What matters most in Anime Vanguards Story Mode?

Story Mode rewards stable early damage, cost control, and a clear carry plan more than rare units with no upgrades.

When should I move from Story to harder Anime Vanguards modes?

Move once your main carry and support plan can clear consistently without draining every resource on filler upgrades.

Modes & Routes

Anime Vanguards Guide

Anime Vanguards Story Mode Guide

Story Mode is where stable progression matters more than chasing every high-rarity name. Build one carry, support it, and avoid wasting upgrade resources across too many units.

Last checked 2026-06-29 Update 13 Modes & Routes

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.

One carry first

Pick the unit that clears your current chapters reliably, then upgrade it before spreading resources.

Cost curve matters

A high-ceiling unit can feel bad in Story if it needs too much setup before the map stabilizes.

Support after damage

Support, range, slow, buff, and utility matter after your team has enough early wave damage.

Codes accelerate

Update codes help with rerolls and materials, but they should support a plan instead of causing random spending.

Progression order

Claim source-checked code rows and avoid spending rerolls immediately.
Build one reliable damage unit for the current chapter.
Add support or range only when damage alone stops solving waves.
Move into Infinite, Rift, Boss Rush, or event routes after Story clears become stable.

Base-stat shortlist for Story testing

This shortlist favors base DPS, manageable SPA, and range. Replace any entry if your actual upgraded screen or passive effect performs differently.

Exclusive · Nature

LagShooter

Long-range entry. Range and placement can matter as much as base DPS in some modes.

DPS: 0.17
Damage: 1
SPA: 6
Range: 999

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Secret · Passion

Demon Leader (Control)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 1333.33
Damage: 12000
SPA: 9
Range: 30

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Secret · Passion

Demon Leader

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 1111.11
Damage: 10000
SPA: 9
Range: 30

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Iscanur · Fire

Iscanur (Pride)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 750
Damage: 6000
SPA: 8
Range: 25

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Secret · Holy

Super Vogito

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 687.5
Damage: 5500
SPA: 8
Range: 40

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Secret · Water

Elastic Captain (Pirate)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 705
Damage: 5640
SPA: 8
Range: 20

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Secret · Fire

Company Captain (Hybrid)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 666.67
Damage: 4000
SPA: 6
Range: 20

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Divalo · Cosmic

Divalo (Requiem)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 615.38
Damage: 4000
SPA: 6.5
Range: 22

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Mythic · Blast

Explosive Demon (Bomb)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 666.67
Damage: 6000
SPA: 9
Range: 20

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Brolzi · Unbound

Brolzi Super (Wrathful)

High DPS comparison entry for shortlist testing in the calculator.

DPS: 526.32
Damage: 3000
SPA: 5.7
Range: 22

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Exclusive · Nature

Thunder (You)

Top-end DPS comparison entry. Verify passives and upgrade path before treating it as a universal best unit.

DPS: 625
Damage: 5000
SPA: 8
Range: 1

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Exclusive · Curse

Hollowseph (Pure)

High DPS comparison entry for shortlist testing in the calculator.

