The latest Type Soul update has completely revolutionized the process for obtaining True Mode, introducing a faster method and the powerful new Hellspiercer weapon. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the new questline, from finding the starting NPC to efficiently unlocking your True Shikai or Bankai.
What is True Mode in Type Soul?
True Mode represents the pinnacle of a player’s power in Type Soul. Achieving it grants you access to your character’s ultimate transformation: True Bankai for Shinigami or True Resurreccion for Arrancar. The recent update has streamlined the previously grueling process, making this coveted power more accessible while adding new challenges and a unique weapon to pursue.
How to Get True Mode: The New Questline
The journey begins in Karakura Town. You must locate and speak to the new NPC, QAS J Ward. Interacting with this character will grant you access to the Hell Highway, the gateway to your new quest.
Upon entering, you will meet another new NPC called the Black Scorpion. This entity will task you with collecting four crystals scattered throughout the environment. Once you deliver all four crystals, the Black Scorpion will vanish, opening the path forward to Ring One.
Your first major obstacle is the Highway Boss. Defeating it is mandatory to progress. After this victory, the quest branches into two grinding options.
The Traditional Method: Complete 40 Raids. This is the original, time-consuming path that can take between 30 to 40 hours of gameplay.
The New Fast Method: Eliminate 120 Lava NPCs. This is the significantly faster and highly recommended route introduced in the update.
After fulfilling either requirement, speak to the Tiger Suz NPC. It will direct you towards NPC One, a Quincy character who serves as the boss for this stage.
Ring Two requires teamwork. It is highly advised to bring a friend with Speed or Spectre Step skills. This area is designed for cooperative play, and having a partner will make the boss fight much safer and more manageable. Success here unlocks your True Shikai, but be cautious this area is prone to resetting if you fall.
Ring Three continues the challenge with another Quincy boss fight. Upon victory, a portal will open, leading you to a maze. The key tip for navigating this maze is to always take the left path. This strategy will lead you directly to the Library, bypassing unnecessary confusion.
Inside the Library, your final test is a puzzle. You must interact with a specific book and input the correct dialogue prompt to proceed.
Bypassing the AFK Timer and Getting Hellspiercer
Once you complete all rings, you return to Ring One to face the AFK timer for your True Mode. The update provides a way to bypass this wait. You must accept quests from two new NPCs: the Injured Shinigami and Morpheus.
Their quests involve defeating specific NPCs, such as Bankai Shinigami. By consistently farming these quests, you can drastically reduce the unlock time. With dedication, you can achieve True Mode in just 5 to 10 hours.
Furthermore, the update adds the Hellspiercer weapon. To forge it, you need items from the Lava Rain Event. A lava ball drops from this event every 30 minutes. Collect a sufficient number of these items and return to the Library to craft Hellspiercer, providing a powerful additional reward for your efforts.
Final Thoughts
The path to True Mode in Type Soul is now more structured and less time-gated than before. By focusing on the new fast method of defeating Lava NPCs, efficiently navigating the rings with a friend, and diligently farming the new NPC quests to bypass the timer, any dedicated player can unlock this ultimate power. Do not forget to participate in the Lava Rain Events to collect the materials needed for the formidable Hellspiercer, making your journey to the top truly complete.