anniversary Shop: Spend your hard-earned Cake Slices on exclusive items, including the Yuruzuu Familiar, Trait Rerolls, Gems, and various Evolution Items.
Anniversary Banner: Use Cake Slices to pull for a chance to win one Secret Unit and six different Exclusive Units.
Festive Atmosphere: Enjoy the special Anniversary Lobby and a brand-new celebratory soundtrack.
Muscle & Metal: The New Battle Pass
Season 8 brings the “Muscle & Metal” Battle Pass, featuring two new exclusive units: Senator and Rideon vs Samuel. Progress through the tiers to earn these powerful fighters, along with other valuable rewards like Gems and Trait Rerolls.
New Events to Conquer
Beyond the anniversary, a slew of new events have arrived:
Limited-Time Events:
The Hellkiller
The Calamity Arrives
The Great Invasion
The Ultimate Lifeform
The Strongest VS The Unstoppable
The Ultimate Warrior
Permanent Events:
Solitary Ninja
The Strongest
The Ultimate Swordsman
The Ultimate Swordsman II
These events offer unique Familiars, Evolution Items, and other special rewards.
Quality-of-Life & Interface Improvements
Update 9.0 also focuses on smoothing out the player experience:
Permanent Shop Stock Reset: Shop inventories now refresh permanently.
3x Faster Inventory Performance: Manage your items and units with significantly improved speed.
Mailbox Revamp: A cleaner and more functional mailbox interface.
Multi-Sell Function: Sell multiple items at once for efficient inventory management.
Skin Lock Feature: Prevent accidentally selling or trading your favorite skins.
Free Rewards: New Anime Vanguards Codes
Don’t forget to redeem these active codes for free rewards!
1stAnniversary– Rewards: Trait Rerolls & Cake Slices7Weeks– Rewards: Cake Slices & Stat ChipsAboveHeaven– Rewards: Trait Rerolls
How to Redeem: Go to the game’s official website, log into your account, enter the code, and claim your rewards in the in-game mailbox.
FAQ: Anime Vanguards Update 9.0
Q: What is the most important thing to know about the new trading system?
A: The most critical rule is that any unit you receive from a trade will have its Traits, Ascensions, and Level completely reset. Always check a unit’s stats before trading.
Q: How do I participate in the Legacy Blitz anniversary event?
A: Access the event through the event menu. You will need to complete dungeons from past updates to earn Cake Slices, which you can spend in the Anniversary Shop or on the special banner.
Q: What are the two new units in the Muscle & Metal Battle Pass?
A: The Battle Pass grants you access to the new Exclusive Units: Senator and Rideon vs Samuel.
Q: What does “serialization” for Shiny Gods mean?
A: It means that a very small percentage (0.5%) of Shiny God units will have a unique serial number, making them exceptionally rare collector’s items.
Conclusion
Anime Vanguards Update 9.0 is, without a doubt, one of the most substantial and celebratory patches in the game’s history. With a massive influx of 13 new units, the revolutionary player-to-player trading system, a heartfelt anniversary event packed with rewards, and numerous quality-of-life upgrades, there has never been a better time to jump back into the action. Log in, redeem your codes, and dive into the Legacy Blitz!