Ultimate Arise Crossover Beginner’s Guide (Beta)

Author : Nathan Mar 29,2025

*Arise Crossover* may appear straightforward at first glance—gather Shadow units and attack defenseless enemies to bolster your team. However, reaching the endgame can leave even seasoned players puzzled about progression, leveling, and Shadow selection. This guide is tailored for those seeking clarity on how to navigate the game effectively.

How Shadows Work in Arise Crossover

Arise Crossover Shadows inventory showing Mifalcon

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In *Arise Crossover*, each of the three islands offers several recruitable Shadows and a formidable dungeon Shadow. The weakest unit is **Soondoo**, available from the start, while the strongest is **Mifalcon**, found on Brum Island. However, the key to success lies in ranks rather than types. A **Rank A Soondoo** surpasses a **Rank D Mifalcon** in power. Higher-ranked units can level up further; a **Rank D unit** caps at **Level 75**, whereas an **SS Unit** can reach **Level 200**. Your ultimate goal is to assemble a team of four **SS-ranked Mifalcons**, but the journey to get there is where the real challenge lies.

Arise Crossover Shadows inventory showing Anders Rank S

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Arise Crossover Dungeon Guide

Arise Crossover Dungeon Screen showing a Rank C party

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Dungeon Portals in *Arise Crossover* spawn every **30 minutes** and remain open for **15 minutes**. Even if you enter just before a portal closes, you can complete the entire dungeon. Portals appear randomly across each island with varying difficulty ranks. Start by forming a team of **Rank D units** and tackle a **Rank D or C dungeon** on Leveling Island to secure a solid unit base and potentially a rare Shadow. Dungeons are your exclusive gateway to recruiting **Rare Units** and **common units above Rank C**.

A few Arise Crossover players are fighting DOR

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When a portal spawns, seize the opportunity. Even if your team isn't up to par, wait by the portal for a stronger player to join. Many players can solo these dungeons and are often willing to help lower-level players through, boosting your chances of acquiring higher-ranking units. This communal support is essential for progressing in *Arise Crossover*. We've experienced firsthand how a kind player helped us navigate a **Rank A dungeon** with only **Rank C units**, enabling us to recruit **Rank A units** and advance to the endgame. We encourage you to pay it forward and assist others when you can.

Arise Crossover Weapons

An Arise Crossover weapon shop

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During this Beta phase, player weapons in *Arise Crossover* offer minimal impact. Early on, they might add a few damage points, but their effectiveness wanes by the second island. The **Iron Kando Blade**, the most powerful common weapon, costs **60 million** and deals **516.1K damage**. In contrast, your units can deliver **200 to 400 million** damage. Unless you're flush with cash, it's wise to save your funds for future updates that might enhance weapon utility.

How to Get a Mount in Arise Crossover

An Anime Arise player is looking at a wild mount on a hill

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Wild mounts spawn every **15 minutes**, and only one player per server can attempt to claim each one. A server-wide message alerts players to new spawns, though notifications may not always appear when mounts are claimed or disappear. Mounts can appear in **six different locations**: on the back of the main islands or on smaller side islands between them. Check the developer's map for precise spawn spots.

An Arise Crossover mount spawn map

Image by Arise Crossover official Trello board

You cannot claim the same mount twice, and capturing attempts can fail. **Flying mounts** are the rarest, with a **10% spawn rate**, while **ground mounts** are more common, and **water mounts** are available for purchase from the Boat Shop NPC. To secure a mount, race to the six possible locations when the server message appears. While mounts aren't essential for progression, a flying mount significantly eases travel. We're still on the hunt for our flying mount!

That concludes our guide for now. We'll keep updating this as *Arise Crossover* evolves. In the meantime, don't forget to check out the latest *Arise Crossover* codes for some fantastic freebies.