How To Get Straw Hat in Anime Vanguards (March 2026) Complete Guide

How To Get Straw Hat in Anime Vanguards

If you’re hunting for the Straw Hat in Anime Vanguards to evolve your Elastic Captain into his powerful Pirate form, you’ve landed in the right place. The Straw Hat is one of the most sought-after evolution items in the game, and I’m going to walk you through exactly how to get it, step by step. After spending countless hours grinding through this quest myself, I’ve discovered all the shortcuts, optimal strategies, and common pitfalls you need to avoid.

The Straw Hat isn’t something you can simply buy or find lying around—it requires completing the special “Elastic Captain Evo Quest,” which involves evolving three specific units, feeding a rare item with RNG mechanics, and defeating a boss with precise requirements. This guide covers everything from the prerequisites to advanced farming strategies that’ll save you days of grinding.

How To Get Straw Hat in Anime Vanguards – Quick Overview

RequirementDetails
Primary MethodComplete the “Elastic Captain Evo Quest”
PrerequisitesMust own Elastic Captain (Mythic rarity unit)
Quest Steps3 main objectives (evolve units, feed item, defeat boss)
Units NeededFire Foot, Skele King, Tempest Pirate (all evolved)
RNG Element5% chance Strange Fruit feeding
Boss LocationImprisoned Island Act 3 or Act EX
Time Investment2-4 weeks for casual players, 1-2 weeks for dedicated grinders
RaritySecret (Evolution Item)

Understanding the Straw Hat Evolution Item

Before diving into the grind, let’s clarify what the Straw Hat actually is and why you need it. The Straw Hat is a Secret-rarity evolution item specifically used to transform Elastic Captain—the Mythic unit inspired by Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece—into his evolved form: Elastic Captain (Pirate).

This isn’t just any upgrade. The evolved form gains massive stat improvements, new passives, and becomes one of the most powerful Secret-rarity units in Anime Vanguards. His “King of Pirates” passive grants 30% bonus damage to all Pirate-type allies within range, while “Right Armaments” makes him immune to status ailments and reduces upgrade costs for Pirate allies.

Here’s what makes the Straw Hat special:

  • Exclusive to One Unit: Only usable for evolving Elastic Captain
  • Quest-Locked: Cannot be traded, purchased, or obtained through drops
  • One-Time Reward: Completing the quest once gives you the Straw Hat
  • Max Quantity: You can hold up to 100, but you’ll only need 1 for the evolution

The Straw Hat is described in-game as “A hat passed down from a certain Captain to the next generation,” paying homage to how Shanks gave Luffy his iconic straw hat in the One Piece series.

Prerequisites Before Starting the Straw Hat Quest

You can’t just jump into the Elastic Captain Evo Quest without proper preparation. Here’s everything you need before beginning:

1. Summon Elastic Captain

First and foremost, you must own Elastic Captain himself. This Mythic-rarity unit is available exclusively through the Special Banner, which costs Gems to summon from. As a Mythic unit, Elastic Captain has only a 0.5% drop rate, making him one of the rarer units in the game.

Pro tip: If you’re rerolling for Elastic Captain, I recommend saving up at least 5,000-10,000 Gems before attempting summons. The pity system will eventually guarantee you a Mythic, but having a substantial gem stockpile increases your chances significantly.

2. Obtain the Three Required Units

The quest requires you to evolve three specific Legendary-rarity units:

  • Fire Foot (inspired by Sanji from One Piece)
  • Skele King (inspired by Brook from One Piece)
  • Tempest Pirate (inspired by Nami from One Piece)

The good news? All three are Legendary rarity, not Mythic, so they’re significantly easier to obtain through standard banner summons. Most players acquire all three within their first 30-50 pulls.

3. Level Requirements

While there’s no explicit level gate on the quest itself, you’ll need to be at least Level 30+ to access some of the farming locations efficiently. The Imprisoned Island stages, where you’ll spend most of your time, are challenging content that requires decent units and understanding of tower defense mechanics.

4. Resource Stockpile

Before starting, I recommend having:

  • 30,000+ Gold: You’ll need 30,000 just for the final Elastic Captain evolution, plus more for evolving the three prerequisite units
  • Essence Materials: Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Red, and Rainbow Essence for various evolutions
  • Strange Fruit: These drop from Frozen Port or Imprisoned Island (any act) and you’ll need several for the RNG feeding portion

Step 1: Evolving Fire Foot, Skele King, and Tempest Pirate

The quest automatically appears in your Quest menu (right side of the lobby screen) under the “Special” tab once you summon Elastic Captain. The first objective requires evolving all three prerequisite units to their advanced forms.

