PvE Domination – Mastering Dungeons, Scenarios, and Trial of Ascension

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Introduction to PvE Content

Player versus Environment (PvE) in Summoners War isn’t just a stepping stone—it’s a core pillar of the game. Nearly every piece of progression (runes, awakening materials, fusion components, skill-ups, grindstones) comes from PvE content.

Whether you're farming Giants for runes, conquering Trial of Ascension (ToA) for rewards, or building teams for Rift Beasts and Raids, mastering PvE is the key to unlocking the full power of your monster box.

🌍 Part 1: Scenario Map – The Beginner’s Foundation

🗺️ What Is Scenario?

The Scenario Map is a series of 13 stages with multiple difficulty levels:

  • Normal, Hard, and Hell

  • Each map drops XP, low-level runes, and 2★–3★ monsters

  • You can also obtain mana stones, Mystical Scrolls, and Rainbowmons

📌 Use Case:

  • Farm early XP and evolution materials

  • Drop farmable monsters like Shannon and Bernard

  • 2★ fodder farming for 5★/6★ evolutions

⚔️ Best Farming Spots

MapBest UseDrop
Garen ForestEarly gameShannon (Wind Pixie), 2★ Fodder
Tamor DesertMid-level fodderBernard (Wind Griffon), runes
Faimon VolcanoEXP FarmingHigh XP per run
Aiden Forest (Hell)Late game solo farmExcellent XP, drop runes

💡 Farming Monsters

  • Lapis (Magic Knight – Water) – Given after Mt. Siz. Can solo up to Faimon Normal.

  • Sigmarus and Raoq (Fire Inugami) – Often used to farm higher stages on Hell.

  • Loren (Light Cow Girl) – Powerful in farming and boss control.



⚙️ Part 2: Dungeon Mastery – Giants, Dragons, Necro

📍 1. Giants' Keep (GB10–GB12)

Purpose: Rune Farming (Swift, Fatal, Energy, Blade, Despair)

Boss Mechanics:

  • Giant Counterattacks after every few hits

  • AOE Slow Debuff

  • Has towers that buff DEF or remove debuffs

Basic Auto Team:

  • Veromos – Cleanses

  • Belladeon – Heal + DEF break

  • Shannon – Buff ATK/DEF

  • Bernard – Speed + DEF break

  • Sigmarus or Lapis – DPS

Rune Recommendations:

  • Swift/Blade for speed units

  • Fatal for damage dealers

  • Energy for supports

📍 2. Dragon’s Lair (DB10–DB12)

Purpose: Rune Farming (Violent, Will, Guard, Revenge)

Boss Mechanics:

  • Immunity + Counterattacks

  • Crystals that remove buffs and deal DoT

  • Requires cleansing and immunity

Safe Team Setup:

  • Veromos

  • Fran (Light Fairy Queen)

  • Sigmarus

  • Megan (Water Mystic Witch)

  • Belladeon

💡 Key Note: Use immunity + cleanse. Avoid many DoT-based units.

📍 3. Necropolis (NB10–NB12)

Purpose: Vampire, Rage, Destroy, Will, Nemesis sets

Boss Mechanics:

  • Multi-hit shield

  • Counterattacks

  • Requires multi-hitters to break boss barrier

Core Mechanics:

  • Need monsters with multi-hit skills

  • Speed tuning is vital

Recommended Units:

  • Colleen (Fire Harpu) – ATK buff + Heal

  • Hwa (Fire Rakshasa) – Turn control

  • Xiao Lin (Water Kung Fu Girl) – Multi-hitter

  • Shaina (Fire Chakram) + Maruna (Fire Boomerang) – OP synergy

🗼 Part 3: Trial of Ascension (ToA and ToAH)

🗼 What Is ToA?

ToA is a 100-floor monthly reset dungeon with:

  • Normal Mode (ToA) – Easy to moderate difficulty

  • Hard Mode (ToAH) – Requires advanced runes and mechanics

  • Rewards include:

    • Devilmon

    • Summoning scrolls

    • Crystals

    • Legendary Scrolls

🧠 Key Mechanics

  • Bosses change every few levels (Chimeras, Akroma, Leo, etc.)

  • Stages test crowd control, sustain, and synergy

  • DoT and Stun are MVPs

🔮 F2P Auto ToA Team

  • Veromos – AoE stun, cleanse

  • Baretta (Fire Sylph) – ToA King: AoE DoT + ATB reduce

  • Spectra (Fire Griffon) – ATB control + speed slow

  • Mav (Wind Penguin) – Provokes + cooldown reduction

  • Belladeon/Fran – Sustain and support

💡 Tip: Prioritize Speed, Accuracy, HP% on all units.

🔥 Part 4: Rift Beasts – Grinding and Crafting

🐉 What Are Rift Beasts?

These PvE bosses let you earn:

  • Grindstones

  • Enchantment gems

  • Crafting materials for Homunculus and Runes

There are 5 Rift Beasts:

  • Fire, Water, Wind, Light, Dark

Team Building Tip:

  • Focus on elemental counter units

  • Include Colleen, Xiao Lin, Raoq, and Lushen variants

  • Use AOE + Brand + ATK Buff

Rewards:

  • Grindstones to boost substats

  • Enchants to change flat stats into usable ones

  • Crafting Essences for advanced runes

🧙‍♂️ Part 5: Raid – Real-Time Team Play

🕳️ What Is Raid Level 5 (R5)?

Raid Level 5 is a real-time co-op dungeon that provides:

  • Ancient Grindstones

  • Enchants

  • Required for endgame stat optimization

Core Team Units:

  • Colleen – Essential healer

  • Hwa, Raoq (2A) – Turn control

  • Xiong Fei, Darion – Frontline tanks

  • Fran, Loren, Dia – Backline sustain

Formation:

  • Frontline: Tankiest units (HP%, DEF%)

  • Backline: Support, DPS, debuffers

💡 Rune requirement is very high. Violent/Will, 6★+12+, Speed tuning mandatory.

🧭 Part 6: Efficient Farming and Daily Routine

What Should You Farm Daily?

DayActivity
MonGB12
TueDB12
WedToA Push
ThuR5 or Rift Beasts
FriCraft + Fusion
Sat/SunEXP and Rune Farming

Focus on:

  • Consistency over RNG

  • Event rewards and limited-time dungeons

  • Friend Rep farming for Scenario if needed

🧠 Final Tips for PvE Mastery

  • Don’t rush Dragons and Necro—get solid GB12 team first.

  • Use Speed tuning and AI logic to your advantage.

  • PvE units are often easier to rune and skill up than PvP ones.

  • Watch Rune drop quality over quantity. Sell trash early.

✅ Conclusion: From Beginner to PvE King

With a fully auto GB12/DB12/NB12 team, strong ToA team, and reliable Rift strategy, you’ll:

  • Have the best possible rune pool

  • Be prepared for PvP progression

  • Farm resources like Devilmons and grindstones weekly