Arcane Labyrinth is one of the more complex Battle Modes in AFK Journey, partially because it allows players to pick their paths—with each path leading to a rather different outcome.
To better clarify things for players and help them complete the mode’s enemy-filled dungeons, this guide explains everything there is to know about Arcane Labyrinth in AFK Journey and offers tips on assembling the best teams and strategies for conquering it.
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Arcane Labyrinth Battle Mode Explained
Arcane Labyrinth is a Dungeon Crawling maze in AFK Journey. In this mode, the goal is to clear as many stages of the dungeon floors as possible with fixed HP and Energy. At the start, players pick ten Heroes who will substitute for each other until no one’s alive.
Stages & Difficulties
Arcane Labyrinth consists of 160 Floors divided into eight different difficulties (each difficulty level has 20 Floors). After clearing 15 Floors in Arcane Labyrinth, players must battle an Elite Challenge Boss, which is often stronger than regular foes. Once this match is successfully concluded, the difficulty level of the maze increases automatically.
Rewards
Arcane Labyrinth is the best resource for Epic Invite Letters, as these items are the primary reward for “1st clear” of each difficulty. However, players are also rewarded with other Hero Recruitment and Level-Up resources, such as Essence, if they manage to explore deeper dungeons.
At any stage of the exploration, the explorer can stop the process and settle for the current rewards. Also, it is important to note that all progression in Arcane Labyrinth is reset every Monday at 00:00 UTC, which would be Sunday at 8:00 PM in the US.
Battles & Carried-Over Stats
Heroes’ HP and Energy won’t reset after each battle. Plus, defeated enemies won’t respawn, and if the player has killed, say, four of them, the rematch will only start with one enemy (the last man standing).
This is not to say that Healing is not an option. Any buff to HP and Energy in the previous match carries over.
Relics & Crests
Relics are stat boosters granted for each victory in Arcane Labyrinth. Crests, however, are passive abilities earned for collecting two, four, six, or eight Relics of the same type. Players get to choose what Relic to fight for at the start of each match. However, Crests are only selectable once the required number of Relics is achieved.
The best Relics are Warmth (which increases HP after each victory), Fortitude (which boosts the overall HP of the team), and Guard (which enhances Physical and Magic DEF). As for the Crests, players are advised to go with Legendary options whenever possible. Though, choosing the right Crest depends on the current synergies of the team.
Fitz’s Store, Items, & Currencies
At some stages, Fitz shows up with a series of Items players can trade for Pure Crystals. He sells Items such as Relic replicas and Resurrection Potion, which players can use to buff the team or revive a lost Hero.
Deep Labyrinth
Once a player reaches Floor 15 of any difficulty level, they get to enter the Deep Labyrinth, a ranked mode with no rewards. In this stage, they fight an Endless Boss, which will never die. However, players will be ranked based on the damage they inflict on this creature.
The Best Team For Completing The Arcane Labyrinth Stages
As a general rule, players are recommended to have at least two Healers, one Tank, and one DPS in their formation. However, in terms of the best team and comp, the ideal options are as follows: Smokey, Hewynn, and Rowan as Support; Cecia as Marksman; Thoran and Antandra as Tank; Brutus and Florabelle as Warrior.
Tips & Strategies For Arcane Labyrinth In AFK Journey
Before entering the dungeons of Arcane Labyrinth, AFK Journey players should take note of these useful tips:
- Switch Healers in and out: When the team’s HP is low, substitute a DPS with a Healer to recover health. (The Healer could be removed before the next match to increase DMG or DEF.)
- Invest in Resurrection Potions: Fitz’s most valuable item revives one of the dead Heroes. Having access to this item becomes incredibly handy in the final stages of the Labyrinth.
- Start with the weakest team: Early dungeons are not challenging. Use the least potent allies during these levels to save the critical characters for higher difficulties.
AFK Journey
- Released
- March 22, 2024
