- Arise Crossover progression guide: Reach late game in roughly 3 days of casual grinding
- First moves: Enable free Auto Arise and Auto Attack immediately after liking the game
- Shadow rule: Shadows only gain XP when they deal damage, so let them fight
- Hunter ranks: Each rank grants 5% bonus damage and up to +60 shadow level cap
- Priority game pass: +3 Shadow Equips gives the biggest early damage boost
Early Game Progression: First Island Setup
This Arise Crossover progression guide starts where every new hunter starts: the first island. Your opening decisions compound quickly, so follow this route instead of wandering between islands.
Video Highlights:
- Enable free Auto Arise and Auto Attack right away
- Arise 4 Sundu shadows for your first army
- Buy the first island's best sword (~4k bucks)
- Farm Laral Guns above the bridge for D-rank shadows
- Use Ant Island (spawns hourly at xx:15) for E-to-S rank ants
Two free tools define your first hour: Auto Arise and Auto Attack. Both unlock simply by liking the game. If the like button doesn't register on a brand-new account, don't panic—reload and try again.
Shadows only level up when they deal damage. Don't solo mobs—let your shadows land hits so they gain XP. The more they attack, the stronger your army becomes.
| Stage | Target | Action | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Sundu (starter mob) | Arise 4 Sundu shadows | First shadow army |
| Early farm | Sundu | Kill and sell zone boosts | ~4k bucks for first sword |
| Stats | Level 1 points | Put 2 points into Shadow Power | +10% shadow power |
| Next | Laral Guns (above bridge) | Arise 4 | D-rank shadow army |
After the first sword purchase, open the Stats menu and place your two level-one points into Shadow Power. That 10% boost carries your early clears until Laral Guns and Ant Island take over.
Ant Island and Shadow Rank Farming
Ant Island is the engine of mid-game progression. It spawns every hour at xx:15, giving you a consistent farming window. Ant soldiers range from E rank all the way to S rank, and reading their levels tells you what you're getting.
| Ant Level Range | Approximate Rank |
|---|---|
| 26–35 | C rank |
| 36–45 | B rank |
| 45–55 | A rank |
| 55+ | S rank and beyond |
Collect ant soldiers in every rank from E to S, then push for a full stack of SS rank ant soldiers. Expect this to take around 3 hours of focused farming.
Once your SS ant stack is complete, skip Grass Village and Braum Island's early mobs. Instead, shift your focus to the hunter rank system, which multiplies everything you own.
Hunter Rank Damage
- Every rank grants +5% all damage
- Stacks across your whole loadout
- Applies to shadows and weapons
Level Cap Boost
- Scales from base rank up to N+ rank
- Up to +60 extra levels per shadow
- Massive stat scaling per shadow
Rank-Up Test
- Enter the building via elevator
- Talk to the rank tester on the right
- Survive the rank damage check
Your next shadow milestone is the Light Admiral from Braum Island. Dungeons there drop the Braum Ruin, which converts 50% of a dungeon's mobs into the featured mob—Light Admirals in this case—making SS rank Light Admiral or SS rank Mi Falcon farming far faster.
Facil and Nepon City aren't worth your time. Nepon City mobs are weaker than Mory Town's despite being "later" content. Jump straight to Mory Town once your Braum Island stack is done.
Weapon Progression Path
Weapons carry your damage between shadow milestones. Mory Town sells a sword with 6 trillion base damage—at E rank it looks weak, but enchanted with Sharpness 8 it deletes Goline-level mobs. Keep that weapon as your main and follow the upgrade chain.
Mory Town Sword
Buy the 6T base damage sword, enchant with Sharpness 8, and use it to clear Mory content and push toward G rank hunter.
Reaper Scythes
Pick up several Reaper Scythes and upgrade them to B or A rank. Jump into E-rank Mory dungeons for a chance at a D-rank scythe, saving the cost of three E-ranks.
C Rank X Weapon
Buy a C rank X once you have the cash, enchant Sharpness 8—it outclasses your sword immediately.
S Rank Every Island
From XZ City onward, farm the S rank version of each island's sword, enchanting with Sharpness A2 for Infernal Castle.
Legendary Sword
Clear Dragon City dungeons (E or D rank entries) for a chance at the legendary sword—it roughly doubles your damage versus a C rank weapon.
The Braum Ruin and similar items let players build SS rank weapons without spending a fortune. Always check whether an E-rank dungeon entry can drop a D-rank version before crafting manually.
Late Game: Infernal Castle and G Rank Shadows
Infernal Castle is the final progression gate. G rank shadows only drop on floor 40+, and castle mobs get stronger with every update—so an A rank weapon won't cut it. Arrive with an S or SS rank weapon enchanted with Sharpness A2.
| Phase | Weapon Requirement | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Mory Town | 6T sword + Sharpness 8 | G rank hunter, boss farming |
| XZ City | S rank sword + Sharpness A2 | N rank, then N+ hunter |
| Infernal Castle | S/SS rank weapon | G rank shadows, floor 40+ |
| Post-G stack | Any | Respec shadow damage into speed |
Once you have a full G rank shadow stack, move your stat points from shadow damage into player speed. Faster clears mean more dungeon tickets and better farming rates.
Don't forget the AFK rewards menu in the top-right corner. AFK sessions can return rare dust, legendary dust, common powder dust, and even the G-rank Wizzle—possibly the strongest mob currently in the game. Run it overnight whenever your dust runs dry.
Game Pass Priority Order
Game passes are real-money purchases, so the order matters. These four deliver the most progression value per dollar spent.
+3 Shadow Equips
- First purchase priority
- Early game damage boost is huge
- Bigger shadow army, faster clears
Auto Attack for Shadows
- Saves constant manual input
- Supports long AFK farming sessions
Double Drop Chance
- Speeds up weapon farming massively
- Best value for dungeon grinders
2x Cash (Recommended Pick)
- Choose this over Instant Arise or Instant Destroy
- Faster sword purchases accelerate every stage
Between Instant Arise, Instant Destroy, and 2x Cash, take 2x Cash. Money gates your sword upgrades, and swords gate every island transition.
Milestone Checklist and FAQ
Noob to God Milestones:
- Enable Auto Arise and Auto Attack
- Arise 4 Sundu shadows and buy the first sword (4k)
- Build a full SS rank ant soldier stack
- Earn SS rank Light Admiral shadows via Braum Ruin
- Push hunter rank to G, then N and N+
- Clear floor 40+ of Infernal Castle for G rank shadows
- Purchase +3 Shadow Equips game pass
Following this Arise Crossover progression guide, most players can reach late game stages in about 3 days of relaxed grinding—no marathon sessions required.
Q: How long does this Arise Crossover progression guide take to complete?
Roughly 3 days of casual grinding covers the full noob-to-late-game route, including the SS ant stack (about 3 hours) and Infernal Castle pushes.
Q: Why aren't my shadows leveling up?
Shadows only gain XP when they personally deal damage. Enable Auto Attack for shadows and avoid solo-killing mobs so your army shares the work.
Q: Which game pass should I buy first?
+3 Shadow Equips gives the strongest early game damage boost. Follow with Auto Attack for shadows and Double Drop Chance, then pick 2x Cash over Instant Arise or Instant Destroy.
Q: Where do G rank shadows come from?
Infernal Castle floor 40 and above. You'll need an S or SS rank weapon enchanted with Sharpness A2, since castle mobs scale up with every update.