DPS: 440
Damage: 2200
SPA: 5
Range: 15

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Sources checked

Roblox Anime Vanguards pageOfficial game page and Roblox Games API context; checked June 29, 2026 as Universe 5578556129, root place 16146832113, title Anime Vanguards: Eternal Adversaries, creator Kitawari, 56,849 playing, 1,959,978,192 visits, 1,956,331 favorites, 24 max players, updated 2026-06-29T01:23:29.740747Z.
Official Anime Vanguards changelogOfficial update-log route. Use it for update context, then use the official wiki Codes page and current redeem screenshots for exact code status.
Anime Vanguards official wiki codesOfficial wiki Codes raw page checked June 29, 2026 lists LagGone active through June 30, while 13.5, EternalAdversaries, and Gambler have June 28 expiry dates and should be treated as expiry-watch/retest rows.
Anime Vanguards DiscordOfficial community invite and server profile.
Pro Game Guides tier listJune 4, 2026 Update 13 tier-list cross-check.
PCGamesN codesJune 2026 third-party code cross-check; weaker than the official wiki and current in-game redemption evidence.
Pro Game Guides Anime Vanguards codesJune 24, 2026 public cross-check listed four Eternal Adversaries codes and identified LagGone as the newest working code; on June 29, use it only as support because three rows have June 28 expiry dates.
PocketGamer Anime Vanguards codesJune 2026 public code cross-check; useful as conflict context, but weaker than the official wiki code state checked June 29.
GameBoost Anime Vanguards codesJune 2026 public code cross-check; retain as conflict context, not as current working-code proof.
VanguardsCalc unit indexPublic unit index used for base damage, SPA, range, and DPS comparison fields.
Anime Vanguards Wiki traitsPublic wiki reference for trait names, odds, pity notes, and high-level trait effects.
VanguardsCalc traits guideCross-check for trait priority framing, reroll decision flow, and best-trait role guidance.
Anime Vanguards Wiki elementsPublic wiki reference for element names and mechanic summaries.
Anime Vanguards Wiki familiarsPublic wiki reference for familiar mechanics, corruption, rerolls, and selected familiar examples.
Anime Vanguards Wiki memoriaPublic wiki reference for Memoria terminology and update-specific tracking.
Anime Vanguards Wiki evolutionsPublic wiki reference for evolution station, evolved-unit mechanics, and evolution quest terminology.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Elastic Captain (Pirate)Public wiki unit page used for Elastic Captain (Pirate) material requirements and takedown requirement.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Bounty HunterPublic wiki unit page used for the Bounty Hunter to Bounty Hunter (3 Sword) evolution material route.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Cat GodMiraheze wiki page revision 30661, modified 2026-06-03, used for Cat God release date, Update 13.0 context, rarity, and evolved-form identity. Battlepass season wording is treated as screenshot-needed because public sources disagree.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Cat God (Destruction)Miraheze wiki page revision 30662, modified 2026-06-03, used for Cat God (Destruction) identity and high-level Execute mechanic context, not live upgrade numbers.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Reasonable Person (Calm)Miraheze wiki page revision 31122, modified 2026-06-07, used for Reasonable Person (Calm) release date, Update 13.0 context, rarity, Rage/DoT mechanic context, and identity. Unlock tier and current stats still need a current screen.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Tempest PiratePublic wiki unit page used for the Tempest Pirate (Navigator) evolution material route.
Sports Buzz Scrap Pirate guideSecondary guide source used for Scrap Pirate (Metal) material requirements until a current wiki or in-game screenshot confirms the same row.
Anime Vanguards Wiki stat chipsPublic wiki reference entry for stat-chip terminology and stat reroll planning.
Anime Vanguards Wiki statsPublic wiki reference for Damage, SPA, Range, stat potential, rank ranges, and stat transfer terminology.
Gamezebo Anime Vanguards stats guideSecondary guide cross-check for stat reroll flow, Cyan NPC context, and Stat Chip / Super Stat Chip wording.
Destructoid Anime Vanguards reroll guideSecondary guide cross-check for Stat Chip, Super Stat Chip, and stat-reroll planning language.
Destructoid Anime Vanguards stat potential guideSecondary guide cross-check for community-reported stat grade ranges, potential farming, and 5000 takedowns planning.
Try Hard Guides stat transfer guideSecondary guide source used only for stat-transfer checklist context because transfer eligibility wording can conflict across public sources.
Anime Vanguards Wiki ascensionsFandom Ascensions revision 39567, timestamp 2026-02-17T16:23:43Z, used for Ascension I Damage +3%, Ascension II Range +5%, Ascension III Damage +7%, duplicate-copy requirements, Mythic-only boundary, and non-transfer warning after evolving into Secret or Vanguard.
Anime Vanguards Wiki crafting and itemsPublic wiki reference entry for crafting terminology, item routing, and material planning.
Anime Vanguards Wiki itemsPublic wiki reference entry for Gems, Gold, Trait Rerolls, Stat Chips, Super Stat Chips, and evolution-item terminology.
Anime Vanguards Wiki shopsPublic wiki reference entry for Gold Merchant, boss event shops, event shops, raid shops, dungeon shops, Rift shop, PVP shop, World Destroyer shop, and legacy shops.
Anime Vanguards Wiki Trait RerollsPublic wiki reference entry for Trait Rerolls, trait NPC routing, and common obtainment routes.
Anime Vanguards Wiki GemsPublic wiki reference entry for Gems as summon and feature currency with gameplay obtainment routes.
Anime Vanguards Wiki portalsPublic wiki reference entry for portal terminology and route planning.
Anime Vanguards Wiki raidsPublic wiki reference entry for raid terminology, raid shops, and route planning.
Anime Vanguards Wiki dungeonsPublic wiki reference entry for dungeon terminology, shops, and mode planning.
Anime Vanguards Wiki legend stagesPublic wiki reference entry for legend-stage terminology and progression context.

Anime Vanguards Story Mode Guide

One carry first

Cost curve matters

Support after damage

Codes accelerate

Progression order

Base-stat shortlist for Story testing

LagShooter

Demon Leader (Control)

Demon Leader

Iscanur (Pride)

Super Vogito

Elastic Captain (Pirate)

Company Captain (Hybrid)

Divalo (Requiem)

Explosive Demon (Bomb)

Brolzi Super (Wrathful)

Thunder (You)

Hollowseph (Pure)

Sources checked

Common questions

What matters most in Anime Vanguards Story Mode?

When should I move from Story to harder Anime Vanguards modes?

What to open next

Anime Vanguards Team Builder - Unit Roles, DPS and Mode Planner

Anime Vanguards Damage Calculator - DPS and Trait Planner

Anime Vanguards Raid and Dungeon Route Planner - Godly Ascension Farms

Anime Vanguards Shop Priority Planner - What to Buy First

Spot outdated game data?

Anime Vanguards Story Mode Guide

One carry first

Cost curve matters

Support after damage

Codes accelerate

Progression order

Base-stat shortlist for Story testing

LagShooter

Demon Leader (Control)

Demon Leader

Iscanur (Pride)

Super Vogito

Elastic Captain (Pirate)

Company Captain (Hybrid)

Divalo (Requiem)

Explosive Demon (Bomb)

Brolzi Super (Wrathful)

Thunder (You)

Hollowseph (Pure)

Sources checked

Map the route

Common questions

What matters most in Anime Vanguards Story Mode?

When should I move from Story to harder Anime Vanguards modes?

What to open next

Anime Vanguards Team Builder - Unit Roles, DPS and Mode Planner

Anime Vanguards Damage Calculator - DPS and Trait Planner

Anime Vanguards Raid and Dungeon Route Planner - Godly Ascension Farms

Anime Vanguards Shop Priority Planner - What to Buy First

Spot outdated game data?