Ananta is on the horizon! Whether you’re a veteran following the game’s development or a brand-new player just discovering it, this guide will help you figure out exactly what to do on day one, how to allocate your resources, and how to ramp up your combat power fast (based on currently public information).
Day-One Checklist
1. Complete the Prologue Main Quest
After logging in, push through the main story first. The prologue chapter “Arriving in Nova City” walks you through the basics, including:
- Movement & Exploration: Get familiar with Nova City’s layout
- Basic Combat Tutorial: Learn normal attacks, dodging, and skill activation
- Tentacle System Intro: Captain’s signature combat mechanic — grabbing city objects and swinging through the sky
💡 The prologue cutscenes can’t be skipped. We recommend paying attention — it contains important lore background and combat tutorials.
2. Learn Nova City’s Layout
Nova City is divided into three major districts. Understanding them is crucial for exploration:
| District | Features | Recommended Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Central Business District | Skyscrapers, heavy traffic, the story’s core area | All game stages |
| Old Town | Night markets, narrow alleys, rich atmosphere, lots of hidden side quests | Mid-game |
| Coastal Zone | Open terrain, spawns large Chaos Entities | Late-game |
3. Resource Priority Guide
Early-game resources are scarce. We recommend spending them in this order:
- Chaos Crystals → Prioritize character level-ups. Don’t rush to pull gacha
- Meteor Shards → Save for your core characters’ weapon upgrades
- Credits → Upgrade your most-used characters’ base stats first
Character Build Priority Recommendations
In the early phase, we recommend focusing on these characters first:
Captain · Must-Build
Rich · Top Pick
Taffy · Recommended
Core: Captain
- Role: High mobility + Burst damage
- Core Ability: Chaos Tentacles (grab anything as a weapon + aerial swinging)
- Build Advice: As the protagonist, Captain sees the most screen time. You can’t go wrong investing resources here first
Top Support: Rich
- Role: Stealth assassination + Tactical support
- Core Ability: Dual Chaos Tactical Blades + Blade Shadow Fusion
- Build Advice: Rich’s assassination skills are incredibly useful in side quests and elite fights. We recommend building him as your second priority
AoE Damage: Taffy
- Role: Area damage + High mobility
- Core Ability: Gravity Hammer / Motorcycle transformation
- Build Advice: Taffy’s gravity hammer AoE clears waves of mobs effortlessly, and the motorcycle form provides fast travel. She makes the early-game progression very smooth
Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Mistake #1: Rushing the Main Story and Skipping Exploration
Nova City is full of hidden Chaos Rifts and side quests that grant bonus resources and unlock character backstory. After each main story chapter, we recommend backtracking to explore newly unlocked areas.
❌ Mistake #2: Spreading Resources Evenly
Early-game resources are tight. Don’t try to build every character at once. Concentrate your resources on 2-3 core characters for much higher clear efficiency.
❌ Mistake #3: Ignoring Faction Reputation
Building relationships with various factions (such as Cat Express, N.C.C.A., etc.) unlocks additional shops, quests, and intel. This has a huge impact on your late-game experience.
Daily Routine for Early Game
| Task | Est. Time | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Chaos Sweep | 10 min | Chaos Crystals, Credits |
| Main Story Progression | 20-30 min | Character XP, new areas unlocked |
| Hidden Rift Exploration | 15 min | Rare materials, character fragments |
| Faction Daily Commissions | 10 min | Reputation, exclusive rewards |
Closing Thoughts
The launch is the most critical starting phase. Plan your resources wisely, prioritize your core characters, and explore every corner of Nova City — you’ll establish yourself quickly in the world of Ananta.
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This article is based on the Ananta pre-release version. Actual in-game content may differ.