An anime‑style battle squad can leap from the armor‐clad novice to a shimmering, damage‑chasing juggernaut in a single evolution, a process dubbed Anime Expeditions unit evolution.
Why the Evolution Menu Matters
The evolution interface appears in the Upgrades room, alongside Traits and Inventory. Once a character is eligible, the interface displays all required sprites, gold, and sometimes special items; it also previews the passive bonus that comes with the new form.
Units That Can Evolve and the Prerequisites
Only a handful of characters support evolution. Each requires a tailored mix of Evolution Sprites (e.g., Blue, Red, Pink, Green, Purple, Yellow), gold, and an item unique to the unit. The items listed below are the only ones that unlock the upgraded version.
- Shadow → Shadow (Divine)
- 20 × Blue Sprites, 20 × Green Sprites, 20 × Red Sprites, 3 × Rainbow Sprites, 10 000 Gold
- Passive: Summons a divine spirit that stuns Shadow for 15 seconds and deals identical damage to all enemies.
- Crimson → Crimson (Brother)
- 20 × Red Sprites, 20 × Pink Sprites, 1 × Rainbow Sprite, 5 000 Gold
- Passive: Fires Piercing Crimson for 10 seconds, dealing 7 755 damage per second and applying a Crimson Mark.
- Cursed Student → Cursed Student (True Love)
- 1 × Student ID, 20 × Blue Sprites, 20 × Purple Sprites, 1 × Rainbow Sprite, 5 000 Gold
- Passive: Every three regular attacks trigger follow‑up damage; 20 bleed stacks summon a Bat Spirit that does 15 % of the unit’s damage per attack.
- Salmon Sorcerer → Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1)
- 1 × Salmon, 20 × Green Sprites, 20 × Blue Sprites, 1 × Rainbow Sprite, 5 000 Gold
- Passive: Cumulatively applies 20 % Slow on all upgrades and Stagger for 2 seconds when an enemy enters 50 % range.
- Puppet → Puppet (Telekinetic)
- 1 × Puppet Heart, 20 × Pink Sprites, 20 × Purple Sprites, 1 × Rainbow Sprite, 5 000 Gold
- Passive: Rewinds every enemy in range for 2 seconds.
- Elf Mage → Elf Mage (Unleashed)
- 1 × Cosmic Magic, 20 × Blue Sprites, 20 × Purple Sprites, 1 × Rainbow Sprite, 5 000 Gold
- Passive: Grants an Arcane charge per attack; overcharge boosts subsequent Arcane Spells by 5 %.
- String Demon → String Demon (Awakened)
- 1 × Joker of the Nonsensical Pirates, 20 × Yellow Sprites, 20 × Pink Sprites, 1 × Rainbow Sprite, 5 000 Gold
- Passive: Every sixth attack cocoons enemies, stunning them for 5‑10 seconds; a broken cocoon deals 100 % damage.
- String Sync
- Passive: Links a string to the closest unit when it attacks; the linked unit then delivers an extra strike.
Collecting Evolution Sprites and Resources
Evolution Sprites accrue from the story mode, daily and weekly challenges, mastery stages, expeditions, and raids. Gold can be earned through battles, events, or the in‑game shop.
Step‑by‑Step Evolution Process
1. Drive to the Upgrades room in the main lobby and locate the Evolve section beside other progression systems.
2. Press the E key to open the menu and scroll to the unit you wish to upgrade.
3. Review the displayed requirements; if any are missing, gather them via gameplay or use Quick Craft to instantly obtain them.
4. Ensure the gold total meets the unit’s threshold.
5. Once all items are present, click the Evolve Unit button, and the character will instantaneously apply the new passive and receive the stat boost associated with its evolved form.
The Strategic Payoff
Evolving a unit is not a mere cosmetic upgrade—each evolution unlocks a distinct passive that can turn the tide of a raid, making the character a far more formidable resource in wave battles.
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