A Universal Time (AUT) – How to Get the Mad Dog Ability

The Mad Dog ability has finally arrived in A Universal Time (AUT) as part of the massive Update 5.3, bringing chaos and speed to the battlefield. Inspired by the legendary Mad Dog of Shimano, this ability lets players unleash unpredictable, lightning-fast attacks that overwhelm opponents with raw power. In this guide, we’ll explain how to unlock the Mad Dog ability, complete its questline, and master all of its stages.

What Is Mad Dog in AUT?

Mad Dog is a Legendary ability based on one of the most iconic brawlers in gaming — known for his wild fighting style and fierce energy. The moveset combines quick slashes, agile combos, and intense finishers, making it one of the most aggressive melee abilities in AUT.

To unlock Mad Dog, you’ll need to complete a questline that involves several battles, item farming, and defeating multiple enemies while using Standless.

How to Get Mad Dog Ability in AUT

Follow these steps carefully to unlock Mad Dog:

1. Talk to Homare Nishitani

• Go to the Champion District, the new area added in Update 5.3.
• Find and interact with Homare Nishitani while you are Standless (you must not have any ability equipped).
• This will start the Mad Dog Questline.

2. Obtain the Mysterious Dagger

• The Mysterious Dagger is a key item needed to progress the quest.
• You can find it randomly in chests scattered around the map.
• Once obtained, return to Homare Nishitani and give him the dagger.

3. Defeat 15 Players with Standless

• You must defeat 15 players using only your Standless form.
• Each unique player can only count once, and there’s a 2.5-minute cooldown before another defeat counts.
• Once you’ve completed this step, talk to Homare again.

4. Eliminate Thugs and Hooligans

• Homare will now task you to defeat 15 Thugs and 15 Hooligans using Standless.
• These NPCs spawn frequently around the Champion District and nearby areas.
• After completing this step, return to Homare once more.

5. Defeat Homare Nishitani

• Next, you’ll face Homare himself in battle.
• This fight can be challenging, as he uses fast melee attacks similar to the Mad Dog style.
• Once you defeat him, talk to him again to receive your next reward.

6. Receive the Demonfire Dagger

• After the battle, Homare will give you the Demonfire Dagger (Legendary).
• Use this item while Standless to unlock the Mad Dog ability.

How to Get Mad Dog Mastery

Once you’ve obtained the ability, you can level it up to unlock new moves and combos. Steps to Gain Mastery:

1. Talk to Homare Nishitani again while using Mad Dog (you need to have Ascension 1+).
2. Accept his quest to defeat 5 players with Mad Dog equipped.
3. Each unique player counts once, with a 2.5-minute cooldown.
4. Defeat Homare again in battle to gain +1 Mastery Rank.

Mad Dog Mastery Unlocks:

• Mastery 1: Haanya Dance
• Mastery 2: Triple Rush Attack Finishers
• Mastery 3: Mad Dog Maul
• Mastery 4: Loose Dog

Each time you fight Homare for mastery progression, he becomes stronger and starts using the moves you’ve already unlocked.

Tips for Completing the Mad Dog Quest

• Use speed buffs or mobility moves while farming players to finish the quest faster.
• If chest drops are scarce, check servers with fewer players for a higher chance to find the Mysterious Dagger.
• Make sure to unequip any Stand or Ability before starting the quest — you must remain Standless throughout the entire process.

The Mad Dog ability in A Universal Time is a perfect choice for players who enjoy fast-paced, close-combat gameplay. Unlocking it requires patience and skill, but the reward is one of the most stylish and chaotic abilities in the game.

With its aggressive combos and dynamic moveset, Mad Dog stands as a powerful rival to Dragon, making Update 5.3 one of the most exciting content drops AUT has released so far. Stay tuned for future updates, mastery expansions, and balance changes that could make this wild fighter even more unstoppable.