The long-awaited Anniversary Update has finally arrived in Anime Vanguards, and with it comes one of the most powerful and hyped secret units in the game — DIO OVER HEAVEN. This guide covers everything you need to know about how to summon, farm, and evolve him as efficiently as possible. Also check out our Anime Vanguards Codes & Anime Vanguards Tier List for those interested.
How to Summon DIO OVER HEAVEN
To start your journey toward obtaining Dio Over Heaven, head to the Summon Area in the main lobby.
- Go to the Anniversary Limited Banner – You’ll find this option on the left side of the Summon screen.
- Select the Anniversary Banner – This banner includes all the special event characters, and if you look closely on the far right, you’ll see Dio Over Heaven featured in the background.
- Summon Chances – Dio Over Heaven is classified as a Secret Unit with a 0.2% drop rate, making him extremely rare. Prepare plenty of gems and summon tickets before trying your luck.
Since this is a limited-time banner, make sure you prioritize it before the event ends.
How to Evolve DIO OVER HEAVEN
Getting Dio is only the first step — you’ll also need to evolve him to unlock his full potential. Follow these steps:
- Head to the Event Area – You’ll find a vendor in the Anniversary & Summer Shop section.
- Talk to the Event NPC – Interact with the NPC to access the Anniversary Shop menu.
- Purchase God’s Journal – This item is the key evolution material for Dio Over Heaven. Once you buy and use it, you can evolve your regular Dio into Dio Over Heaven.
How to Farm Cake Slices (Evolution Currency)
You’ll need Cake Slices to buy God’s Journal and other event items. Here’s the best way to farm them efficiently:
- Enter the Dungeon Area – From the main lobby, go to the Raid/Dungeon section and choose Create Match.
- Select Dungeon: Anniversary – This is the main event dungeon that drops Cake Slices.
- Complete Acts – There are around 9–10 Acts available, each getting progressively harder but offering higher Cake Slice rewards. Early Acts: ~1.5k Cake Slices. Later Acts: Significantly more per completion
- Use Boosts or Party Up – Running dungeons with a full team speeds up farming and improves drop consistency.
You can also earn Cake Slices through premium bundles, which include extra slices as part of their rewards.
Tips to Get DIO OVER HEAVEN Faster
- Focus all summons on the Anniversary Banner while it’s active.
- Grind the Anniversary Dungeon daily to stack up Cake Slices.
- Buy God’s Journal early before event items rotate out.
- If you’re short on time, consider grabbing one of the Anniversary Bundles to instantly boost your slice count.
DIO OVER HEAVEN isn’t just a collectible — he’s currently one of the strongest and most versatile units in Anime Vanguards, combining powerful DPS with unique status effects and time manipulation abilities. While his 0.2% summon rate makes him rare, consistent grinding during the anniversary event gives you a real shot at unlocking this legendary unit. If you’re planning to build a top-tier roster, Dio Over Heaven should be your next priority before the event disappears.