Anime Defenders Beginners Guide – Getting Started in 2026
New to Anime Defenders? Complete beginners guide with first steps, common mistakes, upgrade priorities, and tips to progress fast!
New to Anime Defenders? This guide will get you from zero to hero! Learn exactly what to do first, common mistakes to avoid, and the fastest path to a powerful team. Updated for January 2026!
🚀 First 7 Days Roadmap
Follow this day-by-day plan for the fastest start:
Day 1: Tutorial & Story
- ✅ Complete the tutorial
- ✅ Finish Story Chapter 1
- ✅ Claim your first Epic unit reward
- ✅ Redeem all active codes
Day 2-3: Build Your Team
- ✅ Use free gems on beginner banner (guaranteed Legendary)
- ✅ Level your best 3 units to max
- ✅ Complete daily quests (425 gems/day!)
Day 4-5: Progress
- ✅ Push through Story Chapters 2-3
- ✅ Start farming color challenges for stars
- ✅ Join a guild for daily rewards
Day 6-7: Optimization
- ✅ Save gems for Secret rate-up banner
- ✅ Learn the tier list and traits system
- ✅ Focus on your core 6 units
❌ Common Mistakes (Avoid These!)
New players waste resources by making these mistakes:
1. Spending Gems on Standard Banner
Why it’s bad: Only 0.1% Secret rate.
What to do instead: Save for Secret Rate-Up banners (0.5% rate).
2. Leveling Too Many Units
Why it’s bad: Resources spread thin, weak overall team.
What to do instead: Focus on 6 main units only.
3. Ignoring Trait Crystals
Why it’s bad: Missing 50% damage boost!
What to do instead: Apply Divine trait to your main DPS ASAP.
4. Skipping Daily Quests
Why it’s bad: Losing 425 gems per day (12,750/month).
What to do instead: Complete all dailies in ~30 minutes.
5. Selling Legendary/Mythic Units
Why it’s bad: Meta changes, might need them later.
What to do instead: Keep all Legendary+ units.
📋 Upgrade Priority Order
Here’s exactly what to upgrade first:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Main DPS (Secret/Mythic) | Core damage dealer |
| 2️⃣ | Secondary DPS | Backup damage |
| 3️⃣ | Support (Giyu, healers) | Team buffs/heals |
| 4️⃣ | Tank (All Might) | Raids need tanks |
| 5️⃣ | Everything else | Only with spare resources |
Resource Allocation
- Gems: Save for Secret rate-up banners
- Gold: Level your main 6 first
- Stars: Save for Secret/Mythic evolutions
- Trait Crystals: Divine on DPS, Celestial on ranged
💡 Pro Tips for Fast Progress
Gem Management
- 📦 Save 12,000+ gems before pulling
- 🎯 Only pull on Secret rate-up
- 💎 Complete all weekly quests (2,950 gems)
- 🎁 Check codes weekly (codes page)
Team Building
- ⚔️ 2-3 DPS + 1-2 Support + 1 Tank
- 🔄 Balance ground and air targeting
- 🎭 Same-anime synergy = +30% damage
- 🌟 Traits > Levels for power spikes
Daily Routine (30 mins)
- Complete daily quests
- Farm 3 color challenges
- Check shop deals
- Do 1 portal run
🎮 Game Modes Explained
Story Mode
- Best for: Unlocking content, gems
- Priority: Complete early for rewards
- Difficulty: Easy → Hard progression
Infinite Mode
- Best for: End-game grinding
- Priority: After Story cleared
- Goal: Reach Wave 50+ for best rewards
Raids
- Best for: Trait crystals, team play
- Priority: When you have 6 maxed units
- Tip: Need a good tank (All Might)
Portals
- Best for: Evolution stars
- Priority: Daily farming
- Tip: Match element to portal type
🏆 Best Starter Units
If you pull these, you’re lucky! Level them first:
S+ Tier Starters
| Unit | Why Great |
|---|---|
| Gojo Satoru | Best CC in game |
| Madara | Massive AoE DPS |
| Sukuna | Highest single target |
| Saitama | Boss one-shots |
Good Pulls (Keep & Level)
- Any Mythic unit
- Giyu (excellent support)
- All Might (best tank)
- Zenitsu (fast DPS)
Reroll Targets
If you’re willing to reroll, aim for:
- Gojo + any Mythic
- Madara + any Mythic
- Any 2 Secret units
❓ Beginner FAQ
Should I reroll?
Only if you have patience. Getting 2 Secret units is very lucky.
What’s the best banner to pull?
Secret Rate-Up banner. Never Standard.
How do I get more gems fast?
Story mode + daily/weekly quests + codes.
When should I join a guild?
Day 1! Free daily rewards for joining.
What level should my units be?
Max level your main 6 before spreading resources.
Related Resources
- Complete Guide – Full game guide
- Tier List – Best units ranked
- Evolution Guide – How to evolve
- Free Codes – Get gems now!
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
