In Anime Vanguards, power doesn’t stop at summoning strong units—it’s what you do with them that sets top players apart. Enter: Traits. These passive stat modifiers can completely transform a unit’s performance, giving you the edge in Infinite Mode, raids, or late-stage boss clears.
Whether you’re just getting started or optimizing your meta team, this guide breaks down every Trait in the game—what they do, how rare they are, and how to get them.
⭐ What Are Traits?
Traits are passive boosts you apply to individual units to enhance their core stats—like damage, range, or attack speed. Some are simple, while others turn a unit into a full-blown carry.
You’ll need Trait Reroll Crystals to spin for them, which can be earned through quests, stage clears, or codes. But don’t reroll blindly—traits are expensive, and not all are created equal.
📜 All Traits in Anime Vanguards (Tiered by Rarity)
| Trait | Chance | Effect |
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| Range | 26% | +5% / +10% / +15% Range |
| Swift | 26% | -5% / -7.5% / -12.5% SPA (Attack Faster) |
| Vigor | 26% | +5% / +10% / +15% Damage |
| Scholar | 10% | +50% EXP gain when leveling units |
| Marksman | 6.5% | +30% Range (Perfect for snipers) |
| Fortune | 2.5% | +20% Gold per kill & -10% Upgrade cost |
| Blitz | 1.85% | -20% SPA = Huge DPS spike |
| Solar | 0.5% | +10% Damage, -5% SPA, +20% Range (Balanced boost) |
| Deadeye | 0.375% | +45% Crit Chance, +50% Crit Damage |
| Ethereal | 0.175% | +20% Damage, -20% SPA, +5% Range (Massive DPS gain) |
| Monarch | 0.1% | +300% Damage, -10% SPA, +5% Range |
| ⚠️ Only one unit with this trait can be placed at a time. |
🔁 How to Reroll Traits
To reroll traits, visit Mandra, found just outside the Evolve Room in the main lobby.
Steps:
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Go to the Lobby.
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Interact with Mandra.
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Pick the unit you want to reroll.
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Spend 1 Trait Reroll Crystal to spin a new trait.
🎯 Pro Tip: Save your rerolls for Mythic or higher units you plan to use long-term.
You can get crystals through:
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Quests
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Game milestones
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Anime Vanguards codes
🧠 Best Traits – Ranked by Power
Here’s a general tier list to help you prioritize:
🔥 Top Tier
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Monarch – The strongest trait, period. But you can only place one copy of the unit.
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Ethereal – Massive DPS boost without restrictions. Ideal for boss killers.
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Deadeye – Great on crit-focused or burst units.
🟢 Strong Mid-Tier
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Blitz – Pure speed. Amazing for AoE or units with strong attack animations.
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Solar – Versatile, boosts everything a bit. Works on nearly any carry.
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Marksman – Best for long-range or bleed-type characters.
🟡 Early Game / Utility
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Swift – A solid boost to any unit’s DPS.
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Vigor – Straightforward damage increase.
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Range – Useful but depends on unit type.
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Scholar – Speed-level your units. Great if you’re still progressing.
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Fortune – Better gold and cheaper upgrades = faster scaling in story or farming runs.
🧮 DPS Comparison Snapshot
To give context, here’s how much some of the top traits boost overall DPS:
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Swift 3: +14.3%
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Vigor 3: +15%
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Blitz: +25%
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Deadeye: +33.75%
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Ethereal: +50%
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Monarch:
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1 Unit: +344.4%
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2 Units: +122.2%
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3 Units: +48.1%
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More than 3: DPS starts to drop due to placement limit
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✨ Final Thoughts
Traits in Anime Vanguards are more than just a stat boost—they’re a game-changer. Whether you’re farming gems or pushing leaderboard scores, the right trait can make or break your strategy.
Want to solo with one powerful carry? Go for Monarch. Need a reliable, no-restriction DPS boost? Ethereal is your best friend. Just grinding and leveling units? Scholar will save you time.
🔁 Keep rerolling, keep testing, and find what makes your squad click.
