How To Solo Ant Island Raid Anime Vanguards Update 4.5

Anime Vanguards Update 4.5 introduces the exciting new Ant Island Raid, a 30-wave challenge that tests your strategy, team setup, and upgrade timing. This guide outlines a practical approach for solo players to tackle the raid effectively while keeping a focus on both farming currency and maximizing damage output.

Best Team to Solo Raid – Ant Island

Begin your run by choosing a starting card that increases your currency yield. Cards such as Exterminator or Lifeline work well and provide a strong foundation for your strategy. For your team, aim for a balance between damage-dealers and support units. Here’s our recommendation:

• Cha Hae In
• Sung Jin Woo
• Orihime
• Igris
• Double Farm [Sprintwagon & Other]

A recommended composition is to include three DPS units along with a support member. Some players prefer substituting support units like Orime with alternatives that provide stage buffs, but the key is to have a setup that allows you to farm efficiently in the early waves.

How to Solo Raid the Ant Island Anime Vanguards

1. Early Game Tactics

During the initial waves, focus on maximizing your economy and unit upgrades. Place your high-range DPS unit—often a must-have for this mode—near the enemy tunnels. This unit not only covers a wide area but also has an almost full-area attack when upgraded, making it ideal for early damage.

Use your farming units to generate currency and upgrade them to their maximum potential by around wave eight. Although stepping on enemy tunnels can temporarily stop spawns, the main strategy should be on building a strong economy early on.

2. Mid Game Strategies

As you progress past the early waves, shift your focus to upgrading your primary DPS units. Prioritize maxing out your key unit first because its low upgrade cost and wide range make it indispensable.  Once your first DPS unit is at its peak, upgrade one of your Sung Jin Woo units to take advantage of its summoning ability.

This will not only provide additional firepower but also enhance synergy with your other units. At this stage, be sure to pick up modifiers like the Pret modifier if available; it speeds up ability cooldowns by up to 50% and helps your units act faster.

3. End Game and Boss Fight

Reaching wave 30 brings you face-to-face with the Ant King. Despite his hefty 775 million health and a yellow overshield, the boss is manageable with a well-upgraded team and a balanced mix of positive modifiers.

In some runs, you might notice that enemy spawns briefly vanish when the boss appears—a quirk that can ease the pressure during the final moments of the raid. Use all available upgrades and ensure that your DPS units are fully maximized to clear the final wave with confidence.

Additional Tips and Considerations

• Modifier Choices: For extra currency, prioritize the Harvest modifier every time it appears. However, if you choose additional negative modifiers such as faster or stronger enemies, do so sparingly since they can compound over 30 waves.
• Upgrade Order: Focus on maxing out your most effective DPS unit first, then upgrade Sung Jin Woo for his summoning abilities. After that, invest in fully upgrading all other DPS units to achieve full area damage.
• Free-to-Play Friendly: Even without advanced traits or high-cost upgrades, this mode is accessible to free-to-play players. Simple, well-timed upgrades and careful management of resources can lead to a successful run.

Soloing the Ant Island Raid in Anime Vanguards Update 4.5 is all about balancing early economic growth with strategic unit upgrades. By carefully selecting your starting cards, setting up a versatile team, and timing your upgrades, you can overcome the 30-wave challenge and defeat the Ant King with ease. This guide provides a clear pathway to mastering the raid while remaining true to a free-to-play approach. Embrace the grind, adapt your strategy as needed, and enjoy the rewards of a well-fought victory.