So, you want G-rank Shadows, buckets of Dust, and a legit challenge? Then buckle up, Infernal Castle (aka Demon Tower) is the dungeon in Arise Crossover you should be grinding. This solo-only event is packed with 100 floors of escalating enemies, boss fights every 5 levels, and some of the best loot in the game. I’ve been running this on loop, and here’s how I consistently hit Floor 35+ FAST without stressing. Whether you’re farming Dust or chasing your first G-rank unit, I’ve got you covered!
How to Reach Floor 35 FAST in Infernal Castle
The Infernal Castle portal appears every hour, right at the 45-minute mark. That means 8:45, 9:45, 10:45, and so on. You’ll find it near the Shadow Upgrader NPC in Leveling City’s main spawn area. It’s a huge, glowing red portal, hard to miss.
Once it opens, you’ve got a 10-minute window to hop in. Inside, the event gives you 15 minutes to start. Each floor you clear adds another minute to your timer, letting you stack time as you go. The faster you kill, the more time you’ll bank to reach higher floors.
How the Infernal Castle Works
Every run is solo, and the tower is broken into increasing difficulty brackets:
- The first 15 floors feature A-rank enemies.
- From floor 16 through 29, you’ll deal with S-rank mobs.
- Once you hit floor 30 and beyond, you’re up against SS-rank enemies, and this is where the real game begins.
- Every five floors, you’ll face a boss that hits harder and tanks longer than the regular mobs. These bosses are crucial because they offer your best shot at scoring high-rank Shadows, including G-ranks.
The cool part is, clearing each floor extends your timer. Kill mobs quickly and consistently, and you’ll give yourself more breathing room for the tougher challenges up ahead.
My Setup to Reach Floor 35 Fast
To break past floor 30 quickly and consistently, I run with the Leviathan Blade. It’s only a B-rank weapon, but with Sharpness 8, it clears the early floors fast enough. I use my Twin Draconic sword just for the first 25 waves, this way, I rack up more Dust thanks to its better looting potential, without hurting my overall floor progression too much. But if you have the Twin Runic Blades, that’s even better, just use your best weapon for clearing.
Looting enchants are a must if you’re farming Dust. I recommend Looting 6 or a Looting Aspect weapon. Pair this with a Drop Potion for even juicier rewards. But once you hit floor 25 or so, don’t hesitate to swap to your strongest damage weapon. Efficiency matters more than loot once you’re pushing toward the 30s and beyond.
Strategy and Time Management Tips
The number one thing that matters in this dungeon is speed. Killing enemies quickly gives you more time and better chances to clear additional floors. Don’t wait around between floors or hesitate to transition. If your build relies on switching weapons, be smart and time those swaps between spawns.
Another key strategy is rotating your Shadows effectively:
- Time King is great for burst damage and time control.
- Ziru brings steady DPS and durability.
- If you’ve got Mifalcon, use it for AoE waves, while Wind is perfect for speedy rotations and fast movement.
These Shadows can make or break your run, especially past floor 30. As you climb higher, you’ll want to prioritize Shadows that scale well with your rank. G-rank players, in particular, see huge buffs to their Shadow damage. Even mid-game players can notice a big jump in performance after upgrading their Shadows or unlocking higher-tier ones directly from the castle.
What Kind of Loot Can You Expect?
The rewards in Infernal Castle are hands-down some of the best in the game right now. You’ll be swimming in Powder Dust if you run with a proper looting setup. Common, Rare, and even Legendary Dust can drop as early as the first few floors. Cash and gems are decent too, though they’re more like bonuses than your main prize.
Every five floors, the boss fights also drop extra goodies, including Shadow tickets and high-rank unit drops. From floor 30 onward, the bosses have a small chance of dropping G-rank Shadows. This includes raid-level units like Igris or even the legendary Vermillion. One of the coolest surprises is the Gucci boss from Mori Town. At full rank and level, it can out-damage Ziru by double, which is wild considering how dominant Ziru has been in past updates.
Wrap-Up
The Infernal Castle in Arise Crossover is more than just a dungeon, it’s a test of everything you’ve built in Arise Crossover. If you’ve been leveling your Shadows, optimizing your weapons, and fine-tuning your DPS, now’s the time to flex all of it. The run starts at 15 minutes, but with every floor you conquer, the clock gets a little more generous. Time, however, is still your biggest enemy.
To hit floor 35 fast, come in with a plan. Bring a strong early-game looting weapon like Twin Draconic, then switch to a pure DPS setup once you hit the 20s. Keep Shadows that can clean up waves quickly, and don’t sleep on potion boosts. If you’re consistent, the rewards will stack up, Dust, Shadows, even that shiny G-rank you’ve been dreaming about. Also, are you interested in boosting your progression in Arise Crossover? Check out my noob to pro progression guide!
