Anime Expeditions Update 3.5 Guide: New Units and Monster Clash
Master the Anime Expeditions Update 3.5 with our guide to the new Monster Clash mode, unit evolutions, and tips for unlocking Subject 8 and the Alchemist Brothers.
Published: Anime Expeditions Wiki Editorial Team
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Exploring the Monster Clash Event
Anime Expeditions Update 3.5 brings a fresh challenge to the table with the "Monster Clash" event mode. Unlike standard defensive missions, this mode tasks players with defending crossing lanes where enemies merge into stronger variants. The core gameplay loop involves defeating groups before they reach the center, which prevents them from becoming enraged and stunning your units.
According to player experience and community reports, success in this mode relies heavily on positioning. Placing your units in the middle of the map is the most efficient strategy, as it allows you to intercept enemies from both paths simultaneously. Be aware of specialized enemies like "Thumbers," which can bury and emerge on alternate, shorter paths, and "Jealousy," which may attempt to disguise itself as one of your own units.
Tip
To trigger a rift, keep an eye out for the helicopter that may arrive after a successful clear. If the helicopter lands, the host can interact with it to transport the team into a rift, providing bonus rewards and increasing your chances of obtaining rare materials.
Unlocking and Evolving Subject 8
Subject 8, inspired by the iconic Kaiju No. 8, is one of the standout additions in this update. To obtain and evolve him, you must participate in the event and gather specific materials from the event shop and stages. Once you have acquired the base unit, you can evolve him into his "Subject 8 Monster" form, which grants significant stat boosts, a new attack, and a unique passive ability.
Collect Materials: Farm Monster Clash stages to earn defense credits and event currency to purchase Alchemist Chests and required evolution items.
Level Up: Ensure your unit is at the appropriate level before attempting evolution.
Evolve: Access the evolution menu to transform Subject 8 into Subject 8 Monster.
Optimize: Use trait rerolls to aim for top-tier passives like "Unbound," which increases damage, range, and AOE size while managing your control meter.
Mastering the Alchemist Brothers
The Alchemist Brothers (Truth) represent a complex support unit that requires a different approach to evolution. You must first obtain both the "Metallic Alchemist" and "Suited Alchemist" units. Evolving these two together results in the "Alchemist Brothers Truth," a unit capable of high-level support through their "Understand," "Deconstruct," and "Reconstruct" cycle.
Unit Evolution: Alchemist Brothers Truth
This unit features three distinct passives and 11 new upgrades. They excel in scenarios where your team utilizes damage-over-time (DOT) effects, as their "Alchemist Judgment" passive can significantly amplify those stacks. Ensure you have farmed enough philosopher stones from mastery stages to complete their evolution process.
Quality of Life Improvements
Update 3.5 isn't just about new units; it introduces several quality-of-life (QoL) changes that streamline the overall experience in Anime Expeditions. These updates are designed to reduce friction during long AFK sessions and manual grinding.
Shop Management: New "Shop All" functionality and improved stat collection/combination bonuses.
Combat Optimization: Smoother combat indicators, optimized follower unit behavior, and an added skip button for cutscenes.
Inventory Control: You can now drag units to equip or unequip them directly from the hotbar, making team composition adjustments much faster.
Loot Boxes: Opening loot boxes is now significantly smoother, reducing lag during mass openings.
Essential Tips for Success
To get the most out of this update, remember to utilize the codes provided by the developers to jumpstart your progress. Using codes like "clash," "Brothers," and "hollow world" can grant you essential resources such as defense credits, trait rerolls, and equipment locks.
When grinding for shiny versions of these units, be patient. Community reports suggest that while the drop rates for shinies remain challenging, the efficiency of the Monster Clash mode makes it a viable spot to farm if you have a reliable team or a strong solo strategy. Always keep your units equipped with the best possible equipment pieces—such as the AoE collar—to maximize their output in the tougher waves of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I trigger the rift in Monster Clash?
The rift is triggered randomly by the arrival of a helicopter after you win a stage. If the helicopter appears, the host must interact with it to initiate the rift sequence. There is no guaranteed way to force this, so consistent clearing is the best approach.
Can I AFK the Monster Clash mode?
Yes, the mode is generally suitable for AFK play, provided your units are leveled correctly and positioned in the center. However, note that if you are disconnected or lose the stage, you will need to restart the grind from the beginning.
Do the Alchemist Brothers have passives before evolution?
No, both the Metallic Alchemist and Suited Alchemist lack passives in their base forms. Their full potential, including all three passive abilities, is only unlocked upon evolving them into the Alchemist Brothers Truth.
