Start by following Summoner’s Way, scenario, and the free early rewards until you can build your first second awakenings. Then advance to Necro before Giants for Will and Rage runes, use that team for safer progression into R5, Steel Fortress, Punisher’s Crypt, and Rift Beasts. Do not focus on rune farming or artifacts early—build your must-have second awakenings and use event gear and rewards to accelerate.
Follow Summoner’s Way First
The Summoner’s Way main quest screen is open with progression tabs, reward cards, and a quest objective visible. — Seiishizo
steps
- Complete Summoner’s Way objectives as they appear in your quest list.
- Push scenario content, clearing each stage on normal up to Chiruka Remains.
- Use the special choice units and early rewards from Summoner’s Way and events to plan your teams—do not improvise an unsourced route or chase random units.
Build Second Awakenings Before Chasing Gear
A confirmation window for the Dimension Hole sits over the world map with the Dimension Hole location visible. — Seiishizo
prerequisites
- Spend early energy on leveling core monsters in scenario and acquiring duplicates for second awakenings.
- Use the free runes from Summoner’s Way and events for early clearing; do not prioritize rune farming until you build your main teams.
- If you get stuck, invest in more levels and more second awakenings to push through progression walls.
Farm the Right Duplicates
Telain Forest is selected on the stage list beside a rune drop info window. — Seiishizo
steps
- Farm Inugamis in Telain Forest, not Faimon Volcano—the drop table is superior for Inugami.
- Farm Griffins in Tamor Desert, especially if you need units like Spectra or Shaman.
- Always use the highest stage difficulty you can clear comfortably; there is no reason to farm lower stages once harder ones are manageable.
Start with Necro, Not Giants
Necropolis is selected in the dungeon list while rune set effects are displayed on the right. — Seiishizo
Dungeon progression order: Necro before Giants
- Choose Necro first: the guide emphasizes the importance of early Will runes (for immunity) and also values Rage runes for PvE damage.
- Necro is the foundation for both R5 and artifact dungeons; Giants is not prioritized in the early route.
- If you want PvP early, Giants may feel faster, but the recommended route benefits safer PvE scaling.
First Necro Team and Must-Build Units
A Necropolis B10 team setup is shown with monster portraits visible in the squad slots. — Seiishizo
comparison
Recommended Necro Team
| Unit | Element | How to get | Role | Is 2A required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail | Water | Selection/event | Cannon Girl DPS | - |
| Seara | Dark | Free in necro | Multi-hit / debuff | Yes |
| Raoq | Fire | Scenario farm | Core 2A DPS | Yes |
| Astar | Fire | 4-star selection | Magic Knight DPS | Yes |
| Shaman | Wind | Secret dungeon | Tank / Multi-hit | Yes |
Unit Priority
- Shaman: Must-build for tanking and multi-hit. Absolutely required for your first Necro team.
- Astar: Named as a must-build unit for Necro progression.
- Raoq: One of the earliest second awakenings to build for this path.
Move from Necro into R5 and Artifact Dungeons
steps
- After sufficient Necro farming, advance to R5 for rune upgrades and gem farming.
- R5 is now commonly run solo on returning accounts; the goal is steady, fast clears, not manual eight-hour farming.
- Once R5 is stable, unlock Steel Fortress and Punisher’s Crypt for artifact drops and gradually move toward relic bonuses.
Steel Fortress, Punisher’s Crypt, and Rift Beasts
The Steel Fortress battle setup screen is displayed with the team selection and repeat battle controls visible. — Seiishizo
steps
- Start with Steel Fortress for elemental artifacts; Cordelia is highly recommended as a buff blocker here.
- Move to Punisher’s Crypt for type artifacts, using a second awakened Living Armor for its slow debuff against the boss.
- After artifacts, farm Rift Beasts—aim for average scores of seven million or more for maximum gem rewards. Gems and grinds from Rift Beasts let you finish valuable rune upgrades.
Use Energy, Decks, and Relic Systems to Keep Moving
FAQ
FAQ
What should I do first on a new account in Summoners War?
Follow Summoner’s Way quests, clear scenario content, and use free rewards to build your first second awakenings. Only branch out once you reach Chiruka Remains and unlock Dimension Hole.
Should I start with Necro or Giants for early progression?
Start with Necro. The guide emphasizes getting Will runes early and unlocking safer R5 progression before Giants, which comes later.
Which second awakenings should I build first for my first dungeon team?
Raoq, Shaman, and Astar are named as the main second awakenings for your first Necro team.
What units does this guide recommend for the first Necro team?
Abigail, Seara, Raoq, Astar, and Shaman are the recommended core units for your initial Necro squad.
When should I start farming Steel Fortress, Punisher's Crypt, and Rift Beasts?
Progress into Steel Fortress immediately after Necro and R5, followed by Punisher’s Crypt and then Rift Beasts for optimal artifact and gem farming.
What should I do with runes, artifacts, and relics while progressing early game?
Use free early runes from Summoner’s Way and events, avoid farming runes too soon, start artifact farming once dungeons are unlocked, and view relics as a later bonus—do not obsess over perfect rolls early.
Sources
Screenshots on this page are frames from the videos below, used to illustrate the steps they describe. All rights remain with their creators.
- Ultimate Beginner Guide For Summoners War In 2026! Want Fast Progression? Watch This! — Seiishizo, May 15, 2026
Checked against:
- v9.3.0 Update Notice — GM_ELLIA, 2026-08-28
- v9.2.9 Update Notice — GM_ELLIA, 2026-08-12
- v9.2.8 Update Notice — GM_ELLIA, 2026-07-29
