Check out this Battle Royale Guide for A3: STILL ALIVE. Find out the rules, rewards, strategies & tips for Battle Royale, weapons, consumable items, Calypsion & Flooded Metium!
Table of Contents
Battle Royale Overview
| Event Date | Always Available *One hour of calculation downtime per day |
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| Required Players | 1 or 3 |
| Limit | 5 times per day |
| Main Reward | Hayren's Essence Mana Stones Battle EXP |
| The Flow of a Battle Royale | |
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| 1 | Tap "Start Battle Royale Matchmaking" |
| 2 | Matching will begin. You can choose your weapon starting here |
| 3 | Finish choosing your weapon before matching ends |
| 4 | When the game begins, start attacking and killing enemies |
| 5 | Pick up enhancement stones and items |
| 6 | When your weapon levels up, pick the skills you want to learn |
| 7 | Make sure to change sectors before the timer runs out |
| 8 | Repeat steps 5-7 while defeating both monsters and players |
| 9 | Survive in the final sector |
| 10 | Clear as many Battle Missions as you can |
| 11 | Get rewards from the Battle Pass and Battle Shop |
Two Different Modes
Battle Royales have two modes in STILL ALIVE. The first is the regular Battle Royale, which will also include some AI characters in the fight. The second is Team Battle Royale, in which players will form groups and compete against each other. If you're in a hurry and want to get your BR done fast, choose the regular mode!
Fight To Be The Last One Standing
In Battle Royale, you'll be fighting against both real players and AI to be the last one standing. Only one person can come out on top in this mode! Importantly, you'll be using special moves and abilities exclusive to this mode.
Your Stats And Equipment Aren't Used
Battle Royale mode will not bring over your character's usual stats, equipment, or Soul Linkers! Instead, you will have to choose what specialized Battle-Royale only weapons and skills you bring to each fight! This means you will be on a more or less even playing field with others.
Rewards Reset Regularly
Rewards for this mode will be determined according to seasons, which will reset after a certain amount of time passes. If there's a particular reward you want from the Battle Pass or Battle Shop, make sure you get it before it goes away!
Rules of Battle Royale
Last Person Standing Wins
In order to win at the Battle Royale mode, you will have to be the last person standing in the match! You'll have to overcome many other players and AI to successfully win this mode.
Start At Level 1
After matchmaking ends, your characters level and weapon level will be set to 1. You'll start with no other skills or items in your possession and will have to work your way up from the bottom alongside everyone else!
| Tip! | When you warp to the stage, the first thing you'll want to do is choose an ability. When you get caught up in the mix of things it can be easy to forget to do this, but make sure you're always learning new skills! |
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Fight In Several Sectors
When the battle starts, you will be limited in what parts of the map you can go to. New sectors of the map will unlock over time, so make sure you get to the next area within the time limit! Failure to do so will cause you to take massive damage!
| Tip! | When the next sector opens up, an arrow will appear on your minimap indicating where to go. It will take you a few seconds to open the gate to the next area, so make sure to give yourself enough time to pass through safely! |
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Battle Royale Strategy & Tips
Choosing Your Weapon
Battle Royale mode will begin with you having the option to choose from a series of weapons. The weapons will each have a different range and abilities, so make sure you thoroughly understand them all before making your decision.
| List of Weapons | |
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| Name | How To Unlock |
| Two-handed Axe of Red Flame | Available from the start |
| Freezing Spear | Available from the start |
| Typhoon Bow | Available from the start |
| Dark Scythe | Available from the start |
| Hammer of Light | Reach level 20 or Play Battle Royale 5 times |
| Lightning Staff | Reach level 30 or Play Battle Royale 10 times |
| Earth Gauntlet | Clear Floor 12 of Dark Lighthouse or Finish in Top 10 in Battle Royale 3 times |
| Steel Fortress | Check in a total of 50 days or Defeat 42 Supply Monsters |
| Melodious Harp | Complete Aldern's Monster Codex or Get 28,000 pieces of Hayren's Essence |
| Misty Dual-bladed Sword | Enhance your equipment to +10 or Win Battle Royales 20 times |
| Tsunami Cannon | Purchase a Battle Pass |
Use & Equip Items
Enemies in Battle Royale will drop one of 3 varieties of equippable gear, as well as consumable items. You can hold up to two items at a time and use them by simply tapping on them!