Best Farming Location: Legend Stage Act 4 (EX Stage)

This is the single most important piece of information that will save you dozens of hours. Legend Stage Act 4 (EX Stage) drops evolution materials for all three units simultaneously. Farming this one stage is exponentially more efficient than bouncing between multiple locations.

Here’s what drops here:

  • Chef Hats (for Fire Foot evolution) – Approximately 1 per 3 runs
  • Six Strings (for Skele King evolution) – Similar drop rate to Chef Hats
  • Weather Rods (for Tempest Pirate evolution) – Comparable drop rate

Fire Foot Evolution Requirements

To evolve Fire Foot into Fire Foot (Chef), you need:

  • 10 Chef Hats (obtained from Fire Tower in Elemental Towers or Legend Stage Act 4 EX)
  • 1,000 Takedowns with Fire Foot in your party
  • Various Essence materials (Green, Yellow, Blue, etc.)
  • Gold for the evolution cost

My strategy: Place Fire Foot in your party and run Infinite Mode. Even if he’s weak, having him deployed counts toward the takedown requirement. I averaged 150 takedowns per Infinite run, meaning you need roughly 7-8 successful Infinite runs.

Alternative method: Story Mode speed runs work too. Lower waves mean faster clears, and takedowns still count. This is perfect if you can’t reach high waves in Infinite Mode yet.

Skele King Evolution Requirements

To evolve Skele King into Skele King (Rock), you need:

  • Six Strings (drops from Imprisoned Island Act 2, Act 4, or Legend Stage Act 4 EX)
  • Takedown requirement (typically around 1,000, similar to Fire Foot)
  • Standard Essence materials
  • Gold

The Concert quest: This is where many players get stuck. You need to complete Wave 50 in Infinite Mode with Skele King in your party. Don’t try to solo carry with just Skele King—bring your best support units. I failed twice before bringing proper DPS and support units to complement Skele King.

Tempest Pirate Evolution Requirements

To evolve Tempest Pirate into Tempest Pirate (Navigator), you need:

  • Weather Rods (obtained from Imprisoned Island Act 3, Act 4, or Legend Stage Act 4 EX)
  • Takedown requirement
  • Essence materials
  • Gold

Wind/storm evolution note: This evolution significantly improves Tempest Pirate’s AoE capabilities. The Weather Rods have similar drop rates to Chef Hats and Six Strings from Legend Stage Act 4 EX.

Optimal Farming Strategy for All Three

Don’t spread yourself thin. This is the number one mistake I see players make. Focus on evolving one unit at a time rather than trying to gather materials for all three simultaneously.

My recommended order:

  1. Fire Foot first (fastest to complete, great for farming)
  2. Tempest Pirate second (strong AoE for support)
  3. Skele King last (The Concert quest is the trickiest)

Run Legend Stage Act 4 (EX) repeatedly until you have all materials for one unit, complete that evolution, then move to the next. This focused approach took me 3 weeks playing 2-3 hours daily, versus friends who tried grinding all three at once and took 6+ weeks.

Units That Carry Legend Stage Act 4 (EX)

This stage has no traits, making it harder than most Legend content. You need raw power and consistency. Here are the best units for smooth clears:

  • Escanor: Easily solos with auto-upgrade enabled (low effort, high payoff)
  • Song Jinwu and Igros: Exceptional DPS and army spawning
  • Sukono: Great for early-to-mid game control
  • Brolzi Super: If you have him, he demolishes this stage

Co-op option: If solo feels too difficult, run it in co-op mode. You can also drop back to a trait-enabled Legend stage, but it’ll slow your overall progress since you’ll need to farm multiple locations instead of this efficient one.

Step 2: The Strange Fruit RNG Challenge

Once all three units are evolved, the quest shifts to its most frustrating phase. You must feed Elastic Captain a “Strange Fruit” XP item, but here’s the catch: it only has a 5% success rate.

How Strange Fruit Feeding Works

Strange Fruit is a quest item that drops from any act in either Frozen Port or Imprisoned Island. They’re relatively common drops—you’ll likely have several by the time you finish evolving the three prerequisite units.

