The Arise Crossover Shadow Update, released on June 6 at 9PM (UTC), introduces powerful new systems and major improvements to the game’s endgame progression. From Shadow Stats and Relic Upgrader mechanics to the new Shadow Tiers system, this update significantly expands the depth of character building and farming. Alongside several fixes and balance adjustments, players can now push their Shadows and Relics to G Rank, making them stronger than ever.
This guide covers all major features in the Shadow Update, including patch notes, how Shadow Stats work, how to upgrade Relics, and the impact of Shadow Tiers on long-term progression.
Shadow Update Fixes and QoL Changes
Before diving into the new systems, the update also addresses a number of long-standing issues:
Bug Fixes:
Fixed issues with Don Quest and other quest-related bugs.
Resolved bug where spamming Key Dungeon Start consumed multiple keys.
Fixed duplicate relic glitch.
Fixed Pity Count not updating in real-time.
Fixed various Shadow damage exploits and related issues.
Quality of Life:
Improved server loading times for better performance.
Added Pity Count display to the Shadow Index.
Introduced cooldowns for “Equip Best” and “Unequip All” in the Shadow menu to avoid misuse.
New Feature: Shadow Stats System
The most important addition is the Shadow Stats system. Every Shadow now has its own stat profile, allowing deeper customization and stat-based progression.
Shadow Stats Include:
Shadow Power
Shadow Speed
Shadow Attack Speed
Shadow Ult Damage
These stats can be improved or changed using a new item called the Stat Changer, which drops from Raids and World Bosses.
Each Shadow is also ranked using the following Stat Tiers:
E, D, C, B, B+, A, A+, S, S+, SS
Higher tiers offer stronger base performance and growth potential.
New System: Shadow Tiers
The Shadow Tiers system adds a new layer of progression:
Shadows now gain tiers based on the number of enemies they defeat.
Each tier provides bonus levels, making Shadows stronger through active use.
This creates a long-term progression path where your most-used Shadows evolve naturally with your playstyle.
Relic Upgrader & G Rank Relics
The Relic Upgrader system allows you to strengthen existing relics using materials:
Upgrade Materials:
Dust
Gems
Cores
Upgraded Relics can now reach G Rank, but only through this system—they cannot drop naturally at G Rank.
How to Get Cores:
Common Core – from Leveling City, Brum Island (Low Tier)
Rare Core – from Lucky Kingdom, Mori Town (Mid Tier)
Epic Core – from XZ City, Hunter City (Top Tier)
Legendary Core – available at a low rate from all tiers
Players are encouraged to revisit older Key Dungeons to gather upgrade materials based on their needs.
Weapon Upgrade Expansion
Swords and other weapons can now also be upgraded up to G Rank, giving a massive power boost to Shadows equipped with high-rank gear.
This ensures that as your Shadows rise in strength through Stats and Tiers, your weapons can keep up and complement their performance.
Key Dungeon Improvements
The update also brings important tweaks to dungeon farming:
The Key Craft NPC and Key Dungeon NPC have been placed together for better accessibility.
This improves the flow and speed of key farming loops, helping players grind more efficiently.
Max Level and Stats Cap Increase
Max player level is now raised to 300.
Max stats level has also been increased to 190, giving more room for stat progression.
Balance Changes
One of the key balance changes affects a high-tier unit:
Begeta Ultimate Duration reduced from 2.2s to 1.87s, aiming to rebalance high-damage burst skills.
Final Thoughts
Released on June 6, 9PM UTC, the Shadow Update is one of Arise Crossover’s most impactful patches, adding new layers of long-term growth through Shadow Stats, Shadow Tiers, and Relic Upgrades. By introducing systems like Stat Changer farming, G Rank Relics, and performance-based tier boosts, the update encourages consistent gameplay and rewards progression across all fronts.
With bug fixes, quality of life changes, and new stat caps, Arise Crossover continues to evolve into a deeper, more rewarding RPG experience. Keep an eye on future updates, especially for the upcoming voted systems mentioned by the devs in their latest note.