Anime Vanguards has just released its highly anticipated Update 5.0, bringing an impressive collection of new units to this popular tower defense game.
If you’re looking to expand your roster with these powerful new characters, this comprehensive guide will walk you through exactly how to obtain each one.
From banner summons to special events, we’ve got all the details you need to collect every new unit in the game.
What’s New in Update 5.0?
Update 5.0 introduces approximately 10 new units to Anime Vanguards, offering players fresh strategic options and powerful abilities to tackle the game’s challenging content. These new additions include:
- 7 alternative forms of existing characters
- 2 new familiars with unique support abilities
- 1 completely new character
What makes this update particularly interesting is the complex evolution paths and variant forms that many of these units possess, adding depth to your collection strategy.
Where to Find All New Units
The new units in Update 5.0 are distributed across four main acquisition methods:
- Gem Banner summons
- Legend Stages drops
- Battle Pass rewards
- Leaderboard & Mailbox special rewards
Let’s break down each method and the units available through them.
1. Gem Banner Units
The Gem Banner is where you’ll find three of the most powerful new additions to the game:
Roku Angel
This angelic warrior is one of the standout units from Update 5.0, featuring:
- High base damage stats
- Area-of-effect attacks
- Evolution potential: Can evolve into Super Vegito with the right materials
- Evolution materials drop from new stages with a 5% chance
Gohan (Adult)
While this version of Gohan doesn’t have an evolution path, it compensates with:
- Exceptional base stats
- Powerful single-target damage
- Special ability that increases damage against boss-type enemies
- No evolution materials needed, making it immediately viable at full strength
Hercool
This unique character brings both comic relief and surprising utility:
- Hybrid support/damage dealer role
- Team-wide buff abilities
- Special interaction with certain other units
Several units in the Gem Banner also have alternative forms, such as different versions of Vegito and Vegeta, giving you multiple variants to collect and utilize in different situations.
Pro Tip: Focus your gem spending on this banner if you want to maximize your chances of getting the most meta-relevant units quickly.
2. How to Obtain Majin Buu Units
Majin Buu is one of the most complex and interesting additions in Update 5.0, featuring six different forms that make it essentially a collection unto itself.
Location and Drop Method
To get Majin Buu units:
- Play the “Land of Gods” Legend Stage repeatedly
- After completing the stage, there’s a 2% chance for a special portal to appear
- Stay alert after victory – the portal only appears briefly
- Enter the portal when it appears to fight a special boss
- Defeating this boss guarantees a Majin Buu unit
The Six Forms of Majin Buu
What makes Majin Buu particularly valuable is the variety of forms available:
- Evil Buu (Super)
- Evil Buu (Kid)
- Boohon (fusion variant)
- Three additional forms you can discover through gameplay
Each form has different abilities and strengths, making the complete collection extremely versatile for various combat situations.
Important: Since the portal only has a 2% appearance rate, be prepared to run this stage multiple times. Don’t AFK during or after battles, as you might miss the portal appearance!
3. Battle Pass Units
The Update 5.0 Battle Pass (themed “Scarlet & Silver”) offers two exclusive units that cannot be obtained through other methods:
Dante & Virgil
These stylish fighters bring unique mechanics to your team:
- Dante: A “Jackpot” type unit with RNG-based damage potential
- Virgil: A “Power” class unit focused on consistent high damage
- Both feature custom soundtracks that play during their special attacks
- Exclusive to Battle Pass progression
To obtain these units, you’ll need to purchase the Battle Pass and reach the specific tiers where they’re awarded. The Battle Pass also includes other valuable resources like Gems, Gold, and exclusive items.
4. Leaderboard & Mailbox Rewards
Several new units are available as rewards for competitive play and special events:
Leaderboard Rewards
- Octopus: Available through the Infinite Leaderboard – reach the required ranking tier to claim this unique unit
- Little Bee & Stonely: Obtained by achieving high positions on the standard Leaderboard rankings
Mailbox Rewards
- Lag Shooter: A special unit distributed through the in-game Mailbox system as part of Update 5.0’s launch celebration
These units often require significant gameplay investment or participation in specific events to obtain, making them somewhat exclusive and desirable for collectors.
Farming Strategy for New Units
If you’re looking to efficiently collect the new Update 5.0 units, here’s a prioritized approach:
- Daily Gem Collection: Make sure you’re completing all daily challenges and tasks that award gems
- Focus on “Land of Gods” Legend Stage: The 2% portal chance means you should incorporate this into your daily rotation
- Purchase the Battle Pass: If you’re willing to spend, this guarantees access to Dante & Virgil
- Participate in Leaderboard Events: Even if you can’t reach the top ranks, partial rewards may include evolution materials or other resources
Core Units to Prioritize
If you can’t collect all units immediately, focus on these high-impact additions:
- Roku Angel → Super Vegito evolution (highest damage potential)
- Gohan (Adult) (excellent immediate power with no evolution needed)
- At least one Majin Buu form (for versatility and unique mechanics)
Conclusion
Update 5.0 doesn’t introduce a massive quantity of entirely new units, but instead focuses on quality and complexity.
The new units feature detailed evolution paths, alternative forms, and unique mechanics that add significant depth to your collection and strategic options.
For collectors and competitive players alike, the standout feature is the intricate design of units like Majin Buu with its six different forms, and the Roku Angel with its powerful evolution path to Super Vegito.
By focusing your farming efforts on the Gem Banner and Legend Stages, you’ll be able to assemble a powerful new roster capable of tackling even the most challenging content in Anime Vanguards.
Good luck with your summons and may RNG be in your favor.