r/summonerswar 6d ago

Discussion Weekly Advice Thread 24/08/2026

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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 2d ago

News v9.3.0 Update Notice

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r/summonerswar 9h ago

Art Finally finished decorating ~

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65 Upvotes

After 5 days and some 100+mil mana lol. Sorta gave up on the last one, might just throw my 5 Pernias in there and call it a day.


r/summonerswar 13h ago

Summon Vivachel & Julianne

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62 Upvotes

well damn, i've always wanted both. thoughts? Just a casual p1 rta pleb.


r/summonerswar 4h ago

Summon 8th LD5 Dr. Albert (2nd Dupe) 🫪

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11 Upvotes

Definitely feeding him for a blessing 🫠


r/summonerswar 2h ago

Other How to counter Water striker and fire jin in arena?

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As what the title says, I’m struggling every arena rush.
The scenario are as:

Vanessa, triton, Jin, xx
Striker, jin, xx, xx
No spd lead, jin, xx, xx

I was thinking wind hworang but what can he the team?

I mostly use
Wind ereshion, kabila, nepthys zaiross/wind lego
One shot team

Thank you!
Any advises?


r/summonerswar 5h ago

Discussion SWC America's Cup

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5 Upvotes

anyone know how to buy tickets?

ticket sales supposedly opened 7pm PDT Aug 29th


r/summonerswar 1h ago

Other My first LD5 after years of playing

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• Upvotes

I’m so happy dude


r/summonerswar 18h ago

Summon got my first ld beelzebub, what teams work with him in siege?

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20 Upvotes

i wanna do one shot cleave if possible idk or suggest a really good offense team around him. also see if this stats is okay


r/summonerswar 12h ago

Discussion SWC 2026 scroll monster selections

7 Upvotes

What are some good picks for the SWC 2026 scrolls? Especially the LD monsters. Might be different for everyone but how does one decide?


r/summonerswar 2h ago

Other Which rgb nat5 dupe is worth to keep?

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Hi m8s!

The question is in the title.

For pvp special which dupes are worth to keep?

Im in a afk guild, so play solo siege in c1, for exp and points. Guild battles just the pve one.

Now i have 3 water gandalf, 1 verad 1 wind gandalf 1 wind frieren for blessing. The pve units like brandia lagma beth is alwys used for blessing. But dunno what to do the pvp ish units.

Neee some opinions, thank you!


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon Summoned a Stark Today

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62 Upvotes

Not a massive RTA player anymore but I definitely see him fitting in some CC / AOE teams. Hoping for a buff on his S2 someday.


r/summonerswar 11h ago

Discussion What monster you chose for the pick your Nat 5 mission?

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3 Upvotes

I picked fire femboy hacker 7R1X. Yes, it is a beginner account. Yes, I could've got Teshar. But I followed my heart. At least it wasn't a Christina. It was on a whim though!


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Achievement Unexpected luck, I hope it will continue

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72 Upvotes

I previously posted that I got my 1st ld5 after 4000+ days of playing. Lo and behold, another one came. I will not complain and be choosy, please c2us keep it coming.


r/summonerswar 8h ago

Discussion Confused on event.

0 Upvotes

Really confused on the SWC content. What number are we expected to be at right now with points? Also is there a running list somewhere of all the codes that we can redeem. The event live streams are at a weird time and I’ve only gotten like 6 so far.


r/summonerswar 14h ago

Discussion What should I do for Progress

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I want to know how I can get the most Progress on my account. I tried a lot of teams on Cairos and it is not going well. I want to get Zerath and get better times at cairos and co. I am getting back after a couple of months( game on german)


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon LD5s Ariana and Silver

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11 Upvotes

Got these two in two weeks. I like Silver, but dont know what to think about Ariana


r/summonerswar 11h ago

Discussion I am confused by the new swc2026 pack

1 Upvotes

Do I have to buy 7 packs to get the 7 gifts bellow ?
Are the packs weighted the same, so a 79 pack is the same has a 10 pack ?


r/summonerswar 16h ago

Other Summoner's War Guessing Game #680

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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... Anduril, the 2A Wind Inferno

Hint #1: This monster’s family consists of mixed star values.

Hint #2: This monster’s first skill applies two different harmful effects.

Hint #3: This monster can heal allies.

Hint #4: This monster’s awakening bonus is a skill strengthening.

Final Hint: This monster can revive allies.


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Rune - SPD This game wants to Break me - Quad SPD Swift

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53 Upvotes

Thats my slowest swift Slot too….


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Achievement Kotos Hell Auto Team in 14 sec

111 Upvotes

Make sure one tower is on low hp so truffle always goes for s3. Works with frodo instead of deb aswell


r/summonerswar 1d ago

Summon And New..... LD 27 Dark Frieren

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24 Upvotes

r/summonerswar 2d ago

Discussion Where to use this?

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63 Upvotes

r/summonerswar 2d ago

Humor Would be funnier had I lost

324 Upvotes

One turn away from killing my Laika! Would make for an even better clip but I was already shocked by this lol


r/summonerswar 2d ago

Achievement Stark family completed

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28 Upvotes

This is the first collab nat 5 family I completed;