If you’ve taken a break from Anime Vanguards and want a fast, practical return path, this guide lays out the easiest steps to get back into the game and start making real progress. I’ll cover what to do first, the best early event to grind, smart automation options, which units to chase, and a few shortcuts that save time. No fluff — just the stuff that worked when I returned after the update. Check out the Anime Vanguards Codes and Tier List for those interested!
Quick start: what to do on login
- Head straight to the lobby.
- Talk to the Iscanor NPC and join the current summer event. This event is the single fastest way to get currency and useful units as a new/returning player.
- Place the unit the event gives you in the recommended spot, level it up, add a couple of support cards, then run the match up to wave 10. Restart and repeat. This loop gives easy event currency every ~5 minutes.
Iscanor is a carry unit — even if you don’t own him, the event units will carry you through a lot of content. Grind him first if you want a painless comeback.
Best AFK tools to Farm Anime Vanguards
If you plan to AFK-farm the event, automation helps a lot.
- PC: TinyTask for simple recording + looped playback.
- Mobile: Any reliable auto clicker with a recording/loop feature (Clickmate is a common pick).
How to set it up:
- Register the cloud device and install Roblox on that device.
- Install your auto clicker and record the sequence: place unit, upgrade, pick cards, wait to wave 10, restart.
- Save the macro and let it loop. Close your local device; the cloud device keeps running.
This frees you to do other things while currencies and drops roll in.
Who to summon and why
When you have summon chances, focus on these core units first:
- Iscanor — best early event carry; very strong for new/returning players.
- Newsman — top-tier support; great for long-term team builds.
- Vanguard / Guts — solid damage and utility.
- Griffith — special target: useful for evolving the Struggler mythic (see next section).
Don’t waste pulls on trend units like delusional-boy or rift-only units until you have solid core units. Pick the units that are known to boost early farming speed or that you can immediately use in story and event runs.
How to unlock Griffith (and evolve Struggler)
- Open Settings > Events and toggle Random Events ON.
- Play stages 1–10 and wait for the Griffith Eclipse random event to happen. When it does, remove all other characters and let the event finish — you’ll collect Griffith and an egg.
- Use Griffith’s special ability and sacrifice the required units to awaken his egg.
- To evolve the Struggler mythic, combine two Griffith units (follow in-game evolve requirements). This is a strong midgame goal.
Farm strategy and progression roadmap
- Short term: Cycle the Iscanor event and stockpile event currency. Use automation if you can.
- Mid term: Summon for Newsman and other supports. Use drops to clear story modes and unlock more content.
- Long term: Get Griffith, evolve Struggler, collect exclusive units. Shift focus to team synergies and higher-level content once you have several stable units.
Tips, Gacha, and settings
- Use the event loop to grind currency quickly — it’s the easiest return on time invested.
- If you use a cloud device, start with a free trial to test the setup before paying.
- Keep one manual session each day to open gifts, check events, and spend currencies so you don’t waste rewards.
- Don’t over-pull on banners early; focus on a few must-have units first.
- Save potions/consumables for key boss fights and rebirth pushes.
Returning to Anime Vanguards is easier than it looks. Jump into the Iscanor summer event, set up a simple AFK loop if you can, and prioritize a short list of powerful units (Iscanor, Newsman, Griffith). Follow the Griffith event steps to unlock evolution paths like the Struggler mythic, and you’ll be back near the top of the roster in no time. If you want, I can turn this into a short checklist you can screenshot and keep handy while you grind.