Anime Vanguards is a tower defense simulator where you summon unique anime-inspired units to fend off waves of enemies. The recent 2nd Anniversary update brought a lot of excitement with new features and units. Many players, including myself, have found themselves building strategies around these fresh options, especially with the release of Yuvi.
Jumping into the game, I found that knowing how to maximize my units is crucial. Players can easily waste resources trying to obtain Yuvi without understanding the best ways to secure it. It’s really important to figure out early on if you want to level up your strategy effectively.
Make sure you check the 2nd Anniversary Daily Rewards banner right after your first login. Getting that initial boost will help you kick things off on the right foot!
Yuvi is an Exclusive-tier unit you can snag either by rerolling the 2nd Anniversary Daily Rewards banner or through the Anniversary 26 Banner. Understanding how to get your hands on this powerful unit will be a game-changer for your team.
Who is Yuvi in Anime Vanguards?
Introduced in the 2nd Anniversary update on October 12, 2026, Yuvi is an Exclusive-tier unit that brings some unique abilities to the table. This character can seriously change your gameplay dynamics.
To add Yuvi to your roster, you can either claim your day one reward from the 2nd Anniversary Daily Rewards banner or reroll the Anniversary 26 Banner. Just a heads-up, to unlock Yuvi’s Gauntlets form, you’ll need to make a trip to the Evolution area and spend several materials: a Hex Stone, some Essence Stones, and a bit of Gold.
Yuvi (Gauntlets) stats
- Rarity: Exclusive
- Element: Spark
- DPS: 1k
- SPA: 20
- RNG: 6s
Passive abilities
- Denting Blows: This ability enhances Spark and Video Game units’ damage. It can stun foes, reduce their damage reduction, and also applies destruction and slow effects. Plus, it allows Yuvi to land critical hits if the enemy has no damage reduction active.
- Hex Shield: This makes Yuvi immune to Destruction and shortens its SPA. Each takedown will boost its Crit Damage, and it can deal extra damage to stunned opponents. It’s handy in tight situations.
Steps to get and evolve Yuvi in Anime Vanguards
Step 1: Get the Yuvi unit
You can unlock Yuvi using one of these methods:
- Claim 2nd Anniversary Daily Rewards: Just grab the first day rewards from this banner to get the unit.
- Reroll Anniversary 26 Banner: You’ve got a 0.5% chance of getting an Exclusive unit when you reroll here, so keep trying if you don’t land it straight away.
Step 2: Evolve the unit
To evolve Yuvi into her Gauntlets form, here’s what you’ll need:
- 1x Hex Stone
- 40x Green Essence Stones
- 30x Purple Essence Stones
- 30x Pink Essence Stones
- 1x Rainbow Essence Stone
- Gold
FAQs on Yuvi in Anime Vanguards
What are the items required to evolve Yuvi?
You’ll want 1 Hex Stone, 40 Green Essence Stones, 30 Purple Essence Stones, 30 Pink Essence Stones, 1 Rainbow Essence Stone, and some Gold to complete the evolution.
What does Denting Blows do?
This ability enhances the damage of Spark and Video Game units. It’s particularly useful because it can stun enemies and allows critical hits on those with no damage reduction.
What does Hex Shield do?
Hex Shield grants immunity to Destruction, lowers Yuvi’s SPA, and increases her Crit Damage on takedowns. Yuvi’s attacks inflict extra damage on stunned enemies too.
