How To Get NEW Vanguard Evo SJW In Anime Vanguards Update 4.5

If you’re looking to evolve Sung Jin Woo (SJW) into his ultimate form, Sung Jinwoo (Monarch) in Anime Vanguards, you’ve got a long journey ahead! This isn’t your average evolution, it’s a Double Evolution Vanguard Unit, which means more grinding, tougher requirements, and a rewarding endgame payoff. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know, from acquiring the Elixir of Life to overcoming the brutal questline. Whether you’re a speedrunner aiming for a 3-day completion or a casual player taking your time, my tips will 100% make the grind much smoother.

How To Get NEW Vanguard Evo SJW

Sung Jin Woo (SJW) is a Double Evolution Vanguard Unit, meaning his evolution process is much more complex than a standard upgrade. To evolve him into Sung Jinwoo (Monarch), you need a special item: Elixir of Life. Once acquired, this also unlocks Sung Jinwoo’s Igris, making this a two-in-one reward.

How To Get Elixir of Life

To obtain the Elixir of Life, you’ll need to complete a long and challenging quest. The devs have confirmed that it’s impossible to finish in a single day, so prepare for a serious grind.

First, head to Raids → Enter Dungeons. You need a Red Key to initiate the quest. Now, in order to get a Red Key, you must participate in the new dungeon/raid added in the event, there’s a 10% Drop Chance from dungeon runs. As an alternative method, you can use 2,000 Monarch Tokens to buy Red Keys in the Dungeon Shop (use the in-game !!dungeonshop command for details).

Once you secure the Red Key, you’ll receive a series of incredibly grindy tasks. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Completing The Double Evo SJW Questline & How Long It Takes

1. Defeat the Ant King 50 Times (or Summon 5,000 Arise Soldiers?)
   • Each fight takes ~30 minutes—expect 25+ hours of gameplay just for this step!
   • The Ant Queen mechanic makes this even harder. You must close tunnels to avoid extra mobs.
   • Important Tip: When the Ant Queen roars/screeches, it reactivates any tunnels you’ve already closed.
2. Sacrifice 30 Mythic+ Units
   • These must be non-evolved units.
   • Farm Infinite Mode or events to gather enough sacrifice units.
3. Summon 5,000 SJW Shadows
   • Enter a dungeon, activate auto ability, and let it run.
   • You can intentionally lose fights to keep summoning shadows faster.
4. Sacrifice an Evolved Igris
   • You’ll need to evolve Igris first, then sacrifice him.
5. Take the Elixir of Life to the Upgrade Area
   • Make sure thatyou have 50,000 Gold ready to complete the final step.

Completing all tasks will grant you the Elixir of Life, allowing you to evolve SJW into Vanguard Evo. Here’s how long it might take:

• Speedrunners: 2–3 days of non-stop grinding.
• Average Players: 1–2 weeks, depending on playtime and efficiency.

Tips to Make the SJW Double Evo Grind Easier

• Use Exterminator Instead of King’s Burden: You don’t need King’s Burden, just pick Exterminator since your units get buffed around 300%, making it like having a Monarch without sacrificing placements.
  • Exterminator Buffs: Each ant tunnel gives a 50% damage boost, and there are 6–7 tunnels. This adds up to Monarch-level damage without the extra buffs and unit placement limits.
  • Exterminator Strategy with Rag: If you use Exterminator and Rag, the buff from the tunnels stacks each time a tunnel is broken. In one test run, I got 1M+ damage, and that wasn’t even max passive.
• Best Team Setup:
  • Gogeta (for heavy damage)
  • Sung Jinwoo (essential unit)
  • Igris (helps with evolution step)
  • Ichigo (solid damage dealer)
  • One Farm Unit (Taroda or Saber recommended)
• Run with a Full Team:
  • Soloing is NOT recommended.
  • 3-player runs are inefficient—always go with 4 players.
• However, you can solo the grind with:
  • Aizen, Salter, Sokora, and Diavolo – all Monarch units.
  • Starting 50% more damage per spawn makes this method easy.
  • If you don’t have Monarchs, use the card that grants Monarchs.
• Dungeon Awareness:
  • Be mindful of tunnel placements—leaving them open makes fights harder.
  • No macros allowed! You’ll need to be fully engaged in the grind : (

Wrap-Up

Evolving Sung Jin Woo into Vanguard Evo in Anime Vanguard is no small feat, but if you stick to this guide, you’ll get there faster and more efficiently. Whether you’re farming Red Keys, grinding the dungeon runs, or sacrificing your rare units (RIP), the key is persistence and patience. The grind may seem daunting, but trust me, it’s worth it when you finally unlock Sung Jinwoo (Monarch) and his powerful Igris companion. It’s arguable the strongest unit in the game right now. If you’ve got any personal tips or tricks, drop them in the comments, I’d love to hear how your grind is going!