Anime Vanguards Returning Player Guide — First Session Path
Left for weeks or months and the lobby looks like a new game? This page is a first-session path — not a full meta bible. Official data stays on the Wiki; we tell you what to do in order.
Brand new (never played)? Use the beginner guide instead.
10-minute emergency path
Do this before summoning or trading:
- Redeem codes — free Trait Rerolls and currencies (often Level 30).
- Open the current limited event — claim free track / login only (event playbook).
- Do not trade until you read trading pre-flight (Level 50, traits wipe, no official prices).
- Pick one unit you still place → plan RR with the spend tree.
- If lost in the hub: lobby map (Mandra = traits).
Pick your “how long were you gone” track
| You left… | Focus this session | Skip for now |
|---|---|---|
| < 2 weeks | Codes + event free track + challenge RR | Full re-learn of every mode |
| 1–3 months | Codes → free event → farm top 3 → trait one main | Spreading mats across old favorites |
| 6+ months / “what is Odyssey” | Codes → Story/level gates if under 30–50 → free event → lobby tour → one clear team | Trading, every banner, Monarch pity panic |
Exact unit names flip every patch — use investment tier + Wiki Tier List for names, not this checklist.
First 30 minutes (recommended order)
| Step | Action | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Codes (Copy all if listed) | Codes |
| 2 | Event free rewards + shop buy order (RR/power before skins) | Events |
| 3 | Bank more RR without believing YouTuber 7k flex | Farm RR reality |
| 4 | Only run Odyssey if you can enter without constant wipes | When Odyssey |
| 5 | Spend RR on one main at Mandra | Traits tree · Odds |
| 6 | Evolve that main if mats are cheap | Evolve |
| 7 | Trade only if L50+ and you accept wipe | Trading |
What usually wastes a comeback session
- Summoning every banner before redeeming codes
- Traiting three old units “for fun”
- Trading a Monarch unit without knowing traits delete
- Forcing hard event tiers with a year-old team
- Chasing full Monarch pity on a unit you will replace this week
Resource expectations (honest)
| Resource | Expectation |
|---|---|
| Codes | Pulse, expire fast — redeem first |
| Trait Rerolls | Creators with thousands often paid or ground events hard — reality check |
| Monarch | 0.1%, pity 1,500 — calculator |
| Trade value | No official list — we never publish one |
After you’re stable again
- Weekly RR loop: farm guide
- Limited content order: event playbook
- Who deserves gems/mats: investment tier
- Full hub: Anime Vanguards guides
FAQ
Is my old limited still good?
Maybe. Check Wiki Tier and our investment page. If you only place it for nostalgia, do not dump new RR into it.
Should I trade for the current meta?
Only after pre-flight. Power for your clears beats a screenshot trade.