Monarch Dungeon Guide
The Monarch Dungeon is Anime Overload's most anticipated endgame content. Four trials stand between you and exclusive rewards. Make sure your heroes are fully built — check the Tier List and Evolution Guide first. Here is how to conquer each trial.
Endgame Content — Releasing ~1 week post-launch⚡ Quick Summary
- Monarch Dungeon has 4 sequential trials — each with unique mechanics.
- Trial 1: Dodge enemy attacks. Trial 2: Donate currency to statues.
- Trial 3: Destroyed statues fight back. Trial 4: Final boss battle.
- Requires a fully upgraded endgame roster — not for beginners.
- Exclusive rewards not available from any other game mode.
Monarch Dungeon Overview
The Monarch Dungeon is scheduled to officially launch approximately one week after Anime Overload transitions from early access to full release. It represents the pinnacle of endgame PvE content — a four-stage gauntlet that tests every aspect of your account: hero diversity, upgrade depth, mechanical skill, and strategic planning.
Unlike raids (which focus on a single boss fight) or Story Mode (which is wave-based defense), the Monarch Dungeon is a multi-trial experience where each stage presents a fundamentally different challenge. You cannot brute-force your way through with a single overpowered hero — each trial rewards different strengths. Master the boss mechanics before attempting this content.
The trial data in this guide is sourced from Roonby's preview coverage and represents the expected mechanics at launch. Some details may be adjusted during the final release.
Trial 1: Dodge
Survive the Onslaught
Dodge enemy attacks to advance
The first trial is a test of your mechanical skill and awareness. Enemies attack from multiple directions with telegraphed strikes, and your primary objective is to dodge — not fight. You need to read attack patterns, position your character correctly, and avoid taking damage.
This trial draws on the same crouch mechanic used in raids, but extends it further. Instead of just crouching to avoid a single boss AoE, you need to navigate through continuous waves of attacks from multiple sources. The key is to stay calm, watch for wind-up animations, and react — do not panic-dodge or you will roll into another attack.
Strategy
- - Focus on survival, not damage. You do not need to kill enemies in this phase.
- - Stay near the center of the arena for maximum dodge room in all directions.
- - Learn the attack timing patterns — they repeat in a cycle.
- - If playing on mobile, practice the dodge controls before attempting Monarch Dungeon.
Trial 2: Donate
Statue Donation
Place heroes near statues and donate currency
Trial 2 shifts from action to resource management. Statues appear on the battlefield, and you must place heroes near them to donate in-game currency. The trial progresses as you fill the donation requirements for each statue.
This is where gold-farming heroes shine. Eskanor, the only Farm unit in the game, is particularly valuable here. His passive gold generation means you accumulate donation currency faster. If you have Eskanor upgraded, bring him for this trial.
The donation amounts scale with difficulty, so having a healthy gold reserve helps. You may also face light enemy waves while donating, so you need at least some defensive capability alongside your resource-generation heroes.
Strategy
- - Bring Eskanor for his Farm trait gold bonus.
- - Position heroes close to statues — distance affects donation speed.
- - Keep some defensive heroes to handle enemy waves during the donation phase.
- - Prioritize completing one statue at a time rather than splitting across multiple.
Trial 3: Counterattack
Destroyed Statues Strike Back
The statues you donated to are now hostile
In a narrative twist, the statues from Trial 2 have been destroyed — and now they fight back. Broken statue fragments become enemies that attack your heroes with unique abilities. This is a combat-heavy trial that rewards strong DPS and survivability.
The statue enemies have mechanics reminiscent of Double Dungeon's walking statues but with added offensive capabilities. They move toward your heroes and attack with powerful strikes. Unlike regular enemies, these statue fragments have high HP and resistance, so you need sustained damage rather than burst.
Strategy
- - Switch to your strongest DPS lineup for this trial.
- - Control units are valuable — slow and stun the statue fragments to create safe damage windows.
- - Position heroes to avoid being swarmed from multiple directions.
- - Use AoE damage heroes here since you face multiple statue fragments simultaneously.
Trial 4: The Final Boss
Monarch Boss Battle
The ultimate challenge
The final trial is a full boss fight against the Monarch — the most powerful enemy in the current game. This fight combines elements from all previous trials: you need to dodge AoE attacks (Trial 1 skills), manage resources (Trial 2 awareness), and deal sustained damage against a high-HP target (Trial 3 combat).
The Monarch boss has multiple phases with escalating mechanics. Early phases test basic combat proficiency, while later phases introduce mechanics from the previous trials — statue-like adds, donation checkpoints, and increasingly aggressive AoE patterns that require precise crouch timing.
This is where your entire account gets tested. Bring your absolute best team, have your strongest heroes fully upgraded, and be prepared for a long fight. The Monarch does not go down easy.
Strategy
- - Bring Bald Hero for boss damage if you have him.
- - Keep at least one control unit for the add phases.
- - Master the crouch timing — missed dodges in this fight are punishing.
- - Save your strongest cooldowns for the final phase when boss enrages.
- - Learn the phase transitions — the boss telegraphs when it shifts to a new phase.
Recommended Heroes by Trial
| Trial | Priority Heroes | Role Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Trial 1: Dodge | Any (hero-independent) | Player skill focus |
| Trial 2: Donate | Eskanor (Farm unit) | Gold generation + defense |
| Trial 3: Counter | AoE DPS + control heroes | Sustained AoE damage |
| Trial 4: Boss | Bald Hero + best DPS | Single-target burst + control |
Reward Preview
The Monarch Dungeon offers exclusive rewards not available from any other game mode. While the exact reward table has not been fully revealed ahead of launch, preview information suggests:
Specific rewards have not been fully confirmed yet. Expected to include rare materials and currency. We will update this section with confirmed reward data once the Monarch Dungeon officially launches.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Monarch Dungeon officially release?
The Monarch Dungeon is scheduled for official release approximately one week after the game's early access transition. It is currently in final testing and has been previewed by select content creators including Roonby, who provided the trial data referenced in this guide.
Can I do Monarch Dungeon solo or do I need a team?
Monarch Dungeon can be attempted solo, but the difficulty is tuned for well-built teams with diverse hero roles. Having a mix of DPS, tanks, and control heroes significantly improves your chances, especially in Trials 3 and 4.
What are the minimum requirements for Monarch Dungeon?
You need to have completed the main Story Mode content and have a roster of upgraded heroes. Monarch Dungeon is endgame content — bringing underleveled heroes will result in quick failure. Focus on maxing your core team before attempting it.
Are the Monarch Dungeon rewards worth the difficulty?
Yes. Monarch Dungeon offers exclusive rewards not available from any other content. The unique items and materials make it essential for players pushing for the absolute best hero builds.
How does Trial 2 statue donation work?
In Trial 2, statues appear on the map. You place heroes near these statues and donate in-game currency to them. Once enough currency has been donated, the trial progresses. The amount required scales with difficulty, so bring heroes that generate gold efficiently (like Eskanor with his Farm trait).