Anime Guardians drops you into the game with zero explanation. No tutorial, confusing menus, and a gacha system that looks impossible. I wasted my first 20k Gems on terrible summons because I didn’t know what I was doing.
This guide covers everything I wish I knew when I started.
First 10 Minutes
Do these things immediately:
1. Claim Your Free Exodia Unit
Check your mailbox (envelope icon). There’s a free Exodia unit waiting. This thing carries early game hard. Equip it before doing anything else.
2. Clear 2-3 Story Stages
You need Level 5 to redeem codes. Clear a few stages on Normal difficulty. Exodia handles everything.
3. Redeem All Codes
Once you hit Level 5, go to our Anime Guardians Codes page and redeem everything. You’ll get:
- Thousands of Trait Rerolls
- Tens of thousands of Gems
- Lucky Potions
- Various currencies
This takes 5 minutes and sets you up for hours of progression.
4. DON’T Summon Yet
I know you want to pull. Resist. Save your Gems until you understand the banner system. I burned 20k on the standard banner and got nothing useful.
Understanding the Basics
Unit Rarities
From worst to best:
- Rare - Trash, fodder only
- Epic - Still trash
- Legendary - Usable early, replace later
- Mythic - Good, worth investing
- Secret - Great, hard to get
- Exclusive - Event units, varies
- Limited - Time-limited, often broken
- Heavenly - Top tier
- Guardian - Best in game, 0.0045% rates
Don’t chase Guardian units as a beginner. Focus on Mythic and Secret.
Traits
Traits are stat bonuses on units. A unit without traits is half as strong as one with good traits.
Best traits:
- Damage++ (always good)
- Range+ (quality of life)
- Attack Speed+ (more DPS)
Use Trait Rerolls from codes to get good traits on your main units.
Positioning
Where you place units matters:
- Intersections - Put AoE units here to hit multiple paths
- Boss lanes - Single-target DPS goes here
- Back lines - Support units stay safe here
Bad positioning is why most beginners fail stages they should clear.
First Week Goals
Day 1-2: Story Mode Normal
Clear all Story Mode acts on Normal difficulty. Exodia carries most of it.
Goals:
- Reach Level 30
- Complete all acts
- Save every Gem
Day 3-4: Chainsaw Man Event
Even though this event is old, it’s still active. The units are free and strong.
Farm for:
- Denji (S tier, farmable)
- Power (A tier, farmable)
- CSM Coins for shop
These units don’t require gacha luck. You grind and buy them directly.
Day 5-7: First Summons
Now you can summon. But be smart.
Priority:
- Limited banners (Re:Zero right now)
- Rate-up banners
- Standard banner (only if desperate)
Target units:
- Sung Jin Woo (any version)
- Gojo (Infinity)
- Any Mythic with AoE
Use Lucky Potions before pulling on limited banners.
What to Spend Resources On
Gems
- Limited banners (best value)
- Rate-up banners (good value)
- Standard banner (bad value, avoid)
Trait Rerolls
- Your main DPS first
- Then your secondary DPS
- Then supports
Coins
- Evolution materials
- Shop items
- Unit upgrades
Lucky Potions
- Save for limited banners only
- Pop right before pulling
- Don’t waste on standard banner
Common Beginner Mistakes
Summoning on Standard Banner
The rates are terrible. Wait for rate-ups or limited banners. I wasted 20k Gems learning this.
Ignoring Traits
A Mythic with Damage++ beats a Secret with no traits. Use your rerolls.
Spreading Resources
Focus on 6 units max. Perfect those before touching others. I tried building 15 units and all of them were mid.
Skipping Chainsaw Man Event
Denji is free and S tier. Power is free and A tier. No excuse to skip.
Bad Positioning
AoE at intersections. Single-target on boss lanes. Supports in back. Learn this early.
Rushing Nightmare Difficulty
Normal gives the same completion rewards. Clear Normal first, come back for Nightmare with better units.
Team Building Basics
Starter Team (Week 1)
- Exodia (free, carries early)
- Denji (farm from CSM event)
- Power (farm from CSM event)
- Any Mythic you pull
This team clears Story Mode Normal and most of Hard.
Mid-Game Team (Week 2-4)
- Sung Jin Woo (if you pulled him)
- Gojo (if you pulled him)
- Denji (still good)
- Best Mythic/Secret you have
This team pushes into Nightmare and early Infinite Mode.
Endgame Team (Month 1+)
- Sung (Shadow Monarch) - evolved
- Saitama or Reinhard (if lucky)
- Gojo (Infinity)
- Best support unit
This team clears everything and pushes Infinite Mode leaderboards.
Progression Checklist
Week 1
- Claim free Exodia
- Redeem all codes
- Clear Story Mode Normal
- Farm Chainsaw Man event
- Reach Level 30
Week 2
- First summons on good banner
- Clear Story Mode Hard
- Start Infinite Mode
- Get traits on main units
- Join first raid
Week 3-4
- Push Infinite Mode Wave 50+
- Start evolution farming
- Clear Story Mode Nightmare
- Build artifact collection
- Perfect traits on 6 units
Quick Tips
Check codes daily. New codes drop with updates. Our codes page stays updated.
Join the Discord. Codes drop there first. Community helps with team building.
Don’t buy Gems with Robux yet. Farm first. See if you like the game.
Infinite Mode is your Gem source. 100 Gems per wave after Wave 50. Farm it.
Events are time-limited. Farm event shops before they end. Materials don’t come back for months.
What’s Next?
Once you’re past the beginner phase:
- Anime Guardians Guide - Full progression to endgame
- Anime Guardians Tier List - Know what to build
- Anime Guardians Evolution Guide - Evolve your units
- Anime Guardians Artifacts Guide - Endgame gear
Frequently Asked Questions
I just started, what do I do first?
Claim free Exodia from mailbox, clear 2-3 stages to hit Level 5, redeem all codes from our codes page. Takes 15 minutes and sets you up for hours.
How do I get good units without spending money?
Farm the Chainsaw Man event for free Denji and Power. Use codes for Gems and pull on limited banners only. Infinite Mode gives 100 Gems per wave after Wave 50. F2P is slower but viable.
Why do my units feel weak?
Probably no traits. A unit without traits is half as strong. Use Trait Rerolls from codes to get Damage++ on your main DPS. Also check positioning. Bad placement kills runs.
Should I upgrade all my units?
No. Focus on 6 units max. Spreading resources makes everyone mid. Pick your best 6 and max those before touching others.
What’s the point of the Chainsaw Man event if it’s old?
Free S-tier units. Denji and Power don’t require gacha luck. You grind the event and buy them directly. They’re still meta, especially Denji for shield breaking.
How do I know if I’m ready for Nightmare difficulty?
Can you clear Hard without losing lives? Do you have at least one Mythic with good traits? If yes, try Nightmare. If you fail, go back and farm more.
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