Roll an Anime Characters

Starter character: Mufei (Luffy)

The WELCOME code grants your first character, backed by a developer post and coverage from the major code trackers.

Mufei (Luffy) was posted by developer rlrblx in the official Discord #codes channel (2026-04-29) and is listed by 9 independent trackers including GamesRadar (Jun 2026). Mufei is the in-game name for Luffy, and GamesRadar lists its rarity as Epic.

Rarity tiers — how each level works

Roll an Anime has five character rarity tiers. Higher rarity means higher base cash output per second. Tier names are confirmed by multiple guides (RoroWiki, Pro Game Guides, GameRant).

How to roll better characters

Character quality is directly tied to which block you roll your dice on. Here is the loop:

1. Buy dice with cash. Dice are the consumable that triggers a roll — you cannot roll without them.
2. Roll dice on a block. The block determines which rarity bands are reachable. Common blocks are limited to low-rarity pools; higher blocks unlock Epic and Godly tiers.
3. Place the character on a pedestal slot. Placed characters generate cash passively — online and offline.
4. Upgrade your blocks to unlock rarer rolls. Each tier you climb improves your probability of landing rarer characters. The developer posted official stock drop chances in the Discord #announcements channel on 2026-04-26 — these are available on the blocks page.
5. Rebirth when progression slows. Rebirthing gives permanent multipliers that stack on top of character base output and mutation bonuses. See the rebirth guide for the full decision framework.

The WELCOME code gives you a free Luffy — your first confirmed character. Redeem it at the Free Reward NPC near the Upgrade stand. From there, the path to better units is better blocks. There is no paywall gate on the rarity system.

Mutations — how they multiply character cash output

Mutations are bonus modifiers applied to a character that multiply its base cash rate. A Common character with a strong mutation can out-earn a Godly character with no mutation. Since Update 1.6 (2026-05-10), characters can hold multiple mutations and gain mutations from active server events.

AdminAbuse (6.89×) is the highest known mutation. A character with it earns nearly 7× its base cash rate. Mutation stacking (multiple mutations on one character) was added in Update 1.6.

Key mutation strategy tips

• Mutation beats rarity for cash output: A Common character with AdminAbuse (6.89×) will often out-earn a Godly with no mutation. Always check the mutation before deciding whether to replace a unit.
• Park mutated characters on high-multiplier pedestals: Pedestal location multipliers stack with mutation multipliers. Your highest mutation + highest pedestal slot is your peak cash-per-slot combination.
• Don't sell a mutated character for a higher-rarity non-mutated one without checking the math: A Starborn (3.93×) or higher mutation on a Rare unit can outperform an Epic unit with no mutation, depending on the base output difference.
• Traded anime characters cannot rebirth: Per the developer (2026-05-02): characters acquired by trading do not count toward rebirth. Hold your best self-rolled mutated units for rebirth eligibility.
• Mutation stacking: stack multiple mutations per character via active events: As of Update 1.6 (2026-05-10): placed anime can receive the mutation from the current active event. If an Anomaly event is running, all your placed anime have a chance to receive Anomaly on top of their existing mutation. Participate in mutation events to compound your highest-value characters.

Which characters to keep — the decision framework

With limited pedestal slots, you will need to decide what to replace. Use this priority order:

1. Mutation first. AdminAbuse (6.89×) on a Common beats a Godly with no mutation. Always check mutation before deciding to sell or replace a unit.
2. Rarity second. Within the same mutation tier, prefer higher rarity (Godly > Epic > Super Rare > Rare > Common).
3. Never leave a pedestal empty. An empty slot generates zero cash. A Common with no mutation still out-earns nothing.
4. Replace weakest unit first. Sort by lowest cash output (or lowest rarity + no mutation) and swap those pedestals when something better drops.
5. Hold mutated units through early rebirth. Mutations persist after rebirth. A high-mutation unit keeps its bonus even when you reset for multipliers.

