How to Get Homelander in Rise Piece
Boss Island hunt, Compound V crafting at 67%, and the 15M Zeni seller for the Homelander spec.
Homelander is one of the two headline unlocks from the Rise Piece update that added Boss Island. The other is Excalibur. Both require boss summoning with Boss Keys, but Homelander is significantly more expensive: 15,000,000 Zeni, 10,000 Gems, plus a crafted Compound V, a Homelander Cape, a Homelander Head, 15 VA Emblems, and the I am the best title. This page covers every step without inventing drop rates the game has not published.
Homelander sits on the specs roster once you have the full kit. The weapons ranking covers Excalibur separately. Pair Homelander with the stat planner so Defense absorbs boss hits while Special carries the kit.
What Homelander requires
The Homelander NPC on Boss Island wants all of the following before the spec unlocks:
| Material | Amount | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Zeni | 15,000,000 | Island grinding, codes, boss kills |
| Gems | 10,000 | Boss drops, Gem purchases |
| Compound V | 1 | Craft on Starter Island (67% success) |
| Homelander Cape | 1 | Homelander Boss drop (5 Boss Keys per summon) |
| Homelander Head | 1 | Homelander Boss drop |
| VA Emblems | 15 | Homelander Boss drop |
| I am the best Title | 1 | Homelander Boss drop |
No material on this list drops at 100%. Stockpile Boss Keys before you start the Homelander farm.
Step 1 — Gather Boss Keys
Boss Keys drop from powerful bosses across all islands. There is no fixed farm location published; creators suggest clearing every named boss on your island route. The update that added Homelander also added a teleport system — use it to bounce between Starter Island, Boss Island, and other farming spots without running. Redeem working codes for Zeni before you commit to a long key farm.
Step 2 — Reach Boss Island
Boss Island is the new hub for this update. After the teleport feature lands, you can travel there directly from the menu. If your game does not show the teleport option, relaunch to load the latest client. The Homelander NPC sits on Boss Island once you arrive.
Step 3 — Farm Homelander Boss materials
Summon the Homelander Boss with 5 Boss Keys per attempt. Defeat it to earn:
- Homelander Cape (1 needed)
- Homelander Head (1 needed)
- VA Emblems (15 needed)
- I am the best Title (1 needed)
Because each summon costs 5 keys, accumulate a large stack before you begin. Multiple runs are required to collect all four drops.
Step 4 — Craft Compound V
Compound V cannot be obtained from any boss. Instead, travel back to Starter Island and speak with the Craft NPC.
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| VA Emblems | 25 |
The recipe has a 67% success rate. If crafting fails, the game includes a pity mechanic that guarantees success after up to three failed attempts. Spend extra VA Emblems on Compound V before using them for Homelander — you need 15 for Homelander and 25 for the craft.
Step 5 — Unlock Homelander
Return to the Homelander NPC on Boss Island with every material above. Exchange them to unlock the Homelander spec.
Boss Upgrades — permanent stat boosts
After farming Homelander Boss, you earn Boss Shards. These fund the new Boss Upgrades system, which permanently increases:
- Melee
- Defense
- Sword
- Special
- Luck
Upgrade these stats before your next Homelander farm to clear bosses faster. Boss Upgrades are shared across the account.
What to do after Homelander
Homelander is a Special-focused spec. Use the stat planner to match Defense and Special. Pair it with a trait from the trait tier list — LightDevil or Spirit Overdrive works well with Special-focused kits. After unlocking Homelander, continue farming Boss Keys for Excalibur if you have not already claimed it. Check the updates hub and the Update 6.5 notes for any further patches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Rise Piece questions.
How do I unlock Homelander in Rise Piece?
Gather 15M Zeni, 10,000 Gems, Compound V (crafted at 67%), Homelander Cape, Homelander Head, 15 VA Emblems, and the I am the best title. Exchange all materials at the Homelander NPC on Boss Island.
How many Boss Keys does Homelander cost?
Each Homelander Boss summon consumes 5 Boss Keys. Stockpile keys before you start farming materials.
How do I craft Compound V?
Visit the Craft NPC on Starter Island and spend 25 VA Emblems. The recipe has a 67% success rate with pity that guarantees success after up to three failed attempts.
What are Boss Upgrades?
Spend Boss Shards from Homelander and Excalibur Boss fights on permanent Melee, Defense, Sword, Special, and Luck increases.
Can I use the teleport system for Boss Island?
Yes. The update that added Homelander also added a teleport feature. Relaunch the game if you do not see the teleport option.