Monster Strike debuted the powerful Denken Ultimate alongside a second‑stage collaboration with the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The update introduces an exclusive quest for Denken Ultimate, a limited‑time gacha featuring five new Frieren characters, and a meta shift that boosts firepower, team synergy, and in‑game economy.
How to Obtain Denken Ultimate
Denken Ultimate is available only through the dedicated “Denken Ultimate” quest, classified as a standard incarnation quest. Players must clear the quest multiple times to receive the character, with bonus rewards for each milestone.
Quest Milestones and Rewards
- 3 clears – Small bonus items
- 5 clears – Medium bonus items
- 10 clears – Large bonus items and increased drop chance for Denken Ultimate
Multiplayer runs are strongly recommended, as teaming up speeds up clear times and improves the chance of obtaining the ultimate version.
Optimal Team Composition and Meta Shift
Denken Ultimate’s skill set features the Twin Involute Sphere and an enhanced Self‑Boost & Follow‑Up SS, delivering wide‑area firepower and a powerful follow‑up strike. This reshapes the current meta, especially in high‑difficulty quests.
Top Supporting Characters
- Vaiabel (6★) – Excellent synergy with Denken’s firepower boost.
- Other 6★ units with strong chaining skills – Complement Denken’s follow‑up attacks.
- Characters equipped with mines – Double the damage when combined with Denken’s sphere.
Rebuilding attribute match‑ups and skill chains is now essential, as Denken Ultimate outperforms its previous 6★ version both offensively and as a support unit.
Frieren Collaboration Overview
The Frieren collaboration launches on January 17, 2026, with a limited‑time gacha released on January 19. Five new Frieren characters are featured, and a special “pick‑up” banner raises their acquisition rates.
Player Benefits
- Access to exclusive Frieren characters for a short period.
- Increased gacha rates encourage spending and character collection.
- Synergy between Frieren units and Denken Ultimate enhances high‑level quest performance.
The joint timing of Denken Ultimate’s release and the Frieren event aims to boost user acquisition and monetization simultaneously.
Community Guidelines for Live Streams
During official Monster Strike live streams, moderators will enforce chat etiquette. Harassment, hate speech, and disruptive comments will be removed to maintain a healthy community environment as the player base expands.
Future Impact on the Mobile Gaming Industry
Denken Ultimate marks a broader trend toward “ultimate” character upgrades across mobile games, setting a new standard for post‑launch power spikes. The successful integration of anime collaborations further demonstrates a proven strategy for expanding audiences and driving revenue in the competitive mobile market.
Overall, the introduction of Denken Ultimate and the Frieren collaboration delivers a three‑fold impact: a refreshed meta, heightened spending incentives, and a more engaged community—signaling a strategic evolution for Monster Strike in 2026.