1st Legend (286 Days Account)
Hi, it's me again lol. This will be my last time posting an Arena topic on my account. Don't hate me too much XD (And this time, I'm here to share all the techniques I have with everyone.)
First of all, let me vent a bit (if you don’t want to read, feel free to scroll past).
Honestly, this time I wasn’t aiming for 1st place. I just wanted to get into the Top 10 to update my highest rank in the Arena section since I knew competing for 1st was out of reach for me. For me, that spot is reserved for the Top Guilds. I’m here solo with no support to boost my rank, and I’ve been in the position of being ganged up on, so I get it.
For those who remember, about three weeks ago, I achieved my first G3 after revising my strategies and sticking to my preferred attacking method. This made it easier for me to climb the ranks. You can see from my win rate that my accuracy has improved every week. There’s no denying that having L&D Nat 5 helped significantly, but more importantly, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of our offense team and making decisive choices are key.
Before attacking, I could assess if the enemy team was a safe bet or if it was better to avoid it. With this approach, I climbed from C1 to G3 within 30 minutes. During the last 20 minutes, I had the chance to reach the Legend for the first time, with plenty of time before the cut-off. At that moment, a desire stirred in me—maybe I should try for 1st place this time.
Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. What started as a casual session turned into intense pressure in the final five minutes. My heart was pounding, and I felt like I was forgetting to breathe. I was extremely nervous but tried to stay focused. I fluctuated between 1st and 2nd place several times, but eventually, I finished in 1st. A huge wave of relief washed over me. Even now, as I type this, I can hardly believe I pulled it off.
Alright, let’s get into it...
- Arena Offense Techniques
1.1 Building Offense Teams:
I might not be able to suggest specific offense teams since everyone has different monsters, but remember that "every defense team has a specialized offense team that can counter it." Here are a few types of offense teams you could build: - One-shot teams: Common combinations include Psamathe, Tiana, Galleon, Zaiross/Leah/Kaki (for attacking slow-speed teams).
- Single-target nukers: Examples include Oliver, Adriana, double Sonia (popular in higher ranks; relies heavily on Swift runes).
- Fire poison teams: 7R1X, Rica/Magnus, Sath, Moogwang/Haegang (requires minimum 15% Crit Rate and 100% resistance on all units; effective against teams with Camilla, often kills her in the first turn).
- Slow-speed teams: Feng Yan, Leo, Aaliya, Velajuel/Juno/Tesarion/Veromos (slow but reliable, avoid teams with Oblivion debuff, not commonly used in the last 10 minutes).
These are just basic ideas. Each role has multiple viable monsters, and some can adapt to different situations. The critical point is to understand your offense team deeply. Know what defense teams counter your offense and vice versa. Experience is the best teacher, so attack often and learn from your mistakes.
1.2 Timing Awareness:
From Monday to Saturday, focus on practicing. Sunday’s last 30 minutes is the real battlefield. Don’t worry about rankings during the week; aim to rank up seriously in the final two hours on Sunday. During this time, top-ranked players often hide among lower ranks, ready to surge to the top just before the cut-off, pushing you down if you're already in a high rank.
1.3 Advance Preparation:
I still recommend attacking 1.5 to 2 hours before the cut-off instead of waiting for the last 30 minutes. Early ranking helps you avoid the transition zones of P3 and G1. If you find yourself in these zones in the last 10 minutes, you'll be attacked frequently. Being in G2-G3 during the final 10 minutes makes maintaining your rank easier.
1.4 Choose Your Battles Wisely:
Attacking slowly is better than attacking carelessly. Only target teams you’re confident in defeating. Continuous victory buffs and free wings aren’t crucial—trust me, they’re not worth the potential loss.
1.5 Stockpile Crystals:
In the last hour, "don’t hesitate to spend crystals." If you’re aiming for a high rank, buy wings freely or refresh opponents until you find a winnable matchup. I refreshed often this round, only fighting teams I was sure about, and I hardly missed a beat.
