Arcane is a multipurpose Discord bot designed to boost user engagement through visual leveling and voice activity tracking.
While it competes with giants like MEE6, Arcane has carved out a massive niche by offering “Voice XP” (gaining experience by hanging out in voice chats) for free, along with highly customizable and beautiful rank cards.
For community servers that want to encourage members to chat and talk more, Arcane is the most effective and stylish tool available.
🎨 Why Arcane? (Design & Philosophy)
1. The Voice XP Advantage
Historically, major bots locked voice leveling behind paywalls. Arcane gained millions of users by offering robust Voice XP for free. It tracks how long users stay in Voice Channels (VCs) and rewards them, making it perfect for gaming clans and “Just Chatting” servers.
2. Aesthetic First
Unlike text-heavy bots (like YAGPDB), Arcane focuses on visuals. Its dashboard is sleek, and the generated Rank Cards look modern and professional out of the box, satisfying the “aesthetic” needs of Gen Z server owners.
⚙️ Core Mechanics: Gamifying Activity
Arcane turns server activity into an RPG-like progression.
1. The XP System
- Text XP: Users earn XP by sending messages (with spam filters/cooldowns).
- Voice XP: Users earn XP for every minute they spend in a VC.
- Anti-Abuse: Arcane can be configured to ignore users who are “Deafened” or “Muted” to prevent AFK farming.
2. Rank Cards
When a user types /rank, Arcane generates an image.
- Visuals: Shows Avatar, Rank #, Level, and XP progress bar.
- Customization: Admins can change colors and backgrounds via the dashboard.
3. Leaderboard
It auto-generates a public webpage (e.g., arcane.bot/lb/yourserver) where members can check the top 100 most active users. This public ranking fosters friendly competition.
💻 Key Features
🏆 Leveling Role Rewards
The most powerful retention tool.
- Auto-Assign: “Reach Level 10 -> Get @Regular Role.”
- Stack vs. Remove:
- Stack: You keep the old roles (e.g., Level 5 + Level 10 roles).
- Remove: You replace the old role (e.g., lose @Novice, gain @Expert).
🛡️ Moderation & Logs
While less complex than specialized bots, Arcane handles standard moderation (Kick, Ban, Mute, Auto-Mod) and logs deleted messages effectively.
🔘 Reaction Roles
Users can click emoji buttons to self-assign roles. Arcane’s setup is entirely web-based, making it easier than command-based bots like Zira.
🚀 Setup Tutorial: Getting Started
Step 1: Invite & Dashboard
Invite Arcane from arcane.bot.
- Access the Dashboard to configure everything visually.
Step 2: Configure Leveling (Crucial)
- Go to Leveling settings.
- Voice XP: Enable it. Ensure “Ignore Muted/Deafened Members” is ON to stop cheaters.
- No-XP Channels: Select spam channels (#bot-commands) to prevent XP farming there.
Step 3: Set Role Rewards
- Go to Role Rewards.
- Add: Level 5 -> @Active Member.
- Important: In Discord Server Settings, drag the Arcane role ABOVE the @Active Member role. (Bots cannot assign roles higher than themselves).
Step 4: Level Up Notifications
By default, the bot spams “Congrats!” in the chat.
- Recommendation: Change the Notification Channel to a specific #level-ups channel or set it to “Private Message” to keep your chat clean.
❓ FAQ: Troubleshooting
Q: I’m in Voice Chat but not gaining XP.
A: Check your mute status.
If the admin enabled “Ignore Muted/Deafened,” you earn 0 XP while your mic or headset is muted. Unmute to start earning.
Q: Can I change the Rank Card background?
A: Yes.
Basic colors are free. Uploading a custom image usually requires Arcane Premium, though the free options are quite good.
Q: What is the difference between Arcane and MEE6?
A: Voice XP.
Arcane offers Voice XP for free with great customization. MEE6 often restricts this or requires Premium for similar flexibility. Arcane is generally considered the “Budget-Friendly” alternative for leveling.
Q: Commands aren’t working.
A: Use Slash Commands.
Arcane has migrated to / commands (e.g., /rank, /leaderboard). The old a! prefix might still work but is less reliable.
🌟 Admin Tip: The “Active” Loop
Use Arcane to filter your user base.
- Set a Level 10 reward role called @Regular.
- Give @Regular permissions to post images or join special VCs.
- Result: New members must chat and participate to unlock full server access, preventing raids and encouraging activity.
Next Step for You: Invite Arcane, set up a Level 5 Role Reward, and jump into a Voice Channel to test the XP tracking!