Guides

Raging Flames arc (farmable BiS), Street Boxer cassette set, feather stack mechanics, Remora team compositions, rotation, Awakening priority, and pre-farm materials for the Lakshana burst sub-DPS.

Best Arc (Marching Beyond Time), Lost Radiance Cassette Set, team compositions, Time Stop rotation, Awakening priority, and pre-farm materials for the Time Stop Burst Sub-DPS.

Marching Beyond Time arc (signature BiS), Lost Radiance cassette set, Time Stop mechanic (10 instances + Finisher ×2), Zero + Sakiri + Haniel team composition, full rotation, Awakening priority.

Ready-Ready arc (signature BiS), Fireflies and the Forest cassette set, Ichi-daime's Authority + Underboss follow-up mechanic, Zero + Sakiri + Jiuyuan team composition, full rotation, Awakening priority.

The Last Rose arc (BiS), Diabolos cassette set, Nightmare stack mechanics + A3 burst-fire explained, Baicang + Daffodill + Haniel team composition, A6 Morning Spell rotation, Awakening priority, and pre-farm materials.

Contemplative Cat arc (fully farmable BiS), Lost Radiance cassette set, Grain Market mechanic, Hathor + Jiuyuan + Haniel team composition, full rotation, Awakening priority, and pre-farm materials.

Hardest puzzle anomaly in NTE — night-only side-wall entry into Clement Academy, 3 prerequisite sidequests (Peepy, Empathy Eye Drops, Cheese the Camera), 9 phases and 10 puppets to invite, full piano melody sequences, cups game and classroom chain solutions.

Complete walkthrough for the Nameless Hospital anomaly — how to unlock, all four endings (The Price of Betrayal, An Offering to Evil, Medical Abomination, Voice of the Nightmare), exact clue locations, Bandaged Monster strategy, and total rewards (40,000 Fons + 260 Annulith).

Free S-Rank Raging Flames Arc (Hathor BiS) from the Headless Rider in Bridge Crossings — City Tycoon Level 3 prerequisite, 4-wheeled vehicle trigger at 20:00 between Davidia Avenue and Fox Window Street, Psyche-weakness boss strategy, Discord and Stain team compositions.

Free S-Rank Blow up the Crowd Arc (Haniel signature) from the Beat King rhythm-game boss at the end of Fiscus Avenue — full prompt color mapping (blue dodge, yellow jump, red attack), refinement levels Lv 1 → Lv 5, fight tips and rewards.

Reverse-drive a 4-wheeled car into Nautili Tunnel facing East to trigger the hidden Sea Prisoner fight — Anima weakness, free S-Rank Song of the Whale Arc (Plasma break-team Arc with +ATK, +Broken damage, and 30% HP restore on Broken kills).

Climb the Pink Paws Bank in New Herland (Oia Avenue × McQueen Phantom Avenue), find the red Torii gate on the helipad, defeat the Nestbound Bird (Cosmos weakness) and claim the S-Rank Tears Beneath the Mask Arc — Skia's signature debuff Arc (Warning Gaze, –18% enemy damage for 20s).

Free Daffodill signature Arc — climb the construction-site elevator southwest of Wertheimer Tower, examine the floating Black Tome on 4F, defeat the Chaos-weak boss and claim Youthful Fantasy (S-Rank Liquid, 570 base ATK, +60 Break Intensity, Black Tome summon mechanic).

Free Jiuyuan signature Arc — touch the spinning projector on the 2nd floor of Floe Cinema in New Herland, defeat the airborne Swallowtail (Anima weakness, mirror-dimension dives) and claim Reality Refuge (S-Rank Solid, 570 max ATK, +Anima/Attachment DMG). Repeatable world boss after first clear.

Weekly Fons anomaly at the Gold Apple Collection Hall — talk to Director Date, descend the spiral staircase and golden elevator to B1, kill Mammon (Lakshana weakness) under the timer. Resets Mondays. No Arc, pure Fons farm with Charge or Stain team comps.

Colourful vortex on a porch north of Northridge Town — restore five props in fixed order (fire hydrant → surfboard → pool floatie → scoreboard → podium) while killing Inspiration Terminator fly swarms. Alt Mind Royale Arc source (same Arc as Reclaim Inspiration).

