Beginner's Guide to Anime Last Stand
Everything you need to know to start your ALS journey - From basics to your first victories
Getting Started
🎮 What is Anime Last Stand?
Anime Last Stand is a tower defense game on Roblox where you summon anime-inspired units to defend your base against waves of enemies. Your goal is to strategically place and upgrade units to survive increasingly difficult challenges.
- •Genre: Tower Defense / Strategy
- •Platform: Roblox (PC, Mobile, Xbox)
- •Cost: Free-to-play
- •Game Modes: Story, Raids, Portals, Infinite
🚀 Your First 30 Minutes
Join the Roblox Group
Join [B:S] ALS Team Roblox group to enable codes. This is mandatory for code redemption!
Redeem All Codes
Get free Pearls and Rerolls immediately. Check our codes page for the latest working codes.
Do Your First Summons
Use your starting Pearls to summon on the Standard Banner. Try to get at least one Mythic or Legendary unit.
Complete Tutorial & Act 1
Story Mode teaches you the basics. Act 1 is easy and rewards you with more resources to continue summoning.
Core Mechanics Explained
Unit Placement
Each unit costs in-game currency to place. Start with cheap units, then upgrade or place stronger ones as you earn more money from defeating enemies.
- • Low cost units (500-1000): Place first
- • Medium cost (1500-3000): Mid-game scaling
- • High cost (5000+): Late-game powerhouses
Upgrading Units
Upgrading increases damage, range, and attack speed. Early units benefit greatly from upgrades, while late-game units are often stronger even at level 1.
- • Early waves: Upgrade your starter units
- • Mid-game: Balance upgrades with new placements
- • Late-game: Focus on your strongest DPS units
Economy Management
You earn money from killing enemies and completing waves. Spend wisely - overinvesting early can leave you broke for critical waves.
- • Wave 1-5: Place 2-3 cheap units
- • Wave 6-10: Add DPS units, upgrade key units
- • Wave 10+: Save for boss waves
Strategic Positioning
Unit placement matters! Place units where they can hit enemies for the longest time. Corner spots and straight paths are usually best.
- • Melee units: Near the path
- • Ranged units: Behind melee, covering long distances
- • AoE units: Where enemies cluster
Best Starting Units
Johnny (Infinite Spin)
S-TIER STARTERThe absolute best unit for beginners. Cost-effective, good damage, long range.
• Try to get this unit first!
• Carries you through Act 1-4
Burning Hero
GOODFire damage over time. Can evolve into Burning Hero (Fused) for A-tier performance.
• Evolution potential
• DoT damage useful
Asura
SOLIDMulti-target attacks, good for clearing multiple weak enemies simultaneously.
• Easy to obtain (Epic rarity)
• Good until Act 3-4
💡Pro Tip: Don't waste resources upgrading Common or Rare units beyond level 5. Save your currency for better units. Check our tier list to see which units are worth investing in!
Progression Roadmap
Week 1: Foundation
Goals:
- ✓ Complete Acts 1-3 in Story Mode
- ✓ Obtain at least 3-4 Mythic/Legendary units
- ✓ Unlock all basic game modes
- ✓ Save 500-1000 Pearls
Focus:
- • Redeem codes daily
- • Join Discord for community codes
- • Focus on Standard Banner summons
- • Learn unit synergies
Week 2-4: Growth
Goals:
- ✓ Complete Acts 4-6
- ✓ Unlock Raid mode
- ✓ Build a solid 6-unit team
- ✓ Start farming evolution materials
Focus:
- • Evolve your best units
- • Try different team compositions
- • Learn boss mechanics
- • Save for limited banners
Month 2+: Endgame
Goals:
- ✓ Complete all Story Acts
- ✓ Farm Raids for special units
- ✓ Attempt to get Godly units
- ✓ Max out your main team
Focus:
- • Infinite Mode for challenges
- • PvP (when available)
- • Limited events
- • Optimize team synergies
Common Beginner Mistakes (Avoid These!)
Upgrading Low-Tier Units Too Much
Don't waste currency maxing out Common/Rare units. Replace them with better units instead.
Summoning on Every Banner
Save Pearls for limited banners or when you need specific unit types. Standard banner is always available.
Forgetting to Join the Roblox Group
Codes won't work without joining [B:S] ALS Team. This is the most common mistake!
Bad Unit Placement
Placing units at the end of the path means enemies take less damage. Place near the start or on corners.