- I Am Your Beast S Rank runs reward fast, clean execution over slow, careful clearing.
- Route memorization comes first: learn the objective, enemies, and extraction before chasing time.
- Combat chains — linking melee, firearms, and environmental kills — raise mission scoring.
- Replay with one goal at a time: shorten the route, then improve combat, then combine both.
- The result screen tells you exactly whether time, objectives, or combat flow is holding your run back.
How S Rank Scoring Works
I Am Your Beast is a fast, aggressive first-person action game built around short, replayable missions. Earning an S Rank is not simply about finishing quickly — the mission result screen weighs completion time, combat efficiency, objective execution, and overall combat flow together. A run that is fast but sloppy, with missed objectives and broken momentum, will score lower than a slightly slower run with continuous, decisive eliminations.
The game's structure makes S Rank attempts natural. Missions are compact, enemy placement is consistent, and every level has a clear objective-to-extraction arc. That means improvement comes from repetition and refinement rather than luck.
Video Highlights:
- Official trailer shows the high-speed combat pace S Rank demands
- Constant forward movement is the core visual language of the game
- Improvised kills (melee, thrown objects, taken weapons) drive the action
| Scoring Factor | What It Measures | How to Improve |
|---|---|---|
| Completion time | Total time from mission start to extraction | Shorten the route, remove detours, skip non-blocking fights |
| Combat efficiency | Speed and cleanliness of eliminations | Chain kills without pauses or reload breaks |
| Objective execution | Completing the main task and bonus objectives | Learn exact interaction points before the run |
| Combat flow | Unbroken momentum through the level | Mix melee, firearms, and environment into one sequence |
| Extraction quality | Reaching the exit cleanly after the objective | Plan the exit before starting the final interaction |
Before changing anything about your route, check the mission result screen after every attempt. It shows whether time, combat, or objectives are the weak link — fixing the lowest category improves your rank faster than shaving seconds elsewhere.
Step-by-Step S Rank Walkthrough Method
Follow this progression from first clear to S Rank. Each stage builds on the previous one, and skipping stages usually produces inconsistent runs.
Complete the mission safely first
Learn enemy positions, the objective location, and the extraction route with a reliable clear. Do not chase a perfect score on your first attempts — a stable, repeatable route is the foundation of every fast run.
Map the fastest line
Identify the shortest path from start to objective to exit. Note where isolated enemies can be bypassed entirely, where weapons are worth picking up, and which fights actually block progress. Most non-essential enemies should not be in the final route at all.
Eliminate downtime
Remove pauses between encounters: unnecessary reloads, backtracking, hesitation at corners, and missed pickups. High-level runs move continuously from one elimination to the next without a break in momentum.
Build combat chains
Treat the level as one continuous sequence rather than separate fights. Use melee on isolated targets, take weapons mid-fight for grouped enemies, and trigger environmental hazards to remove multiple threats at once while keeping the chain alive.
Refine and combine
Practice problem sections in isolation until they are consistent, then run the full mission. Compare each result screen, fix the weakest category, and repeat until the S Rank appears.
The most common S Rank mistake is eliminating every enemy on the map. Only opponents who block the objective or the extraction route belong in your run. Extra kills cost time and usually lower the final rating.
Combat Tools for Fast Runs
Weapon choice in I Am Your Beast is situational — there is no fixed loadout. The best tool is whatever resolves the current encounter fastest at the current distance while preserving your momentum toward the exit.
| Tool | Range | Best Use in an S Rank Run |
|---|---|---|
| Melee attacks | Point-blank | Isolated enemies, ammo conservation, fastest takedowns on separated targets |
| Pistol | Short-medium | Removing the one enemy blocking your movement line while repositioning |
| Shotgun | Close | Breaking clustered groups in tight spaces during room entries |
| Assault rifle | Medium | Clearing spread threats along an open movement line while advancing |
| Sniper rifle | Long | Removing priority targets before crossing exposed ground |
| Thrown objects / explosives | Short-medium | Disrupting groups and enabling environmental multi-kills |
Speed Route
- Melee-first on isolated targets
- Skip non-blocking enemies
- Minimal weapon pickups
Combat Route
- Chain eliminations continuously
- Take enemy weapons mid-fight
- Use hazards for multi-kills
Balanced Route
- Safe opening, aggressive exit
- Firearm for mid-route groups
- Most consistent for new S Rank attempts
Instead of searching for an ideal loadout, grab a weapon from a defeated opponent when it improves the next encounter. This keeps the run moving and satisfies weapon-interaction challenges at the same time.
Common S Rank Mistakes
Most failed S Rank attempts follow the same patterns. Identify which one applies to your run before making changes.
| Mistake | Effect on Score | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Over-clearing enemies | Wasted time, slower completion | Only fight enemies blocking the route |
| Fighting after the objective | Risky deaths, lost time | Extract immediately once the task is done |
| Standing still to reload | Broken combat flow | Take a fresh weapon instead of reloading |
| Unplanned extraction | Death spiral at the exit | Plan the exit before the final interaction |
| Resetting too late | Long failed attempts | Reset early when the opening loses time |
| Chasing optional kills | Lower time score | Only pursue kills required by challenges |
Many runs collapse at the exit. Treat the final approach as a combat phase: keep a close-range weapon ready, keep moving, and do not stop to fight or loot when the route is already open.
S Rank Preparation Checklist
Track your progression from first clear to full S Rank with this checklist. Complete each item before moving to the next.
S Rank Milestones:
- Complete the mission with a safe, reliable clear
- Memorize the fastest objective-to-extraction route
- Remove all unnecessary fights from the route
- Chain melee, firearm, and environmental kills without pauses
- Reach extraction immediately after the objective
- Achieve S Rank on the mission result screen
When a specific section keeps failing, replay just that part in practice attempts rather than restarting the whole mission. Return to full runs only after the opening and key encounters are consistent.
FAQ
Q: How do I earn S Rank in I Am Your Beast?
S Rank comes from combining a short completion time with clean, continuous combat and full objective execution. Learn the route with a safe clear first, then remove unnecessary fights, eliminate downtime, and chain kills from start to extraction.
Q: Do I need to kill every enemy for S Rank?
No. Eliminating every enemy usually lowers your score because it wastes time. Only remove opponents who block the objective or the extraction route, unless a specific challenge requires additional kills.
Q: Why do my fast runs still score poorly?
Time is only one scoring factor. Check the mission result screen: broken combat flow, missed objectives, or a messy extraction often cost more than a few extra seconds. Fix the lowest-scoring category first.
Q: Which weapons are best for S Rank runs?
There is no fixed best loadout. Use melee on isolated targets, grab weapons from defeated enemies for groups, and use thrown objects or explosives against clusters. The fastest tool is whatever resolves the encounter at your current distance.