How to Find Secret Shanks NPC for EVO Item – Anime Reversal Guide

The Secret Shanks evolution is one of the most talked-about upgrades in Anime Reversal right now. If you want to unlock his Elite EVO form, you first need to track down a hidden NPC inside the lobby. The problem is, he does not stay in one place and he does not spawn on a fixed timer. This guide will explain how to find the Secret Shanks NPC, what items you need, and how his Elite evolution performs in battle. Also check out our Anime Reversal Codes for more rewards!

Where to Find the Secret Shanks NPC

Unlike portal-based NPCs, Shanks spawns randomly in the main lobby. He can appear almost anywhere:

• Near the Summon area
• Around the Play/Portal section
• Close to side paths or corners
• Random open spaces in the lobby

There is no fixed spawn location, so you need to physically look around.

Use the Traveler NPC for Hints

There is a Traveler NPC in the lobby that gives status messages about Shanks. These messages are extremely important.

For example:

• If the Traveler says he recently saw a strong red-haired man, that means Shanks is currently in the server.
• Other messages may indicate he just left or might return soon.

Talk to the Traveler regularly to know whether it is worth searching the lobby. Also keep the global chat open. Players often share Shanks’ location when he appears.

Requirements to Buy the Shanks EVO Item

When you finally find Shanks, you will have the option to buy his evolution item (the hat required for upgrade).

Important details:

• You can only purchase one EVO item per day.
• No complicated kill requirement is needed.
• Once purchased, you can evolve Shanks immediately if you meet the upgrade materials.

Because of the daily limit, progression takes at least multiple days if you are starting from base form.

How to Evolve Shanks to Secret/Elite Form

Shanks requires two evolutions:

1. First Evolution – Basic upgrade using required materials.
2. Second Evolution – Requires the hat obtained from the Secret Shanks NPC.

Once both steps are complete, he unlocks his stronger Secret/Elite form. No kill grind is required for the second evolution, which makes it much easier compared to other units.

Elite Shanks Showcase – Is He Worth It?

After evolving, Shanks becomes one of the strongest units in the game.

Passive Ability

• Each attack has a 20% chance to deal 1.5x damage.
• Deals bonus damage to enemies closer to him.
• Has a stun skill ability.

Damage and Performance

• Starts with strong base damage.
• Gains Full AOE at higher upgrades.
• Extremely large attack range.
• Ability includes a full visual cutscene effect.
• Max upgrade damage can reach very high numbers, especially when passive procs.

His VFX and ability animation are among the best in Anime Reversal right now. The stun plus high burst makes him effective against bosses and heavy waves.

Even without perfect stat rolls, he performs very well in harder stages like Legend difficulty maps.

Tips to Find Shanks Faster

1. Check Traveler NPC messages often.
2. Stay in active servers where players communicate.
3. Search the entire lobby carefully.
4. Do not rely on a single spawn point.
5. Log in daily since the purchase is limited to once per day.

Because the spawn is random, patience is required. Some players find him quickly, others need to server hop.

Secret Shanks is one of the most valuable evolutions in Anime Reversal right now. The process is simple but requires awareness and consistency. Since the EVO item is locked behind a daily purchase limit, the sooner you start checking the lobby, the faster you can complete his upgrade. If you are building a high-DPS ground team, Elite Shanks is definitely worth the effort. Keep an eye on Traveler hints, monitor chat, and secure that hat as soon as he appears.