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Anime Vanguards Update 13

Godly Ascension went live on May 31, 2026 with new units, Memoria, modes, events, DMCA transition changes, codes, and a long bug-fix list.

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.

6 new units

  • Elastic Captain -> Elastic Captain (Sun God)Evolution Quest
  • Bounty Hunter -> Bounty Hunter (King of Hell)Pirate Dynasty
  • Beast Pirate -> Beast Pirate (Half-Dragon)Rift / Rift Shop
  • Scrap Pirate -> Scrap Pirate (Metal)Boss Rush / Story
  • Cat God -> Cat God (Destruction)Battlepass route; season label needs current-screen confirmation
  • Reasonable Person -> Reasonable Person (Calm)Battlepass route; season label needs current-screen confirmation

6 new Memoria

  • He Laughed
  • Hellfire
  • The Beast King
  • Scrap Metal Master
  • World Destroyer
  • Regretful Past

New modes and systems

  • Pirate Dynasty gamemode
  • New Rift
  • Expanded Boss Rush
  • Season 13 Battlepass
  • Odyssey powers, cards, ascensions, and characters

Codes

  • LagGone - 1,000 Trait Rerolls, 200,000 IcedTea26, and 100 Summer Capsules
  • 13.5 - 50 Trait Rerolls and 5,000 IcedTea26
  • EternalAdversaries - 50 Memoria Shards and 5,000 IcedTea26
  • Gambler - 50 Trait Rerolls, 50 Memoria Shards, and 5 Rainbow Essence
  • DMCAFree - 1,500 Trait Rerolls
  • 223 - 50 Trait Rerolls and 50 Green Essence Stones
  • Liberation - 50 Memoria Shards and 5 Rainbow Essence Stones
  • Cog5th - 50 Trait Rerolls and 50 Memoria Shards

Update 13 source log

Update 13.0, Godly Ascension, is anchored to the official Anime Vanguards changelog published May 31, 2026. Use official changelog data for patch scope, public wiki or VanguardsCalc rows for reusable mechanics and base stats, and current screenshots for live values that can change.

Source route for Anime Vanguards Update 13 claims.
Claim typePrimary source routeSafe extracted answerNext action
Patch identityOfficial Anime Vanguards changelogUpdate 13.0 is the Godly Ascension update published May 31, 2026.Check source policy
Unit routesOfficial changelog plus unit profiles and public stat rowsElastic Captain, Bounty Hunter, Beast Pirate, Scrap Pirate, Cat God, and Reasonable Person need route-specific checks before investment.Open unit profiles
Resource spendingItems, Gems, Trait Rerolls, Stat Chips, Memoria, and ascension referencesDo not spend Gems, Trait Rerolls, Stat Chips, Memoria, duplicates, or materials from patch hype alone.Open investment planner
Banner decisionsCurrent banner screen, summon planner, and official community announcementsA banner target is worth Gems only when it changes a real team, mode, pity, or ascension route.Open summon planner
Trade valueTrade watchlist, value framework, Discord, Reddit, YouTube, and repeated market screenshotsUpdate 13 demand is a signal, not a live price. Score both sides before trading.Open trade watchlist

Player action after Update 13

  1. Check code status first: open the codes page, note the official wiki active rows and expiry windows, and do not plan summons or rerolls around archived Update 13 rows.
  2. Choose the unit route: open the profile for Elastic Captain, Bounty Hunter, Beast Pirate, Scrap Pirate, Cat God, or Reasonable Person before spending materials.
  3. Check the mode problem: use Pirate Dynasty, Rift, Boss Rush, raids, dungeons, Story, or Infinite pages to confirm why the new unit matters.
  4. Protect scarce resources: use the summon, trait, stat-chip, ascension, and trade pages before spending Gems, Trait Rerolls, Stat Chips, Memoria, duplicates, or materials.
  5. Record evidence: save screenshots for exact stats, shop rows, banner state, Memoria effects, and evolved-form requirements.

Screenshot-needed Update 13 evidence

  • Exact base stats, upgraded stats, passives, placement limits, and SPA/range changes need current unit-screen proof.
  • Evolution materials, takedown requirements, shop prices, and shop restocks need the current in-game route screen.
  • Banner availability, pity state, featured target, and event duration need a current banner screenshot.
  • Memoria effects need a current item or equip screen before this guide treats them as verified effects.
  • Trade-value changes need repeated Discord, Reddit, YouTube, lobby, or calculator evidence before becoming a watchlist note.

DMCA transition note

Update 13 includes model, NPC, enemy, and banner changes tied to a DMCA-safe transition. The official changelog also mentions a DMCA Voucher in the Gold Shop for affected units.

Sources checked

Quick answers

Common questions

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

What source proves Anime Vanguards Update 13 Godly Ascension?

Use the official Anime Vanguards changelog first. It records Update 13.0, Godly Ascension, with a May 31, 2026 publish date.

Should I spend resources immediately after Update 13?

No. Do not spend Gems, Trait Rerolls, Stat Chips, Memoria, duplicates, or materials from patch hype alone. Match the spend to a unit, mode, and source-checked route first.

What Update 13 claims need screenshots?

Exact unit stats, evolved-form requirements, shop prices, banner availability, Memoria effects, and trade-value moves need current screenshots or repeated public evidence.

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