Guides & Strategies
56 guides to master the game, from first steps to endgame.
Peaks of Time realms, unlock stages and rewards
All 56 Peaks of Time realms with the campaign stage that opens each one, the realm it depends on, and the artifacts, heroes, gear and diamonds inside.
Voyage of Wonders events, rules and rewards
How Voyage of Wonders events work, which past voyages became permanent Peaks of Time realms, and what each of the ten current voyages pays out.
AFK Arena team comps for PvP, towers and boss modes in 2026
Teams for campaign, King's Tower, faction towers, Arena, Twisted Realm, Cursed Realm, Nightmare Corridor and Abyssal Expedition, plus a free starter team.
Beginner guide to the first weeks, feature unlocks and early spending
Which campaign stage opens each feature, why you only level five heroes, free resets before 4-36, and where early gold, Essence and diamonds go.
Summon rates, the wishlist and every summon pool in AFK Arena
Costs, unlock stages and exact rates for every AFK Arena summon, plus how the wishlist, Tavern Tokens, Stargazer and Hero Choice Pack work.
Hero leveling costs, level caps and the Resonating Crystal
Level caps for every ascension tier, the gold, Hero EXP and Hero's Essence it takes to reach them, and how the Resonating Crystal levels the rest.
Where to get diamonds and the best ways to spend them
Every steady and one-time diamond source with amounts, the diamond cost of Fast Rewards, summons, refreshes and slots, and what the Store sells.
Ascension requirements from Elite to Ascended 5-star
Copies and fodder for each tier up to Ascended 5-star, how Celestials, Hypogeans, Dimensionals and Legendary-start heroes differ, and what tiers unlock.
VIP levels, perks and monthly cards
VIP EXP for every level from VIP 1 to 36, the perks and bundles each level adds, free VIP EXP sources, and the Monthly Card, Deluxe card and Subscription.
Factions, hero types and roles in AFK Arena
Which faction beats which, every formation bonus, how Strength, Agility and Intelligence heroes differ, the five Elder Tree classes, and what the nine hero roles mean.
Guild levels, Wrizz and Soren, Hunting Fields and the Guild Store
Guild level caps, how Wrizz and Soren pay out, Hunting Fields Contract boss rotation and damage tiers, and what the Guild Store sells.
Server reset time and what resets daily, weekly and monthly
The daily reset at 00:00 UTC in your time zone, the Sunday weekly reset, and every daily, weekly, two-day and monthly cycle in AFK Arena.
King's Tower and faction towers floors, open days and rewards
Floors, unlocks, open days, daily limits, multi-team floors and rewards for King's Tower and all six faction towers, plus how mercenaries work.
Campaign chapter rewards and unlocks for all 85 chapters
What clearing each of the 85 campaign chapters pays in diamonds, heroes, scrolls and materials, and which features each chapter unlocks.
Signature item emblem costs and skill tiers to +40 and +50
How signature items unlock at Mythic, the emblems every level from +0 to +50 costs, which levels upgrade the skill, and the stats each band adds.
Gear tiers, enhancement costs and faction bonuses up to Mythic T5
Every gear quality from Crude to Mythic T5, enhancement costs to +5, faction tags, Rune Stone upgrades, T5 hero bonuses and Gear Resonance.
Every artifact in AFK Arena, star by star, and which to enhance first
All 22 artifacts with their stats and skill at every star, where each one drops, what enhancing costs, and which to raise first for each role.
Twisted Realm bosses, rotation, attempts and rewards
How each Twisted Realm boss fights, the boss rotation, attempt costs, divisions and the Twisted Essence, Poe Coin and guild rewards they pay.
Abyssal Expedition guide to titles, stamina, relics and bosses
Title requirements and rewards, settlement yields, stamina costs, relic tiers and every boss HP and reward in the current Abyssal Expedition map.
Arena of Heroes, Legends' Challenger Tournament and Legends' Championship
Arena of Heroes tickets and rank rewards, Legends' Challenger divisions and hourly coin rates, and how the Legends' Championship qualifies and pays.
Arcane Labyrinth guide with every relic, tile and reward
How the Arcane Labyrinth and Dismal Maze work, with every relic and its odds, tile effects, mercenary heroes, token rewards and unlock stages.
How beasts work in AFK Arena, from luring to Attribute Buffs and training
How to get Rare, Elite and Fabled beasts, what levelling their Attribute Buffs and training costs and gives, and what all 30 beasts do in battle.
Eternal Engravings unlock, E30 and E60 skills, and Elemental costs
Who can engrave and when, the Elemental Shards and Cores to reach E30, E60, E80 and E100, glyph order, and what the E30, E60 and E80 unlocks do.
Cursed Realm entry, boss curses, rewards and Realm Mastery
How the weekly Cursed Realm works, each boss's curse, the six-team fight, attempt costs, division rewards, Realm Mastery chests and the Battle Wager.
Elder Tree levels, Flawless Droplet costs and every Dura's Virtues skill
What each Elder Tree level gives, the Flawless Droplets and Twisted Essence it costs, and every Dura's Virtues branch stat and skill by level.
How to play AFK Arena on PC and Mac in 2026
The official Google Play Games route on Windows, the emulators that run AFK Arena on Windows and Mac, how to keep your account, and the settings to change.
AFK Arena test server, how to get on it and what carries over
What the AFK Arena test server is, how it differs from live, how to install it on Android or PC today, and why nothing carries over to your account.
