Anime Vanguards Update 10 Guide, New Units, Codes & More!

Anime Vanguards officially rolled out Update 10.0 on December 23, 2025, and this patch brings one of the biggest changes the game has seen so far. From new playable units and permanent game modes to long-awaited quality-of-life features, this update gives both new and old players many reasons to jump back in. If you want a clear breakdown of everything added in Update 10, this guide covers all the important parts without missing anything.

Overview of Update 10.0

Update 10 introduces new units, Elemental Towers, fresh story content, multiple limited-time events, auto systems, balance changes, bug fixes, and new redeem codes. The update is split into parts, with some events lasting only a few days and others staying permanently.

New Units Added in Update 10

This update adds four brand-new units that can be obtained through the Gem Banner and Evolution Quests. Each unit comes with normal and shiny variants.

• Elastic Captain A powerful unit inspired by pirate themes. Players can evolve the crew to unlock the full version of the captain.
• Fire Foot A fast-paced unit with fire-based attacks. It also has a chef-style evolution that boosts its performance.
• Tempest Pirate A navigator-themed unit focused on storm and wind-based damage, offering strong area control.
• Skele King A music-themed skeleton unit with solid damage potential and a rock-style evolution.

Also check out our Anime Vanguards Tier List for more rewards!

Elemental Towers Explained

Elemental Towers are a brand-new permanent game mode found in the dungeon area of the lobby. This mode tests your mastery of all 11 elements in the game.

How Elemental Towers Work

• Each tower only allows one specific element
• Every floor has 20 waves
• Yen gain works like infinite mode
• Score modifiers increase rewards
• Difficulty increases every 10 floors, up to floor 50
• Co-op is enabled without enemy scaling

Rewards You Can Get

• Trait Rerolls
• Phoenix Shards
• Corruption Crystals
• Elemental Shards
• Gems
• Stat Chips

New Story and Legend Stages

New Story: Frozen Port

Players explore a frozen battlefield filled with cannon fire and endless combat, introducing new enemies and items.

New Legend Stage: Imprisoned Island

A darker stage focused on heavy defenses and powerful bosses. This stage adds more challenge for advanced players.

Across both stages, players can encounter:

• 4 new enemies
• 6 bosses
• 4 new items, including evolution materials

Limited-Time and Permanent Events

Limited-Time Events in Update 10.0 Part 1

• Freedom’s Call Part 1
• Freedom’s Call Trials
• Skele King’s Jam Session
• Vanguards vs Skeletons
• Evolution Madness
• Odyssey Outrage
• Familial Foley

Each event offers unique rewards and bonus effects like double drops or faster progression.

Update 10.5 Events

• The Hellkiller
• The Calamity Arrives
• The Hollow Knight
• Fated Feel

Permanent Events

Several familiar-based events are now permanent, including The Strongest, The King’s Return, Warrior of Sound, and more.

Auto Upgrade and Auto Play Features

• Auto Upgrade Players can now enable automatic upgrades through the Unit Manager. You can set upgrade priority from level 1 to 6, making farming much easier.
• Auto Play Auto Play places and upgrades units automatically based on a selected point on the track. Note that active abilities are not used automatically.

Quality of Life Changes and Store Updates

• Enemy Yen drops are now fixed
• Console players get better controls and cursor support
• Unit manager has improved selection steps
• Old units renamed
• Sandbox updated with newer units
• Multiple new store bundles added with trait rerolls, gems, and essences

Anime Vanguards Update 10 Codes

Here are the latest working codes from Update 10.0:

• VanguardsVsSkeletons 100 Trait Rerolls (Level 30+)
• DoubleDigits 20 Trait Rerolls 10 Stat Chips (Level 30+)
• FreedomsCall 20 Trait Rerolls 6,000 Gems (Level 30+)

Also check out our Anime Vanguards Codes list for more redeemable rewards!

Anime Vanguards Update 10 is packed with meaningful content, not just new units but also systems that make the game easier and more rewarding to play. Elemental Towers add long-term goals, auto features reduce grind, and the wide range of events ensures there is always something to do. If you are planning to progress faster or collect stronger units, Update 10 is a great time to stay active and take advantage of the bonuses available.