Modes & Routes

Anime Vanguards Guide

Anime Vanguards Modes Guide

Use mode pages when a normal tier list is too broad. Story, Infinite, Rift, Boss Rush, and Pirate Dynasty can reward different unit traits and spending decisions.

Last checked 2026-06-29 Update 13 Modes & Routes
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Quick Facts Modes & Routes
  • Start with the reward target, then match team readiness.
  • Recheck route notes after patches or event changes.
  • Use calculators when a stage fails by damage or timing.

Story Mode

Stable progression, early carry choice, upgrade order, and resource control.

Open Story Mode

Infinite Mode

Scaling damage, range, SPA, utility, and long-run trait value.

Open Infinite Mode

Rift

Update 13 route planning, burst checks, and Beast Pirate context.

Open Rift

Boss Rush

Focused damage, boss pressure, Scrap Pirate context, and DPS checks.

Open Boss Rush

Pirate Dynasty

Update 13 unit routes, Bounty Hunter context, and team investment planning.

Open Pirate Dynasty

Portals

Portal hosting, entry decisions, reward evidence, and team readiness checks.

Open Portals

Raids

Raid shop priorities, familiar routes, event pressure, and whether the account should farm now.

Open Raids

Dungeons

Dungeon shop planning, familiar/currency routes, and resource stop points.

Open Dungeons

Legend Stages

Harder stage route checks, unit readiness, and whether the reward justifies attempts.

Open Legend Stages

Fast mode rule

  1. Use Story Mode to stabilize account progression and unlock reliable farming.
  2. Use Infinite pages when the question is scaling, range, SPA, utility, or long-run value.
  3. Use Rift, Boss Rush, and Pirate Dynasty pages when the question is tied to Update 13 route access.
  4. Use the unit database and DPS calculator before spending rerolls or trading value for a mode-specific unit.

Update 13 mode connections

Elastic Captain

Elastic Captain (Sun God)

Evolution Quest

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Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter (King of Hell)

Pirate Dynasty

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Beast Pirate

Beast Pirate (Half-Dragon)

Rift / Rift Shop

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Scrap Pirate

Scrap Pirate (Metal)

Boss Rush / Story

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Cat God

Cat God (Destruction)

Battlepass route; season label needs current-screen confirmation

Open profile

Reasonable Person

Reasonable Person (Calm)

Battlepass route; season label needs current-screen confirmation

Open profile

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Quick answers

Common questions

Short answers for the decision this page is meant to solve.

Do Anime Vanguards units rank the same in every mode?

No. Story, Infinite, Rift, Boss Rush, and Pirate Dynasty can value damage, range, cost, utility, and traits differently.

Which mode should a beginner focus on first?

Most players should stabilize Story progression before investing heavily into harder mode-specific routes.

Guide path

What to open next

Use these links as the next step for the decision on this page.

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