Unit Evolutions are one of the best ways to strengthen your team in Anime Expeditions. Collect Gold, Evolution Sprites, and unique Trial materials to evolve eligible units and unlock exclusive passive abilities. Visit the Evolve Portal in the Upgrades Room to upgrade your units and prepare for tougher content. If you want ot more about evolutions, check out our guide.
Anime Expeditions is a popular Roblox tower defense game where you summon powerful anime-inspired units to defend against waves of enemies across various modes. As you progress through the game, evolving your units becomes essential for tackling tougher content with ease. So, if you want to know more about evolutions, here’s a complete guide on Evolutions in Anime Expeditions.
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All Unit Evolutions in Anime Expeditions
At the moment, only select units can be evolved. Every evolution consumes Gold, Evolution Sprites, and a unique evolution material tied to that specific character. In return, the unit receives improved stats and unlocks a special passive ability that cannot be obtained otherwise. Below, we’ve listed all the units that can be evolved along with their required evolution materials and cost.
| Base Unit | Evolution | Gold Cost | Evolution Materials | Passive Gained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Sword | 8th Sword (Berserk) | 10,000 | 20x Red Sprites 20x Blue Sprites 20x Green Sprites 3x Rainbow Sprite | Dismemberer’s Rush executes a follow-up attack on low-health enemies, and The Nameless Demon passive grants Berserk mode, gaining increased damage and applying Dismembered on every hit. |
| Puppet | Puppet (Telekinetic) | 5,000 | 1x Puppet Heart 20x Pink Sprites 20x Purple Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Complete Control: Rewinds enemies within range for 2 seconds. |
| True Saint | True Saint (Holy) | 5,000 | 1x Holy Pendant 5x Red Sprites 5x Blue Sprites 5x Green Sprites 5x Purple Sprites 5x Yellow Sprites 5x Pink Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Seize: Steals 20% damage from the three strongest allied units in range for 60 seconds. |
| Shadow | Shadow (Divine) | 10,000 | 20x Blue Sprites 20x Green Sprites 20x Red Sprites 3x Rainbow Sprites | Divine Spirit: Summons an immortal spirit that mirrors Shadow’s damage after activation. |
| String Demon | String Demon (Awakened) | 5,000 | 1x Joker of the Nonsensical Pirates 20x Yellow Sprites 20x Pink Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | String Sync: Linked allies trigger additional follow-up attacks. |
| Cursed Student | Cursed Student (True Love) | 5,000 | 1x Student ID 20x Blue Sprites 20x Purple Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Cursed Mimicry and Spirit Bats grant bonus attacks and Bleed-based summons. |
| Flame Emperor | Flame Emperor (Reincarnate) | 5,000 | 1x Burning Fruit 20x Red Sprites 20x Yellow Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Wall of Fire: Creates a burning barrier that applies Burn to enemies. |
| Crimson | Crimson (Brother) | 5,000 | 20x Red Sprites 20x Pink Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Piercing Crimson: Fires a damaging beam that continuously damages marked enemies. |
| Elf Mage | Elf Mage (Unleashed) | 5,000 | 1x Cosmic Magic 20x Blue Sprites 20x Purple Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Arcane Magic, Overcharge, and enhanced Arcane Spells increase spell damage significantly. |
| Salmon Sorcerer | Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1) | 5,000 | 1x Salmon 20x Green Sprites 20x Blue Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Crumble Away slows enemies while Plummet applies Stagger to nearby foes. |
| Reaper | Reaper (Unleashed) | 5,000 | 1x Hollowed Visor 20x Red Sprites 20x Yellow Sprites 1x Rainbow Sprite | Critical Tempo: Critical hits reduce SPA. Mirage Swap: Cleanses stun by swapping with a Mirage Clone. Mirage Step: Relocates within range and creates a Mirage Clone that deals half of this unit’s base damage. |
How Do You Get Evolution Materials in Anime Expeditions?
Most Evolution materials are earned from Trials, while Evolution Sprites primarily come from clearing Challenges and Crafting. Below, we’ve mentioned all the ways you can farm all types of evolution materials in Anime Expeditions.
How to Get Evolution Items
These items are linked to specific unit trials. Completing these trials will reward you with these items. You can access this tab by clicking on the Quest tab on the left side of the screen. Below, we’ve listed all the Evolution materials.
| Evolution Item | How to Get It |
|---|---|
| Puppet Heart | Clear A Puppet’s Heart Trial in Fairy King Forest. |
| Holy Pendant | Craft using 10,000 Gold, 3 Pink Sprites, and 3 Red Sprites. |
| Joker of the Nonsensical Pirates | Clear the Strings of Captivity Trial in Rose Kingdom. |
| Student ID | Clear the Love & Loss Trial in School Grounds. |
| Burning Fruit | Clear the Fire That Spread Trial. |
| Cosmic Magic | Clear the Last Great Elvan Mage Trial in King’s Tomb. |
| Salmon | Clear the Tuna Tuna Trial in School Grounds. |
How to Get Evolution Sprites
Sprites are used in every evolution recipe, making them one of the most valuable resources in the game. Below, we’ve listed all the Sprites along with how to obtain them.
| Sprite | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Blue Sprite | All types of Challenges and Crafting |
| Green Sprite | All types of Challenges and Crafting |
| Pink Sprite | All types of Challenges and Crafting |
| Purple Sprite | All types of Challenges and Crafting |
| Red Sprite | All types of Challenges and Crafting |
| Yellow Sprite | All types of Challenges and Crafting |
| Rainbow Sprite | Daily Challenges, Weekly Challenges, and Crafting |
How Do You Evolve Units in Anime Expeditions?
Evolving a unit is a straightforward process once you have collected all the required Gold and evolution materials. Below, we’ve mentioned all these steps to upgrade your unit.
- From the main lobby, head to the Upgrades Room, located on the right side of the central courtyard.
- After that, walk up to the Evolve portal and press E to open the Evolution menu. Then, choose the character you want to evolve from the list of available units.
- Check the required Gold, Evolution Sprites, and unique evolution item needed for that unit. You can also preview the passive ability the evolved unit will unlock.
- If you are missing any resources, farm the required Story Stages and Challenges, or craft the missing items at the Crafting Station before returning.
- Once you have all the necessary materials and Gold, click Evolve Unit to upgrade your unit into its evolved form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Currently, only a select group of units can evolve. These include 8th Sword, Puppet, True Saint, Shadow, String Demon, Cursed Student, Flame Emperor, Crimson, Elf Mage, Reaper, and Salmon Sorcerer. Each unit requires unique materials, Evolution Sprites, and Gold to unlock its evolved form.
Every evolution requires Gold, Evolution Sprites, and at least one unique evolution item tied to that unit. While most units require 5,000 Gold, Shadow (Divine) is the only evolution that costs 10,000 Gold.
You can obtain Evolution Sprites by completing Challenges and through Crafting. Rainbow Sprites are rarer and can be earned from Daily Challenges, Weekly Challenges, or crafted using the Crafting Station.
Yes. Evolving a unit not only improves its overall stats but also unlocks exclusive passive abilities that can significantly increase its damage and crowd control capabilities. These upgrades make evolved units much stronger for challenging content like Raids, Expedition Mode, and late-game Story stages.
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