Familiars Guide: How to Farm Burb and Chopper Fast (2026)

Getting the best anime vanguards familiars can mean the difference between breezing through endgame content and struggling on every wave. In the current meta, two familiars stand out: Burb and Chopper. Farming them efficiently requires knowing the exact stages, drop rates, and unit setups that let you auto-run without babysitting the game. Based on player reports and recent community testing, there’s a clear winner for time investment — and a few tricks that can cut your grind in half.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know about anime vanguards familiars, from where to find them to how to set up an automatic farm that works on hard mode. Whether you’re a new player or a veteran looking to optimize your resources, these strategies will help you secure these powerful allies faster.

Understanding Familiars and Their Drop Rates

Familiars are special units that provide passive bonuses or active abilities during battles. Burb and Chopper are farmed from specific stages in Anime Vanguards, and each stage offers multiple difficulty levels with varying drop chances. The table below summarizes the current drop rates as reported by the community.

Key insight: While Burb has a maximum 3% rate on hard mode, Chopper can be earned with a 50% chance by completing the second act of Happy Factory. Many players report hitting pity on the 2% runs without ever seeing a Chopper — making the 50% method far more consistent.

Best Strategies for Farming Burb

Burb is obtained from Rune City, a stage that features a boss mechanic involving numbered pillars. The community recommends the following approach to minimize manual input.

Burb Farming Summary

Pro tip: Because unit power has scaled significantly since this stage released, you can now afford to bring triple farms and essentially ignore the pillar puzzle. The goal is to gather enough gold, then nuke the boss within seconds. A typical run takes about 12 minutes on Act 1.

Best Strategies for Farming Chopper

Chopper is found in Happy Factory, and the recommended method is to run Act 1 first for a quick 2% chance, then immediately go into Act 2 for the 50% chance. The second act involves a code puzzle and a boss fight with a unique mechanic.

Happy Factory Act 1 (2% Drop)

• Setup: Solo Escanor placed in the middle of the map.
• Auto mode: Enable auto-upgrade and let him clear all waves.
• No interaction needed: Escanor’s damage is high enough to finish the stage on his own.
• Pity system: After 75 runs without a drop, you’re guaranteed Chopper — but most players prefer the higher rate.

Happy Factory Act 2 (50% Drop)

Act 2 requires solving a gate code during the first stage, then progressing to a Doflamingo boss fight. Here’s the step-by-step process:

Important: Do not bring units that spawn clones (e.g., Ains, Sung Jinwoo, Doflamingo) because friendly clones also count against the stock limit. Stick with pure damage dealers.

Recommended Units for Efficient Farming

Having the right units can transform a tedious grind into a set-it-and-forget-it experience. The table below lists the best units for farming both Burb and Chopper, based on community testing.

Note: If you don’t have Sasuke, the Doflamingo fight will take a bit longer, but Whitebeard’s nuke can fill the gap. Prioritize units you already have invested in to avoid wasting resources.

Rewards and Why Chopper Is the Better Choice

While Burb is a solid familiar, the community overwhelmingly recommends focusing on Chopper first. Here’s why:

• Higher drop rate (50% vs 3%): You’ll need 10–20 runs of Happy Factory Act 2 to stockpile multiple Choppers, whereas Burb could take hundreds.
• Bonus currency: Each Happy Factory run yields 50 Happy Coins, which can be used to purchase Rage Chopper and other valuable items in the shop.
• Weekly shop items: Happy Coins can buy Phoenix Shards, Corruption Crystals, Rainbow Essences, Trade Rerolls, Stat Chips, and Green Essences — all essential for progression.
• Time efficiency: Even with the puzzle, a full Happy Factory run takes less than 15 minutes once you’ve learned the code pattern.

Player experience: One farmer reported hitting the 2% drop on Act 1 after 33 runs (not pity), but still recommends the 50% method because it’s more reliable. The code puzzle is straightforward after the first attempt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I auto-run Rune City for Burb without watching the screen?
A: Yes, if you bring enough farm units and a strong nuke team. The key is to avoid damaging the boss until you have maximum gold. Once you’re ready, target the boss and use all ultimate abilities. You can walk away during the gold farming phase, but you’ll need to initiate the boss kill manually.

Q: What is the pity system for anime vanguards familiars?
A: Both Burb and Chopper have a hard pity of 75 runs on Act 1 difficulties. However, the Act 2 50% chance for Chopper makes pity irrelevant — you’re far more likely to get the drop before reaching pity.

Q: Are there any units I should avoid bringing to the Doflamingo fight?
A: Yes. Avoid any unit that creates clones, including Ains, Sung Jinwoo, and Doflamingo himself. Friendly clones will touch the boss and reduce your stock count, potentially failing the run.

Q: Where can I find the official Anime Vanguards game?
A: The game is available on Roblox. Visit the official Anime Vanguards page on Roblox to play. Always use the official link to avoid phishing scams.

Conclusion

Farming anime vanguards familiars doesn’t have to be a painful grind. By focusing on Chopper through the Happy Factory Act 2 puzzle method, you can secure a top-tier familiar with a 50% chance per run — all while collecting valuable resources for future upgrades. Burb is still a decent option if you prefer simpler mechanics, but the time investment vs. reward strongly favors Chopper.

Remember to use the recommended units, avoid clone-spawners during the Doflamingo fight, and set up auto-upgrade for Escanor to make the early waves effortless. With these strategies, you’ll have a full team of powerful familiars ready for the toughest content Anime Vanguards has to offer.