New Units: Akuma vs Ashura Worldline Full Breakdown & Sho...

Update 13.5 Introduces Two Heavy Hitters

The latest Anime Vanguards new units – Akuma and Ashura – have arrived with Update 13.5, and the community is already buzzing about their game-changing abilities. These Worldline units come with unique mechanics that can reshape how you approach both regular waves and boss fights. Based on a full showcase video from a top player, we’ve broken down every passive, damage stat, and potential bug so you can decide which one to grind for first.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dive back into Anime Vanguards, these anime vanguards new units are it. They don’t just bring raw power – they introduce smart mechanics like focus meters, rage meters, and corruption damage that reward strategic placement and timing. Let’s jump into the details.

Akuma vs Ashura: Passive Abilities Compared

Both units share a core mechanic: you choose a winner via the “Clash of Wills” ability, similar to the existing Gojo vs Akuma unit. That choice permanently buffs the chosen form’s damage by 100% and adds a 20% damage boost against enemies infected with KO corruption. However, their individual passives are wildly different, making one a pure DPS monster and the other a support-heavy controller.

Akuma – The Unstoppable DPS Machine

Akuma’s passive list is long and impressive:

In the showcase, Akuma reached 2.25 million base damage before any buffs. After choosing him as the winner, his damage jumped to 3.71 million. Against a Gogeta boss with 9,000 health multiplier, he solo’d the boss with 143 million damage, maintaining non-stop attacks that bypassed the usual 6-second SBA limit. His DPS was estimated at 7 million+ per second, and with max rage and focus, his crit rate hit 100% with 1.3x crit damage.

Important community report: Players have discovered that Akuma can be placed multiple times – seemingly infinitely – creating a massive DPS stack. This is widely considered a bug and likely to be patched soon. If you want to exploit it for fun, do so before the fix, but don’t rely on it for serious runs.

Ashura – The Supportive Controller

Ashura’s kit focuses on crowd control and team utility:

Ashura’s base damage is lower than Akuma’s – around 2.1 million before winner buff. After choosing Ashura, damage increased to 2.8 million. In the same boss test, Ashura dealt respectable damage but couldn’t match Akuma’s numbers. The YouTuber concluded that Ashura is “a lot more support based” while Akuma is the pure DPS king.

Head-to-Head Damage Comparison

How to Unlock and Use the Worldline Units

Worldline units are obtained from the new game mode added in Update 13.5. According to the showcase, you’ll need to complete the mode and then use the “Monarch” memoria alongside the unit itself. Here’s a quick step-by-step:

1. Access the Worldline mode – available from the main menu after updating to 13.5.
2. Defeat the Worldline boss – rewards include unit fragments and memoria.
3. Combine unit + memoria – each Worldline unit requires its specific memoria to activate.
4. Choose your winner – after summoning, use the “Clash of Wills” ability to pick Akuma or Ashura. This decision is permanent for that deployment.
5. Place and upgrade – both units cost high deployment points; focus on upgrading attack and range first.

Pro tip: If you’re going for pure damage, choose Akuma. If your team lacks crowd control, Ashura’s slow on crit is invaluable for holding back fast enemies like “Gogeta” or swarm waves.

Best Team Compositions with the New Units

Because Akuma and Ashura share the same “Worldline” tag, you cannot use both simultaneously – only one can be on the field at a time. Choose based on your team’s needs.

Community reports suggest pairing Akuma with a unit that inflicts “nullify” or “corruption” already, since Akuma’s own corruption is limited. If you have “Gojo vs Akuma” from an earlier update, you can double dip on corruption effects.

Potential Bugs and Balance Concerns

The showcase revealed a significant bug: Akuma can be placed repeatedly without any limit. In the video, the player placed three Akumas and later more, creating an absurd stack of damage. The YouTuber repeatedly said “this has to be a bug” and “infinite DPS.” This is likely unintended and will be patched – meaning Akuma’s true power might be nerfed.

Another nuance: Ashura’s rage meter only gains 1% per enemy per second, which is much slower than Akuma’s range gain. In dense waves, Ashura may scale better, but for single bosses, Akuma wins.

The “X Focus” auto-activation on Akuma can also be disruptive – it cancels the current attack animation, which might lead to missed attacks if timing is off. However, the output is so high that this is negligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use both Akuma and Ashura together?
A: No. The Worldline unit is a single unit that you can evolve into one of two forms via the “Clash of Wills” ability. You must choose one per battle.

Q: Is the infinite placement bug on Akuma real?
A: Yes, based on player experience from the showcase video. It’s likely a bug and will be fixed, so don’t rely on it for competitive play.

Q: Which form is better for farming waves?
A: Akuma’s higher DPS and non-stop attacks make him superior for waves. Ashura’s slow on crit can help but isn’t necessary if you have other CC units.

Q: How do I unlock these new units?
A: Complete the Worldline mode in Update 13.5, collect unit fragments, and combine them with the corresponding memoria. Official Anime Vanguards Trello (hypothetical link) has more details.

Final Verdict

The Anime Vanguards new units – Akuma and Ashura – are both powerful additions, but Akuma clearly takes the crown for pure damage. His focus mechanic, non-stop attacks, and corruption synergy make him a top-tier DPS unit that can solo bosses. Ashura is a solid support option if your team lacks slows, but his damage falls short. Keep an eye on bug fixes, as the infinite placement exploit will likely be removed. For now, grind the Worldline mode and choose wisely!