- Arise Crossover rank quest progression hinges on Awakening, which unlocks the M and M+ tests.
- DPS thresholds: M rank needs 70 ChPS minimum; M+ demands roughly 6Sx DPS.
- G rank shadows (crafted from 6 SS shadows) are the key to hitting those damage checks.
- The statue boss's HP scales by a factor of 50 based on your inventory — sell everything unused first.
- Every rank test is a 10-minute room-clear sprint, so movement speed matters as much as damage.
Arise Crossover Rank Quest Overview: How M & M+ Tests Work
The Arise Crossover rank quest system gates your endgame power behind a series of rankup tests, and the two most demanding walls players hit are the M rank and M+ rank tests. Both follow the same structure: you enter a timed gauntlet, clear as many rooms as possible within a 10-minute window, and your damage output is checked against a strict threshold. Fail the threshold and the test resets.
Before you can even attempt either test, you must complete Awakening — a one-time prerequisite that permanently raises your level cap by +25 and grants a 15% shadow damage increase. Those two buffs alone make Awakening the single most important milestone on the road to M and M+.
Video Highlights:
- Awakening requires defeating the statue boss in a double dungeon in Leveling City
- The statue's HP scales ×50 based on your inventory — sell unused shadows and weapons
- M rank requires 70 ChPS; M+ requires around 6Sx DPS
- G rank shadows crafted from SS shadows close the DPS gap
- Guild upgrades can add up to 600% shadow damage
Here's how the two tests compare side by side:
| Test | DPS Requirement | Weapon Damage Reward | Shadow Damage Reward | Shadow Level Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Rank | 70 ChPS minimum | 5.8x | 13x | +70 |
| M+ Rank | ~6Sx DPS | 7.1x | 16x | +80 |
Both the M and M+ rank tests require clearing a large number of rooms within 10 minutes. Raw DPS alone will not save a slow build — invest in movement speed and shadow agility before attempting either test.
Awakening: The Prerequisite Rank Quest Step
Awakening is the hidden first stage of the Arise Crossover rank quest chain. To trigger the statue encounter, you need a double dungeon to spawn in Leveling City. You can wait for a natural spawn, or skip the wait entirely by crafting a double dungeon rune from 10 rankup runes, or buying one from the rune shop for 200 tickets.
The statue's health scales dramatically based on your inventory — specifically by a factor of 50. That means every junk shadow and unused weapon in your bags inflates the fight. Preparation is everything:
| Preparation Step | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Sell all unused shadows & weapons | Minimizes statue HP (scales ×50 per item) |
| Unequip all relics before entering | Ensures a clean slate for optimization |
| Reset stat points before entering | Lets you re-allocate optimally inside |
| Use health room & rank down room | Survivability edge if gear isn't optimal |
| Buy a shadow damage potion (40 tickets) | Temporary boost that can decide the fight |
Once inside the dungeon, re-equip your strongest damage relics and dump every available skill point into shadow damage for maximum offensive pressure against the statue.
Successfully awakening grants a permanent +25 level cap and a 15% shadow damage increase. Even if the statue fight takes multiple attempts, the reward is well worth the ticket investment.
Building the DPS: SS Shadow Farming & G Rank Crafting
Hitting the M+ threshold of roughly 6Sx DPS requires a properly built shadow team, and that means farming SS rank shadows and crafting them into G rank shadows. G rank shadows are the true damage carriers that push you over the required threshold.
Step 1: Craft Ultra Rankup Runes
Ultra rankup runes are crafted in the guild building at a cost of 5 rankup runes per rune. You need at least three to guarantee consistent SS dungeon runs.
Step 2: Find an S Rank Dungeon
S rank dungeons can spawn anywhere, so focus on checking these islands:
| Island | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lucky Kingdom | Check on every spawn announcement |
| Morytown | Also drops relic shards in regular dungeons |
| Dragon City | High-traffic spawn location |
Guaranteed S rank dungeon spawn times (UTC): 12:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.
Step 3: Upgrade and Run
Use an ultra rankup rune to instantly transform the S rank dungeon into an SS rank dungeon, then arise as many SS rank shadows as possible. Run the dungeon three times, using one ultra rune per run.
