Solo Leveling: Arise introduces unique characters and modes of combat which make it a different gaming experience altogether. You must know Jinwoo and Hunters well if you're going to play successfully. The intention of this guide for beginners is to demystify how the game works so that when starting out on your gaming adventure, these first steps will not seem too difficult or confusing. 

• Chapter 1. Battle
• Chapter 2. Core Gamemodes
• Chapter 3. Challenges
• Chapter 4. Sung Jinwoo
• Chapter 5. Hunters
• Chapter 6. Army of Shadows
• Chapter 7. Shops
• Chapter 8. Summoning

↖ Chapter 1. Battle

Solo Leveling: Arise has 2 gameplay modes: Jinu and Hunter. Each mode comes with its own challenges and opportunities so let’s talk about the mechanics of play for both.

Jinu Gameplay:

• Players control Jinu and can bring along three Hunters for support.
• There are many skills that Jinu has at his disposal, depending on what weapons and abilities he carries.
• Equipping two basic skills and an ultimate will enhance his fighting capabilities further.
• Being able to dodge and activate perfect evasion is crucial in executing powerful QT skills.
• An Army of Shadows can be summoned by Jinu which gives bonuses or stat boosts based on the leading shadow.
• Enemies have break meters which can be depleted using certain skills like multistrike or death STS to stun them temporarily while dealing massive damage.

Hunter Gameplay:

• Players can choose from three different Hunters each having their own unique abilities, basic attacks etc.
• Hunters, like Jinu, can equip weapons, use basic skills as well as unleash powerful ultimates.
• The main difference is that they can switch between them freely during combat which greatly enhances strategic flexibility.
• QuickTime event skills along with perfect evasion allow for seamless transitions between hunters while dealing damage/applying buffs/debuffs.

Understanding Break Meters:

• Enemies have a bar under their health known as the 'break meter'.
• Depleting this meter will stun them and cause more damage to be taken.
• Use multistrike, death STS or crushing blow etc to damage break meters
• Apart from this Hunter support moves also deal break damage.
• Stun enemies after fully breaking them for heavy hitting attacks.

Combat Strategies

Understanding how combat works is key to success in Solo Leveling: Arise. Here are some strategies you could employ:

Mastering Jinu's Skills:

• Try out different weapon/skill combinations to unlock the full potential of Jinu.
• Summon the Army of Shadows strategically depending on the situation at hand in the battlefield.
• Co-ordinate with supporting Hunters so as to quickly break bars and stun foes.

Seamless Hunter Transitions:

• Learn about the strong points and weak points of each Hunter and use them appropriately.
• Employ QuickTime event moves for quick switches between hunters during combat situations that give you an edge tactically.

↖ Chapter 2. Core Gamemodes

There are a few main gameplay modes that you should know about if you want to progress your character and get good rewards. These are Story Mode, Gates, Encore Missions and Instance Dungeons. Let's take a look at each game mode and how they work!

Story Mode:

• Story Mode is the most basic game mode which will give players the most valuable rewards.
• Depending on their own level, players can choose either normal or hard mode as they wish.
• Completing battle missions in Story Mode gives selection draw tickets and many other rewards.
• Doing battle missions also counts towards the ranking system of the game, which has additional benefits and rewards for players.
• Essence Stones for leveling up artifacts, weapon enhancement materials, experience points to quickly raise characters' levels etc. are all provided through Story Mode.

Gates:

• Gates are where players fight against enemies as either S Jimu or Hunters themselves.
• Different types of gates like dungeon break, regular dungeons (A rank), special gates/Hard gates (S rank), red gates etc., offer different kinds of rewards.
• Farm A rank and S rank gateways for Essence stones among other valuable resources.
• Mining gates gives Mana crystals along with essence stones contributing to overall progression.

Encore Missions & Instance Dungeons:

• Keys plus daily stamina equals farming accessories & artifact gear pieces here.
• Farm first two bosses in Encore Missions for higher chance to get Legendary Rarity toughness gear set pieces.
• Enhancing abilities and general performance in battles by equipping gear pieces onto characters.

↖ Chapter 3. Challenges

Mastering the challenges is crucial, There are 12 chapters, each offering valuable rewards upon completion. By finishing the chapter's missions, players can earn 10 selection draw tickets for summoning, accumulating to a total of 120 tickets across all chapters. Additionally, these challenges provide an opportunity to obtain free weapons, including the coveted shadow Scythe, a powerful SSR dark weapon.

