Anavar is mild on some side effects, but it takes a lot to produce gains. And overall, it isnt really "mild". It is liver toxic and is harsh on your lipids. You'd be better off with test. Also, just a note, var doesnt convert to estrogen, so no need for a blocker if you use it. You will want it with test though. It isn't going to hurt your gains though. If anything, you would do a little better, adding it in, as long as it is the only oral in the cycle. 50mg ED for 6 wks is standard