Step 4: Craft G Rank Shadows
| Craft Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| SS shadows (same type) | 6 |
| Common dust | 500 |
| Rare dust | 300 |
| Tickets | 69 |
Run dungeons that drop the specific dust types you need, or tackle the Infernal Castle for a broader reward pool. Efficient resource management is critical at this stage of the rank quest.
Best Relics, Skill Builds & Guild Buffs
Beyond G rank shadows, three amplifiers push your DPS over the line: relics, skill point allocation, and guild upgrades.
Crown of Snow
- Dropped by the Snow Monarch
- Snow Raid encounter
- Strong shadow damage boost
Chalice Shard
- Obtainable from Morytown dungeons
- Often dropped by later-stage bosses
- Reliable farming target
Hive Plate
- Dropped by the Ant King
- Doo Raid encounter
- Challenging but rewarding
Recommended Skill Point Distribution (Level 80+)
| Stat | Points | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Player Speed | ~15 | Navigate rooms quickly within the time limit |
| Shadow Agility | ~40 | Faster shadow attack speed and responsiveness |
| Shadow Power | All remaining | Maximum damage output |
| Shadow Reach / extra Agility | Overflow points | Improved combat efficiency |
Aim for at least level 80 before attempting the M or M+ tests. Higher levels mean more skill points for the crucial stats. If you're short, grind main quests — combined with XP boost potions, they'll push you past 80 quickly.
Guild Upgrades
Joining an active guild provides some of the largest multipliers available:
| Guild Buff | Effect |
|---|---|
| Extra shadow equip slots | +3 slots |
| Extra relic equip slot | +1 slot |
| Shadow damage boost | Up to 600% |
Find active guilds on the official Arise Crossover Discord server. Note that most guilds require a daily gem donation to maintain membership — make sure you can meet that requirement before joining.
Test-Day Checklist: Rank Quest Execution
On the day of your attempt, run through this sequence in order:
Sell and Streamline
Sell every unused shadow and weapon. A lean inventory keeps scaling-based encounters manageable and keeps your focus on the test itself.
Reset and Rebuild
Unequip all relics and reset your stat points before entering, then re-equip your best damage relics and allocate points per the build table above.
Pop Your Buffs
Drink a shadow damage potion (40 tickets from the shop) right before the 10-minute window starts for maximum uptime.
Clear Fast, Not Fancy
Prioritize room transitions and movement. Every second spent walking between rooms is DPS lost against the threshold.
Rank Quest Readiness:
- Complete Awakening (statue boss in Leveling City double dungeon)
- Reach level 80 or higher
- Craft a team of G rank shadows from SS shadows
- Equip Crown of Snow, Chalice Shard, or Hive Plate
- Join an active guild with shadow damage upgrades
- Purchase a shadow damage potion before the attempt
Passing the M+ rank quest rewards 7.1x weapon damage, 16x shadow damage, and +80 shadow levels — a massive leap that unlocks the rest of Arise Crossover's endgame progression.
Rank Quest FAQ
Q: Can I attempt the M rank quest without Awakening?
No. Awakening is a prerequisite for both the M and M+ rank tests. Defeat the statue boss in a double dungeon in Leveling City to unlock them, which also grants a permanent +25 level cap and 15% shadow damage increase.
Q: How much DPS do I need for the M and M+ rank tests?
The M rank test requires a minimum of 70 ChPS, while the M+ test demands roughly 6Sx DPS. Building G rank shadows from SS shadows, equipping damage relics, and stacking guild buffs are the main ways to reach these thresholds.
Q: How do I craft a G rank shadow?
You need 6 SS rank shadows of the same type, 500 common dust, 300 rare dust, and 69 tickets. Farm SS shadows by using ultra rankup runes (crafted from 5 rankup runes each in the guild building) to upgrade S rank dungeons into SS rank dungeons.
Q: What skill point build works best for the rank tests?
Invest around 15 points into player speed, about 40 into shadow agility, and all remaining points into shadow power. This balances room-clearing movement with the damage output needed within the 10-minute time limit.