Half Sword How to Rank Up
Ranking up in Half Sword is done by earning points and defeating rank bosses in Gauntlet mode. You start at the lowest rank and must win fights, unlock the Grete Champion, and defeat that boss to move up. This guide focuses only on how ranking works and how to move through ranks as efficiently as possible.
How Ranking Works In Half Sword
Ranking is tied mainly to Gauntlet mode. You always begin as a Beggar and work upward through each rank one at a time.
Each rank has its own weapon and armor loadouts. To advance, you must earn enough points to unlock the Grete Champion for that rank and then defeat it.
How To Earn Points Faster
Points are earned by winning fights in Gauntlet mode. The key detail is that loadout choice affects how many points you gain.
Using lower tier loadouts gives bonus points. This means weaker gear can actually speed up rank progression if you can still win consistently.
Win fights in Gauntlet mode to earn points
Choose lower tier loadouts for bonus points
Avoid unnecessary losses to protect progress
Unlocking And Beating The Grete Champion
Each rank has a Grete Champion boss. You cannot rank up until this boss is defeated.
The number of points required to unlock the Grete Champion increases by 1 each time you reach a new rank. After unlocking it, defeating the boss immediately promotes you to the next rank.
Loadout Randomization Rules
At the start of each rank, you can randomize your loadout for free. Once you enter the Gauntlet, rerolling a loadout costs 1 point.
Because points are also needed to unlock the Grete Champion, randomizing too often can slow progress. Only reroll when a loadout is truly unusable for your playstyle.
What Happens When You Die
Death has different consequences depending on your rank.
If you die in Gauntlet mode as Peasant or higher, you are sent to the Abyss. In the Abyss, you can keep your current tier by defeating the boss of the previous rank.
Failing in the Abyss can push you backward, so playing safely before boss fights matters.
Free Mode And Ranking
Free mode does not affect rank progression. It allows you to select almost any rank from the start, but enemies are weaker and no points or promotions are earned.
The Baron cannot be selected in Free mode until The Ultimate Challenge is completed.
Rank Order In Half Sword
There are 9 ranks total, starting from the lowest and ending at the highest.
Beggar
Peasant
Commoner
Militia
Soldier
Veteran
Man at arms
Knight
The Baron
Final Blurb
Ranking up in Half Sword is about winning fights, managing points, and beating Grete Champions efficiently. Using lower tier loadouts for bonus points and avoiding unnecessary deaths will speed things up. Play smart, save points, and bosses will fall faster than expected.
FAQ
How do you rank up in Half Sword
You rank up by earning points in Gauntlet mode and defeating the Grete Champion for each rank.
What is the fastest way to rank up
Win consistently with lower tier loadouts to earn bonus points and unlock bosses faster.
Can you lose ranks
Yes. Dying as Peasant or higher sends you to the Abyss, where failure can drop you to a lower tier.
Does Free mode help with ranking
No. Free mode does not give points or rank progression.
How many ranks are in Half Sword
There are 9 total ranks, from Beggar up to The Baron.
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