Rank Up
Master the Update 2.5 progression systems: Rank Up your heroes, unlock Character Passives and push your Power stat to the endgame cap.
Introduction
Rank Up is the endgame progression system introduced in Update 2.5. When a hero reaches the level cap, you can spend rank-up materials to raise its base stats and power ceiling, then unlock Character Passives that give permanent bonuses to your favourite fighters. Because the system is new, much of the detail comes from community videos and reports rather than official documentation. This page explains how Rank Up works, where to farm the materials, how Character Passives are unlocked, and how to push your Power stat toward the endgame cap.
Rank Up Systems at a Glance
| System | Requirement | Reward | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank Up | Level cap | Base stats + power ceiling | Update 2.5 |
| Character Passives | Rank materials | Permanent hero buffs | Update 2.5 |
| Power / PPC | Levels + ranks | Endgame stat | Core system |
| New Shops | Unlock | Materials + items | Update 2.5 |
Progression Systems
Rank Up
Promote maxed heroes to unlock higher power
Character Passives
Permanent buffs that multiply your heroes' value
Power / PPC
The endgame stat that measures your whole account
New Shops
Update 2.5 stores for materials and items
Core Mechanics
Rank Up sits on top of the normal leveling curve. You first raise a hero to its level cap through regular XP grinding, then spend rank-up materials to promote the hero to a higher rank. Each rank raises the hero's base stats and increases the power ceiling, letting you keep investing beyond the original cap. Character Passives are a separate layer: once your hero reaches certain ranks, passive slots unlock and permanent buffs can be farmed and equipped. The Power stat aggregates all of these systems, and the highest Power tiers are the main endgame goal.
Advantages
Mastering Rank Up is the difference between a capped account and an endgame account. Rank materials turn maxed heroes into even stronger versions, and Character Passives provide permanent buffs that never reset. Because these systems are new, early players who understand them gain a big edge over the rest of the player base. The new shops added in Update 2.5 also give you a consistent way to convert currencies into rank materials.
Challenges
Rank Up material costs and passive drop rates are community-reported, not officially confirmed, so specific numbers can shift between patches. The system requires heavy grinding once you reach the level cap, which can feel slow for free-to-play players. Because Update 2.5 is recent, some passive interactions and optimal builds are still being discovered by the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock Rank Up?+
What are Character Passives?+
How do I farm rank-up materials?+
Quick Tips
Pick one hero to rank up first — splitting rank materials across the roster stalls your main carry's power ceiling.
Unlock Character Passives on your S-tier carries before lower-tier heroes; the permanent buffs multiply on strong bases.
Check the new Update 2.5 shops daily — rank materials and passive items rotate and are often cheapest there.
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