Anime Expeditions is a Roblox tower defense game where you summon anime-inspired units and place them to stop enemy waves from reaching your base. Story mode teaches the basics, but Raids are where many players hit a wall. Guides call Raids the hardest content in the game right now, with boss mechanics and stage modifiers that punish a weak roster. This guide explains how to unlock Raids, how the Spirit City acts work, how to prepare your team and how to spend your Raid Tokens.
The short answer
You beat Raids by arriving prepared. Reach Player Level 25 to unlock them, evolve your units before you try Act 3, and build a team that can handle the unique boss mechanic and modifier of each act. Do not enter with a weak roster, because the modifiers expose any gap. Spend Raid Tokens in the Raids Shop on rerolls and rare drops, and treat the mode as a way to get items that other modes do not offer.
- Reach Player Level 25 to unlock Raids.
- Evolve and upgrade your best units, especially before Act 3.
- Read the modifier on each act and adjust your placement.
- Clear all three acts of the Spirit City Raid.
- Collect Raid Tokens across acts and spend them with a plan.
- Repeat runs for the exclusive rewards you want.
How tower defense works here
Under the noise, Anime Expeditions is simple. You place units, you stop waves from reaching your base, you clear Story stages and you get stronger between runs. Beginner guides suggest starting with free rewards, the Beginner Path and Story Mode before touching Raids. Stat rerolls and stat locks drop from the Path, from stages and from codes, and early rolls on temporary units barely matter, so save your best rerolls for units you intend to keep.
Why players get stuck in Raids
The main reason is that Raids are not a harder version of Story. Each act of a Raid brings a unique boss mechanic and a stage modifier that changes how your team performs. A roster that cruises through Story can collapse when a modifier removes its advantage. A second reason is unit strength. Guides advise evolving your units before Act 3, and one note describes a modifier combination that includes Greed with a high-health Berserker, which exposes any weakness in your lineup. A third reason is poor spending. Raid Tokens stack fast, and spending them without a plan wastes them.
How to unlock Raids
You unlock Raids at Player Level 25. Until you reach that level, focus on Story, the Beginner Path and your unit collection. If you have recently reached level 25 and you cannot find the mode, check the main menu and the area where modes are listed, and make sure you have the required progress. Since Anime Expeditions updates often, confirm the current requirements in the game.
The Spirit City Raid
The Spirit City Raid has three acts. Each act has a boss and a modifier, and the demands on your team increase as you go. One guide notes that Act 3 is where you should expect to run the content several times before a specific drop appears, so plan for repetition. Other guides cover the actual formations for each act, so treat the video above as a reference for placement and compare it with your own roster.
- Act 1: use it to confirm your team works and to start collecting tokens.
- Act 2: expect the boss mechanic to ask more of your timing and placement.
- Act 3: bring evolved units and a plan for the modifier that punishes weak lineups.
Build the roster
A good Raid team covers damage, crowd control and survivability. Units with strong stats and high potential are worth more than a collection of random units. The Stat Potential of a unit determines its ceiling, and evolution unlocks its full potential, so spend your upgrade materials on a small number of strong units instead of spreading them across everyone. If a unit does not contribute to a clear role, replace it.
Placement and timing
Tower defense is about when and where you place units. Put your damage dealers where enemies spend the most time in range, and keep support units where they can cover the most allies. When a boss mechanic appears, be ready to adjust: move a unit, use an ability or delay a placement. Panicking and placing units at random is the fastest way to lose a Raid.
Spending Raid Tokens
Raid Tokens are the currency of the mode, and they stack quickly across acts. The Raids Shop offers rerolls and rare drops. Before you spend, decide which items will actually improve your team. Raids are described as the fastest source of Trait Crystals and equipment reroll materials, so use your tokens to improve the units you are actually using. If you are not sure what a trait is worth, check a ranked traits guide first.
Step-by-step plan for your first Raid
- Prepare outside the Raid. Upgrade and evolve your best units.