Bounty Board quest ranks, odds and level requirements
Bounty Board quest ranks, their hero and faction requirements, the odds of each rank at every board level, team quests, VIP limits and refresh costs.
Oak Inn furniture, the 3 and 9 piece skills and Mythic upgrades
How Ascended heroes get Oak Inn rooms, what each furniture tag gives, how 3 and 9 Mythic pieces unlock furniture skills, upgrade costs and summon rates.
Gold Rush Guide - Voyage
Gold Rush is a new adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. Map Guide by Raiders Here's a visual guide to completing 100% of the map. Follow the steps in order.
The Sealing Sword - Voyage
The Sealing Sword is a brand new adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. Map Guide by Raiders Here's a visual guide to completing 100% of the map. Follow the steps in order. Notes: Ste
Mirael’s Nightmare - Wandering Balloon
Mirael’s Nightmare is the 17th adventure available in the Wandering Balloon. It can be found in the Peaks of Time. Requirements: Complete Chapter 28-20 Complete 60% of the "The San
AFK Arena The Sandy Tracks - Wandering Balloon Guide 2026 (November)
The Sandy Tracks is a new adventure available in the Wandering Balloon. It was previously an adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. Here are some map guides for how to complete the ma
Voyage - Forgotten Ruins
Forgotten Ruins is a brand new adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. Here's some visual guides to completing 100% of the map. Map Guide by Raiders Follow the numbers in order. 25: De
Black Woods - Wandering Balloon
Black Woods is the 15th adventure of the Wandering Balloon. Unlock Requirements: Complete Stage 27-20 Complete 60% of "Windfall Gorge" Map Guide By Raiders This is a guide to compl
Voyage - Blighted Highlands
Blighted Highlands is a brand new adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. Map Guide Here's a visual guide to completing 100% of the map. (Click for larger image) Notes Line up the Cann
Voyage - Fields of Ice
The Fields of Ice is a brand new adventure coming soon to the Voyage of Wonders. It's set to be released on February 8, 2021. It will be a part of the Spring Spree Events. A total
Highburn Stronghold
Highburn Stronghold is the third adventure in the Wandering Balloon. It used to be a Voyage of Wonder adventure, however it was made a permanent part of the game in Patch 1.43. Com
Fields of Stone
The Fields of Stone was a limited time adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. It has since been added as a permanent adventure to the Wandering Balloon. This can be accessed through t
The Depths of Time
The Depths of Time was a limited time adventure in the Voyage of Wonders. It has since been added as a permanent adventure to the Wandering Balloon. This can be accessed through th
The Origin of the Maulers
Part I: A Nomadic Life The Lightbearers have always sought immortality, and even more so since mastering the use of magic. The first magic users were like naughty children who just
The Island of the Banished
This is part of a series of short stories that Lilith is releasing for AFK Arena on Facebook. It's mainly for people that want to learn more about the lore of Esperia. Is eternal l
The Screaming Port
This is part of a series of short stories that Lilith is releasing for AFK Arena on Facebook. It's mainly for people that want to learn more about the lore of Esperia.The desolate
The Bloody Priesthood
This is part of a series of short stories that Lilith is releasing for AFK Arena on Facebook. It's mainly for people that want to learn more about the lore of Esperia.The Bloody Pr
The Boneyard
This is part of a series of short stories that Lilith is releasing for AFK Arena on Facebook. It's mainly for people that want to learn more about the lore of Esperia.The Boneyard
Under His Thumb
This is part of a series of short stories that Lilith is releasing for AFK Arena on Facebook. It's mainly for people that want to learn more about the lore of Esperia.As the Bantus
The Origins of the Graveborn
This is part of a series of short stories that Lilith is releasing for AFK Arena on Facebook. It's mainly for people that want to learn more about the lore of Esperia. The world of
The Contorted Realm Guide
The Contorted Realm is the 15th adventure in the "Historic Ventures" section of the Peaks of Time. The Contorted Realm Map Guide TL;DR Activate in this order: 1-A-3-B-5-C-D-7-F to
The Solar Plane Guide
The main goal in this adventure is to defeat the 6 different bosses in the center of the map. Doing so will remove the walls guarding the final chest, which contains an artifact. F
The Savage Wastes Guide
In this adventure ALL of your heroes will lose health and energy after each battle. You’ll need to find “Watering Holes” to replenish their health. Any healer, especially Nemora, i
The Dismal Descent
The Dismal Descent is appropriately named, because it's a bleak descent into madness trying to complete it. The basic concept of the adventure is to step on symbols in the correct
Viper's Marsh Guide
The key to this entire adventure is the damage bonus from faction advantages. This is because at the start you're given a relic called the "Flag of Courage". This unique relic buff
Rancid Forest Guide
In this adventure you'll need to stand on different symbols within the forest. Once you stand on one, it will the create another on the water to the east, forming a bridge to the c
The Divine Realm Guide
This is a new addition to the Peaks of Time. It was added in patch 1.14.1. Your goal in this adventure is activate the teleport to the 2 different islands. You can do this by findi
Rest In Peace Guide
The goal of this adventure is to remove the 3 curses that are blocking the door. You do this by finding and touching 3 different headstones located on the map. Note: This is unconf
Secrets of the Forest Guide
The Secrets of the Forest is the third adventure in the Peaks of Time. It's also the second that rewards an artifact. Every time you defeat an enemy in this adventure a vine will g