| List of Gloves | |
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| Item | Effect |
| Drain Gloves | Heal yourself for some of the damage you deal to enemies. |
| Legendary Gloves | Damage +20%, Critical Damage +20%, Critical Rate +20% |
| Courage Gloves (Common) | +10% Damage to enemies |
| Acumen Gloves (Common) | +5% Critical Rate |
| Raging Gloves (Common) | +10% Critical Damage |
| Courage Gloves (Epic) | +20% Damage to enemies |
| Acumen Gloves (Epic) | +15% Critical Rate |
| Raging Gloves (Epic) | +20% Critical Damage |
| Wisdom Gloves | Reduces cooldown of all skills |
| Transparency Gloves | Increases exploration range |
| List of Boots | |
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| Item | Effect |
| Boots of Stable Vision | +20% Defense and vision range |
| Wing Boots | Increases movement speed by 50% for 3 minutes |
| Legendary Boots | +20% Defense, +15% Evasion, +10% Movement Speed |
| Boots of Evasion | Changes cooldown of evade ability to 5 seconds |
| Low-grade Boots of Solidity (Common) | +10% Defense |
| Low-grade Boots of Agility (Common) | +5% Evasion |
| Low-grade Boots of Solidity (Uncommon) | +15% Defense |
| Low-grade Boots of Agility (Uncommon) | +10% Evasion |
| Low-grade Boots of Solidity (Superior) | +20% Defense |
| Low-grade Boots of Agility (Superior) | +15% Evasion |
| Boots of Swiftness | +10% Movement Speed |
| Boots of Regeneration | Regenerates HP over time |
| Silence Boots | Makes your footsteps quieter and reduces your warning range |
| List of Belts | |
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| Item | Effect |
| Resurrection Belt: 1 Use | Revives you when you die (Breaks after using once) |
| Belt of Intelligence: 20 Uses | Increases EXP gain by 200%. (Breaks after using 20 times) |
| Belt of Tenacity: 20 Uses | Clears you of all status conditions. (Break after using 20 times) |
| Shock Absorbing Belt (Common): 3 Uses | Reduces damage taken from enemies by 30%. (Breaks after using 3 times) |
| Shock Absorbing Belt (Superior): 3 Uses | Reduces damage taken from enemies by 50%. (Breaks after using 3 times) |
| Black Hole Belt: 3 Uses | Changes the amount of damage you take from all sources to 50. (Breaks after using 3 times) |
| Resolve Belt: 3 Uses | Increases Max HP. (Breaks after taking damage 3 times) |
| Belt of Experience: 20 Uses | Increases EXP Gain by 30%. (Breaks after using 20 times) |
| Lucky Symbol Belt: 20 Uses | Increases Item Drop Rate by 30%. (Breaks after using 20 times) |
| List of Items | |
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| Item | Effect |
| Foresight Compass | After using the item, shows you the location of the next sector gate to open on the minimap. |
| Whispering Telescope | Displays the location of all enemies on the minimap for 30 seconds. |
| Instant Recovery Potion (Superior) | Recovers all HP. |
| Lasting Recovery Potion (Superior) | Gradually recovers HP. |
| Weapon Level Boost Stone | Increases your weapon level by 1. |
| Character Level Boost Stone | Increases your character level by 1. |
| Unlimited Evasion Potion | For 15 seconds, lets you use evasion without a cooldown. |
| Skill Reset Elixir | Resets all skills you learned. (Weapon level stays the same) |
| Large DEF Potion (Superior) | For 15 seconds, increases your defense by 50%. |
| Large ATK Potion (Superior) | For 15 seconds, increases your attack by 50%. |
| Stunning Area | Stuns enemies in an area for a set period of time. |
| Healing Totem | Summons a healing totem for 20 seconds which gradually recovers your health. |
| Timed Bomb Trap | Sets a trap on the ground. It will explode when enemies move near it. |
| Transformation Recovery Scroll | Transform into an enhancement stone and gradually recover HP. If you attack or damage, the transformation will end. |
| Warp Scroll | Lets you teleport within the current sector you're in. (Location is random) |
| Instant Recovery Potion | Instantly recovers HP. |
