"Ultimate Arise Crossover: Beginner's Guide Released in Beta"

*Arise Crossover* might seem straightforward at first glance—gather Shadow units and attack non-fighting enemies to enhance your team until you reach the endgame. However, many players find themselves lost on how to progress, level up, and choose the right Shadows. If you're among those feeling puzzled, this guide is tailored for you.

How Shadows Work in Arise Crossover

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In Arise Crossover, each of the three islands features multiple recruitable Shadows and one formidable dungeon Shadow. Based on types, Soondoo is the weakest unit available from the start, while Mifalcon, found on Brum Island, is the strongest.

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However, ranks are crucial. A Rank A Soondoo surpasses a Rank D Mifalcon in power. Higher-ranked units can reach higher levels; for instance, a Rank D unit tops out at Level 75, whereas an SS unit can reach Level 200. Your ultimate goal might be a squad of four SS-ranked Mifalcons, but the journey there is where the real game begins.

Arise Crossover Dungeon Guide

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Dungeon Portals in Arise Crossover appear every 30 minutes and remain open for 15 minutes. Even if you enter just before a portal closes, you can complete the dungeon as if entering a new game session.

Portals can appear in various locations across each island, with their difficulty rank randomly assigned.

Start by assembling a team of Rank D units and attempt a Rank D or C dungeon on Leveling Island. This approach can help you build a solid team and possibly recruit a rare (boss) Shadow Unit. Dungeons are your only source for Rare Units and common units above Rank C.

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When a portal spawns, go for it. If your team isn't strong enough, position yourself near the portal and wait for a higher-level player to join. Many players can solo these dungeons and often don't mind helping others through. This community spirit can help you recruit higher-ranking units. Dungeons are key to your progress in Arise Crossover.

We once had a kind player help us through a Rank A dungeon with only Rank C units, enabling us to recruit Rank A units and advance to the endgame. Later, we returned the favor by helping players with Rank D units through a Rank S dungeon. We encourage you to embrace this helpful trend.

Arise Crossover Weapons

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During this Beta phase, player weapons are largely ineffective. They might offer some help at the start, but by the second island, their impact diminishes significantly.

The Iron Kando Blade, the most powerful common weapon currently, costs 60 million and deals 516,1K damage. Meanwhile, your units can output 200 to 400 million damage. Unless you're looking to spend freely, save your money for future updates that might enhance weapon utility.

How to Get a Mount in Arise Crossover

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Wild mounts spawn every 15 minutes, with only one player per server able to claim each mount. A server-wide message alerts players to a new mount's spawn, but there's no notification if someone else claims it or if it disappears.

Mounts can spawn in six different locations: on islands behind the main ones and on smaller islands between major islands. Check the developer's map for specific spawn locations.

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You can't claim the same mount more than once, and attempts to capture can fail. Flying mounts are the rarest, with a 10% spawn rate, while ground mounts are more common, and water mounts can be purchased from the Boat Shop NPC.

To acquire a mount, wait for the server message and race to the six possible spawn locations. While mounts aren't essential for progression, a flying mount can certainly make traveling easier.

That’s the essence of Arise Crossover. As the game evolves with updates, we'll continue to update this Beginner’s guide. In the meantime, check out Arise Crossover codes for some cool freebies.