Tower of Fantasy: How to increase chances of winning in Apex League
Last Updated on: 8th September 2022, 11:30 pm
If you’re bored playing PvE in Tower of Fantasy, you can start PvP tasks instead. The leaderboard will also let you know your competition.
After the recent actions done by Hotta Studio after the multiple reported cheating and feedback from their players, there has been a big change in the leaderboard names in PvP matches in Tower of Fantasy. There have been more than 3,000 players permanently banned from the game after an investigation confirmed that they have engaged in interference in the game’s balance.
There have been players found who were cheating and hacking the game. In August, there were about 1,000 players that were permanently banned from the global server. Some were given a 10-year ban.
This has allowed players to have better chances of getting into the leaderboard of Apex League. This is the PvP (player vs player) section of the game. It allows the player to go against other players. There is also a leaderboard that can climb it with dark crystals.
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How to win in Apex League
For a player to get to the arena of Apex League, they will need to be at level 31 or higher. Apex League is available between 12:00 and 24:00 daily (server time). Players pitted against each other are given balanced or at least within the same level of experience. It is also important to note that the area in the Apex League shrinks as time progresses. The defeated player resurrects once. This means that the game is best of 2 before the time runs out. If the time runs out before anyone is decided the winner, the player with the least amount of damage wins. Each match is given 5 minutes.
To open the Apex League, go to the Adventure menu, then choose the Challenge tab. If the Apex League does not appear in the list, you must drag the icons to the right. The player should then have the option to choose Apex League.
The goal of the Apex League players is to climb the leaderboard to get more rewards. The players are divided by rank. The more matches you win, the higher you climb the leaderboard. The following are the ranks for players, starting from the highest to the lowest. It also provides the stars and levels that you should have, including the requirements that need to be met to ascend the ladder:
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| Ranks | Levels | Stars | Ascension Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marshal | – | – | – |
| Battle Lord | 5 Levels | 5 Stars | Obtain 5 Stars and win next match |
| Star General | 5 Levels | 5 Stars | Obtain 5 Stars and win next match |
| Commander | 4 Levels | 4 Stars | Obtain 4 Stars and win next match |
| Sergeant | 4 Levels | 4 Stars | Obtain 4 Stars and win next match |
| Elite | 3 Levels | 3 Stars | Obtain 3 Stars and win next match |
| Private | 3 Levels | 3 Stars | Obtain 3 Stars and win next match |
Best weapons, relics, and tactics to choose from in Apex League
Although the ideal scenario is that the players pitted against each other have almost the same level and combat strength, there are still many ways of increasing your chances of winning. The biggest difference among players is the number of weapons, relics, and Simulacrum that one has over the others.
Weapons
Molten Shield V2 (Huma) – using this weapon grants the user “Fortitude”. If the player receives damage, they gain 1 Fortitude mark and gain one more Fortitude mark if it is flame damage, up to 1 time per 1 second and 12 stacks in total.
Pros
- Has a knockdown ability to delay enemy
- Enemy hit with dash attack also gets small delays (stun)
- Balance of defense and offense (once you use the Axe Conversion skill of the weapon)
Cons
- Shield form has limited range
- Limited moves set if not in the Axe Conversion form
- Slow and can be trumped by players with high mobility
Scythe of the Crow (King) – this weapon boasts high mobility and firepower. It is best used in close combat, perfect for the PvP.
Pros
- Has high mobility for quick plays
- Has multiple combinations of attacks to confuse enemy
- Has multiple attacks for land and aerial combat
Cons
- Weak against long-range weapons
- Requires multiple normal attacks before you can use more powerful combos
- Wielder is prone to stun and knockdown
Venus (Nemesis) – a weapon of choice if you prefer long-range combat. Since it was just recently released, not everyone may have this weapon yet
Pros
- Long-range weapon with homing attacks
- Used for safe plays, especially when both players are in low health
- Has healing abilities through its Electrode
Cons
- Only causes small damage, especially to tanky enemies
- Has a limited combination of moves
- Normally only used as a support weapon, not for attacking
Relics
Colossus Arms – once activated, this relic will stay on the battlefield for 20 seconds, and players can use it again to recall it
Pros
- Prevents knockback and delays
- Has a combination of close-combat and long-range attacks
- Has a limited cooldown depending on the current level
Cons
- Limits player mobility
- Has only one move for short-range and long-range attacks
- Can easily be overpowered in long-range combat
Hologram Projector – it projects a hologram of the user that lasts for 15 seconds. It is best used in close combat as it replays of the user’s previous attacks
Pros
- Allows the player to escape from sticky situations
- Gives the player time to use other support weapons while the enemy is confused
- Holograms can also damage enemy
Cons
- Has a long cooldown (180 seconds)
- It can only be used twice in the entire match
- Damage caused by the hologram is cut to just 35% and is also cut
Alternate Destiny – this generates a Pocket Dimension for the user and grants multiple buffs and healing
Pros
- Provides healing
- Gives immunity against hit-stun effects
- Prevents HP from dropping below 20%
Cons
- You can only spend 8 seconds in the Pocket Dimension
- Has a 90-second cooldown
- Healing is cut down to 50% in Apex League
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Important notes on Apex League
All players will enter Apex League in a balanced state. This means that both players will have similar levels in base stats, weapon stats, and relic stats. All improvements or enhancements done will not take effect to ensure fair play. This means that Combat Strength will not matter as well as the character’s level in-game.
Do not forget to use your relics. Players caught in the heat of the battle sometimes forget that they have another arsenal they can use against the enemy besides attacks using their weapons. Remember that if you decide to use any healing weapon or relic, the effect is cut by 50%.
Remember that the arena grows smaller every 75 seconds. If you stay too long outside the battle arena, you will be punished by a debuff that will gradually reduce your HP. If you have a considerably higher HP, you can lure your opponent outside the arena to have a higher chance of winning.
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Rewards in Apex League
Players are rewarded for participating in the Apex League at every end of the season. The reward is based on the rank of the player. The game will only recognize the player’s current rank when the season has ended and not the highest rank reached during the season. Here are the rewards players can get based on their rank by the end of the season:
| Ranks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Grand Marshal | 500 Dark Crystals, a Grand Marshal Title, and a Dust Wheeler Vehicle (SSR) |
| Battle Lord | 450 Dark Crystals and a Star General Title Limited Accessory |
| Star General | 400 Dark Crystals and a Star General Title Limited Accessory |
| Commander | 350 Dark Crystals and a Commander Title Limited Accessory |
| Sergeant | 300 Dark Crystals and a Sergeant Title Limited Accessory |
| Elite | 200 Dark Crystals and an Elite Title Limited Accessory |
| Private | 100 Dark Crystals and a Private Title Limited Accessory |
Tower of Fantasy is available now on PC, iOS, and Android.