Building your first 7 days: a practical roster growth path

Most new players make one of two mistakes: they either try to hold out for rare units before placing anything, or they sell useful characters too early to chase something new. The 7-day path below avoids both traps by treating your roster as a compounding system, not a collection to be curated.

What to expect from each rarity tier in practice

The five rarity tiers in Roll an Anime are not just labels — each band represents a fundamentally different level of passive cash output and a different set of strategic decisions. Understanding what each tier means in practice changes how you think about block upgrades and pedestal management.

The character swap decision matrix

Every new character that drops forces a decision: replace something, or add to an empty slot. The framework below covers every scenario you will encounter in the first 30 days, so you can make the right call without guessing.

1. If there is an empty pedestal: always fill it. No calculation needed. Place the new character immediately, regardless of its rarity or mutation. An empty pedestal earns zero cash. The new character earns something. Fill first, optimize later.
2. If all pedestals are occupied, identify your weakest slot first. Sort your placed characters by effective output: check rarity tier, then check mutation multiplier. Your weakest slot is the one with the lowest combination of rarity and mutation. That is the slot to consider swapping — not your second-best or third-best slot.
3. Compare the new character's effective output against the weakest slot. If the new character is a higher rarity with no mutation versus a lower rarity with a mutation: check the mutation table. A Starborn (3.93×) or higher mutation on a lower-rarity unit often produces more cash than the new character. If the new character clearly wins the comparison, swap it into that slot.
4. Do not displace a mutated unit without placing the new character simultaneously. The moment between removing the old unit and placing the new one is when your pedestal is empty. If you log out during that window — accidentally or otherwise — you lose offline cash from that slot for the whole session. Keep the old unit in place until the new one is ready to drop in.
5. Re-audit after every block upgrade. The unit that was your best candidate for a given slot last week may not be the right call after you upgrade blocks and start rolling higher-rarity characters. Run a quick audit every time a new block tier unlocks — mutation tier vs rarity across all placed units, and reassign pedestals if the ranking has changed.

Character rarity and the six-tier progression: why each band matters for your account

The five confirmed rarity tiers in Roll an Anime (Common → Rare → Super Rare → Epic → Godly) are not just cosmetic labels — each tier represents a distinct threshold in passive cash output and a different strategic priority for your plot. The table below translates each tier into practical account milestones.

For the full verified block tier list and developer-published stock chances, see the blocks guide. For the mutation multipliers that override rarity in many placement decisions, see the mutations guide.

More Roll an Anime character guides

Build around the units you have: pick the best pedestal layout, climb the full rarity ladder and stack mutations for the biggest cash multipliers.

Roll an Anime best setup guide · Full rarity ladder · Mutation guide

Character rarity distribution: what each block band actually produces

The block tier system gives you a practical map of what to expect from each block band. The table below translates the developer-published block stock chances into the character rarities you will roll at each stage — so you know what you are chasing.

Character acquisition strategy: active hunting vs. passive farming

There are two fundamentally different ways to acquire characters in Roll an Anime, and they suit different stages of your account. Understanding when to switch from active hunting to passive farming is the difference between burning dice for no gain and letting your account compound while you sleep.

The offline economy and Auto Buy were designed to work together — the developer wants you to log out and come back to progress. Fighting that design by staying online to manually refresh the shop for hours is not dedication, it is inefficiency. Set up Auto Buy, log out with a full plot, and let the game work.

Building a balanced roster: how many of each rarity you actually need

New players frequently overvalue a single high-rarity unit and undervalue a full plot of mid-rarity units. A balanced roster produces more total cash than a top-heavy one — because every pedestal slot contributes to your offline pile. This section gives you concrete targets for each rarity tier at each stage of progression, so you know when to stop chasing a higher rarity and stabilize your current band.

These targets are derived from community gameplay pattern observation, cross-referenced against Pro Game Guides progression advice (updated May 2026), Try Hard Guides code timing recommendations (updated June 2026), and RoroWiki tier descriptions. Adjust pacing to your play frequency — the principles hold regardless of how many sessions you play per day. For the full rarity tier guide, see the rarities page.