Upgrading and Mount Systems are two of the most defining progression features in Arise: Shadow Hunt, directly influencing your Hunter’s strength, pet power, and overall efficiency in battles. This guide breaks down every upgrade type, hero rank system, pet reroll mechanic, and mount unlock from the official Trello database.
1. The Upgrader Station
The Upgrader is your central hub for viewing and enhancing in-game statistics.
It acts as the main progression interface where you can monitor your hero’s growth, track power levels, and apply upgrades across multiple systems.
Features:
- Displays all core player statistics such as Level, Power, and Rank.
- Allows you to upgrade your Hero, Pets, Mounts, and Weapons.
- Integrates with Red, Yellow, and Blue Core systems for higher-tier improvements.
Regular visits to the Upgrader Station are essential to maintain your rank progression and combat readiness.
2. Hero Rank-Up System
Your Hero Rank determines overall strength scaling and unlocks access to new MaFissures and Worlds. There are multiple ranking tiers, each requiring different upgrade resources.
Hero Rank Up (B Rank)
- To achieve B Rank, use basic Rank Stones and gold at the Rank-Up Station.
- Grants early stat boosts and unlocks mid-tier dungeon access.
- Recommended for players between World 3–5 progression.
Hero Rank Up (SS Rank)
- Requires advanced materials and Rank Up Runes.
- Provides significant increases to Power, HP, and Skill Efficiency.
- Unlocks access to high-level MaFissures, Boss Sieges, and Shadow Evolutions.
Hero Rank Up (M Rank)
- The Monarch Tier, considered the pinnacle of hero evolution.
- Demands rare items, multiple Rank Up Runes, and late-game world materials.
- Upon reaching this rank, your Hero gains access to enhanced Shadow Control Cap, Stat Multipliers, and Elite Passive Effects.
Each rank upgrade comes with visual changes and improved passive multipliers across skills and abilities.
3. Pet Gear and Reroll Systems
Pets and shadows form the backbone of your offensive and defensive capabilities. Their gear and reroll mechanics are managed through the Upgrade/Rankup Station.
R/Y/B-Pet Gear Reroll Chances
- R (Red) Gear: Common gear with basic stat increases, ideal for early-game pets.
- Y (Yellow) Gear: Mid-tier pet gear offering balanced boosts across damage and HP.
- B (Blue) Gear: Rare and powerful gear that provides maximum stat efficiency and synergy with evolved Boss Shadows.
Each gear tier has its own reroll rate and potential bonus stats such as:
- Increased Attack Speed
- Shadow Damage Multiplier
- Enhanced Health or Defense Buffs
Rerolling consumes materials specific to the gear color and should be used strategically to maximize stat potential.
4. Mount System
Mounts are both a movement and combat enhancement feature in Arise: Shadow Hunt. Each mount can be unlocked by progression milestones or through specific world events.
Mount Overview
- If you do not currently own a mount, the Mount Tab in the interface will appear locked.
- Once you acquire a mount, the tab becomes available, showing mount stats, upgrade progress, and appearance.
Mount Features
- Provides a significant movement speed boost in open-world and dungeon areas.
- Higher-tier mounts may grant combat passives, such as defense bonuses or energy regen.
- Each mount can be upgraded to increase speed, power, and durability.
Mount Upgrading
Upgrading a mount consumes:
- Gold
- Mount Tokens (earned through dungeon events)
- World Materials
Every upgrade stage increases:
- Mount movement speed
- Aesthetic evolution (visual form changes)
- Optional combat stats (for boss mounts)
Even if you start with a basic mount, continuing to upgrade it can significantly impact your late-game farming efficiency.
5. Recommended Upgrade Progression Path
For efficient resource management and long-term scaling, follow this order of progression:
- Start with Hero Rank Ups – Prioritize reaching SS Rank before allocating resources elsewhere.
- Enhance Pet Gear – Upgrade to Y or B-tier gear for stronger companion stats.
- Use Rerolls Wisely – Save rare materials for late-game rerolls when pet and weapon stats matter most.
- Unlock and Train Mounts – Once you have a stable build, invest in mount upgrades for travel and mobility advantages.
- Revisit the Upgrader Station Frequently – Ensure all available upgrade slots are fully optimized.
6. General Upgrade Tips
- Farm MaFissures daily to stockpile materials needed for Hero and Pet upgrades.
- Stay online for 2+ hours to earn Rank Up Runes and bonus currency.
- Combine Gold Potions with high-tier farming sessions to sustain costs.
- For rerolls, target B-Gear first, as it has the highest stat yield.
- Always keep track of Rank Material Costs to avoid overconsumption in early levels.
The Upgrade and Mount systems in Arise: Shadow Hunt define how far your Hunter can evolve. Whether you’re working toward M-Rank status or perfecting your pet builds, each upgrade step builds the foundation of your endgame strength.
Mounts complement this progression by adding mobility and passive boosts, transforming your journey across worlds into a smoother and faster experience.
To truly master the game:
- Upgrade intelligently,
- Time your rerolls efficiently,
- And always keep improving both Hero and Mount tiers in parallel.