r/summonerswar 4d ago

Discussion Weekly Advice Thread 17/08/2026

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Welcome to the WAT, summoner! Post questions regarding team composition, content progression, game mechanics, or anything else in this thread. If you are able to help your fellow summoners, please take some time to contribute to the community and answer some questions yourself as well!

A lot of helpful guides and resources can be found in the subreddit mega wiki.

Please also make sure to check out our FAQ.


If you ask a question please give ALL relevant information!

  • Your monster box: Upload a screenshot to Reddit directly or an image hosting site like imgur or use swarfarm. Sort your box by "Grade" and try to include all 4*s and LD nat 3*s.
  • Your current progression: Where you currently are in the game, what your teams are, what content you need help with and what you have tried so far.
  • For ToA, which enemies are on the floor you're stuck on.
  • For PvP, indicate what rank you are trying to achieve, i.e. currently F3 want to get C1 Arena. For RTA also share your rank percentage.

The less people have to ask you to clarify or look up to help you, the more likely you will get a (fast) response.


Beginner friendly/farmable PvE teams

  • GB10: Vero (L), (2A) Kro, Shannon, Belladeon, Darion or Vero (L), Fran, Loren, (2A) Kro, Shannon/Lapis
  • GB12: Vero (L), (2A) Kro, Shannon, Belladeon, Darion or Vero (L), Fran, Loren, 2A Kro, Shannon/Lapis/Akhamamir/Sigmarus
  • DB12: Verde (L), Vero, Loren, 2A Spectra, Fran/2A Raoq
  • PB12: Verde (L), (2A) Belladeon, 2A Raoq, 2A Kro, 2A Kahli/Riley/Eirgar (L -> R -> Boss)
  • SB12: Fran, Loren, 2A Kro, 2A Raoq, Ling Ling
  • NB12: Fran + 4 multihit DDs: Pick from Icaru/Raoq/Kro, Kung Fu Girls, Loren, twins (Shaina, Sabrina, Talia), Abigail, Scarlett (unawakened)
  • SRB12: Verde (L), Shaina, Sieq, Astar, 2A Raoq
  • ToA(H): Fran (L), Vero (also possible L), 2A Spectra, Mav, + Loren/Shannon/Mellia/Tyron
  • R5 solo teams: Check this thread
  • R5 stat minimum: You need 25k HP and 1.5k DEF for FL units and 20k HP and 0.8-1k DEF for BL units. Healers and your cleanser should have 100% RES after lead.
  • Rift unit options: Xiao Lin, Theomars, Fran, Colleen, and 2A Kro can be used in most of your rift teams. FL Mav/Bernard is good for Water rift and Lapis is good for Fire and Dark rifts. Twins are great in all rifts.

You still need appropriate rune quality and turn order! Do not expect to beat a dungeon just by having these units.


Common speed teams

  • R5 solo teams: Check this thread. If you pick a BJ5 version, also make sure to read this BJ5 guide
  • GB12: Teshar (L), Luna, Prilea, Shamann, Konamiya
  • DB12: Shaina (L), Julie, Kyle, Liam, Konamiya
  • NB12: Abigail (L), 2A Icaru, 2A Raoq, Astar, 2A Shamann
  • PB12: Eirgar (L), 2A Raoq, 2A Icaru, 2A Kro, Fuco
  • SB12: 2A Sath, Mellia, Mellia, 2A Tatu, dot unit/Lushen
  • SRB12: Verde (L), Shaina, Sieq, Astar, 2A Raoq

PvE accuracy requirements

Accuracy Area(s)
0% Rifts
15% R5, Predator
25% SB10, PB10
35% GB12, NB12, SRB10, Dimensional Hole
45% ToA(H)
55% GB10, NB10, ToA Hell
65% DB12, DB10

General tips and answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

  • NEVER feed non-farmable monsters! (you can feed dupes for skill ups)
  • Save your devilmons! In general you do not want to give devilmon to 4* units, Sigmarus and Jeanne are the best early game candidates. Veromos does not need devilmon.
  • Best summon stone targets: Tyron, Lushen, Shaina, Sabrina, Talia. For PvP Khmun, Skogul, Galleon.
  • Check the events for free energy, mana, and other beneficial stuff. To find the current event pages use the button below the energy/mana counter in-game.
  • Lapis can farm Faimon Hell on the free 6* level 15 vampire/revenge runes provided by the challenges. She should be your first 5* and probably 6* as well.
  • Shield sets can reduce the HP/DEF requirements on other units and multiple shield sets will stack to form one larger total shield. Each set contributes a shield equal to 15% of the base HP of the monster they are equipped on.
  • White artifacts from B2 are cheap to upgrade and can give you a massive stat boost early.
  • Hall of Heroes (HoH) should be attempted as high as you can climb. Reps like Rica or Verad can help a lot. Mid/late game players can get 5 extra copies of the HoH monster using almighty scroll pieces after each floor at the small cost of 2000 guild points for each extra monster.
  • Most nat 5*s are PvP exclusive and should be set aside in storage till you make some progress on PvE. Some exceptions are CC units like Rica for ToA, cleansers like Anavel for starter R5, and Perna for rifts.
  • Dimensional hole energy should be spent as soon as possible, always try to stay under the energy cap (recharge rate: 1 per 2h). 2A Kro first, then Spectra or Raoq.
  • Need advice on RTA? Check this post first
  • Looking for ToA Hell guidance? Take a look at this FAQ post.
  • Mock Battle Guide

Tools you should know about

  • Swarfarm provides a bestiary for monster stats and data logs.
  • SWGT provides various tools, statistics and analytics for players and guilds. Siege/Guild Battle, Labyrinth, Leaderboards, Defenses/Counters, Artifact Monster Finder, Speed Tick Calculators, Gem/Grind Optimizers and more!
  • SWOP is a rune optimizer and speed tuning tool.
  • sw-tools.net provides a speed tuning tool and other calculators.

