Ultimate Arise Crossover Beginner’s Guide (Beta)

Arise Crossover might seem simple at first glance: collect Shadow units, attack defenseless enemies, and build a stronger team. But even experienced players can get lost navigating progression, leveling, unit selection, and more. This guide is for those feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Each of Arise Crossover's three islands features several recruitable Shadows and a powerful dungeon Shadow. Currently, Soondoo (early game) is the weakest unit, while Mifalcon (late game, Brum Island) is the strongest.

However, rank trumps unit type. A Rank A Soondoo vastly surpasses a Rank D Mifalcon. Higher-ranked units have significantly greater level potential. For example, Rank D units max out at Level 75, while SS units reach Level 200. The ultimate goal? Four Level 200 Mifalcons (SS rank). Getting there is the adventure!

Dungeon portals appear every 30 minutes, lasting 15 minutes. Even joining a dungeon seconds before closure allows completion. Portals spawn randomly across islands, with varying difficulty.

Begin with a team of Rank D units, tackling Rank D or C dungeons on Leveling Island. This provides a solid foundation and a chance to recruit rare (boss) Shadow units. Dungeons are the key to recruiting rare and higher-ranked (above C) common units.

Whenever a portal spawns, join! Even with a weak team, wait near the portal—other players often assist lower-level players. Many players solo dungeons and readily help others. Accept this helpfulness to acquire higher-ranked units. Dungeon Shadow recruitment is the core progression mechanic in Arise Crossover.

We progressed from Rank C to endgame with assistance through a Rank A dungeon, later returning the favor by helping others clear Rank S dungeons. Embrace this cooperative spirit.

Currently (Beta), player weapons are largely ineffective. Early-game utility diminishes quickly. The Iron Kando Blade (the strongest common weapon) costs 60m and deals 516.1k damage, insignificant compared to unit damage (200-400 million). Save your resources unless you have excess currency.

Wild mounts spawn every 15 minutes, claimable by only one player per server. A server-wide message announces spawns, but not always captures or disappearances.

Six potential spawn locations exist: one on each main island's backside, and one on each small island between major islands. Consult the developer's map.

Each mount is claimable only once. Capture attempts can fail. Flying mounts are rarest (approx. 10% spawn rate), ground mounts are common, and water mounts are available from the Boat Shop NPC. While not essential for progression, mounts, especially flying ones, greatly improve traversal.

This guide will be updated with future game updates. Meanwhile, check out the Arise Crossover codes for some free rewards!