Update 5 of Anime Defenders has arrived, introducing a new realm packed with challenges, story mode, and more to explore and complete. Numerous new items have also been added. However, players are currently facing difficulties in defeating the new boss, Athena, in Anime Defenders. Here’s how to do it!
If you’re after some freebies, why not head to our Anime Defenders codes page and see what you can get? Or check out the following guides: How to Get Limit Breaker, How to Get Athenyx Tethers, and How to Get Elemental Tokens, Aqua, Solar, and Flame in Anime Defenders.
Anime Defenders Athena Killing Guide
In order to defeat Athena in Anime Defenders, it is essential to exclusively use Ground type units and avoid Hybrid and Air units. This is because Athena belongs to a new enemy type known as Burrow.
Update: The rumors flying around that you need to have Athenex Units to hurt Athena are false, according to Elle Sam from the comments (Thanks, Ellie!). They used Pro Gamer against Athena, and it damaged her. So bring all your best Ground units against Athena; there’s no need to train up new units anymore!
Burrow units can only be targeted by Ground units. Therefore, if your team consists mainly of Hybrid and Air units, Athena will pass through unscathed. To successfully help complete the Athenyx Realm, it is crucial to prioritize the use of exceptional or meta-level Ground units. Otherwise, this new Burrow enemy type will pose a significant threat.
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However, I cannot confirm the accuracy of this information. If true, it would substantially limit many players and counter/negate the effort they have invested in assembling their teams for the Athenyx Realm. But if you are using all Ground units and Athena still is not dying, then the information above must be true, and you must use a level and use a new team of Athenyx Banner Ground units.
Thanks again. Didn’t know they were calling these burrow units. Good to know the term. I was able to confirm using Pro Gamer worked for this, so doesn’t appear to be locked down to Athenyx units only.
You’re very welcome. That’s awesome to know Elle! I’ve updated the article, and gave you credit for confirming!