How to Evolve Units in Anime Last Stand
Your units’ true strength remains hidden in Anime Last Stand and is found through evolution. If you’re making the disciples without playing those stages together, it probably won’t be successful, and your favorite characters may seem weak or underpowered. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about how to evolve units, including where to find evolution items and which units are worth investing in upgrading.
Evolution Items & Locations
And here’s a handy checklist of all the evolution materials required.
| Item Name | Where To Find (Mode) | Drop Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Shards | Challenge Mode (All Difficulties) | 10-15% |
| Radiant Crystals | Infinite Mode (Wave 30+) | 8-12% |
| Evolution Essence | Story Mode (At The End Stages) | 20-25% |
| Legendary Fragments | Challenge Mode (Extreme Only) | 3-5% |
| Common Evolution Stones | Anywhere In Game | 40-50% |
| Emeralds | Daily Rewards, Battle Pass, Codes | Guaranteed |
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What is Unit Evolution in Anime Last Stand?
Evolution upgrades your creatures with higher stats, new abilities, and visual upgrades. Consider it an upgradable buff to have your unit be far more effective in a fight. Evolved units gain:
- DPS boost (usually 40-60%)
- Higher HP and defense stats
- New powersets or enhanced previous ones
- Enhanced range and attack speed
Not every unit is able to evolve so concentrate your investment on those that can evolve.
Step-by-Step: How to Evolve Your Units
Step 1: Verify The Evolution Materials For Your Unit
Before you start collecting materials here, make sure your unit can even evolve using this information:
- Choose your unit in the inventory screen
- Search for “Evolution Available” label
- Good check of level requirement (most units are 50+)
- See detailed the evolution materials required
Step 2: Gather Evolution Materials
Refer to the table above and farm those needed from certain game modes:
For Spirit Shards: You’ll want to run Challenge Mode. Extreme challenge is a smidgen higher in drop rates, but you will need very good teams.
For Radiant Crystals: Keep on going through Infinite Mode to wave 30+ get those drops regularly.
For Legendary Fragments: Can only be obtained in Challenge Mode (Extreme). This is the most difficult of all materials to acquire.
Which Units Are Worth Evolving? You should check out our Tier List Guide before making those investments.
Step 3: Enter the Evolution Station
Once you have all materials:
- Go to the lobby after a mission
- Find the Evolution Station (the shining Pedestal by the Summon area)
- Interact with it and you will open the evolution menu
Step 4: Finish the Process of Evolution
The evolution interface is straightforward:
- Select the unit you wish to evolve from your existing roster
- Check that you have everything you need (we’ll be sure to tell you what)
- Click on “Evolve” to begin the Evolvement process
- Watch the animation (which you can skip after one viewing)
- Your evolved unit is ready! See its new stats and abilities
Note: Evolution is irreversible, make sure you evolve the correct unit!
Best Units To Evolve First (Priority List)
All evolutionary adaptations are not created equal. Here is how the units stack up:
| Priority Tier | Unit Types | Why Evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 (Evolve Immediately) | Mythic and Legendary units with high base stats | Highest stat multipliers and meta dominance |
| Tier 1 (Evolve Immediately) | DPS-focused units | Greatest benefit from damage multipliers |
| Tier 1 (Evolve Immediately) | Meta units dominating tier lists | Current strongest options |
| Tier 2 (Evolve When Resources Allow) | Epic supports with crowd control | Useful for harder Challenge Mode stages |
| Tier 2 (Evolve When Resources Allow) | Tank units | Better survivability for extreme content |
| Tier 2 (Evolve When Resources Allow) | Farming units | Grind resources more quickly |
| Low Priority (Don’t Rush) | Rare and Common units | Only if you have no better alternatives |
| Low Priority (Don’t Rush) | Duplicate units you’re not using | Waste of limited evolution materials |
| Low Priority (Don’t Rush) | Off-meta units | Doesn’t fit current viable strategies |
Farming Tips: How to Get Evolution Items Faster
Challenge Mode Strategies
It’s from Challenge that you will get most of your Spirit Shards and Legendary Fragments:
- Team composition matters: Bring 2 DPS and a support at least
- Focus on wave clear speed: Faster wave clear is more likely to result in drops
- Use damage boost items: Available for sale in the in-game shop
- Daily Challenge Mode complete rewards: First 3 clears have increased drop rates
Infinite Mode Grinding
For Radiant Crystals:
- Build for Survivability: You need to consistently get to Wave 30+
- Use strategic positioning: Chokepointing, overlapping ranges etc.
- Upgrade at waves: Never have money saved, buy unit upgrades
- Auto-skip first few waves: Save time and concentrate on farming high-waves
Evolution is grindy, but the right kind of grinding. Refer to our Reroll Techniques Guide to get better traits prior evolving—this is important in the long run.
Common Evolution Mistakes to Avoid
1. Evolving Without Level Cap
Your unit should be at max level (usually 50) before you evolve it. Evolve earlier and you can’t really follow through with the process.
2. Ignoring Trait Synergy
Some features are really strong post-evolution. Check if your unit has matching traits before using evo materials!
3. Hoarding Materials Too Long
It’s smart to be choosy — but don’t hang on forever. Evolved units allow you to farm materials FASTER, establishing a growth loop.
4. Evolving Weak Base Units
A fully evolved Common is less powerful than an unevolved Legendary. Rarity matters, even after evolution.
Evolution Crafting System
Certain evolution items can be synthesized using standard materials:
| Recipe | Result | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Common Evolution Stones | 1 Spirit Shard | Always available |
| 5 Spirit Shards + 100 Emeralds | 1 Radiant Crystal | Always available |
| 3 Radiant Crystals | 1 Legendary Fragment | Story Mode completion required |
This one’s costly, but all-but ensures progress if the RNG is giving your drops the cold shoulder.
Post-Evolution: What Changes?
Visual Changes
Your unit receives a new look — usually with crazy glowing effects or different color combinations, some more complicated than others.
Stat Boosts
Expect these improvements:
| Stat Type | Boost Amount |
|---|---|
| Damage | +40-60% |
| HP | +30-50% |
| Range | +10-20% |
| Attack Speed | +5-15% |
Ability Upgrades
Most evolved units gain:
- Reduced cooldowns on special abilities
- Increased area-of-effect ranges
- More status effects (burn, freeze, stun)
- Aura bonuses that affect friendly units around them
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I evolve the unit various times?
Q: Do you keep your traits after evolving?
Q: Am I able to exchange evolution materials in trades?
Q: After the transformation is there any level requirement?
Q: What affects the placement of my unit when I evolve it during battle halfway in the game?
Final Thoughts
Evolution is the final game-end system in Anime Last Stand, and players are really tested on their evolution mastery. Focus on farming efficiently, make high-tier units the top priority and don’t hesitate to invest in your favorites – you won’t regret it due to the power boost.
Recall that evolution is not the most important thing, it’s your best base units which matter more. Make sure to keep checking for new codes to summon better characters, and refer to tier lists before making major evolution decisions.
Happy grinding Spirit Shards, and let’s hope the RNG Gods are with you!
