KR6 Genesis

2. Arcane Academy

Past LinireaStageLast checked 2026-10-03

Mode shown: Impossible (free towers only)

At a glance

Field Value
Campaign order Stage 2 of 18
Boss None seen in gameplay frames
Heroes in this run Connor, Zefira
Towers used Knights Order, Dwarven Culverin
Result 3 stars on Impossible

Route and lanes

Arcane Academy opening view: the yellow road forms a crossroads in front of the academy steps, with empty build plots marked by small flags Source: community creator Let’s Play, “Arcane Academy - Impossible 3 Stars (Free Only)”, 0:12.

  • The road is one crossroads in front of the academy. Arms run toward the academy steps on the left, up toward the tower at the top, out to the right edge and down off the bottom of the screen.
  • Most build plots ring that crossroads, so a few towers in the middle can cover nearly every arm.
  • Which arm is the spawn and which is the exit is not confirmed from these frames. Read the wave-call buttons at the screen edge before you place anything.

Tower placement (free towers only)

The build ring open on the plot next to the central fountain, early in the run Source: same video, 0:16.

Step Where What
1 Plot beside the central fountain, facing the crossroads Knights Order, so soldiers block the merge point
2 Plot just above the crossroads Dwarven Culverin for splash on grouped waves
3 Mid-game Upgrade the Culverin level by level until it reaches IV
4 Spare gold Upgrade Knights Order and use its reinforcement ability on busy waves
  • Keep Connor and Zefira at the crossroads, where the soldiers already block.
  • Rain of Fire and Reinforcements were both used during the run.

Mid-run: the Knights Order and Culverin cover the crossroads while a wave walks in Source: same video, 3:20.

Late waves

Late waves: the same two-tower core, now upgraded, still covers the crossroads Source: same video, 5:30.

  • The run never adds a third tower type. Upgrades alone carry it to the end.
  • Save Rain of Fire for the last wave rather than spending it early.

Three-star result

Arcane Academy victory screen with three stars lit Source: same video, 5:52.

Still unknown

  • Exact spawn side and exit side of the crossroads
  • Whether other free-tower setups also reach 3 stars on Impossible

Sources

  • Community creator Let’s Play, “Arcane Academy - Impossible 3 Stars (Free Only) - Kingdom Rush 6 Genesis” — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FLQA6rPka8 (uploaded 2026-10-01). Frames at 0:12, 0:16, 3:20, 5:30, 5:52.

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