- Check your equipment. Weak gear will not survive the modifiers.
- Run Act 1. Learn the boss and collect tokens.
- Adapt for Act 2. Adjust placement for the mechanic.
- Evolve before Act 3. Make sure your roster is ready.
- Repeat for drops. Expect multiple runs.
- Spend tokens deliberately. Choose upgrades that help you.
Common mistakes
- Rushing into Act 3. Evolving first saves attempts.
- Ignoring the modifier. The modifier is the real puzzle.
- Wasting stat locks and rerolls. Save them for keepers.
- Using the same team for everything. Raids may need a special lineup.
- Skipping tokens. Unspent resources do nothing.
If you keep losing
- If you lose at the boss, study its mechanic and adjust timing.
- If enemies leak early, improve your front placement.
- If a modifier breaks your team, swap a unit that is weak against it.
- If your damage is too low, spend materials on fewer, stronger units.
- If you feel stuck, return to Story and strengthen your roster first.
Building a raid-ready team
A balanced roster beats a pile of favorites. Include units that deal steady damage, units that control crowds and at least one that can handle a high-HP boss. Place them so that the boss path is covered from several angles, and keep some Yen in reserve for emergency placements. Review the raid modifiers before you start, because they change which units perform best.
Spending Raid Tokens wisely
Raid Tokens are best spent on rerolls and rare drops that actually improve your team. Avoid spending them impulsively, and decide before the run which upgrades you are targeting. Raids also give Trait Crystals and equipment reroll materials, so repeat runs steadily strengthen your roster.
- Reach Player Level 25: that is when Raids unlock.
- Learn each act: boss mechanics change between acts.
- Evolve before Act 3: weak rosters get exposed there.
- Retry and adjust: small changes in placement matter.
Why raids fail
The most common failure is entering Act 3 with unevolved units against a modifier such as Greed combined with a high-HP boss. Check your roster before the final act and adapt your placements rather than repeating the same layout.
Practice makes raids easier
Treat your first raid attempts as scouting runs. Note when each boss ability triggers, which lanes get overwhelmed and when your units run out of damage. Then adjust one thing at a time, such as swapping a unit or moving a placement, so you can tell what helped. Watching a recent video guide also helps, because patches can change raid balance.
Keep notes on your best layout for each act and reuse it. Consistency turns a difficult raid into a routine farm.
Quick checklist before you play
- Know your goal for the session before you start.
- Review what went wrong last time and fix one thing.
- Keep a reserve of in-game currency for emergencies.
- Play with friends when possible, because shared knowledge speeds up learning.
- Check for recent updates, since patches can change values and mechanics.
Following a short checklist keeps your sessions focused and helps you improve faster than random trial and error. Revisit the video above whenever you feel stuck, and compare its approach with your own habits.
Final advice
Progress in Roblox games is rarely instant, but it is steady if you stay consistent. Choose a small target, reach it, then choose the next one. Over time those small wins add up to a strong account, a better collection and far more confidence.
Recap
Raids are the hardest content in Anime Expeditions, but they are predictable once you understand them. Unlock them at level 25, evolve your units, read each modifier, learn each boss and spend your tokens on upgrades you will use. Expect repetition, and treat each run as practice.
Frequently asked questions
When do Raids unlock in Anime Expeditions?
At Player Level 25, according to current guides.
How many acts does the Spirit City Raid have?
Three acts, each with its own boss mechanic and stage modifier.
What are Raid Tokens for?
You spend them in the Raids Shop on rerolls and rare drops.
Why should I evolve my units before Act 3?
The Act 3 modifiers expose weak lineups, so evolved units give you the stability to survive.
What do Raids drop?
Guides describe Raids as the fastest way to get Trait Crystals and equipment reroll materials, along with units that are not available elsewhere.
When do Raids unlock?
At Player Level 25.
What do Raids reward?
Raid Tokens, Trait Crystals and equipment reroll materials.