Five-area color puzzle east of Coastal Highway Z42 — touch the Colorless Note, then fly → traffic light → basketball → tree/lantern → phonograph. Reward: A-Rank Mind Royale Arc (Liquid utility, +Ultimate Energy on Redirect Skill) for Edgar and Mint.

Game's anomaly tutorial — unlocks after Prologue Part 2. Chase Bopp Pop south of Iris Bridge and claim Cosmos Daze, Wild Reverie (A-Rank Gas Arc, +18% damage for 10s after each Support Skill cast). Best for Chiz, Sakiri, and Skia.

Rooftop combat anomaly on the tall building near Camelot Avenue. Defeat the three Calamity Vortex Travelers (Tides of Misfortune fish anomalies) — the Lv III HP pool and cluster pressure makes it noticeably harder than Dragon Gate Substitute. Same A Time Will Come Arc drop, second source for refinement progress.

Floating-block platforming puzzle between Davidia Avenue and Green Wall Slope — climb the shifting glowing tower, reach the summit and fight Proliferative C, an aggressive anomaly that splits into two clones at one-third HP. No Arc.

Proximity-spawn block labyrinth north of Wertheimer Tower (Orichalcos Imaginist / Serenetti Manor area). Climb to the summit and fight Proliferative C — Chaos weakness, splits at 50% HP. Best with Daffodill / Lacrimosa Chaos comp. No Arc.

TV-world Doomscroll anomaly behind the red graffiti house — Shadow Students freeze under your gaze and chase the instant you look away. Find the Classroom Key under a pot, take the Office Key off a student's neck while maintaining eye contact, power off the exit TV.

Office-building elevator puzzle southwest of Saint Torres Avenue phone booth — ride to 7F, grab the Repair Switch, recover three scattered elevator buttons through black-goo hazards, answer the hallway phone, Force Start the lift, tighten the leaking faucet. No boss, no Arc.

Find the hidden Brand Anniversary anomaly near Wertheimer Tower — exact parking-lot pathing to the underground tunnel, full Film-MANISH attack pattern (parry vs dodge tells), Cosmos team recommendations, and High-Risk rewards including the Peril Hunt Medal.

Empty park north of the eastern New Herland phone booth, northeast of Flamingo Avenue. Defeat Saddy Teddy (cloaked teddy bear wielding a weapon) to claim Lost Armor + Unextinguished Scale Armor (unique gear) plus the Little Bear's Patchwork achievement. No Arc but unique commission gear drops.

Short combat anomaly with a free A-Rank Plasma Arc. Empty lot west of Wertheimer Tower in Illusion Town — approach the sword to spawn Crimson Hexblade, ignore the clones, kill the original. First clear drops Drawn Blade, the best free parry-attack Arc and the natural 4-star pick for Hathor before her signature.

Back alley behind The Cafe by Origen on Bluebeard Road. Talk to Ora Puncher, ALWAYS pick the provocation dialog to extend the timer from 30 seconds to 180 seconds, then win the boxing match. First clear drops the A-Rank Plasma Oraora! Arc — the best free DPS Arc for basic-attack rotations (Nanally, Aurelia).

Rooftop of the building next to the PUKA signboard. Climb the fire escape, accept Ora Puncher's match with the provoke dialog for the 180-second timer, use the open rooftop space to kite the heavy hook. Drops the A-Rank Plasma Oraora! Arc — alt source if you've already cleared Backstreet Boxer this cycle.

Basketball court on Saint Torres Avenue in Miguel District, directly north of the Griddy Storage Lockers. The smallest of the three Lv II Boxer arenas — watch for the court fence edge-lock when bursting. Same Ora Puncher fight, same A-Rank Plasma Oraora! Arc drop.

Fourth Oraora! source. Climb the tall glass building northwest of the Crystal Mountain Avenue Phone Booth in New Herland, fight Ora Puncher on the rooftop, drop the A-Rank Plasma Oraora! Arc. Only New Herland Boxer commission — useful for refinement loops alongside the 3 Bridge Crossings / Miguel District Lv II Boxer fights.

