How to Get Prestige Characters in ABA
Unlock Anime Battle Arena prestige characters: Mr. Randomo method, exclusive roster, duplicates, Zenitsu, and gold alternatives compared.
What Are Prestige Characters?
Prestige characters in Anime Battle Arena are exclusive fighters unavailable in the gold shop or standard rotation. They include fan favorites like Zenitsu and other anime combatants locked behind the prestige system. You cannot buy them with Robux directly except indirectly through grinding levels for Mr. Randomo. Gamepass characters like Shanks and Broly are separate — see gamepass characters for that roster.
Prestige exclusives occupy a unique tier in the meta. Some rank highly on the prestige tier list; others are collector pieces more than ranked staples. Knowing which exclusives matter helps you decide whether to prestige again after a duplicate drop.
The Only Legitimate Unlock Path
Reach level 100, visit Mr. Randomo at the back of the lobby, and trade 99 levels for one random prestige character. There is no gold price, no code, and no direct Robux purchase for specific prestige fighters. The random roll means you might get Zenitsu on your first prestige or receive a duplicate on your third — RNG is part of the system.
Full step-by-step instructions live in our prestige guide. Speed up the level requirement with fast leveling in Arena Mode. Plan multiple prestige cycles if you want a specific character; the community average is several prestiges before collecting every exclusive.
Prestige Roster Overview
Documented prestige characters span multiple franchises — Demon Slayer's Zenitsu is the most searched example. The complete list with tiers lives on prestige characters page. After each Trello update, reworks can shift prestige value; monitor Trello buff sections when your main gets adjusted.
Compare prestige fighters to gold alternatives on character costs. Yuji Itadori (1,000 gold) and Satoru Gojo (1,500 gold) outperform many prestige drops in ranked without resetting your level. Prestige is for collectors and completionists as much as optimizers.
Duplicates & Multiple Prestiges
Duplicate prestige characters are a known frustration. Mr. Randomo does not let you target missing exclusives. Some players prestige five or more times chasing one fighter. There is no official in-game trading system — Discord communities sometimes coordinate accounts, but this violates Roblox terms if real money is involved.
Each prestige cycle resets you to level 1 while keeping gold and prior unlocks. Your second climb to 100 is usually faster because combat skill persists. Stack daily quests and Arena XP from gold guide strategies to minimize duplicate frustration time.
Dr. Random vs Prestige
The Dr. Random gamepass is not a prestige shortcut. It randomizes matches from a custom favorites list you build — completely different from prestige exclusives. Read our Dr. Random guide before confusing the two systems. Dr. Random helps variety; prestige unlocks roster members you otherwise never play.
For ranked players, prioritize gold S-tier purchases first if you lack meta characters on the 1v1 list. Prestige when you want exclusives and accept the level reset cost. Watch the video below for visual prestige character showcases and combo potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Zenitsu in ABA?
Zenitsu is a prestige-exclusive character from Mr. Randomo at level 100. See our prestige guide.
Can you buy prestige characters with gold?
No. Prestige characters only come from the Mr. Randomo exchange.
What happens if you get a duplicate prestige character?
You keep the duplicate but cannot trade officially. Prestige again for another roll.
Are prestige characters better than gold ones?
Some are S tier, many are not. Check the prestige tier list.
How many prestige characters exist?
See the full roster on our prestige characters page.
Is Dr. Random the same as prestige?
No. Dr. Random is a gamepass. Read our Dr. Random guide.