Beginner guide & FAQ
The order most players follow to get strong fast, and the questions that come up every day.
Getting started
- 1
Redeem the active codes
Codes give Summon Tickets and potions, which is the fastest start you can get. Open the codes menu in-game and paste each one. Active codes
- 2
Summon heroes
Hero banners in the Lobby take Summon Tickets. You earn more tickets in the Dungeon and in the Dragon Raid. Secret heroes are the strongest. Banners and odds
- 3
Finish each island's quest line
The next island opens once you complete the quest line of the one you are on. Every island adds stronger enemies, its own gacha and new systems. All worlds
- 4
Rank up in Skylands
Rank ups cost Power and multiply the Power you earn. Rank up every time you can afford it. Rank-up calculator
- 5
Spin the island gachas
Haki, Doujutsu, Races and the other island gachas grant permanent multipliers. Each one has pity, so every spin counts toward a guaranteed rarity. Island gachas
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Invest in upgrades
Coin Upgrades in the Lobby raise Coins, Attack and Power. Later, the Boss Shop, Defense Shop and Mage Shop turn tokens from bosses and game modes into more of the same. Upgrade calculator
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Play the game modes
The Dungeon drops the keys for the other modes. Each island has its own mode, from the Dragon Raid in Alien Planet to the Mage Trial in Clover Kingdom. Game modes
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Gear up
Relics, accessory sets and weapon auras stack on top of your hero. Four accessory slots (Head, Torso, Arm and Leg) make a full set. Equipment
FAQ
How do I get more Summon Tickets?
Summon Tickets drop in the Dungeon and in the Dragon Raid, and most codes give a few. Active codes
How much does each rank up multiply my Power?
Every rank has a fixed multiplier and a Power cost. The rank-up table lists all of them. Rank-up calculator
How do I unlock the next island?
Complete the quest line of your current island. The last quest of the line opens the next one. Worlds in order
Where is each gacha?
Every island has its own gacha with its own material, and some need Coins to unlock the first time. Island gachas
Where do game mode keys come from?
The Dungeon drops the Dragon, Demon Castle, Academy, Mist Mountain and Titan Defense keys. Game modes
What do Coin Upgrades do?
They permanently raise Coins, Attack and Power by a small percentage per level, paid in Coins at the Lobby. Upgrade calculator
Which accessories should I use?
Each hero equips up to four accessories. Pick random stats that match the hero's role: damage heroes want Critical Chance, Critical Damage and Skill or Ultimate Damage, while farming heroes do best with Power and Luck. Accessory sets
What are Hunter ranks?
Promotions in Shadow City. Each rank adds Attack, Power, Luck and Drop Rate for good. Hunter ranks