Ultimate Guide to the Anime Adventures Assassin Contracts Event (February 2025)
The highly anticipated Assassin Contracts Event in Anime Adventures is back for 2025! This year's event brings exciting new mechanics, a formidable boss, and exclusive rewards like the coveted Mythic-Class Umbra Scythe. Whether you are aiming for the limited-time Phantom Sovereign skin or striving to dominate the global rankings, this extensive guide provides the latest strategies, team compositions, and secret paths to ensure you stay ahead of the competition!
How to Join the 2025 Assassin Contracts Event
To participate in the event, you must first ensure you have updated to the latest patch version 3.1.5, released on February 1, 2025. Follow the steps below to unlock the event:
- Unlock the Shadow Realm Portal: Complete the Prelude: Eclipse questline in the updated Ashen Wasteland Hub (Coordinates: X: 88, Y: 210).
- Activate Contracts: Talk to Kuro’s Spirit to access the event board.
Requirements:
- Account Level: 25+ (increased from level 20 in 2024).
- Ownership of at least one Legendary+ unit (e.g., Voidbreaker Ryu or Solaris Paladin).
Pro Tip: If you find it challenging to upgrade your characters, refer to our Anime Adventures Mythic Farming Guide for efficient enhancements!
2025 Contracts, Objectives, and Rewards Breakdown
This year's event features 16 contracts, including an intense Mythic-tier challenge. Notable additions include:
| Contract Tier | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Defeat 75 enemies in Underworld Coliseum | 800 Gems + 2x Summon Tickets |
| Platinum (New!) | Survive 10 waves in Shadow Realm Arena | Eclipse Shard (Craft Mythic gear) |
| Mythic | Defeat Boss “Umbra Prime” (Co-op Only) | Mythic Weapon: Umbra Scythe |
| Phantom | Complete all contracts in under 8 hours | Phantom Sovereign Skin (Limited-Time) |
Pro Tip: Utilize Dark/Light units for the Shadow Realm Arena, as enemies exhibit a 50% resistance to other elements. Equip the Eclipse Charm (earned from Silver-tier rewards) to negate damage-over-time effects in Mythic contracts.
Top Teams for February 2025
The current meta leans towards hybrid DPS/support units due to the phase-switching mechanics of the boss Umbra Prime:
- S+ Tier Units:
- Voidbreaker Ryu (Unlocked through Mythic contract): Deals True Damage bypassing shields.
- Lunar Enchantress: Grants a 40% critical hit buff to the team during boss enrage phases.
- Abyssal Reaper: Summons minions to distract enemies during the fight with Umbra Prime.
Budget Team for F2P Players: Combine Stormcaller Raiden (AoE DPS), Celestial Healer Aurora (Sustain), and Inferno Knight (Tank) for an effective setup.
Farming Strategies for 2025
Exploit the time-loop glitch (which was patched on February 5) to replay Platinum contracts between 00:00-00:05 UTC, maximizing your Eclipse Shard drops. Here are some additional tips:
- Co-op Synergy Bonuses: Teams consisting of both a Light and a Dark unit will receive a 30% damage boost in Shadow Realm stages.
- Optimized Daily Grind: Prioritize completing Mythic, Platinum, and then Bronze contracts for the best resource yields.
- Avoid This Mistake: Do not craft the Umbra Scythe until you have gathered 5 Eclipse Shards and a hidden material from Phantom-tier!
Must-Claim Rewards and Hidden Secrets
The event offers some game-changing rewards:
- Umbra Scythe: Facilitates stacking DEF shred (up to 90%) on bosses.
- Phantom Sovereign Skin: Boosts movement speed by 15% and grants invisibility after securing a kill.
- 3,000 Gems: Enough for acquiring the exclusive Dark Summoner Bundle available only during the 2025 event.
Secret Objective: Defeating Umbra Prime without using healing items unlocks the title Eclipse Vanquisher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the 2025 event end?
A: The event concludes on February 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM UTC. Extensions are unlikely due to the upcoming v3.2.0 pre-patch schedule.
Q: Is the Phantom Sovereign skin tradeable?
A: No, it is bound to your account, so make sure to farm it before the event concludes!
Q: How can I counter Umbra Prime’s one-hit kill attack?
A: Take cover behind the Abyssal Crystals during his 25% HP phase to avoid the attack.