- Vengeful Swordsman (Sky Reaver) is a limited Secret unit added in Update 20.4 of Anime Adventures
- Obtain him through the April Fools banner with a 1 in 5,000 pity rate
- Evolution requires the Sky Reaver craft item, purchasable with April Coins
- His dual-passive kit makes him a strong pick for Infinity Castle
- Evolving grants 40% attack bonus plus two unique passive abilities
Vengeful Swordsman Overview
The Vengeful Swordsman is one of the newest Secret units in Anime Adventures, introduced during Update 20.4 alongside the April Fools Day event. Inspired by a samurai-styled design, he is a Physical and Aqua type ground unit that arrives at level 100, making him an immediate endgame option. Once evolved into Vengeful Swordsman (Sky Reaver), he gains a significant attack boost and a cosmetic aura that stands out among recent unit skins.
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- Sky Reaver is considered a top meta Secret after the 20.4 update
- Obtainable via the April Fools banner with a 1 in 5,000 pity
- Evolution requires crafting the Sky Reaver item with April Coins
- Passive kit combines physical and magic damage scaling
- Estimated DPS around 50,727 with three placements
Because Vengeful Swordsman is a limited banner unit, he is only available while the April Fools event banner is live. Plan your summons around the event window, and use the pity system rather than relying on early luck alone.
Stats and Passive Kit
Sky Reaver's power comes from two passives that interact with both damage types, making him flexible with buff supports.
| Stat | Base Value (Placement) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 14,826 | Scales further after evolution |
| SPA | 7.3 | Multi-hit attack pattern |
| Range | 26.9 | Ground unit positioning |
| DPS | ~50,727 | Estimated at full build |
| Placements | 3 | Standard Secret limit |
| Type | Physical / Aqua | Benefits from both buff types |
Passive Abilities
| Passive | Effect | Meta Value |
|---|---|---|
| Spell Forge Blades | Attacks deal damage as additional magic damage; physical buffs also apply to the magic portion | Excellent with physical buff supports |
| White Flash Draw Technique | First hit against an enemy always crits (100% crit chance) and penetrates 60% of physical and magic resistance | Very strong in Infinity Castle |
Sky Reaver remains a ground unit through all upgrades. He is not hybrid, which limits placement flexibility on maps that require hill or hybrid positioning. This appears to be an intentional balance decision after previous hybrid units dominated the meta.
His upgrade path also changes his moveset:
| Upgrade | New Move / Change | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade 3 | Scatter | New attack animation, remains ground |
| Upgrade 6 | Kaminari | Larger AOE circle, adds burst hit |
| Final | Expanded AOE | Huge coverage, still not hybrid |
How to Evolve Vengeful Swordsman into Sky Reaver
Evolving him is straightforward, but it depends on event currency and banner luck.
Summon from the April Fools Banner
Spend your gems on the limited April Fools banner. The unit has a 1 in 5,000 pity, so save enough currency to reach pity if you plan to commit.
Farm April Coins
Play the April Fools Day 2025 event modes to accumulate April Coins, the currency needed for the evolution material.
Craft the Sky Reaver Item
Purchase the Sky Reaver craft item from the event shop using your April Coins.
Perform the Evolution
Use the crafted item on your level 100 Vengeful Swordsman to evolve him into Sky Reaver, gaining the 40% attack bonus, both passives, and his new aura cosmetic.
The evolution grants 40% attack, Cut Down, Spell Forge Blades, and White Flash Draw Technique all at once. If you pulled him, prioritizing the evolution is one of the best stat investments in the update.
Meta Usage: Infinity Castle and Team Building
Sky Reaver's dual damage passive makes him uniquely suited to content with high-resistance enemies.
Infinity Castle
- 60% resistance penetration on first hits
- Mixed damage bypasses single-resist enemies
- Strong wave-clear with AOE upgrades
Shield Enemy Matchups
- Multi-hit attacks break shields fast
- Note: Kaminari burst hit is less ideal vs shields
- Use earlier upgrades for shield-heavy waves
Buff Synergy
- Physical buffs also boost magic portion
- Pairs with any physical damage support
- Flexible in mixed-damage teams
Compared to recent meta units, Sky Reaver trades hybrid placement for raw passive power. Where previous Secret units like the Sakamoto unit or Grimmjow dominated through hybrid positioning or raw DPS, Sky Reaver's unique buff interaction lets him scale harder with the right support lineup.
Since physical damage buffs apply to his magic damage too, prioritize physical attack supports over magic-only supports when building around Sky Reaver. You get double value from every physical buff.
Farming and Progression Checklist
If you are targeting Sky Reaver this event cycle, follow this checklist to stay on track.
Sky Reaver Objectives:
- Save enough gems to reach the 1 in 5,000 banner pity
- Farm April Coins from the event modes daily
- Craft the Sky Reaver evolution item from the event shop
- Level Vengeful Swordsman to 100
- Complete the evolution and test his passives in Infinity Castle
Event currency and banner availability are limited-time. Finish farming April Coins before the event ends, since the evolution material is typically not purchasable after the shop rotates.
FAQ
Q: How do I get Vengeful Swordsman in Anime Adventures?
Vengeful Swordsman is a limited Secret unit available through the April Fools banner during the Update 20.4 event. He has a 1 in 5,000 pity rate, so plan your gem budget around reaching pity.
Q: What does evolving Vengeful Swordsman into Sky Reaver require?
You need to craft the Sky Reaver item, which is purchasable for April Coins during the April Fools Day 2025 event, then apply it to a level 100 Vengeful Swordsman. The evolution grants a 40% attack bonus plus both unique passives.
Q: Is Vengeful Swordsman Sky Reaver good for Infinity Castle?
Yes. His White Flash Draw Technique guarantees a 100% critical first hit that penetrates 60% of enemy physical and magic resistance, which is extremely valuable against high-resistance Infinity Castle waves.
Q: Is Sky Reaver a hybrid unit?
No. He remains a ground unit through all upgrades. This appears to be a balance decision, but his passive kit compensates with strong dual-damage scaling from physical buffs.