Clearing Hard Mode Yogumunt in Solo Leveling: Arise is no small feat. Most players rely on CHA, blessings, or heavy support to get through it. But what happens when you drop all of that and just trust your build and mechanics? That’s what I set out to prove — and yes, I did it. I managed to solo clear Hard Mode Yogumunt using Alicia, without using any blessings or CHA. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the complete setup I used, explain my stat priorities, core choices, shadow team, and go over some gameplay tips based on my run — all of which was streamed live.
If you're looking for a challenge or just want to refine your Alicia build for endgame content, this no-blessing clear guide might be exactly what you need.
Team Composition for No-Blessing Hard Mode Run
To take down Yogumunt in Hard Mode without blessings, your setup has to be optimized and intentional. Here’s the exact team I ran:
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Main Characters:
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Saurin: Equipped with 4-piece Greed set and Desire set.
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Main Character (Hunter): Wore a 4-piece Garden set paired with Sil.
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Alicia: Built with 4-piece Cursed and 4-piece Obsidian.
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The goal here is to cycle cooldowns efficiently and ensure each member has gear that enables consistent uptime on damage and support effects. Without the extra boost from blessings, the margin for error is tighter, so your gear synergy matters even more.
If you use blessings, your cooldowns get desynced and the buff cycle breaks, which leads to major DPS loss. This setup avoids that entirely.
Detailed Stats and Core Setups
Let’s break down the individual character stats and core selections. These numbers aren’t set in stone, but they’re what I used to clear the fight comfortably.
🔹 Saurin Stats:
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HP: 92,000
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Crit Rate: 9,000
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Crit Damage: 210%
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Defense Penetration: 17%
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Damage Increase: 30%
Core Setup for Saurin:
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Top Core: Purple Core
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Bottom Core: Purple Core
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Middle Core: Not essential
Saurin played a supporting but steady DPS role. High HP helped sustain pressure throughout the run, while the crit-focused setup ensured burst output when needed.
🔹 Alicia Stats:
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Attack: 45,500
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Crit Rate: 9,500
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Crit Damage: 215%
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Defense Penetration: 13%
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Damage Increase: 29%
Core Setup for Alicia:
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Top Core: 5% Attack Core (outperformed raw core attack in testing)
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Bottom Core: Purple Core
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Middle Core: Irrelevant
Alicia carried the run’s main DPS weight. You’ll want your Alicia stacked — but if yours isn’t, you can still complete the fight by picking up blessing stages beforehand for a softer approach.
Optimal Shadow Setup for Alicia’s No-Blessing Run
When running without blessings, shadow selection becomes crucial. You need a combination that complements your DPS and helps maintain consistent damage across all rotations. Here’s what worked best during the run:
🔹 Chosen Shadows:
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Main Shadow: Bestie
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Second Slot: Serbian
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Third Slot: Iron
Bestie outperformed Tusk in testing for this specific challenge, especially in terms of uptime and synergy with Alicia’s burst. Serbian and Iron stood out as the top choices for secondary shadows due to their consistent performance in Hunter-type fights.
If your shadows aren’t fully built, that’s fine — you’ll just need to adjust expectations and time rotations more carefully. But for an optimized no-blessing run, these three should be your go-to picks.
Rotation Strategy & Managing Cooldowns Without Blessings
One of the biggest challenges in this kind of run is dealing with cooldowns. Blessings usually smooth this out — but here, you have to rely on proper rotation timing and correct usage of your skill windows.
🔹 Why Blessing Disrupts Rotation:
When using blessings, the buff cooldown won’t align perfectly with each damage window, especially during high-output phases. This means every missed rotation costs damage — something you can’t afford in a tight run like this.
🔹 Rotation Tips:
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Ults Timing: Always pair Alicia’s ult with full shadow uptime.
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Shadow Activation: Sync shadows right before launching burst combos.
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Cooldown Windows: Wait for all cooldowns to reset before initiating another high-damage phase.
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Adapt Mid-Fight: If you notice you’re falling behind, consider holding off a shadow rotation to re-sync for the next burst window.
Once you dial in the rhythm, you’ll see a clear improvement in damage output even without external buffs.
Gameplay Breakdown: Key Moments and Mid-Run Adjustments
This section gives a brief rundown of the actual run, which was streamed live. It wasn’t flawless, but it highlights the importance of adapting in real-time and knowing your build inside out.
🔹 Starting Phase:
At the beginning, the damage looked underwhelming — which makes sense. Without blessings, you don’t get early boosts, and your buff stacks are low. I knew this going in, so I didn’t panic. Instead, I focused on:
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Keeping uptime on shadows
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Holding ults for synced cooldowns
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Letting my stacks build up naturally
🔹 Mid-Fight Adjustments:
There were a few tricky moments where cooldowns didn’t line up as planned. In one case, I had to delay a full rotation because my shadow meter wasn’t full. Rather than forcing it, I waited out the extra seconds to maintain burst efficiency.
Also, there were some hiccups with Yogumunt disappearing mid-phase. If you’ve fought him before, you know how annoying that can be. Best move here is to chill — don’t waste ults, let cooldowns recover, and reposition for when he returns.
Final Phase: Executing the Kill Without Buffs
Toward the end of the fight, my rotations had fully aligned. Alicia’s ult hit right as the shadows were active, and cooldowns were flowing smoothly. This is where the no-blessing setup really shines — consistent, clean damage that scales with your uptime and execution.
🔹 Tips for the Final Push:
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Don’t blow everything if Yogumunt is mid-animation.
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Track your cooldowns instead of panic-spamming skills.
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Rotate shadows, ults, and core activation in a planned cycle.
By the last few bars of health, everything felt smoother. Even without CHA, the damage started scaling better due to the optimized rotation and strong build.
Conclusion: Proving Alicia Can Clear Hard Yogumunt Without Blessings
Solo-clearing Hard Mode Yogumunt in Solo Leveling: Arise using Alicia and no blessings is tough, but far from impossible. The right build, shadows, and core management make a bigger difference than external buffs. With precise rotation timing, an optimized team, and a bit of patience, you can clear this challenge and improve your understanding of Alicia’s potential.
If you're aiming to push yourself or prove your team comp's worth, this no-blessing run is a great test of skill and synergy. Whether you're fully stacked or still building out your units, the strategies here can guide you toward a smoother, more efficient clear — no CHA required.
FAQs About Alicia’s No-Blessing Run in Solo Leveling: Arise
Q1: Can you clear Hard Yogumunt without using blessings?
Yes, with a properly optimized team, good gear, and strong cooldown management, you can clear Hard Mode Yogumunt without blessings.
Q2: What build should I use for Alicia in this run?
Use a mix of 4-piece Cursed and 4-piece Obsidian. Prioritize crit rate, crit damage, and attack. Shadow synergy also matters.
Q3: Do I need CHA or external buffs to make this work?
No. The build and strategy here are designed to work without CHA or blessing boosts, focusing solely on in-fight mechanics.
Q4: Is Bestie the best main shadow for Alicia?
Yes, in testing, Bestie performed better than Tusk for this specific setup. Pair with Serbian and Iron for best results.
Q5: What’s the biggest challenge of this no-blessing run?
Cooldown alignment. Without blessings, your rotations need to be perfect. Mismatches can lead to heavy DPS loss.
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