Tollan Universe

Season 5 Beginner Guide - Subclasses & Skills

New players get overwhelmed by subclass choices and shield break mechanics. This guide covers the critical decisions: which subclass to start with, how to balance four elements, and how to progress wave by wave.

Season 5 Goal: Clear Wave 20 Priority: Element Balance

Core Goal

Survive long enough to clear Wave 20. You must cover all four elements (Fire, Water, Wind, Arcane/Lightning) to break enemy shields - without the right element, shields do not break. Start with a tanky subclass while learning wave patterns, then optimize once comfortable.

01

Subclass Selection

Key rule: Balance elements regardless of subclass. Do not force a single affinity even if your subclass favors it. Start tanky.
Recommended
Monk
+20% attack rate -40% dash CD Wind affinity
Stay still 1s for 70% Movement Speed burst (7s), or 0.8s for 90% damage reduction. Great for ranged kiting and learning patterns. Higher skill ceiling but most rewarding.
Best Tank
Oceanus
50% stat bonus Water affinity
Knockback triples against shields. Water Spirits upgraded. Slows boost your movement speed. Very tanky and forgiving - best choice if you are dying often.
Tank + Damage
Phoenix
+35% damage +25% HP Fire affinity
Heal on burn damage taken. Extra life / cheat death mechanic. Good balance of tankiness and damage for players comfortable with Fire builds.
Utility / XP
Scientist
+max level 10 Extra XP
Better collection range and speed. Extra XP and higher max level ceiling. More fragile in early waves - not recommended for first-time beginners.
02

Element Balance - Skills

Must cover all 4 elements. Wind-only waves need Wind to strip the shield first. Without the right element active, shields do not break - damage to HP is blocked.
Fire
Inferno Evo 2 (SS wave clear)
Dragonbreath Evo 2 (close damage)
Fireball Evo 1 (range)
Water
Water Spirits Evo 2 (SS with Oceanus)
Icybreath Evo 2
Waterball Evo 1
Waterpool (slow/stun)
Wind
Wind Gale Evo 1 (defensive + Arcane help)
Wind Slash Evo 2
Arcane / Lightning
Lightning Strike Evo 3
Chain Lightning Evo 3 (early-mid)
Arcane Ray Evo 1
Must-have skills: Rejuvenation (1-2 levels, S-tier regen - grab early every run). Traveler (2 levels for mobility). Grab each dash skill once to remove it from the pool.
03

Mutation Priority

Best
Muscle Overload + Arcane Heart — one Heart mutation only
Good
Crazed + Spellflinging — strong mid-game boost
Situational
Wind Seeker + Wanderer — situational depending on wave composition
Avoid
Juggernaut, Glass Cannon, Tempo — except Tempo on Oceanus specifically

Wave-by-Wave Progression

1–4
Early
Get 40 keys fast. Kill Arrow Tower Totem for +25% XP buff - aim Level 7-10 by end of Wave 4. Take Winged Lady Shrine for extra life. Do not take heavy XP floor nodes before the Arrow Totem buff.
4–8
Early-Mid
Clear small and medium camps for chests, XP, and items. Get one skill per element plus your subclass focus skills. Continue collecting keys and opening chests.
9–13
Mid
Clear big camps - destroying their shrines grants player buffs (+15% MS, +20% HP, +20% damage). Aim for 2-3 big camps by Wave 13. Do not attempt big camps after Wave 15 - enemy buffs become lethal.
14–18
Mid-Late
Open XP boost shrines. Push Evo 2+ on your main skills now - do not delay past Wave 16. Kite near heal sources. Watch for shamans on Wave 19.
18–20
Boss
Ensure all main skills are at full Evo. Boss pattern: stay close for damage, dash out on boss attacks, return and repeat. Practice the pattern - it is consistent once learned.
Shrine Quick Reference
Arrow Tower Totem
+25% XP on kill — highest priority, do first
XP Circle Shrine
Stand inside for boosted XP gain
Winged Lady Shrine
Extra life or bonus time
Heal Shrine
Full HP restore or AoE damage burst
Kill Totem
150 kills for shards — activate when passing

Key Decision Points

Single element vs. balanced four elements?
Always balanced. You cannot break enemy shields without the right element. One-element builds fail consistently on varied wave compositions. Cover all four every run.
Monk or Oceanus for first runs?
Oceanus if you are dying - pure tankiness via 50% stat is most forgiving. Monk if you want higher potential - better movement tools but requires learning still-timing. Both are strong choices.
When to start pushing Evo?
Push Evo 2+ between Waves 14-18. Do not delay past Wave 16 - late Evo means weaker clear on the final wave cluster and the boss.
Big camps - when to clear?
Clear before Wave 15. After Wave 15 the enemy buff density in big camps becomes lethal for most setups. The player buff from clearing shrines is worth the early risk.

Common Mistakes to Avoid