Ultimate Arise Crossover: Beginner's Guide (Beta)

*Arise Crossover* may seem straightforward at first glance—you recruit Shadow units and take down enemies to strengthen your team. But as you progress, the game's complexity can leave even seasoned players scratching their heads about how to advance, where to level up, and which Shadows to prioritize. If you're feeling stuck, this comprehensive guide is tailored just for you.

How Shadows Work in Arise Crossover

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In Arise Crossover, each of the three islands offers various Shadows for recruitment, including one formidable dungeon Shadow. Based on types, Soondoo is the weakest unit, available right from the start, whereas Mifalcon is the strongest, found on Brum Island. However, the real key to power lies in ranks.

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A Rank A Soondoo outperforms a Rank D Mifalcon due to the importance of ranks. Higher-ranked units can achieve higher levels, significantly boosting their power. For instance, a Rank D unit tops out at Level 75, while an SS-ranked unit can reach Level 200. Your ultimate goal should be to assemble a team of four SS-ranked Mifalcons, but getting there is part of the journey.

Arise Crossover Dungeon Guide

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Dungeon Portals appear every 30 minutes and remain open for 15 minutes. Even if you enter just before a portal closes, you can still complete the dungeon. Portals can spawn in various locations on each island with random difficulty ranks.

To begin, form a team of Rank D units and tackle a Rank D or C dungeon on Leveling Island. This approach can help you gather a solid team and potentially recruit rare (boss) Shadow Units. Dungeons are your exclusive avenue for recruiting Rare and higher-ranked common units.

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When a portal spawns, go for it, even if your team isn't ideal. Position yourself near the portal and wait for others to join. Often, higher-level players are willing to carry lower-level players through dungeons. Leveraging this community support is crucial for progressing in Arise Crossover. We've benefited from such kindness, advancing from rank C units through a rank A dungeon to recruit rank A units, eventually reaching the end game. We encourage you to pass on this help to others as you progress.

Arise Crossover Weapons

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Currently, in the Beta phase, player weapons are largely ineffective. While they may provide some assistance early on, their impact diminishes as you progress, particularly after reaching the second island. The Iron Kando Blade, the most potent common weapon available, costs 60 million and deals 516,1K damage, whereas your Shadow units can inflict 200 to 400 million damage. Unless you have excess funds, it's best to save your money until future updates enhance weapon effectiveness.

How to Get a Mount in Arise Crossover

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Similar to dungeons, wild mounts spawn every 15 minutes, but only one player per server can attempt to claim each mount. A server-wide message alerts players to new spawns, though you won't receive notifications if someone else claims the mount or if it vanishes.

Mounts can appear in six different locations: on the back of the main islands and on smaller islands between them. Check the developer's map for exact spawn points.

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You can't claim the same mount twice, and there's a chance you might fail to capture it. Flying mounts are the rarest with a 10% spawn rate, ground mounts are more common, and water mounts can be purchased from the Boat Shop NPC. To secure a mount, monitor the server messages and race to the spawn locations. While mounts aren't essential for progression, a flying mount can significantly enhance your travel experience.

That covers the essentials of Arise Crossover. As the game evolves with updates, we'll continue to refine this guide. Meanwhile, don't forget to check out Arise Crossover codes for some valuable free rewards.