Rooftop combat anomaly on the NEW WAY building (Novus Vehicle Dealership) along Torchwood Avenue. Defeat the Tidal Ascension entities, then interact with the rainbow-coloured scale to contain the anomaly. First clear drops the A-Rank Synthesis A Time Will Come Arc — a diverse-team buff Arc for Baicang, Fadia and Adler.

Multi-room Spacetime Projector puzzle in an Illusion Town alley northeast of Davidia Avenue — drag projector slides to red markers to rebuild stairs and open doors, collect three blue orbs, defeat one bookshelf enemy, finish at the camera. Reward: Failing You, Heavy in My Heart Arc (Break Intensity).

Hidden ground-pattern trigger behind the Convenience Store at Kyllene Promenade — stationary boss (Cardboard Castle / Expired Invitation), guaranteed Call of the Twisted City Arc (A-Rank Liquid) on first clear, best for Edgar/Daffodill/Lacrimosa/Mint.

Sketch-rendered construction site east of Wertheimer Tower — pick up the Projection Blueprint (2D toggle) and Dimension-Shift Blueprint (rotate scene in 2D), climb to the top alternating views, talk to the Unyielding Rejected Plan twice. No combat, no Arc.

Camera-angle puzzle anomaly southwest of Yurutown — align three painted doors with their real wooden frames (third puzzle reverses the perspective). Achievement "What You See Is Real" auto-unlocks. No combat, no Arc.

Detective-style investigation on Bluebeard Road north of Wertheimer Tower — use the Spacetime Projector to rewind, lock the red marker and examine four glowing clues. One enemy wave between clue 3 and 4. Requires Prologue Part 2. No Arc.

Quick combat anomaly south of Hankaku Street near the ReroRero Booth — clear the vending machine and trash can spawns outside, walk through the Red Door, beat the interior enemies, exit via the Blue Door. No Arc.

Mobile anomaly disguised as a green trailer truck on Coastal Highway Z42 — track it from the map, chase by vehicle, park in its lane to force the disguise reveal, beat the Octowpus that emerges. No Arc.

Track the patrolling green trailer truck (Octowpus disguise) across Miguel District's highway network. Black smoke is the tell. Block the truck's path to force the reveal, then fight Octowpus. Third district-specific Octowpus source alongside Invasion! Octopus Trailer (Unheard Shores) and Ghost Boulevard Wild Rally (New Herland).

Track the patrolling green trailer truck (Octowpus disguise) on the eastern New Herland highway — the FASTEST road in the game. Block the truck on an empty stretch to force the reveal, defeat Octowpus. Same boss as Shadow of Whitetail and Invasion! Octopus Trailer.

Nighttime anomaly in a back-alley fitness park southeast of Wertheimer Tower near Ironheart 9th Avenue. Wait for night, walk into the Wertheimer Index fluctuation zone, defeat the three Eternal Lamps. No Arc reward — pure routine commission payout.

Cheapest free A-Rank Arc in the game. Basketball court southwest of Wertheimer Tower in Illusion Town — touch the lone umbrella under the rim, clear two short Rainman waves, contain the anomaly. First clear drops Umbrella (Synthesis A-Rank, +HP and shield-strength), the signature 4-star for Adler shield-support comps.

Peaceful anomaly resolution — no combat. Find the calm-form Rain-sweeping Maid at a house north of Ironheart 9th Avenue in Miguel District, use the soothe interaction. Companion piece to Clearing After Snowfall (the violent-resolution Maid commission).

Violent twin of Prayers for Clear Skies. Find the Maid frozen in ice in front of a Miguel District house, attack the casing until it shatters, defeat her berserk form. Two-attack Lv I boss kit, no Arc reward, restores the weather around the house on clear.

Best methods to earn Fons fast — chest route, Pink Paws Heist, City Stamina, Realm of Mammon, Café passive income, daily and weekly routines.

Step-by-step route to unlock Chiz's signature Arc free via City Tycoon Level 21 — Tycoon milestones (Cafe → Delivery → Heist → Chiz unlock), Level 21 requirements, Mammon passive breakdown, and refinement progression.

Complete NTE damage calculation breakdown — ATK scaling, CRIT Rate & DMG, elemental vs universal bonuses, DEF ignore sources, all 7 Esper Cycle reactions, and the Break/Stagger system explained.