Anime Story 2 Upgrade Guide (2026)

Anime Story 2 Upgrade Guide

The upgrade system is the backbone of progression in Anime Story 2. Understanding how to efficiently upgrade your units will determine how fast you clear story chapters and compete in PvP. This guide covers everything from upgrade basics to advanced optimization strategies.

How the Upgrade System Works

Every unit in Anime Story 2 can be upgraded through multiple tiers. Each tier requires specific materials and currency:

• Upgrade Tokens — The primary currency for upgrades, earned from quests and events
• Unit Shards — Character-specific shards needed for higher tiers
• Elemental Crystals — Match the unit's element (Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Light, Dark)
• Gold — Basic currency that scales with tier level

Upgrade Tier Breakdown

Tier	Materials Needed	Stat Increase	Unlock

1-3

Upgrade Tokens + Gold

+10% per tier

Basic abilities

4-6

Tokens + Unit Shards + Gold

+15% per tier

New ability

7-9

Tokens + Shards + Crystals + Gold

+20% per tier

Ability enhancement

10-12

All materials (large quantities)

+25% per tier

Unique bonus

13+

Rare materials from endgame

+30% per tier

Ultimate ability

Upgrade Priority Order

Not all units should be upgraded equally. Follow this priority list:

• Main DPS (Dragon Emperor, Shadow Assassin) — Maximum priority, upgrades directly increase clear speed
• Tank (Celestial Knight) — Second priority, survivability enables harder content
• Healer (Phoenix Healer) — Third priority, healing scales significantly with upgrades
• Support/Utility — Fourth priority, buff effectiveness increases with tiers
• Secondary DPS — Fifth priority, only after core team is strong

Fastest Material Farming Routes

Upgrade Tokens

• Daily Quests — 50-100 tokens per day
• Story Chapters (Hard Mode) — 20-30 tokens per clear
• Event Shop — Exchange event currency for tokens
• Raid Bosses — 30-50 tokens per raid

Unit Shards

• Boss Drops — Specific bosses drop shards for their associated unit
• Shard Shop — Exchange duplicate shards for the ones you need
• Story Rewards — Certain chapters guarantee shard drops

Elemental Crystals

• Crystal Dungeons — Open daily, match the element you need
• World Events — Random crystal drops from world activities
• Guild Shop — Exchange guild points for crystals

Upgrade Efficiency Tips

• Wait for 2x upgrade events — Material costs are halved during special events
• Use upgrade boost codes — Some codes give bonus upgrade materials
• Plan ahead — Save materials for when you unlock a new unit rather than spending randomly
• Focus on one unit at a time — Completing a unit to Tier 7+ is more impactful than spreading upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reset upgrades on a unit?

Yes, but you only get back 50% of the materials. Only reset if you absolutely need to switch focus to a better unit.

Is it worth upgrading lower-tier units?

Only upgrade lower-tier units as placeholders until you unlock better ones. Do not invest heavily in units ranked C or below on our Tier List.