The World has finally received its rework in AUT, bringing an entirely new mastery progression system that is much more grind-heavy than many players expected. Getting The World itself is still relatively straightforward, but reaching maximum mastery is where the real challenge begins.
Many players assume obtaining the stand is the hard part. In reality, unlocking full mastery requires a massive amount of farming, UCoins, boss runs, and patience. If you’re planning to main The World after the rework, it’s important to understand exactly what you’re getting into before starting the grind.
Obtaining The World
Thankfully, obtaining The World has not changed significantly from previous versions.
Players currently have two methods available.
Shadow The World Questline
The traditional method remains available.
You can obtain Shadow The World and complete the associated questline to unlock The World.
This route is ideal for players who already have the necessary prerequisites and prefer following the intended progression path.
The World Shard Crafting
The alternative method involves crafting The World directly through The World Shard.
Many players prefer this option because it can be faster depending on available resources and market prices.
If you already possess the required crafting materials, this is often the simplest approach.
Understanding the New Mastery System
Once you obtain The World, the real grind begins.
Unlike older mastery systems where simply using abilities increased progress, the reworked version requires a specific item:
Enya Arrow
Enya Arrows are the primary resource used to increase The World’s mastery level.
Without these arrows, mastery progression is impossible.
Every player aiming for max mastery must continuously farm Enya Arrows until the mastery requirements are fully completed.
Enya Arrow Drop Source
Enya Arrows drop from:
DIO Boss
The DIO Boss is currently the only reliable source for obtaining Enya Arrows.
This means players will spend most of their mastery journey repeatedly fighting DIO over and over again.
The grind itself is simple.
The problem is the drop rate.
Enya Arrow Drop Rate
According to testing and community information, Enya Arrows have approximately:
5% Drop Chance
This means players should not expect frequent drops.
Bad luck streaks can easily result in dozens of boss kills without seeing a single arrow.
Because of this low drop rate, many players underestimate the amount of farming required.
DIO Boss Cost
Before summoning DIO, players must pay:
250,000 UCoins per summon
At first glance, this may not seem too expensive.
However, when you start calculating the total cost of hundreds of boss runs, the numbers become shocking.
Total Mastery Requirements
Based on the gameplay shown, reaching maximum mastery required:
- 7 Enya Arrows
- 155 DIO kills
Of course, individual results will vary because of RNG.
Some players may finish much sooner.
Others may require even more kills.
However, the example provides a realistic estimate of what many players should expect.
UCoin Investment
Using the example grind:
- 155 DIO kills
- 250,000 UCoins per summon
Total Cost:
38,750,000 UCoins
That number alone demonstrates why many players consider UCoins the biggest obstacle rather than the actual boss fights.
Even if your damage is strong enough to defeat DIO quickly, obtaining nearly 39 million UCoins can take a considerable amount of time.
Best UCoin Farming Strategy
Since UCoins become the main bottleneck, efficient farming is essential.
Boundless Tower
Boundless Tower remains one of the most reliable methods for generating large amounts of UCoins.
Most players attempting full mastery spend a significant amount of time here before beginning serious DIO farming.
If you’re short on currency, focus on building a strong farming setup and repeatedly clearing Boundless Tower.
Trying to grind DIO without enough UCoins will only slow your progression.
Efficient DIO Farming
When farming DIO for mastery progression, focus on speed rather than challenge.
The goal is simple:
- Summon DIO.
- Defeat DIO as quickly as possible.
- Check for Enya Arrow.
- Repeat.
Because the drop rate is only 5%, efficiency matters far more than individual boss difficulty.
The faster you complete each run, the sooner you’ll reach your mastery target.
Expected Grind Length
One thing players should prepare for is inconsistent luck.
During the showcased grind, some arrows appeared relatively quickly, while others required enormous numbers of kills.
One of the arrows reportedly took approximately:
65 DIO kills
for a single drop.
This is the reality of low-drop-rate farming.
You may experience periods where arrows seem common, followed by long droughts where nothing drops at all.
Patience is extremely important.
Preparing Before Starting
Before beginning your mastery grind, make sure you have:
- A strong combat build
- Reliable UCoin farming methods
- Sufficient healing resources
- Enough free inventory space
- Several million UCoins saved
Starting with a large currency reserve helps avoid constant interruptions.
Nothing feels worse than finally getting into a farming rhythm only to run out of UCoins after a few summons.
Is Max Mastery Worth It?
For players who plan on using The World as a long-term main stand, maximum mastery is absolutely worth pursuing.
The rework significantly improves the stand’s overall performance, and full mastery unlocks its complete potential.
However, casual players should understand that this is one of the more demanding grinds currently available.
Obtaining The World is easy.
Maxing The World is where the real challenge begins.
If you’re planning to push for maximum mastery, follow this progression route:
- Obtain The World through crafting or quest progression.
- Build up a large UCoin reserve.
- Farm Boundless Tower for additional currency.
- Begin repeatedly summoning DIO.
- Collect Enya Arrows whenever they drop.
- Continue until all mastery requirements are completed.
- Use every collected Enya Arrow to progress mastery.
- Unlock maximum mastery and gain access to the stand’s full potential.
The biggest lesson from the reworked mastery system is simple: prepare for a marathon, not a sprint. The actual fights are manageable, but the combination of a 5% drop rate, expensive summons, and multiple required arrows means reaching max mastery is ultimately a test of persistence more than combat skill.