Importance of Challenges:

• There are 12 chapters, each with its own unique set of missions.
• Complete a chapter and receive ten selection draw tickets as rewards.
• Finishing all twelve chapters grants one hundred twenty summons (each summon costing one ticket).

Summoning Tickets:

• These can be used in the game as currency for the standard banner summon.
• Saving up one hundred twenty tickets allows for twelve multisummons.

Free Weapons:

• Discuss the additional benefit of earning free weapons through challenges.
• Introduce the shadow Scythe as a top-tier SSR dark weapon available in chapters 9 and 12.
• Emphasize the importance of acquiring this weapon as a valuable asset for players.

Strategic Approach:

• Advise players to focus on completing challenges without excessive resource expenditure.
• Highlight the long-term benefits of farming for summoning tickets and free weapons.
• Encourage players to prioritize challenges as a key aspect of their gameplay progression.

↖ Chapter 4. Sung Jinwoo

Sung Jinwoo is an important character with many mechanics like stats, skills, blessing stones, artifacts sets and weapons. Let's talk about Sung Jinwoo's capabilities Stats, Skills, Blessing Stones, Artifact Sets and Weapons.

Stats:

• Stat points can be earned by leveling up or completing job change quests which can be allocated to Sung Jinwoo’s stats.
• Recommended stats to invest are strength, agility and perception.
• Attack increases with strength; Agility increases crit hit rate and damage; Perception adjusts minimum damage dealt.
• For best performance players should prioritize strengthening their characters through increasing the Strength and Perception levels.

Skills:

• Sung Jinwoo has ten different skills each with four variations based on equipped runes.
• Runes can be earned through gameplay and crafted to give bonus effects on skills.
• Multistrike, Death Stance and Commander's Touch among others are key skills that offer great benefits when used correctly.
• Players should try out various combinations of these abilities along with different kinds of runes to see what works best for them in terms of strategy during battles.

Blessing Stones:

• Similar to runes blessing stones are obtained by collecting materials from different game modes.
• The higher they level up the more bonus effects they provide for Sung Jinwoo however some may work better than others depending on certain situations encountered within the game world itself so it’s always good to experiment around a bit until finding what suits you personally best at any given time or situation whilst playing this fantastic title!.

Artifact Sets:

• There are artifact sets which include accessories set too that can be equipped onto sung jinwoos character body giving him various stat bonuses as well..
• Toughness gear set offers extra crit rate & crit dmg making it perfect for early-game progressions while oneit kill gear set becomes necessary if you want maximize sun jinwoos ultimate dmg output once you reach late game content.

Weapons:

• Sun jinwoos weapon differs from traditional hunter weapons being elemental based instead.
• It is advised that players should try leveling up multiple different types of sun jinwoos weapons with various elements attached onto them so you can easily exploit enemy weaknesses as they come along in this game such as fire against ice or electricity against water etc...
• Generally speaking SSR weaponry tends to be recommended however there are certain SR weapons like Shadow S & Riru Family's Longbow which offer very good benefits for free to play players if you can get your hands on such items.

↖ Chapter 5. Hunters

Solo Leveling: Arise introduces a wide variety of hunters, each with their own unique class and element. Understanding the strengths and roles of different hunters is crucial for building a formidable team. 

Hunter Classes and Elements:

• Hunters are categorized into different classes and elements, each with distinct abilities and roles within a team.
• Examples of hunter classes include fire tanks (e.g., Emma Lawren), mages (e.g., Choy Jongen), fighters (e.g., Silver B Yunho), healers (e.g., Min Bangu), and rangers (e.g., Limu).
• Each class brings unique strengths and abilities to the team, contributing to a balanced and effective lineup.

Best Hunters:

• Among the diverse range of hunters, certain individuals stand out as top-tier choices for players.
• Notable hunters such as Emma Lawren, Coiu, and Choy Jong-in are recognized as some of the best hunters in the game, excelling in their respective roles.
• Other highly regarded hunters include M Bangu and Silver Man Bono, who also offer exceptional abilities and contributions to a team.

Leveling Up Hunter Skills:

• When it comes to enhancing hunter skills, players are advised to prioritize leveling up all skills, with a focus on combat skills over support skills.
• Support skills of hunters that are not frequently used in conjunction with the main character may be leveled up less extensively.
• Investing in skill development is essential for maximizing the potential of each hunter and creating a well-rounded team.