Here’s the process:

  1. Navigate to your inventory and locate Strange Fruit
  2. Select Elastic Captain in your unit menu
  3. Attempt to feed him the Strange Fruit XP
  4. Cross your fingers and hope for the 5% proc

Reality check: Failures are completely normal. Multiple failures are expected. I personally failed 11 times before succeeding. Some players report 20+ failures. This is purely RNG, and there’s no way to increase your odds.

Don’t rage at RNG: You’re not doing anything wrong if you keep failing. It’s just rolling the dice. Keep feeding fruit until the quest updates. The average player needs 15-20 Strange Fruit to succeed based on community data.

Farming More Strange Fruit

If you run out of Strange Fruit, farm these locations:

  • Frozen Port (any act) – Moderate drop rate
  • Imprisoned Island (any act) – Moderate drop rate
  • Imprisoned Island Act 4 – Slightly higher concentration of drops

Run these on Story difficulty for fastest clears. You don’t need to complete Infinite or EX modes—normal Story acts drop Strange Fruit just fine.

Storage tip: Strange Fruit stacks in your inventory, so farm a bunch before attempting the RNG feeding. I recommend having at least 20-30 in storage before you start attempting the quest step.

Step 3: Defeating Pink Villain with Elastic Captain

After successfully feeding the Strange Fruit, the final quest objective appears: defeat the Pink Villain boss with Elastic Captain landing the final killing blow.

Where to Find Pink Villain

Pink Villain spawns in:

  • Imprisoned Island Act 3 (Story Mode)
  • Imprisoned Island Act EX (Expert difficulty)

I strongly recommend Story Act 3 for this step. You want full control over the fight, not chaos. Legend and EX stages introduce variables that make ensuring Elastic Captain gets the final blow much more difficult.

Strategy for Landing the Final Blow

This sounds simple but requires careful execution. Here’s my foolproof strategy:

  1. Set up your full team including Elastic Captain plus your strongest support units
  2. Damage the boss to roughly 15-20% health using your main DPS units
  3. Stop attacking with everyone except Elastic Captain
  4. Let Elastic Captain finish the job with his attacks

Critical mistakes to avoid:

  • Over-DPSing: If you nuke the boss too hard, Elastic Captain might not get the kill credit
  • Using AoE units: Area attacks can accidentally kill the boss before Elastic Captain’s hit registers
  • Placing Elastic Captain too far: Make sure he’s actually in range to hit the boss

What happens if you fail?: The quest won’t complete, and you’ll need to retry Story Act 3. The Pink Villain respawns every time you restart the stage, so failures aren’t permanent setbacks—just retry until you nail the execution.

My personal experience: I failed twice because I was too aggressive with my support units. Third attempt, I brought Elastic Captain to the front, used only single-target DPS units, and carefully monitored the boss health. Succeeded without issue.

Step 4: Claiming Your Straw Hat

After defeating Pink Villain correctly with Elastic Captain landing the final blow, the quest automatically completes. The Straw Hat is added directly to your inventory.

You’ll see a quest completion notification, and checking your inventory will confirm you now have:

  • 1x Straw Hat (Secret evolution item)

Completing the Elastic Captain Evolution

Now that you have the Straw Hat, navigate to the Evolution menu (located in the “Upgrades” area of the lobby) and select Elastic Captain.

The full evolution requirements are:

  • 1x Straw Hat (you just earned this!)
  • 30 Green Essence
  • 15 Yellow Essence
  • 15 Blue Essence
  • 15 Purple Essence
  • 15 Pink Essence
  • 15 Red Essence
  • 3 Rainbow Essence
  • 30,000 Gold
  • 5,000 Takedowns with Elastic Captain in your party

Wait, 5,000 takedowns? Yes. Elastic Captain requires you to accumulate 5,000 total enemy kills with him in your party before you can evolve him, even if you have all the materials.

This is time-gated content. The Straw Hat quest gives you the item, but the takedown requirement is what extends the grind.

Fastest Method for 5,000 Takedowns

Run Infinite Mode with Elastic Captain deployed. You average 100-200 takedowns per run depending on how far you push.

Math breakdown:

  • At 150 takedowns per run = ~33-34 runs needed
  • Each run takes 15-20 minutes
  • Total time: roughly 10 hours of Infinite Mode grinding

Alternative strategies:

  • Story Mode speed runs: Lower waves, faster clears, takedowns still count
  • AFK method: Use Auto-play in Elemental Towers (Update 10 feature) where you can set it and forget it

My recommendation: Combine both. Run Infinite Mode when you’re actively playing, and use Auto-play in Elemental Towers when you’re doing other things. This balanced approach got me to 5,000 takedowns in about 5 days of casual play.

