The Dragon's Wish event in Anime Expeditions is one of the more rewarding limited-time activities in the game right now, but it starts with a scavenger hunt across multiple maps. You need to track down 7 Wish Orbs scattered across the game world, and the first one trips up a surprising number of players because it's tucked away in a spot you'd walk right past without knowing where to look.
Where is Wish Orb 1 in Anime Expeditions?
Wish Orb 1 is located in East Town. Before you can grab it, make sure you've already unlocked that map. If you're still working through the early stages, check out the Anime Expeditions maps and rewards guide to figure out the unlock order.
Once you're in East Town, here's the exact path to the orb:
- Spawn into the map and locate the enemy spawn point.
- From that position, look to the left.
- Walk toward the small hut with a green roof.
- Circle around to the back of the hut.
- The red orb will be sitting there, waiting to be picked up.
Press the interact button when you're close enough to collect it. The orb won't come to you, so make sure you're standing right next to it.
What rewards do you get from collecting Wish Orb 1?
Picking up Wish Orb 1 counts as completing Quest 2 of the Dragon's Wish event. Your rewards for grabbing it are:
- Event Coin
- Equipment Rerolls
These aren't the flashiest rewards on their own, but they're part of a chain. The real prize comes from collecting all 7 orbs.
What happens when you collect all 7 Wish Orbs?
Gathering all 7 Wish Orbs lets you redeem them on the Dragon's Wish event page for the event's signature reward: the ability to add the Unbound trait to a Dragon unit. That's a significant power boost, since the Unbound trait is one of the stronger options for Dragon-type units in the current meta.
Here's a quick breakdown of the Dragon's Wish event structure:
Do you need Dragon units to use the wish?
Yes. The Unbound trait reward is specifically applied to Dragon units, so you'll need at least one in your roster to make the event worthwhile. If your Dragon unit pool is thin, spending some Gems on summons before you complete the event is a smart move.
Free Gems are available through active codes. Check the Anime Expeditions codes guide for the latest working codes to top up your Gems before the event ends.
How do traits affect Dragon units?
The Unbound trait is worth pursuing specifically because of how much traits can shift a unit's effectiveness. If you want to understand the full trait system before committing your event reward, the Anime Expeditions traits guide covers every trait from S+ to C tier, including roll chances and how to farm Trait Crystals.
For Dragon units specifically, the Unbound trait adds passive bonuses that stack well with Dragon-type abilities, making it a genuinely useful upgrade rather than a cosmetic one.
Tips for completing the Dragon's Wish event efficiently
- Unlock East Town first. Wish Orb 1 is gated behind map progression, so rushing to this step before unlocking East Town wastes time.
- Bring strong units. You need to clear waves to access some orb locations. Using high-tier units speeds this up considerably.
- Track quest progress actively. The event page shows which quests you've completed. Cross-reference it with your orb count to make sure nothing is slipping through the cracks.
- Plan your Dragon unit target in advance. You only get one Unbound trait application from this event, so decide which Dragon unit benefits most before you redeem.
For a broader look at how to build out your roster and progress through the game's content, the Anime Expeditions beginner's guide covers unit evolution, map progression, and the systems you'll need to understand to get the most out of events like Dragon's Wish.