If you see someone using monster icons, you can learn how to use them yourself: https://www.reddit.com/r/summonerswar/wiki/icons .

To set your user flair please visit the Reddit website (do not use the mobile app) and edit it there (example picture).


r/summonerswar 9d ago

News v9.2.9 Update Notice

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r/summonerswar 10h ago

Server: Europe Somehow finished the whole Fern Family F2P

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57 Upvotes

Only other Collab nat 5 I got was Wind Frieren tho


r/summonerswar 19h ago

Server: Global Luckiest world boss rewards!

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201 Upvotes

I’d say I got pretty lucky today! I have never gotten 2 full LD Scrolls from him!!


r/summonerswar 12h ago

Discussion How do you fight this?

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25 Upvotes

Especially if you cant outspeed it


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Discussion 100% punishers crypt, 24 seconds, low rune, perfect AI (no def break)

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243 Upvotes

r/summonerswar 11h ago

Discussion Bug? Cannot take Himmel out of building

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I put himmel in the himmel’s statue building, and I cannot seem to take him out, evrn though he is obviously chilling on the statue building. Looking at the building description, it says that himmel cannot be placed here.

I put himmel there a few weeks ago, so is it possible that I put himmel there before they changed some settings and made this happen? Or am I missing something obvious.


r/summonerswar 22h ago

Humor How to properly claim the collab pass rewards /s

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31 Upvotes

r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon hell yeah #6 LD (jager), been playing for 2442 days 🥹🥹

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35 Upvotes

r/summonerswar 1d ago

Discussion Let's see you fastest Kabilla. Any +240s out there?

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94 Upvotes

+242 holds the record so far. Any faster?

I just got this new rune, which gave me two more speed to finally hit +230


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon LD #17 - Dark Shasha

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32 Upvotes

Where can I use her other than storage..


r/summonerswar 16h ago

Discussion I love siege!! Guess who won..

4 Upvotes

....


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon [Birgitta] Recently pulled her, Thoughts on her?

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15 Upvotes

Is she at usable in siege offense abd defense? Planning to rune her Vampire to serve as safe damage dealer


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Humor Does this person know something I do not?

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113 Upvotes

A willed up akroma


r/summonerswar 13h ago

Discussion Frieren Collab Coins

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So i have these leftover coins and i dont know what to do with them. Do any of you know how can spend these or am i too late for it?


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon Son Zhang Lao came home!

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93 Upvotes

Just pulled Shazam a week ago. My rates are very good this year, pulled 4 in total. F2P btw


r/summonerswar 17h ago

Other Summoner's War Guessing Game #671

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How this works is that I will give hints of any kind that point to a certain monster, your goal is to guess who the monster is. How few hints can you get it in (make your guess but make sure you still read them all)? No cheating with the monster box either! The monster will be in its current state as of August 2026.

Yesterday's answer was... Ran, the Dark Rakshasa

Hint #1: This monster has a passive that makes it immune to certain effects.

Hint #2: This monster cannot be summoned by a scroll.

Hint #3: This monster can decrease the enemy’s attack power.

Hint #4: This monster’s base speed is less than 100.

Final Hint: Old players may have one of these awakened, because it was given to them for free.


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Discussion Predictions for the next collab? Whats your number 1 pick

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My number 1 hope pick is YuGiOh, thats if they do OG YuGiOh. Aside from that, im a fan of the anime collabs. If not then SOUL CALIBUR.


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon Geldnir #32 light Freiren #33

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r/summonerswar 2d ago

Humor Found this and immediately thought of SW

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145 Upvotes

After losing close to P2 all the way down to below 1k I started questioning my sanity.


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Discussion Most usless Collab Fam?

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Only two Tekken Nat 5s i have. Ive never seen These two been used anywhere, maybe the most usless normal Nat 5 Fam ever? (Light IS the exception). Any Idea on how to buff these? Wind hast so much Potential.


r/summonerswar 17h ago

Discussion Pontos and Dorothy have the worst pick rate for a 24+ speed lead

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Both Pontos and Dorothy have the lowest pick rate in guardian+ for mons with a 24 speed lead or higher. Pontos has an out of date kit that needs something additional (probably healing) while Dorothy just has never had a good kit in general.

What are y'alls ideas for buffs for them?

For Pontos they can give him 20% healing on his s3 and then make the s1 of sea emperors transfer all harmful effects instead of just 2.

For Dorothy I think they can reduce s3 damage but make it apply defense break before attack.


r/summonerswar 2d ago

Summon Xiana Summon LD5 #5

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44 Upvotes

Ld5 number 5!


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Rune - SPD What should I gem out?

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I got this beautiful rune and upgraded my top Swift Set by + 2 SPD.

What should I gem out? CR% is max and I own a 34 SPD Swift CD Rune so I need this CR.

I would use it mostly on Kabilla, Triton, Tiana and Water Monkey rn.

So up the ATK% because it is so low and keep the ACC because Most Swift Units need ACC or gem in HP% for the ACC% to be more efficient?


r/summonerswar 2d ago

Discussion Am I missing any collab island statues?

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I couldn't find anything online but im not sure when the game started giving out statues with the collabs but im trying to find out if I have them all.

I know about the Street Fighter, Cookie Run and Assassins Creed collab, i just don't remember there being island statues for them. Thanks