- Arise Crossover how to get GM rank: Complete the GM test, reach level 150, and clear floor 65 of the tower.
- GM+ rank requires level 200 and floor 70, plus its own test.
- The GM test is a 10-minute, 30-room dungeon run — roughly 3 rooms per minute.
- Rank levels give huge damage, which is the main payoff beyond the title itself.
- Having an M rank unit makes the GM test dramatically easier.
GM Rank Requirements Overview
The GM rank is one of the newest player ranks added to Arise Crossover, sitting above M (Monarch) rank. Earning it unlocks a new max level cap, a noticeable damage boost, and an exclusive orange rank outline on your profile. There is also a follow-up tier, GM+, for players who push even further.
To actually claim the rank, you need to satisfy every requirement in the quest menu at the same time — the game will not let you attempt the rank test until all boxes are checked.
| Requirement | GM Rank | GM+ Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Player level | 150 | 200 |
| Tower floor | Floor 65 | Floor 70 |
| Rank test | GM test (30 rooms / 10 min) | GM+ test (Hunter City, 30 rooms / 10 min) |
| Reward | Orange rank outline, level cap increase | Further level cap and damage scaling |
Video Highlights:
- Full walkthrough of unlocking both GM and GM+ ranks in one session
- The GM test broken down: 30 dungeon rooms with a strict 10-minute timer
- How a single M rank unit trivializes the rank test
- Post-rank damage jumping from roughly 2.5 OC to over 10 OC after titles and levels
- Bonus mechanic: GM/GM+ holders can obtain N+ rank units far more easily
Before grinding, open the quest menu and confirm every GM requirement shows as complete. Many players clear the tower and level requirements without realizing the rank test itself is a separate, timed challenge.
Step-by-Step: Earning GM Rank
Reach Player Level 150
Use the AFK chamber to passively level while offline or away. Leveling relics in the meantime compounds your progress, since even a single relic level is a significant damage boost.
Clear Tower Floor 65
Push the tower with your best shadow team. Aim past floor 65 if possible — floor 75 also awards a stronger title, which feeds directly into your damage ceiling for later tests.
Prepare Your Damage
Equip your strongest shadows, upgrade relics, and rank up key units with cores (Core of Rebirth raises a unit from D rank upward). An M rank unit or high-tier monarch makes the test trivial.
Complete the GM Test
The test spawns a dungeon with 30 rooms and a 10-minute timer — about 3 rooms per minute. Pop a shadow potion, stack damage, and speed-clear. If you are well-geared, you can finish without any potion at all.
Claim and Rank Up
Claim the completed quest to log the rank. Your level cap increases immediately; spend the new levels on your top units and re-equip your best loadout for a massive damage jump.
Several players claim the rank-up quest with no potion equipped and waste the bonus window. Slot your shadow or experience potion before hitting claim so the boost covers your new level grind.
Ranking Up Units for the Test
Damage is the real gatekeeper for the GM test. Player rank tests in Arise Crossover are scaled for lower damage totals, so anything that pushes your numbers ahead — titles, relics, and unit ranks — makes the run dramatically easier.
M Rank Units
- Insanely overpowered for rank tests
- One M unit roughly equals a full lower-tier team
- Priority target before attempting GM
Relics
- Even one extra relic level is a huge boost
- Dungeon-specific relics can replace weaker slots
- AFK chamber pairs well with relic leveling
Titles
- Tower floor 75 title sharply raises damage
- Stacks with rank level bonuses
- Cheap damage for time invested
| Damage Source | Effort | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| M rank unit | High | ★★★★★ |
| Relic levels | Medium | ★★★★ |
| Floor 75 title | Medium | ★★★★ |
| Unit level ranks | Medium | ★★★ |
| Swords | Low | ★★ |
Shadow-focused builds consistently outperform sword builds for rank tests because shadows scale with unit ranks and levels. Skip the sword grind unless you specifically enjoy the playstyle.
GM+ Rank and the N+ Bonus
After claiming GM, the quest menu reveals the GM+ rank hidden behind it: level 200, floor 70, and a tougher Hunter City test with the same 30-room, 10-minute format. The biggest hidden perk of GM and GM+ is the N+ unit bonus — rank holders can obtain N+ (and even surprise M rank) units from arises far more easily than before.
Using Arise Luck potions during this phase is the single most efficient play: one session can yield multiple N+ units, each comparable to or stronger than a monarch. Craft extra keys with runes and chain dungeons while the potion is active.
Ranking up compounds fast. A team at roughly 2.5 OC before GM can push past 10 OC after claiming the rank, spending new levels, and equipping the floor 75 title. Use that spike to immediately attempt GM+.
GM Rank Preparation Checklist:
- Reach player level 150 (200 for GM+)
- Clear tower floor 65 (70 for GM+, 75 for the title)
- Level relics in the AFK chamber
- Obtain at least one M rank or high-tier unit
- Stock shadow and Arise Luck potions
- Complete the 30-room GM test within 10 minutes
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Attempting the test under-geared | Farm an M rank or push relics first |
| Claiming rank-up without a potion | Equip potion before claiming |
| Ignoring the timer | Clear ~3 rooms per minute; skip waiting animations |
| Grinding swords instead of shadows | Shadows scale better with ranks |
| Stopping at GM | GM+ unlocks the N+ unit bonus — keep pushing |
After clearing the final room, you can often claim and leave without waiting out the remaining timer. Watch for the claim prompt to save extra seconds.
FAQ
Q: How do you get the GM rank in Arise Crossover?
Reach player level 150, clear tower floor 65, and pass the GM test — a timed dungeon of 30 rooms in 10 minutes. Once all quest requirements are complete, claim the quest to log the rank and unlock the higher level cap.
Q: What is the GM+ rank?
GM+ is the follow-up tier revealed after claiming GM. It requires level 200, tower floor 70, and a Hunter City version of the 30-room test. It grants another level cap increase and improves access to N+ rank units.
Q: Do you need a strong team for the GM test?
You need solid damage, but the test is scaled below current meta damage. One M rank or several high-tier monarch units make it trivial — some players clear it without even using a shadow potion.
Q: What does the GM rank actually give you?
An orange rank outline, an increased unit level cap, and a damage boost. The main power comes from the extra levels you can then pour into your top shadows, which can more than triple your total damage.