1.6 Constant Resource Improvement:
Focus on runes and monsters as they are the foundation of your account. Whether you’re free-to-play or a spender, consistent play can lead you to the same peak. If you lack monsters, collect Engraved Scrolls and summon when desirable units are available. Participate in all events for free Scrolls and hope for luck. If runes are your weak point, create an efficient farming team and farm whenever possible.
1.7 Prepare Runes in Advance: Having multiple rune sets ready can be a game-changer. Save setups in RTA or Deck Recommendation for quick swaps.
1.8 Remember Counter Names: (G2-G3 players only) Note the names of players who counter you frequently. In high ranks, you’ll see the same names often, so avoiding them can save you from repeated losses.
1.9 Alliances Reduce Enemies: Your closest allies are guildmates. Consider agreeing not to attack each other.
1.10 Lucifer Team Tips (Skip if you don’t have Lucifer):
- Avoid Triple Shields teams.
- Use Violent runes on Leo for survivability.
- Focus on low-DEF enemies first.
- Assume Nemesis runes if no Shield runes are present.
- Avoid teams with Akroma, Eleanor, Tian Lang, Berghild, Ragdoll, Amduat, Gisselle, Manon.
- All units except Leo should have Will runes.
- Best supports are Adriana and Kuroshu with two sets of Fight runes.
Even with great offense, you’ll be dropped back to C or P ranks without a strong defense!
I know this firsthand—I struggled to break into G3 for 175 days, even after reaching G2 at 90 days and G3 at 265 days. In the last 10 minutes, I’d get attacked multiple times, sometimes even ten hits in one minute. Now, let’s dive into "Arena Defense Techniques" that helped me reach G3 and claim Legend...
- Arena Defense Techniques
2.1 If You’re Unsure, Copy a G3 Player If you're not sure how to build a solid defense, just copy the setup of players who have finished in G3. This will save you the trouble of researching everything from scratch. But to truly make it effective, you should also copy their rune setups. You can figure this out after attacking them yourself.
2.2 A Stalling Team Is Better Than an Offensive Defense Some players use offensive teams for their defense, but I can tell you—those are easy to counter. A good defense should focus on stalling and discouraging attacks rather than trying to win quickly.
2.3 A Defense That Looks Annoying Is Better Than a Trap Team Climbing the ranks becomes way easier if, in the last 10 minutes before rank cut-off, fewer than 10 people have attacked you. What kind of teams make people not want to attack?
- Hard-to-Kill Units → Double Camilla, Parjanya, Abellio, Byungchul, Giselle
- Turn Cutters (Interruptors) → Tian Lang, Berghild, Amduat, Tetsuya
- Critical Hit Reduction → Eleanor, Akroma, Manon, Molly
- Debuff Resistance → Nyx, N1X
2.4 A Good Defense Should Have Triple Shield Runes Why? Because many high-rank players, including myself, climb the ranks easily using Lucifer. Triple Shield runes prevent Leo from dealing more than 5,000 damage, which means Lucifer’s passive won’t activate. This prevents him from taking the first turn and often leads to a failed attack.
Typically, Shield runes can be placed on units that don’t need Violent runes, such as Vanessa, Juno, Kinki. Alternatively, you can distribute Shield sets across different monsters, but you may have to sacrifice some Will runes.
2.5 A Strong Defense Needs a Speed Lead and a Fast Opener
- Recommended 33% Speed Leads → Vanessa, Psamathe, 51LV3R
- Recommended 24% Speed Leads → Nephthys, Pontos, Moore, and others
- Recommended Fast Openers → Lora, Veronica, Woonsa, Doburoku, Nyx, Triton, Zen, Rakan, and others
I might not have provided specific defense team compositions, but I hope this gives you ideas to adjust your own strategy.
If you're wondering about my personal defense team, I use Nephthys, Triton, and Double Camilla.
- Triton → Swift + Will runes for a high-speed opening.
- Nephthys → Triple Shield runes (to counter Leo, Tiana, and Dots teams).
- Double Camilla → To stall and drag out fights.
Most players who attack my defense rarely try a second time.
If you’ve read this far, I truly hope you’ve gained some useful insights to improve your account. Best of luck reaching a higher rank!