Anime Vanguards Update 11 Guide (March 2026) New Units, Codes & Events
Anime Vanguards Update 11, dubbed Demonic Rampage, launched on February 27, , and it’s the biggest content drop the game…
If you’re chasing one of the most powerful Bleed-synergy units in the game right now, the Demon Hunter should be at the top of your list. Introduced in Update 11: Demonic Rampage on February 27, 2026, this Mythic-tier unit inspired by Aki Hayakawa from Chainsaw Man brings serious burst damage — especially after evolving to his Contract form. Here’s everything you need to know to get him, evolve him, and use him effectively.
| Topic | Quick Answer |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Obtainment | Special Banner (Hercool NPC) |
| Pity System | 1 in 400 Mythic pity |
| Evolution | Demon Hunter → Demon Hunter (Contract) |
| Evolution Item | Cursed Bullet (Downtown Tokyo Act 6) |
| Best Traits | Monarch, Ethereal, Deadeye |
| Key Ability | Bleed synergy + 200% burst every 4th hit |
To unlock Demon Hunter, head to the Summon area in the lobby and interact with the Hercool NPC. From there, reroll the Special Banner using Gems. The banner has a Mythic pity rate of 1 in 400 summons, but choosing the Summon x10 option accelerates your pity progress faster than single pulls.
There’s no alternative drop source — the Special Banner is your only route to this unit.
Evolution is what makes Demon Hunter genuinely meta. Here’s what you need:
Getting the Cursed Bullet is the hardest step. You must first complete all five acts of Downtown Tokyo in Story Mode to unlock Act 6. Once unlocked, clear Act 6 repeatedly — each run gives you a 10% chance to receive it. Budget around 10 runs on average, though RNG can be cruel.
Bring your evolved unit to the Evolve station in the Upgrades area to complete the transformation.
Gains everything above, plus:
This makes evolution non-negotiable. The base form is decent support; the Contract form is a genuine DPS threat.
Target these traits when rerolling at the Traits NPC:
| Trait | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Monarch | Massive all-round stat boost to damage, range, and SPA |
| Ethereal | Strong damage + range while reducing SPA |
| Deadeye | Excellent damage amplification for consistent Bleed procs |
Don’t burn resources on trait rerolls until you’ve fully evolved your unit. An evolved Demon Hunter with average traits outperforms an unevolved one with Monarch.
Demon Hunter thrives in Bleed-focused compositions. His Bleed interaction is where his damage truly multiplies. Key synergy partners:
A core team of Demon Hunter (Contract) + Demon Leader (Control) + Demon Hybrid (Chainsaw) with Manipulator support creates one of the strongest Bleed-chain compositions in Update 11.
Demon Hunter is a Mythic-tier unit available on the Special Banner. The guaranteed Mythic pity kicks in at 400 summons, making him one of the harder units to pull without dedicated gem saving.
He provides solid team support through his Experienced Demon Hunter passive, but his true damage potential — especially the 200% burst Curse Demon ability — only activates after evolving to Demon Hunter (Contract).
The Cursed Bullet is a Mythic-tier evolution material. It’s the primary item required to evolve Demon Hunter into his Contract form. It drops from Downtown Tokyo Act 6 at a 10% rate per clear.
Yes, especially in the Contract form. His Curse Demon ability bypasses Damage Reduction, making him viable for tougher Story Mode and Legend Stage content even when playing without the ideal team composition.
