Want to beat the new Eminence in Shadow-themed raid in Anime Vanguards solo without confusion? You’re in the right place. The “Ruined City” raid may seem tricky at first, but once you understand the two core mechanics — it’s actually very manageable. Let’s walk through Anime Vanguards Ruined City Guide step by step.
Anime Vanguards Ruined City Guide – How to Complete & Shop
Bird Cage Mechanic
The first boss spawns a giant bird cage after you remove two bars of his health.
Once the cage appears, you’re on a timer — you must defeat the boss before the cage reaches the center of the map.
If it does, you instantly lose the raid.
The bird cage is large and moves slowly. You do have time — just stay calm and focus your strongest units on the boss.
Sid’s “I AM ATOMIC” Tower Mechanic
After the first boss is defeated, Sid appears as the final boss. Here’s where it gets tricky:
Four towers will spawn around the map labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Sid will chant a sequence of numbers like: 1 → 3 → 2 → 4.
After chanting, he’ll say his signature line: “I am…” → that’s your signal to act!
You must quickly interact with the towers in the exact order he said before he finishes “I am atomic”.
If you fail to activate the correct towers in time — Sid nukes the entire field and you lose.
He’ll repeat this mechanic multiple times until you defeat him.
Recommended Units & Buffs
If you don’t have Monarch units, don’t worry. Here’s what to use:
Best Units for This Raid:
- Saber
- Ichigo
- Aizen
These units benefit from stage buffs that make this raid easier.
Monarch Users’ Advantage:
If you have Monarch Sanju Wu or Monarch Vegito, you’ll have a much easier time nuking the boss.
Infinite Money Farming Trick
This is one of the best parts of the Ruined City raid — it’s infinite until you trigger the boss.
What that means:
- You can farm money as long as you want before the fight begins.
- Max out your units, buff up, and prep without any time pressure.
Make sure to place and upgrade your strongest units before triggering the boss fight.
Ruined City Solo Walkthrough (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare Your Team
- Use money generators early.
- Farm up until your main DPS units are maxed.
- Place units strategically around the boss’s spawn area.
Step 2: Fight the First Boss
- Once he loses 2 bars of HP, the bird cage appears.
- Focus all damage on the boss immediately.
- You have enough time — don’t panic, just go all in.
Step 3: Sid Appears
- Sid will chant a number sequence like 1 → 3 → 2 → 4.
- Wait for his “I am…” — this is your cue to rush the towers.
- Interact with them in order and as fast as possible.
- Equip your fastest mount — speed is key here.
Step 4: Repeat the Process
- Sid will repeat the tower chant and “I Am Atomic” phases.
- Memorize numbers quickly — repeat them aloud if it helps.
- After a few successful rounds, you’ll wear him down.
Once you understand the bird cage timer and Sid’s tower sequence, this raid becomes way more manageable — even solo.