Progression & First-Clear Economy
Anime Origins Story & Legend Stages
Story Mode is where every run begins — and where the biggest one-time Gem payouts live. Rush Normal to hit Level 10, then farm Hard first-clears for ~1,800 Gems per stage before graduating to the Legend Stages for evolution materials and artifacts.
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Story Mode: Normal → Hard
Story Mode is available from the moment you spawn in the lobby. It is a linear set of chapters with three difficulties: Normal, Hard, and the post-clear Legend tier. The XP curve is deliberately front-loaded — clearing Normal 1-4 alone is enough to reach the Level 10 raid unlock.
Normal (Start)
Your Level 10 rush route. Each stage pays roughly +200 XP. Clear the first four chapters quickly, then redeem codes and pull your first carry.
Hard (First-Clear Bounty)
Unlocks after Normal. Each stage grants about 1,800 Gems on first clear — the single best repeatable Gem source in the early game.
Legend (Materials)
Opens once the story is cleared. Drops evolution materials and the SND artifact set that Story Mode never yields.
Why Hard First-Clears Matter
The highest-Gem, lowest-effort window in the entire game.
| Milestone | Gem Payout | Why It Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hard Stage (first clear) | ~1,800 Gems | Static bonus, not scaled by luck — guaranteed every run. |
| 4 Hard Chapters | 7,000+ Gems | Enough for a 10x summon multi-pull immediately. |
| Daily Challenge + Quests | ~2,600+ Gems | Recurring on top of first-clears — see the full routine. |
Compare this against the daily Gem routine — first-clears are a one-time spike, dailies are the long-term engine.
Legend Stages: The Evolution & Artifact Farm
Legend Stages gate behind a fully cleared Story. They are the only reliable source of two things endgame progress depends on:
- ▸Unit evolution materials — the Remnants used at the Evolve Station to awaken Mythic and Secret carries (full cost matrix in the Ascension & Evolution guide).
- ▸SND artifacts — the Hidden Sand relic set that crafts the Ghost Gunbai and starts the Madaro quest chain. Community reports put the drop rate near 50% per Legend clear.
Story & Legend FAQ
What is the fastest way to reach Level 10 in Anime Origins?+
Clear Story Mode Normal chapters 1-4 as fast as possible. Each completed stage grants a large static XP bonus (roughly +200 XP per stage), which gets you to Level 10 in well under 15 minutes — the threshold that unlocks Raids and World Bosses.
How many Gems do Hard Story stages give on first clear?+
Each Hard difficulty stage awards approximately 1,800 Gems on its first clear. Rushing all four available Hard chapters can immediately net you 7,000+ Gems for multi-pull summons.
What do Legend Stages drop in Anime Origins?+
Legend Stages unlock after the main story is cleared and drop unit evolution materials that Story Mode does not, plus the SND artifact set (used for the Ghost Gunbai craft and the Madaro quest chain). They are the reliable farm for evolution progress once your team outgrows Story.
Related Strategy Guides
Gem Farming
Hard clears vs. the daily routine.
Evolution
Spend Legend materials at the Evolve Station.
Beginner Guide
The 15-minute Level 10 rush.
All Game Modes
Where Story fits in the roadmap.
Artifacts
SND set & Ghost Gunbai craft.
Tier List
Pick carries worth rushing.
Best Teams
Squads that clear Hard fast.
Active Codes
Free Gems to start your rush.