Weapons and Artifacts:

• Hunters wield various weapons and artifacts that significantly impact their performance in battles.
• Players can utilize growth to enhance their weapons, increasing their stats and overall effectiveness in combat.
• Crafting SSR Rarity hunter weapons requires specific elements of Mana Power Crystals and exclusive weapon designs, obtained through the Power of Destruction and Battlefield of Time.
• Tailoring weapon choices to the hunters in use is recommended, ensuring optimal performance based on individual character strengths.

Notable SR Hunters:

• While SSR hunters are highly sought after, several SR hunters also offer valuable contributions to a team.
• Hunters such as Nchang, Hang Donguk, Eugin Ho, Kik, Parken, and Kim Chol possess unique abilities ranging from crowd control to sustain ability and damage output.
• Understanding the strengths of SR hunters can provide additional strategic options for team composition and battle tactics.

↖ Chapter 6. Army of Shadows

The army of shadows is an essential aspect for players to learn about if they want to progress effectively. Here, we will give a complete guide on the army of shadows including tips for unlocking and promoting shadows as well as maximizing the use of shadow materials.

Understanding the Army of Shadows:

• The army of shadows is a key mechanic in Solo Leveling: Arise that is necessary for improving one's character abilities and growth.
• Shadows have great importance in various game modes such as jimu, and dealings with hunters.
• Primarily, gates are where shadow materials needed for leveling up or promoting shadows are obtained from.

Unlocking Shadows and Shadow Traces:

• Before thinking about upgrades or promotions, you should prioritize on unlocking all available shadows first.
• Use shadow traces to unlock more shadows which will broaden your arsenal.
• Tusk among other global drops can provide chances of getting hold of shadow traces which are used in unlocking new shadows.

Leveling Up and Promoting Shadows:

• Rank up all the unlocked shades once they are unlocked then work towards their promotion into higher levels.
• Assign shadow materials strategically so as to improve abilities of different shades you own.
• When making promotions consider each shade's unique strengths and attributes.

↖ Chapter 7. Shops

Shops are integral to obtaining crucial items for enhancing your gaming experience. Focuses on the three main exchange shops, namely the Celebration Coin Exchange, Weapon Materials Exchange, and Mana Crystal Exchange. Each shop offers unique items that are essential for progression and enhancing your gameplay. 

Mana Crystal Exchange:

The Mana Crystal Exchange in Solo Leveling: Arise allows players to utilize low-tier Mana crystals obtained through mining certain rank Gates to acquire valuable items. Here are some of the key items available in this exchange shop:

Weapon Materials Exchange:

The Weapon Materials Exchange allows players to spend silver bars or purple bars obtained through salvaging weapons to acquire important materials. Here's a breakdown of the key items available in this exchange shop:

Celebration Coin Exchange:

The Celebration Coin Exchange is where players can utilize commemorative coins obtained through weapon and hunter dupes to acquire valuable items. Here's a breakdown of the key items available in this exchange shop:

↖ Chapter 8. Summoning

The summoning and gacha system is the most important way of getting rare characters and items. Solo Leveling: Arise has the ability to summon characters and weapons through different banners, just like any other popular gacha game.

Rare Banners:

• Players can choose to summon on rare banners which feature rate-up characters.
• The selection draw banner allows players to choose up to four different SSR items that will be rated up.
• New items are added periodically to the selection draw banner in order to make it more appealing.
• Key characters for priority in rating up include Co Jiu, Emma Lawrence, Min Bangu.
• Demonic Plum Flower Sword, Fetus’s Grimoire and Moonshadow Dagger are among the best weapons for rating up.

Selection Draw Banner:

• Offers the flexibility of choosing four SSR items which will be rated up thereby increasing chances of getting desired items.
• Knowing how selection draw banner works is important for optimizing summon strategies.
• Recently, Moon Shadow weapon has been added into the selection draw banner thus widening range of available items.

SSR Draw Support Status:

• The standard SSR pull rate on every banner is 1.2% which is very low probability-wise
• In this game there is a Pity System where after 80 draws an SSR item is guaranteed
• At 64 draws, the rates for getting an SSR change from 1.2% all the way upto 7%.

Mechanics Of Rare Banners:

• When you pull an SSR on a rare banner, there's a fifty percent chance that you’re going to get the rated-up character or weapon;
• If you don't get said item in your first pull then your next SSR item will definitely be it,
• Knowing how rare banners work can greatly increase one's chances of obtaining specific characters or weapons.

Conclusion:

Mastering summon system in Solo Leveling: Arise is an enriching experience that makes game more exciting and deep. This guide has shared insights which will enable players to engage in strategic summonings as well as immersive gaming. Therefore, while you are playing Solo Leveling: Arise may all your summons lead to victory and glory.