Unlocking Paragon Stages in Anime Vanguards: A Complete Guide

While the tutorial in Anime Vanguards (AV) covers a lot, players are still left to discover some elements on their own, such as the Paragon mode. The process to access this mode isn’t immediately clear, but we’re here to guide you.

How to Unlock Paragon Stages in Anime Vanguards

Paragon stage selection menu in Anime Vanguards — Image Source: Kitawari via Twinfinite

To unlock Paragon stages for a specific map in Anime Vanguards, you need to complete all story acts on that map at Nightmare difficulty. For instance, finish all the Planet Namak story to unlock the Planet Namak Paragon, and do the same for the Sand Village story in order to access the Sand Village Paragon.

Alternatively, you can skip Planet Namak and Sand Village and head directly to the Double Dungeon. However, be prepared for a challenging experience at Nightmare difficulty, particularly if you lack meta units.

What are Paragon Stages in Anime Vanguards?

Paragon stages in Anime Vanguards combine elements of Infinite mode and Story acts. Players start with a set amount of money and accumulate more as they progress, similar to Infinite mode, to clear 15 waves culminating in a boss battle. Each area consists of 25 stages, available in both Normal and Nightmare difficulties.

Rewards for completing each Paragon stage are analogous to those received for finishing Story acts. However, tackling them on Nightmare difficulty enables you to unlock Paragon Conqueror achievements, granting rewards such as emotes, trait rerolls, stat chips, gems, and more. To maximize your efforts, it’s advisable to bypass Normal difficulty and concentrate on Nightmare instead.

In summary, this covers everything you need to know about accessing and progressing through Paragon stages in Anime Vanguards.