Understanding Elastic Captain (Pirate) – Why This Evolution is Worth It

You’ve invested weeks into getting the Straw Hat. Is Elastic Captain (Pirate) actually worth it? Absolutely, yes.

Power Level Comparison

Base Elastic Captain is decent. He’s a Mythic unit with respectable damage and the “Elastic Man Wind Up” ability that charges attacks for 20% damage and 5% range per second (up to 10 seconds max).

Elastic Captain (Pirate) transforms into a Secret-rarity powerhouse with:

Active Ability: Wind Up (Evolved)

Gains 20% damage and 5% range per second while charging (10-second max), and every enemy hit by a charged attack is repulsed. If attacking Boss enemies, inflicts “Wanted” status.

The ability evolves through upgrade levels:

  • Level 5: Wind Up becomes Wind Up Punch
  • Level 9: Upgrades to Wind Up Barrage
  • Level 13: Transforms into Giant Wind Up Bazooka

Passive 1: King of Pirates

Grants all Pirate-type allies within range an additional 30% damage boost. This is absolutely massive if you’re running a Pirate-focused team composition.

Synergy units that benefit:

  • Fire Foot (Chef)
  • Tempest Pirate (Navigator)
  • Any other Pirate-element units you acquire

Passive 2: Right Armaments

  • Status immunity: Elastic Captain (Pirate) becomes completely immune to status ailments
  • Counter-mechanic: If an enemy attempts to apply a status effect, they get repulsed instead
  • Cost reduction: Upon repulsing an enemy, reduces own SPA by 5% and lowers upgrade costs for all Pirate allies by 2% per upgrade

This makes him an S+ tier unit in the current meta, especially for difficult content where status effects can cripple your team.

Cost Efficiency

Despite being a Secret unit, Elastic Captain (Pirate) is remarkably cost-efficient:

  • Low placement cost compared to other Secret units
  • Passive cost reduction for himself and allies
  • High damage scaling without requiring excessive upgrades

Comparison to other endgame evolutions: Secret Luffy (another Pirate unit evolution) is considered slightly stronger, but requires an even more complex evolution chain. Elastic Captain (Pirate) offers 85-90% of Secret Luffy’s power with significantly less grinding required.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

After helping dozens of players through this quest and completing it myself, these are the most common mistakes I see:

Mistake #1: Trying to Farm Multiple Locations Simultaneously

The error: Bouncing between Frozen Port, Imprisoned Island, Fire Tower, and other locations thinking it’s more efficient.

Why it fails: You waste stamina traveling and waste time on suboptimal drop rates.

The fix: Camp Legend Stage Act 4 (EX) until you have everything for one unit, then evolve that unit. Repeat. This focused farming is 3-4x faster.

Mistake #2: Not Starting Takedown Grinding Early

The error: Waiting until you have all materials to start accumulating takedowns.

Why it fails: The 5,000 takedown requirement is the longest part of the evolution, not the material farming.

The fix: Put Elastic Captain in your party from Day 1 and let takedowns passively accumulate while you farm materials. By the time you get the Straw Hat, you might already be at 3,000-4,000 takedowns.

Mistake #3: Wasting Strange Fruit on Other Units

The error: Using Strange Fruit to level other units before completing the Elastic Captain quest.

Why it fails: You need multiple Strange Fruit for the RNG feeding step, and they’re somewhat uncommon drops.

The fix: Stockpile at least 20-30 Strange Fruit before attempting the quest step. Don’t use them for anything else until you complete the Straw Hat quest.

Mistake #4: Over-Damaging Pink Villain

The error: Bringing your strongest units and accidentally one-shotting the boss before Elastic Captain can land the final blow.

Why it fails: The quest specifically requires Elastic Captain to land the killing blow, not just participate in the kill.

The fix: Use Story Act 3 (not EX), damage the boss to ~15% health with support units, then let Elastic Captain solo finish. Monitor health carefully.

Mistake #5: Evolving Without Checking if the Unit is Worth It

The error: Blindly evolving units without checking tier lists or community feedback.

Why it fails: Some evolutions aren’t worth the resource investment.

The fix: Elastic Captain (Pirate) is definitely worth it—he’s consistently ranked S-tier or higher in every major tier list. However, for other evolutions, always check the tier list first.

Time Investment: How Long Does This Actually Take?