| Freezing Spell Area | Freezes enemies in an area. |
| Lasting Recovery Potion | Gradually recovers HP. |
| Elixir of Invincibility | Makes you invincible for a period of time. |
| Trap-setting Doll | Summons a monster. When it attacks someone, it explodes. |
| Invisible Cape | Places you in stealth temporarily. Dealing or taking damage will end this effect. |
| Sacrificial Bomb | Reduces your HP to 1, and deals damage to enemies equal to the HP you lost. Afterwards, your HP will gradually recover. |
| Elixir of Clarity | Resets the cooldowns on your skills. |
| Silence Scroll | Creates an area in which skills are unusable. |
| Dispel All Magic | Dispels all magic in an area and makes players unable to use active skills. |
| Tip! | You can throw away items you don't need to by doing a long-hold on them and dragging them away. There are some items which you won't want to use, such as ones that reduce your HP to 1, so make sure to regularly manage your items! |
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Strategies & Tips By Map
Calypsion
Sector 1
Your main goal in Sector 1 will be to kill enemies, pick up Enhancement Stones and level up your character. If you see a Supply Chest enemy (Mimic) on the map, prioritize taking it out! When the alert for the next sector comes up, make your way over there while taking out any Mimics that might be nearby.
| Tip! | Fighting other players at this stage of the game can be quite dangerous. Try to avoid fighting unless you're confident your level is higher than theirs. |
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Sector 2
In places on the map marked with an Eye, you'll find structures called Inith's Torch. You can take over these by standing near them and tapping the button that pops up. Your HP will gradually recover if you stand in an area that you are currently occupying, making these important strategic locations. Continue your Mimic hunting strategy for this zone as well to get more equipment and consumables.
| Tip! | You'll be able to learn a maximum of 4 skills, with new random skill choices coming up constantly. Pick your abilities carefully to create a kit that works well for you. |
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Sector 3
In this area, there will be fewer Inith's Torch structures. What's more, enemies will be significantly bulkier and harder to take out. Try to focus on capturing a Light and fighting in its vicinity whenever possible!
| Point！ | Try to power up as much as you can in this zone. Start heading for the next sector when you have 20 seconds or so left on the timer. |
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Sector 4
This final area will be an all out free battle with your remaining foes - there are no obstacles or enemies to get in your way. All that's left here is for you to use the skills and items you acquired over the run effectively to take out your enemies. Remember to use not only your special skills, but also your basic attacks as much as possible!
| Tip! | If you see enemy abilities that linger on the floor, make sure to move away from them! Avoiding unnecessary damage from enemy skills is particularly crucial at this stage of the match! |
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Flooded Metium
| Differences from Calypsion | |
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| 1 | Flooded Metium consists of 3 sectors (Calypsion has 4) |
| 2 | Players start at level 3 with weapon level 2, already having 2 skills |
| 3 | Players move 30% faster |
| 4 | Total match time is 5 minutes |
Flooded Metium is the newest mode in Battle Royale, added during the January 14th Update. It is separated into three sectors. As the time limit draws nearer, sector gates will NOT close, but if you remain in those sectors your HP will start to go down quickly. You'll have to head to the 3rd sector to battle it out with all the other survivors to win.
