Understanding the Cerberus Battlefield Time Challenge
If you're stuck trying to bring down Cerberus in Solo Leveling: Arise, you're not alone. This boss is one of the toughest encounters we've seen for Battlefield Time content. Whether you’re aiming to break the boss or squeeze out optimal DPS, this guide covers two reliable builds to help you hit faster clear times and boost your score.
We’ll go over team composition, artifact sets, skill priorities, and break strategies. Both builds work with slightly different loadouts and timing requirements, so pick the one that best fits your gear and playstyle.
Quick Tips Before You Start
Before jumping into the builds, there are two key tips that can drastically improve your damage output:
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Frame Rate Matters: If you're using the Magnifying Sonic Stream skill, set your game to 60 FPS instead of 120. There's a known issue where higher frame rates make this skill less consistent.
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Saurin Timing Is Crucial: Saurin’s passive bonus at A1 gives a powerful 50% break effectiveness buff – but it only lasts for 15 seconds. If you're slow getting to the break phase, you’ll lose this buff. To get consistent breaks, make sure you're activating Saurin early enough.
Build 1: Scaddy Plum Weapon Loadout
This build is centered around high burst damage and optimal use of break mechanics.
Team Composition:
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Hunter: Isa, Saurin, Min
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Shadows: Biru, Bestie, Serby
If you don’t have Saurin, an SR alternative can work, but the damage and break consistency will be lower. Biru is preferred over Igris for shadow DPS, and Serby is essential for pushing damage phases.
Artifacts & Gear:
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Hunter Artifacts:
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Scaddy Plum weapon
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Isa: Soul’s Blessing + 2x Obsidian (for break & elemental damage bonus)
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Saurin: Wararmonger + Obsidian
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Min: 4x Calamity + 4x Guardian (for scaling attack/damage boost)
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Skills Setup:
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Break Skill: Iceberg (Almighty Break) – mandatory for breaking Cerberus
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Support Skills: Overshadow and Surprise Attack (used after break to boost damage)
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Blessing Stones:
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Offense: Reawakening + Aggressive Defense
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Defense: Life + Aggressive Defense (triggers Guardian set reliably)
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Core Setup: Copy your default optimized two-core configuration.
How This Build Works:
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Open by using dashes to reposition quickly, then basic attack to charge QT.
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Use Overshadow when mobs group up. Clear them, then activate Isa.
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For mini-bosses, cycle Water skills with dashes to maximize hits.
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Use Plum when your stack hits 3 for a burst damage buff.
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Save Saurin for the break phase. Use Iceberg, then Surprise Attack immediately.
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Rotate Magnifying Sonic Stream three times after breaking.
This build’s strength lies in controlled timing and burst after breaking the boss. It requires more precision, but yields excellent results.
Build 2: Winter Fang Weapon Loadout
The second build swaps out Scaddy for the Winter Fang, offering more consistency and slightly easier rotations.
Team Composition:
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Same Hunters: Isa, Saurin, Min
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Same Shadows: Biru, Bestie, Serby
Artifacts & Gear:
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Weapon: Winter Fang
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Saurin: Swap her weapon for one that boosts elemental weakness damage
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Artifacts:
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Keep existing sets on Isa and Min
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For Saurin: Equip the Noble Sci-Fi Set (+8% attack)
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Accessories: Replace with Chaotic Wish Set
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Soul’s Blessing moves to Isa in this build
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Skills & Strategy:
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Same skill setup: Iceberg (Almighty Break), Surprise Attack, Overshadow
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Blessing Stone Swap: Replace Reawakening with Title Wolf Assassin (synergizes with Water Scythe)
How This Build Works:
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On entry, activate Magnifying Sonic Stream immediately to start the cooldown cycle.
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Dash quickly toward mob spawn points and trigger Isa when mobs are grouped.
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Use Water Scythe in three bursts, rotating dashes between each use.
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Stack Plum early for burst, then save it for boss phase.
Boss Phase Strategy:
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Trigger Shadows and Shadow Step
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Use Saurin before activating the break skill (Iceberg)
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Once broken, follow with Overshadow and then Saurin again if available
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Dash and rotate Magnifying Sonic Stream to finish off Cerberus
This loadout is easier to use, but relies heavily on maintaining buffs and keeping Isa’s uptime tight. If your buffs expire before your skill rotation, your damage will drop significantly.
Key Differences Between Builds
| Feature | Scaddy Plum Build | Winter Fang Build |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Scaddy Plum | Winter Fang |
| Rotation | Requires precise stacking | Easier dash and cooldown cycles |
| Buff Management | Moderate | Strict (Isa buffs fade fast) |
| Break Timing | Strong post-break burst | More forgiving rotation |
| DPS Potential | High (with proper execution) | Slightly lower, but consistent |
Final Thoughts and Progress Tips
Cerberus is tough, and even small timing errors can cost you a clean break or ruin your cooldown windows. These builds are flexible but expect to practice a few runs to get used to timing shadows, hunter switches, and skill chains.
If your break bar is getting stuck, prioritize Saurin earlier in your cycle. Don’t be afraid to restart runs – especially when you miss mob packs in phase one.
Meta Changes & Future Updates
Keep an eye out for new codes and support features. A new 2,000 Essence Stone code is dropping on June 18, and Season 10 is bringing even more support rewards and new builds.
Be sure to extend your supporter status to stay eligible for new perks and gear rollouts.
📋 FAQ – Cerberus Battlefield Time Guide (Solo Leveling: Arise)
Q1: What’s the best FPS setting for Cerberus runs?
A: Use 60 FPS. Higher frame rates cause bugs with Magnifying Sonic Stream, leading to inconsistent damage output.
Q2: Why isn’t Cerberus breaking even when I use Saurin?
A: Saurin’s A1 passive (50% break buff) only lasts 15 seconds. If you’re late triggering her skill, the break bonus won’t apply.
Q3: Can I replace Biru in the shadow lineup?
A: You can, but Biru gives better damage than most substitutes like Igris. Avoid swapping unless necessary.
Q4: Is the second build with Winter Fang better than Scaddy?
A: It's slightly easier to use and may perform better for some players, but both are effective with proper setup.
Q5: Why are my buffs not applying during boss phase?
A: Isa’s buffs expire quickly. If you delay too long in the boss phase, buffs may wear off before your skills activate.
Q6: What skills are absolutely required?
A: Iceberg (Almighty Break) is a must. Pair it with Overshadow and Surprise Attack for the best post-break burst.
Q7: How do I know if my build is optimal?
A: If you're consistently getting breaks and finishing in under 30 seconds, your build is working well.
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