Based on personal experience and community data, here’s realistic time expectations:

Casual Players (1-2 hours daily):

  • Week 1-2: Summon and obtain Elastic Captain plus three required units
  • Week 2-4: Farm materials and evolve Fire Foot, Skele King, Tempest Pirate
  • Week 4-5: Complete Strange Fruit RNG and Pink Villain kill
  • Week 5-6: Finish 5,000 takedown requirement
  • Total: 4-6 weeks

Dedicated Grinders (3-5 hours daily):

  • Week 1: Obtain all required units
  • Week 1-2: Evolve all three prerequisite units
  • Week 2: Complete Strange Fruit and boss kill
  • Week 2-3: Grind remaining takedowns
  • Total: 2-3 weeks

Hardcore Players (5+ hours daily with optimal strategy):

  • Days 1-3: Get units
  • Days 4-10: Complete all evolutions
  • Days 10-12: Finish quest objectives
  • Days 12-18: Takedown grind
  • Total: 1.5-2.5 weeks

My personal time: I completed it in 3 weeks playing 2-3 hours daily. I made the mistake of spreading resources across multiple units initially, which added about a week to my timeline.

Advanced Tips and Optimization Strategies

Tip #1: Use the Quick Craft Feature

Update 10 added a “Quick Craft” button in the Evolution UI that automatically crafts all required materials. This saves tremendous time clicking through individual crafting menus.

How to use it:

  1. Open Evolution menu
  2. Select your unit
  3. Click “Quick Craft” button
  4. System automatically crafts all missing materials you have resources for

Tip #2: Combine Infinite Mode with Resource Farming

While grinding takedowns in Infinite Mode, you’re simultaneously farming:

  • Yen (in-game currency)
  • Essence materials (from wave completion rewards)
  • Experience for leveling units

This multi-purpose farming is far more efficient than dedicating separate sessions for each resource type.

Tip #3: Join a Active Discord Server

The official Anime Vanguards Discord has dedicated channels for:

  • Quest help where experienced players answer questions in real-time
  • Co-op lobbies for tackling difficult content together
  • Resource trading (for items that can be traded)
  • Code announcements for free Gems and materials

I found several co-op partners who helped me clear Legend Stage Act 4 (EX) much faster than solo attempts.

Tip #4: Prioritize Fortune Trait for Farming

If you’re rerolling traits on your farming units, prioritize getting the “Fortune” trait. This increases drop rates for items and materials, which can shave days off your grinding time.

Best units for Fortune:

  • Tempest Pirate (Navigator) with Fortune picks up treasure chests from her passive
  • Any unit you’re using to farm Legend stages

Tip #5: Use Codes for Extra Gems and Materials

Anime Vanguards regularly releases codes that give free Gems, Essence materials, and other resources. Before starting your grind, redeem all available codes.

Where to find codes:

  • Official Twitter/X accounts (@Kitawari_ and @Pyseph)
  • Anime Vanguards Discord server
  • Roblox group announcements

Check code lists regularly—they expire quickly, usually within 2 weeks of release.

Alternative Paths and Related Content

Should You Pursue Secret Luffy Instead?

Secret Luffy is the other major Pirate-themed Secret evolution in Anime Vanguards. He requires evolving Fire Foot, Skele King, and Tempest Pirate (same as Elastic Captain), plus additional steps.

Secret Luffy pros:

  • Slightly higher damage ceiling
  • Unique scaling mechanics
  • Considered the #1 unit in some tier lists

Secret Luffy cons:

  • Requires completing Conqueror’s Haki Essence farming (10% drop rate from specific boss)
  • Longer total grind (4-8 weeks for most players)
  • More RNG checkpoints

My recommendation: If you already have Elastic Captain, complete his evolution first. The Straw Hat quest prepares you for Secret Luffy anyway since it requires the same three unit evolutions. After getting Elastic Captain (Pirate), you can decide if you want to pursue the longer Secret Luffy grind.

Other Worthwhile Evolutions to Consider

After completing Elastic Captain’s evolution, consider these high-value evolutions:

Song Jinwu and Igros: Transforms from decent DPS to one of the best units in the game with “Army’s Supply” and “General” abilities.

The Falcon (of Light): Best cost-efficiency in the game—only 1,000 Yen to max upgrade after evolution.

Brolzi Super (Wrathful): Requires completing a long quest chain but becomes an S+ tier unit.

