There's something fun about playing as the villain in video games, which may explain why so many players jump at the opportunity to befriend Arukenimon in Digimon Survive. Of course, it also helps that the Spider Digimon is incredibly powerful and has access to some of the game's strongest Digivolutions in Boltboutamon and Beelzemon.
Unfortunately, however, despite first encountering Arukenimon in Part 3 of Digimon Survive, players will have to wait until the game's halfway point to encounter her in Free Battles. As soon as they're able though, they should make a point of befriending Arukenimon right away, as the Virus attribute Digimon is a worthwhile addition to just about any team.
How to Befriend Arukenimon in Digimon Survive
Players hoping to befriend Arukenimon will need to follow the same process that's used to befriend other Digimon in Digimon Survive. This means talking to her in a Free Battle, responding to three of her questions or statements, and then asking to become her friend at the end of the conversation. They'll only be able to do the latter by filling the bar above her head to at least the halfway point, with two points given for the best possible response to each of her questions.
Arukenimon uses the same set of questions and statements as other villainous Digimon like Fangmon, though her attitude couldn't be much more different. All seven of Arukenimon's best responses are different from Fangmon's, with the Spider Digimon more than happy for players to tell it like it is. In order to befriend Arukenimon, players will need to choose some of the more abrasive responses, as evidenced by the table below.
Question / Statement | Best Response |
|---|---|
You sure like to puff out your chest around a weak monster like myself. | How rude! |
Trying to pick a fight with a peace-lover like me... You humans are so cruel. | You'll say anything... |
I bet you've got some secrets, huh? Go on, tell me one! I dare you! | I'm not telling you. |
What do you think decides what's right or wrong? | Your own beliefs. |
You may think of those around you as friends, but perhaps you're actually alone? | That's not true! |
Let's make a deal: Throw the fight and I'll give you an item! | Interesting proposal! |
Who do you think is worse? The deceiver or the deceived? | I don't like either. |
Where to Find Arukenimon in Digimon Survive
Players will first encounter Arukenimon midway through Part 3, though, like some of the other boss Digimon in Digimon Survive, they'll have to wait a little while longer before being able to get one of their own. From the beginning of Part 6, Arukenimon will begin to appear in Free Battles and shadow encounters, though those who want her a little earlier can get Arukenimon by Digivolving some of the game's other Digimon.
Digimon Survive is available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
