The Ultimate Anime Vanguards Beginner Guide: Level Up Fas...

Jumping into Anime Vanguards for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially after a major summer update that shook up the meta. Whether you just finished the tutorial or are returning after a break, this anime vanguards beginner guide will walk you through the quickest path to power. We’ve distilled hours of player experience and the latest community strategies so you can go from zero to hero in just a few days.

Start Strong: Evolve Your Starter Units Immediately

Your first minutes in the game set the tone. After the tutorial, you receive two free units: Nami and Zoro. According to community reports, these are not just placeholders—they can carry you well into mid-game if you evolve them right away.

Step 1: Evolve Zoro
Zoro’s first evolution is almost instant. You get a special hat from the tutorial that lets you evolve him with zero grinding. Once evolved, his placement cost is only $600, making him incredibly efficient for early waves. His second evolution is harder but still obtainable early on.

Step 2: Evolve Nami
Nami requires essence stones, which you can farm from Legend stages (especially Legend Stage 3). However, a faster shortcut exists: use active AV codes. As of this writing, multiple codes grant free essence stones, rainbow stones, and rerolls. Always check the latest code list before you start grinding.

Step 3: Claim All Freebies
Head to the code redemption menu and enter every working code. You’ll get:

• 5 rainbow essence stones
• 50 of each ritual type
• 50 Memorialas
• 50 regular rerolls (requires level 30, but save them)

These resources will jumpstart your unit upgrades and save hours of early grinding.

Dominate the Spring Event for Massive Rewards

The spring event (still active as of June 2026) is the single best way to accumulate currency, rerolls, and mythic units. Player experience confirms that you can grind this event almost immediately after the tutorial.

How to Farm the Spring Event Efficiently

1. Enter the event with a loadout like treasury, treasury, make it rain, and setup.
2. Skip five waves as soon as you can (usually after the first few seconds).
3. Restart immediately—do not play to the end.
4. Claim your tier rewards from the spring panel.
5. Repeat until you reach tier 50.

The event gives you units to use, so your own roster strength doesn’t matter. In about 5–6 hours of repetitive runs (many players use macros or “tiny tasking”), you can unlock:

• One of each spring mythic
• Night Guy (Vanguard Memorial at tier 50)
• Over a million spring currency
• Hundreds of rerolls

Pro Tip: Use the currency to summon Moa, one of the most overpowered beginners’ units. Moa’s special ability (Njutsu) maxes him out instantly on placement, making him a monster early on. His downside is high cost, but with evolved Nami generating cash, you’ll have no trouble.

The Leveling Loop: Fastest XP from Wave 10 Restarts

Once you have a solid carry unit (like evolved Zoro, or Moa), the most efficient way to gain XP and resources is the leveling loop. This strategy is widely recommended by the community for its consistency.

How to Execute the Leveling Loop

• Enter any stage with short waves (e.g., early story or event stages).
• Place your single carry unit and upgrade it a few times.
• Play until wave 10, then restart.
• Do not continue beyond wave 10—the rewards per time drop off.

This loop also triggers random events (like Griffith’s Eclipse – more on that later), giving you bonus units. Do this while you wait for event cooldowns or after finishing daily tasks.

Best Beginner Carry Units and Team Building

Not all units are created equal for speed leveling. Based on collective player experience, the best beginners’ carries share three traits:

• Strong AoE damage from early upgrades
• Simple evolution paths (no complex material requirements)
• Ability to solo the first 10 waves with minimal support

Top Beginner Carry Units Table

Team Building Priority for Beginners

1. Moa – primary DPS and wave clear
2. Evolved Zoro – reliable backup with low cost
3. Evolved Nami – cash generation
4. Spring Mythics – fill remaining slots with free event units

Avoid evolving Night Guy, Jeriah, or Toad Sage early, as they gain Njutsu and become harder to manage without experience.

Gear 5 Luffy – Your Mid-Game Goal

Many players consider Gear 5 Luffy the ultimate early target. According to the YouTube guide, you can unlock him in 2–3 days if you follow this road map:

1. Summon base Luffy mythic from banner.
2. Evolve to Gear 4 using Firefoot, Skelly King, and evolved Nami.
3. Complete Gear 5 quest line (story stages made easy with Moa).
4. Use Moa to clear the boss event solo.

Gear 5 Luffy Evolution Materials

Do not stress over Gear 5 Memoria – it’s not essential early on. Focus on unlocking the unit first.

Odyssey: The Endgame Reroll Farm

Once you have a strong team, you’ll need endless rerolls for traits. The community agrees that Odyssey is hands-down the best source. You can farm:

• Up to 1,000+ rerolls per day (depending on dedication)
• Memorial shards
• Gems

Which Odyssey to Run?

• Ragna Odyssey – beginner-friendly
• Esganor Odyssey – good mid-tier
• Yamamoto Odyssey – advanced, but efficient

Odyssey requires manual input (no AFK), but it’s worth the effort. Clear out the raid and dungeon shops weekly for bonus rerolls. For example, the new raid gives 200 rerolls, and the dungeon shop offers 100+ rerolls per reset.

Random Events: Unlock Griffith for Free

Enable Random Stage Event in settings to trigger Griffith’s Eclipse. This event can happen on any wave 1–10. When it triggers, remove all units and let it play out to claim rewards and unlock Griffith.

Griffith Value

• Comes with an egg that can evolve by sacrificing spare units.
• Combine two Griffith to create a Struggler Mythic – a powerful mid-game unit.
• The best part: you get him just by doing normal leveling loops.

FAQ

Q: How quickly can a new player reach level 30 in anime vanguards?
Using the leveling loop on wave 10 stages, you can hit level 30 in about 4–6 hours of active play. Combine with spring event farming for extra XP boosts.

Q: What are the best AV codes right now?
Codes change frequently. Check the official Roblox Anime Vanguards page for the most recent codes. Always redeem them before grinding.

Q: Is it worth farming Odyssey as a beginner?
Not until you have a solid team (Moa, Gear 5 Luffy, evolved Nami). Odyssey is manual and time-consuming; focus on the spring event and leveling loop first.

Q: Can I get Gear 5 Luffy without paying Robux?
Absolutely. The YouTube guide confirms you only need time and smart resource management. Codes and events provide everything you need for free.

This anime vanguards beginner guide gives you a clear path from day one to dominating the mid-game. Stick to the spring event, prioritize Moa and Gear 5 Luffy, and never stop the leveling loop. Good luck, and see you in the vanguard!