Fire Foot (Chef): You’ve already evolved him for the Straw Hat quest, and he’s legitimately good even outside the quest requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start the Elastic Captain Evo Quest?

The quest automatically appears in your Quest menu under the “Special” tab once you summon Elastic Captain from the Special Banner. You don’t need to talk to any NPCs or unlock anything—it’s immediately available.

Can I get the Straw Hat without owning Elastic Captain?

No. The quest only appears if you own Elastic Captain, and the Straw Hat is exclusively used for his evolution. You cannot trade for it or obtain it through any other method.

What happens if I accidentally use my Straw Hat?

The Straw Hat can only be used to evolve Elastic Captain into Elastic Captain (Pirate). You cannot accidentally consume it or use it on the wrong unit. Once you complete the quest, you’ll receive one Straw Hat which will sit in your inventory until you’re ready to evolve.

Is there a faster way to get 5,000 takedowns?

Infinite Mode is the fastest method, averaging 100-200 takedowns per run. The new AFK Auto-play feature in Elemental Towers (Update 10) lets you farm passively, but it’s slower—around 50-80 takedowns per run. Combine both methods for optimal speed.

Do I need to complete the takedowns before or after getting the Straw Hat?

The 5,000 takedown requirement is for the final evolution itself, not for obtaining the Straw Hat. You can work on takedowns simultaneously while completing quest steps—in fact, I highly recommend doing so.

Can I do this quest in co-op mode?

Some parts yes, some parts no:

  • Material farming (Legend Stage Act 4): Yes, co-op works and is often faster
  • Pink Villain kill: Solo is recommended for better control
  • Takedowns: Both solo and co-op count, but Infinite Mode solo is generally faster

What if I fail the Pink Villain kill step?

Simply retry Imprisoned Island Act 3. The boss respawns, and you can attempt as many times as needed. There’s no penalty for failing except the time spent replaying the stage.

How many Strange Fruit should I stockpile?

I recommend having 20-30 Strange Fruit before attempting the RNG feeding step. The 5% success rate means you’ll likely fail 15-20 times. Having a large stockpile prevents you from needing to stop mid-quest to farm more.

Is Elastic Captain (Pirate) better than base Elastic Captain?

Absolutely. The evolution transforms him from a decent Mythic unit into an S-tier Secret unit. He gains status immunity, cost reduction for Pirate allies, 30% damage buff for Pirate teams, and significantly better scaling. The power jump is massive.

Can I trade my Straw Hat to another player?

No. Evolution items cannot be traded in Anime Vanguards. The Straw Hat is account-bound and must be earned individually by each player who wants it.

What level should I be before starting this quest?

While there’s no explicit level requirement, I recommend being at least Level 30-35. You’ll need access to Legend stages, Infinite Mode, and enough game knowledge to efficiently farm materials. Lower-level players will struggle with the content difficulty.

Does the Straw Hat quest expire?

No. Once the quest appears in your menu after summoning Elastic Captain, it remains available indefinitely. There’s no time limit to complete it, so you can work on it at your own pace.

Are there codes that give free Straw Hats?

No. Evolution quest items like the Straw Hat cannot be obtained through codes. Codes can give you Gems (to summon Elastic Captain), Essence materials, and other resources, but never the Straw Hat itself.

Conclusion: Your Path to the Straw Hat

Getting the Straw Hat in Anime Vanguards is a significant undertaking, but the reward—Elastic Captain (Pirate)—is one of the game’s strongest Secret units. By following this guide’s optimized farming routes, avoiding common mistakes, and staying focused on one objective at a time, you can complete the quest in 2-4 weeks of regular play.

Key takeaways to remember:

  1. Focus on Legend Stage Act 4 (EX) for all material farming
  2. Start accumulating takedowns early with Elastic Captain in your party
  3. Stockpile 20-30 Strange Fruit before attempting the RNG feeding
  4. Use Story Act 3 for the Pink Villain kill (not EX mode)
  5. Evolve units one at a time rather than spreading resources thin

The grind is real, but Elastic Captain (Pirate) genuinely delivers on the power fantasy. His Pirate team buffs, status immunity, and cost reduction make him invaluable for both story progression and endgame content. Plus, the knowledge and materials you accumulate along the way prepare you for other high-tier evolutions.

Shruti Agarwal

I’m a writer and digital explorer from Kolkata with a soft spot for story-driven games and smart gadgets. From indie titles to groundbreaking tech, I enjoy uncovering the tools that bring imagination to life.
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