| Tip! | Whirlpools will spawn intermittently in Flooded Metium. Stepping on such whirlpools will reduce your character's movement speed temporarily, so be careful! |
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First Sector
| Description |
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| Separated into 5 areas, each area will have 6 players spawn inside it. |
| Requirements To Advance To Sector 2 (Only One Needed) |
| The sector 1 timer runs out (70 seconds) |
| Half of the players in the area have died. ※ This only applies to the 5 separate sectors, not the whole map |
The fastest way to get through the first phase is to defeat half of the players in your current area! First you'll want to get skills and defeat monsters, collecting weapon enhancement stones and items. Look for players with low HP and take them out.
Second Sector
| Description |
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| Players are funneled into another area where Supply Chests will also spawn. |
Enemies in this sector will be more powerful, but will also provide more EXP. This is the only sector where Supply Chests will spawn, so while it is a good idea to go after them, you'll have to really be careful about other players doing the same. If you spot a big level discrepancy between you and other players, keep away from them and focus on monsters first.
| Tip! | This is a good place to level up, given that the amount of EXP you can earn is so high. Power up your character as much as you can before engaging with enemies. Note that if many players are still alive at this point, the entrance to the next sector may be really crowded, so be careful. |
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Third Sector
| Description |
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| The remaining players assemble together in one area and duke it out. |
There are no monsters or other terrain obstacles here - all that's left is to fight it out to the very end. You'll need to use your skills and items wisely in this last leg if you want to come out on top. Remember not to just spam abilities, position yourself carefully and use basic attacks!
| Tip! | If you spot an enemy stationary placement skill, make sure to move away from it! Remember that it's okay to retreat and move away! |
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Battle Royale Rewards
Placement Rewards
The rewards you get from Battle Royale do in fact change according to your final rank in the match. Make sure to spend all the Hayren's Essences you acquired at the Battle Royale Shop later as well!
Battle Royale Rank List
| Rank | Requirement |
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| Legendary | More than 2501 points / Top 30 |
| Diamond Ⅰ | 2401 ~ 2500 points |
| Diamond Ⅱ | 2301 ~ 2400 points |
| Diamond Ⅲ | 2201 ~ 2300 points |
| Platinum Ⅰ | 2101 ~ 2200 points |
| Platinum Ⅱ | 2001 ~ 2100 points |
| Platinum Ⅲ | 1901 ~ 2000 points |
| Gold Ⅰ | 1801 ~ 1900 points |
| Gold Ⅱ | 1701 ~ 1800P points |
| Gold Ⅲ | 1601 ~ 1700 points |
| Silver Ⅰ | 1501 ~ 1600 points |
| Silver Ⅱ | 1401 ~ 1500 points |
| Silver Ⅲ | 1301 ~ 1400 points |
| Bronze Ⅰ | 1201 ~ 1300 points |
| Bronze Ⅱ | 1101 ~ 1200 points |
| Bronze Ⅲ | 1000 ~ 1100 points |
Battle Royale Rank Rewards
※ The following are Rewards displayed when playing a Berserker.
| Tier | Reward, Effect |
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| Legendary | Executioner of Chaos Costumes Physical ATK 250 * Stats may differ for other jobs |
| Lord of Chaos Costumes Physical DEF 140 * Stats may differ for other jobs | |
| Diamond | Executioner of the Abyss Costumes Physical ACC 120 * Stats may differ for other jobs |
| Lord of the Abyss Costumes Physical EVA 180 * Stats may differ for other jobs | |
| Platinum | Executioner of the Underworld Costumes Physical Crit. Success 80 * Stats may differ for other jobs |
| Lord of the Underworld Costumes Damage Decrease upon Physical EVA 80 * Stats may differ for other jobs | |
| Gold | Executioner of Darkness Costumes Physical Penetration 80 * Stats may differ for other jobs |
| Lord of Darkness Costumes Physical Crit. EVA 80 * Stats may differ for other jobs |
