How to Get Shark Fang in Anime Expeditions: Tidal Siege Guide
Learn how to obtain the Mythic unit Shark Fang in Anime Expeditions. Follow our guide to the Tidal Siege mode, fishing mechanics, and boss requirements.
Published: Anime Expeditions Wiki Editorial Team
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Getting Shark Fang: The Tidal Siege Event
In the competitive meta of Anime Expeditions, keeping up with the latest updates is crucial for maintaining a strong team. Sharkfang, a Mythic unit introduced during the Summer Siege Update (2.0), has quickly become a highlight for players looking to bolster their Hydro and Physical damage output. Unlike standard gacha units, obtaining Sharkfang requires active participation in the game's limited-time event modes rather than just rolling on banners.
Based on community reports and the official Anime Expeditions Wiki, this unit is tied specifically to the Tidal Siege event. Understanding the mechanics of this event is the difference between farming efficiently and wasting hours on unproductive grinding. This guide breaks down exactly how to secure this unit, the strategies you need to master, and how to optimize your build once you have her.
Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Sharkfang
Obtaining Sharkfang is not a matter of luck in a capsule shop; it is a progression-based reward earned through the Tidal Siege Limited Time Mode. You must be prepared to engage with the fishing mechanics introduced in this update.
Enter the Tidal Siege Mode: Navigate to the event portal within the game hub. This is a specialized mode distinct from the main story or standard raids.
Start Fishing: Once inside, use the fishing mechanic. You are looking for a specific item called the "Sharktooth Conch."
Activate the Boss: When you successfully fish up the Sharktooth Conch, use it. This item is essential because it forces the game to open both paths on the map.
Defeat the Sharkfang Boss: With both paths open, the Sharkfang boss will spawn on both sides of the map. You must coordinate your unit placements to defeat these bosses.
Claim Your Reward: After the final Sharkfang boss is defeated, the unit will be added to your inventory.
According to player experience, this mode can be challenging due to the split-path nature. If you are playing solo, ensure your unit placement covers both lanes effectively, as the Sharktooth Conch doubles the pressure on your defenses.
Unit Profile: Stats, Abilities, and Evolution
Sharkfang is a Mythic unit with Hydro and Physical typings. She is heavily inspired by Tier Harribel from Bleach, and her gameplay reflects a blend of crowd control and sustained damage. Her ability to slow enemies makes her a valuable asset for stalling waves, especially in high-difficulty content where movement speed can overwhelm your backline.
Base Performance and Scaling
Sharkfang’s utility comes from her "Waterfall" passive and her ability to control the flow of enemies. Below is a reference table for her early upgrade costs and performance metrics. Note that these are base values; in-game buffs, equipment, and traits will significantly alter these numbers.
Upgrade
Cost
Damage
SPA
Range
Attack / Area
Placement
900
194
6.2
20
Water Whip
1
1550
322
6.1
20
Water Whip
2
2150
438
6
21
Water Whip
3
2900
583
6
22
Water Whip
4
3950
731
5.9
22
Water Whip
5
4650
862
5.8
23
Water Blast
6
5700
986
5.8
24
Water Blast
Evolution: Sharkfang (Abyssal)
Like many top-tier units in Anime Expeditions, Sharkfang can be evolved. Her evolved form, Sharkfang (Abyssal), provides a significant boost to her base stats and overall combat effectiveness. Players should prioritize evolving her as soon as they have the necessary essence and duplicate units, as the jump in power is vital for late-game stages.
Tip
Evolution Requirements: Always keep an eye on your essence reserves. Evolving units like Sharkfang can be costly in terms of both currency and secondary upgrade materials. If you are struggling with essence, focus on farming the daily or weekly challenges that reward crafting materials.
Optimizing Your Sharkfang Build
To get the most out of Sharkfang, you need to consider her equipment and traits. Because she functions as a hybrid damage and crowd-control unit, your build should ideally support both aspects.
Equipment Choices
Community testing suggests that equipping items that boost magic or physical damage—depending on your specific trait roll—is key. Since she uses water-based attacks, items that enhance range or reduce SPA (Seconds Per Attack) are highly sought after. If you are running her as a primary DPS, prioritize items that offer high damage scaling. If you are running her as a support for her slow, focus on range-increasing equipment so she can apply her crowd control effects earlier in the path.
Trait Selection
When rolling for traits, aim for those that maximize her damage output. Since she deals with Hydro elements, traits that increase overall damage are generally preferred over niche ones.
Recommended Traits
Unbound: Often considered the gold standard for high-tier Mythics. It provides a massive boost to overall performance, making Sharkfang much more viable in end-game raids.
Primordial: A strong alternative if you cannot roll Unbound. It offers consistent damage scaling that helps her maintain relevancy as enemy health pools increase in higher waves.
Fishing Strategy and Event Tips
The fishing mechanic in the Tidal Siege mode is essentially an RNG-based activity. Players have reported that the process can be time-consuming, and there is no guaranteed "pity" system for the Sharktooth Conch.
Warning
AFK Farming Risks: While many players choose to AFK farm the fishing event, be aware of connection stability. Several community reports indicate that disconnecting during an AFK session can result in lost progress and wasted time. Ensure your client is stable before leaving it unattended.
If you are struggling to get the Sharktooth Conch, consider grouping up with other players. The Tidal Siege mode is much easier to manage when you have teammates covering the lanes, allowing you to focus on fishing. Furthermore, leveling up your fishing capabilities—if the event allows—often increases the yield of event currency, which helps in purchasing other necessary items for your Sharkfang build.
FAQ
Is Sharkfang a good unit for beginners?
Sharkfang is a Mythic unit, which makes her naturally stronger than most rare or epic units. However, because obtaining her requires participating in a specific event mode, she might be difficult for brand-new players to acquire without a decent starter team.
Does Sharkfang replace other Hydro units?
Not necessarily. Sharkfang excels at crowd control with her slow effect. If you already have a pure DPS Hydro unit, Sharkfang can still be useful as a secondary unit to manage enemy movement, allowing your heavy hitters to clear waves more efficiently.
Can I get Sharkfang after the event ends?
Typically, units tied to limited-time events like Tidal Siege may become unavailable or much harder to obtain once the event rotates out. It is highly recommended to farm for her while the event is active.
Why is my Sharkfang damage lower than expected?
Check your equipment and traits. Many players overlook the importance of equipping the right items. Ensure you have transferred stats effectively and that your unit is fully evolved to its Abyssal form, as base un-evolved stats will not perform well in high-tier content.