Stack the stage reward bonus with event skins, macro Crow Hideout – Act 3 (Sword) for fast clears, then spend Crow Relics on Crow – Dawn when they drop.
The strongest repeatable loop is built around Act 3 – Sword because it is fast, AFK-friendly, and does not consume a Crow Relic to enter. With the 100% stage reward bonus setup, an Act 3 clear can finish in under 2 minutes and pay around 1,000 Villain Coins, but your payout depends on matching the same bonus setup.
Crow – Dawn is the better reward stage when you can enter it, so treat it as the bonus clear inside the farm loop: run Act 3 until a Crow Relic drops, spend it on Crow – Dawn, then return to Act 3.
Best Villain Coins stage to farm in Anime Expeditions
| Stage | Best use |
|---|---|
| Act 3 – Sword | Repeatable macro and AFK Villain Coins farm with no Crow Relic entry cost. |
| Crow – Dawn | Higher-value bonus run to clear whenever you have a Crow Relic. |
Act 3 – Sword is the main farm because it gives the best mix of speed and repeatability among the free-entry Villain Invasion acts. The last act, Crow – Dawn, has better rewards, but it costs 1 Crow Relic per clear, so it cannot be the normal macro stage unless you already have relics stocked up.
Villain Coins farming setup
| Unit or skin | Use |
|---|---|
| Puppet (Biker) | Event skin used for the stage reward bonus. |
| String Demon (Badboy) | Event skin used for the stage reward bonus. |
| Stone Alchemist (Boss) | Farm skin used for the stage reward bonus. |
| Stone Alchemist | Early Yen generation for faster scaling. |
| 8th Sword (Berserk) | Main wave-clear DPS, especially when Unbound. |
| Shadow (Divine) | Early defense and faster cleanup when cash comes in. |
| Puppet (Telekinetic) | Puppet Mark support for the boss. |
| String Demon (Awakened) | Team slot carrying the event bonus skin. |
| Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1) | Sample team slot used in the fast-clear setup. |
KEY!Set up the stage reward bonus before you start farming, because it changes the value of every clear. The important skins are Puppet (Biker), String Demon (Badboy), and Stone Alchemist (Boss); together, this setup reaches the 100% stage bonus cap.
The sample team uses Stone Alchemist as the farm, Salmon Sorcerer (Grade 1), 8th Sword (Berserk), Shadow (Divine), Puppet (Telekinetic), and String Demon (Awakened). Unbound DPS speeds up the run, especially for fast clears, but Unbound units are not required just to clear Act 3.
How to farm Act 3 Villain Coins fast in Anime Expeditions
This route is built for quick Act 3 clears by placing farms first, stabilizing early waves, then letting auto-upgrades and Puppet Mark finish the run.
STEP 1/10
Place Stone Alchemist farms
Drop your first farms at the start of the track before the wave flow builds up.
STEP 2/10
Start the stage
Start the game after the first farm placement so your economy begins working immediately.
STEP 3/10
Add the second farm
Place the second Stone Alchemist as the first wave starts.
STEP 4/10
Place the third farm
Get the third Stone Alchemist down before adding your early defender.
STEP 5/10
Add Shadow (Divine) for defense
Place Shadow (Divine) to handle the early enemies; the Unbound version makes this faster but is not required.
STEP 6/10
Turn on farm auto-upgrades
Enable auto-upgrade on three Stone Alchemist farms so Yen keeps scaling without manual timing.
STEP 7/10
Turn on 8th Sword auto-upgrade
Enable auto-upgrade for 8th Sword (Berserk) so the main DPS ramps while the stage runs.
STEP 8/10
Place Puppet (Telekinetic) near the boss path
Use Puppet (Telekinetic) to apply Puppet Mark, which helps burn the boss’s larger HP pool.
STEP 9/10
Move Shadow (Divine) forward
When extra cash comes in, reposition Shadow (Divine) higher up the route for faster cleanup.
STEP 10/10
Max Shadow (Divine)
Spend the extra cash to max Shadow (Divine) and push the clear toward the under-2-minute finish.
Equip the bonus skins before queuing Act 3; missing the 100% stage bonus cap costs more Villain Coins over time than a slightly slower clear.
Video help
When to run Crow – Dawn
Crow – Dawn should be run whenever you have the entry item, not ignored while macroing. It costs 1 Crow Relic per clear, and the on-screen event note lists Crow Relics as a 5% drop from the earlier acts.
That makes Crow – Dawn a bonus stage, not the default loop. Farm Act 3 – Sword for repeat clears, spend each Crow Relic on Crow – Dawn, then go straight back to Act 3.
Other Villain Coins sources
| Reward |
|---|
| Villain Chests from defeated invading bosses in non-competitive modes. |
| Villain Coins and other event loot when opened from the event or items menu. |
| Daily bounty rewards tied to Event Coins or Villain Coins. |
| 1,000 Villain Coins and 50 Trait Crystals, while active. |
| 1,500 Villain Coins and 100 Trait Crystals, while active. |
| Paid Villain Coin packs. |
Act 3 is the core farm, but it should not be your only Villain Coins income. While the event is live, use the side sources that fit naturally around farming instead of replacing the main loop.
Mistakes that slow the farm
The biggest mistake is farming without the Puppet (Biker), String Demon (Badboy), and Stone Alchemist (Boss) bonus setup. A clean Act 3 macro loses a lot of value if the reward panel is not capped first.
Do not switch to a slower act just because it looks harder, and do not leave Crow Relics unused after they drop. Also, do not expect the same Villain Coins per clear unless your stage bonus matches the showcased setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Act 3 better than Act 4 for farming Villain Coins?
Act 3 – Sword is better for repeat farming because it has no Crow Relic entry cost. Crow – Dawn is better as a spend-your-relics stage after Act 3 gives you the entry item.
Do you need Unbound 8th Sword or Unbound Shadow for this method?
No. Unbound 8th Sword (Berserk) and Unbound Shadow (Divine) improve clear speed, but Act 3 enemies are manageable without Unbound units if your team can cover early waves and the boss.
How do you get Crow Relics in Anime Expeditions?
Crow Relics drop from the earlier Villain Invasion acts, including the Act 3 farming route. The event note shown in-game lists the drop at 5%.
What is the max Villain Coins bonus from skins?
The stage bonus cap shown for the Villain Invasion stages is 100%. The setup reaches it by combining the event skins on Puppet, String Demon, and Stone Alchemist.
Why am I getting fewer Villain Coins than the under-2-minute run?
Your clear may have a lower stage bonus, slower DPS ramp, different upgrades, or fewer event skins equipped. The around-1,000 Villain Coins result comes from a run using the full bonus setup.
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