Update 9 brings a wide mix of limited, summonable, event, trial, and Battle Pass units. To make things easy to follow, this guide breaks down each method step-by-step so you know exactly where to get every new character without confusion.
Units Obtainable From the Anniversary Summon Banner
A large portion of Update 9’s new roster is locked behind the limited-time Anniversary Banner. You will need Anniversary currency to summon here, which comes from running the new Anniversary Dungeon.
How to Access the Banner
- Open the Summon menu.
- Select the Anniversary Limited Banner.
- Spend the new Anniversary currency to roll.
Units in the Anniversary Summon Banner
| Unit | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lizard | Anniversary Banner | Limited to the event period |
| Dot | Anniversary Banner | Limited |
| Kosuba | Anniversary Banner | Limited |
| Rumi | Anniversary Banner | Limited |
| Traitless | Anniversary Banner | Limited |
| Cat | Anniversary Banner | Easy to pull compared to others |
| Over Heaven (Secret) | Anniversary Banner | Secret unit at 0.02% pull rate |
Important Drop Rate Note:
Over Heaven is considered a Secret, but not as rare as the Vanguard tier.
• Over Heaven: 0.02%
• Vanguard Units: 0.005%
This makes Over Heaven significantly more obtainable than previous Vanguard-rarity secrets.
How to Get Anniversary Currency (Cake Slices)
To summon on the Anniversary Banner, you need Cake Slice currency.
Steps:
- Enter the Anniversary Dungeon from the Events area.
- Clear runs to earn Cake Slices.
- Exchange or use them directly to summon.
The dungeon is the core grind for this update. Regular runs will gradually provide enough currency for multiple pulls, so play it consistently while the event remains active.
Units Obtainable Through Special Conditions
These units require specific actions within the game rather than summons.
1. Doomslayer (Heller)
Requirement: Trigger the ability called Eye Sacrifice during Trials.
Eye Sacrifice is linked to Griffith’s kit. When activated under the right condition, Doomslayer becomes obtainable.
2. Hollow Knight
This is the easiest unit to get this update.
Requirement: Simply log into the game during Update 9.
No grind, no quest, and no evolution needed.
3. Archer Saber of Illya Evolution Reward Unit
If you own Archer Saber of Illya, fully evolving that unit will grant you this new character automatically. Players who already evolved her will receive the unit instantly on update login.
4. Wonder of You
To obtain Wonder of You, you must complete any two of the following conditions:
You only need two, not all four:
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage Drop Pity | Trigger Stage-based pity reward |
| Trait Pity | Trigger the pity reward while rerolling traits |
| Mythic Exclusive Pity | Hit the exclusive pity on a banner |
| Evolve Stone / Drop | Obtain a unit from an Evolve Stone or random drop |
Most players will naturally achieve Trait Pity if they reroll often, making it one of the fastest choices. Combining Trait Pity with Stage Drop Pity is the most efficient route.
Battle Pass Exclusive Units
Two units are locked behind the Update 9 Battle Pass.
| Level | Unit |
|---|---|
| Level 25 | Senator Armstrong |
| Level 50 | Raiden (Dutch Grim Sam) |
Activate the Battle Pass and progress through tasks, challenges, or regular gameplay to level up the pass and unlock both characters.
Summary of All New Units and How to Get Them
| Unit | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Lizard | Anniversary Banner |
| Dot | Anniversary Banner |
| Kosuba | Anniversary Banner |
| Rumi | Anniversary Banner |
| Traitless | Anniversary Banner |
| Cat | Anniversary Banner |
| Over Heaven | Anniversary Banner (Secret 0.02%) |
| Doomslayer (Heller) | Use Eye Sacrifice in Trials |
| Hollow Knight | Login during Update 9 |
| Archer Saber Evo Reward Unit | Evolve Archer Saber of Illya |
| Wonder of You | Complete 2 of 4 specific milestone conditions |
| Senator Armstrong | Battle Pass Level 25 |
| Raiden | Battle Pass Level 50 |