Portal Hardener
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How to get Portal Hardener in Anime Defenders

It's all about second chances.

As you progress in Anime Defenders, the time you invest in farming for rare units will increase. Although it can be somewhat tedious, some items improve your chances through their unique abilities. So, to even the odds, here’s how to get the Hardened Portal in Anime Defenders.

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How do you get Portal Hardeners in Anime Defenders?

To get Portal Hardeners in Anime Defenders, complete Anthenyx Realm challenges and claim rewards from its Battle Pass. The Anthenyx Realm was first introduced in Update 5, bringing forth new enemy types to fight against. You must reach Level 30 to gain entry to this area, including access to the exclusive Battle Pass.

If you’ve survived multiple Anthenyx waves, check your Battle Pass for free Portal Hardeners. There’s also a Premium version for those who don’t mind spending Robux.

With the Portal Hardener, you’ll gain a duplicate drop for your current portal with a 100 percent chance. That means you’ll have one more shot at the challenge, even if you fail it the first time around. However, to use the Portal Hardener, you’ll need to craft a Hardened Portal recipe. For example, you’ll need three Portal Hardeners and one Golden Knight Portal (Legendary) to receive the duplicate.

Hardened Portal recipe
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There’s a wide variety of portals you can utilize the Hardener with, such as the Solar, Demon, and Ancient Dragon. I suggest saving it for high-valued rare types, like Mythic and Legendary, since plowing through the Epic and Rare challenges will be much easier. You may even discover a Secret portal, unlocking some of the best units in Anime Defenders.

The higher rarities generally require three to five Portal Hardeners, so you’ll need to be patient and persistent in your farming. Don’t worry; it’ll all be paid off once you acquire the more exclusive units and items.


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