If you’re just starting out in Brave Nine, this guide will provide crucial tips to help you progress efficiently. Whether you’re aiming for PvE or PvP dominance, these insights will save you from common mistakes and optimize your gameplay.

1. Legend Scroll Package

• This package is ideal for rerolling new accounts.
• Prioritize rolling for Livia over Lucius as she is universally useful in PvP and PvE.
• Lucius is a strong tank but competes with many others, whereas Livia is irreplaceable in many strategies.

2. World Boss Participation

• Don’t neglect World Boss fights; they provide essential rewards.
• Aim for at least 648,000 damage to earn 54 diamonds and 10 ancient coins daily.
• These rewards accumulate significantly over time.

3. Jumpstart Quest Selection

• Do not rush selections; outdated guides may suggest obsolete units.
• Meta shifts can make previously strong choices weak.
• Avoid Nartas as he has fallen from the meta.
• Prioritize selecting legendary units that provide long-term value.

4. Mystic Island Usage

• Always use Mystic Island to passively level up units.
• Avoid placing maxed-out units; prioritize those that need experience.

5. Join a Guild

• Essential for accessing Guild Wars and Weekly Rewards.
• Provides ancient coins, a vital currency for progression.
• Guild participation ensures steady access to powerful items.

6. Ancient Coins Management

• Ancient coins are the most valuable currency in the game.
• Use them primarily to buy Legend Skill Books and essential legendaries.
• Do not waste them on random purchases.

7. Invest in Strong Supporters First

• Unlike warriors, supporters rarely fall out of the meta.
• Refithea, Michaela, and Albion offer long-term usability.
• Supports like Floria and Veronia provide unique benefits.

8. Avoid Relying on Set Effects

• Set effects are mostly not worth it.
• Do not recruit units solely for completing set effects.
• Meta-based team building is far more effective.

9. Understanding Companions and Soul Gears

• Companions boost a unit’s skill level up to +15.
• Soul gears are needed to push from +9 to +10.
• Some units, like Glacia, are useless below +15.

10. Add Friends for Assistance

• Borrow strong units from friends to clear campaign stages.
• Friend units can only be used once per day, so choose wisely.

11. Co-op Raids for Soul Pieces

• Always aim for Normal or Hard difficulty to maximize rewards.
• Hard difficulty gives 1,800 soul pieces per battle, making progression much faster.

12. Optimize Gear Farming

• Use the gear auto-farm feature in Crystal Cave and Rune Temple.
• Always farm the highest efficient floors.

13. Spending Horseshoes Efficiently

• Save horseshoes for Saturdays to maximize rune farming.
• Avoid XP slime dungeons as XP can be gained passively.

14. Arena Participation

• Always use arena swords daily, even if you lose.
• Honor points earned can be used for skill books and companion gifts.

15. Understand Optimal Skill Levels

• Some units are useful even at +11 or +12.
• Examples:
  • Taylor is viable at +12 or +13.
  • Kanter is effective even at +0.
  • Helga can be great at +11.
• Avoid over-investing in units that don’t need +15.

16. Use Encyclopedia for Skill References

• The Encyclopedia helps you find units with specific skill types.
• Useful for Evil Castle strategies and substitutions.

17. Check Skill Exceptions

• Many hidden mechanics are listed under “Exceptions”.
• For example, Stella’s buffs are irremovable.
• Understanding exceptions can help you counter enemies effectively.

18. Claim Daily Guild Check-In Rewards

• Earn 250+ free horseshoes every day by checking in.
• The amount increases as the guild levels up.

19. Focus on One Legendary at a Time

• Do not spread resources across multiple legendaries.
• Prioritize upgrading a single legendary to +12 or higher before moving to another.

20. Use 4-Star Units in Arena

• Many 4-star units are viable in PvP.
• Mora, Iris, and Eisir are examples of strong PvP 4-stars.
• High-rank 4-stars perform better than low-rank 5-stars.

Bonus Tip: Claim Skill Books from the Honor Shop

• Buy 5-star skill books first.
• If extra resources are available, invest in 4-star skill books.

With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to mastering Brave Nine! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments or check out additional guides.