Getting Started – Core Progression Loop
Last updated · July 2025
Anime Final Strike combines classic tower-defence lane management with a deep unit-upgrade system. Your main objective in early game is to build a balanced roster of Damage, Support and Crowd-Control units while farming Gems and Stat Engems for upgrades.
1. Use Launch Codes for a Head-Start
- Redeem
RELEASE
for 500 Gems. TRAILER
grants five Perfect Stat Engems – save these for Mythic units.
2. Early-Game Meta Units
While new banners rotate weekly, the launch roster already features several budget-friendly carries. Prioritise one of the following before spending Gems on rerolls:
- Vegeta (Epic) – cheap early upgrades and a piercing beam that clears straight lanes.
- Akaza (Mythic) – high single-target DPS plus AoE ground-slam at level 25.
- Nezuko (Rare) – burns enemies over time, perfect for Infinite Mode wave farming.
3. Infinite Mode Gem Farming Route
Infinite Mode is unlocked after clearing Story Chapter 2. For reliable Gem income, queue solo on Meadow Map and target Wave 40:
- Place two AoE units at the first bend, upgrade to level 3.
- Add a Slow aura unit (e.g. Shinobu) at wave 15.
- Sell front line at wave 25 and rebuild near base to kite Boss 1.
Average yield: ~850 Gems every 20 minutes.
4. Optimal Trait & Stat Engem Usage
- Only roll Legendary or higher traits on Mythics; Epics can settle for Rare.
- Dump
Stat Engems
into range-based towers first – %Damage scales better on them. - Save
Perfect Stat Engems
for end-game raid line-ups.
5. Raid Preparation Checklist
- Minimum team level 40 and at least one Stun or Slow unit.
- Bring food buffs: +10 % HP and +5 % Attack Speed make a difference.
- Coordinate abilities in voice chat – stagger burst skills to avoid overkill.
Strategies sourced from top Wave 100 leaderboard players in the FinalStrike Discord.