We're excited to introduce you to the newest addition to Axie Origins: Gauntlet Mode! This mode offers a thrilling challenge where you'll test your strategic skills with your trusted team of axies in a coliseum ladder. Let's dive into the rules and how to make the most out of your Gauntlet experience.
Rules of Gauntlet Mode
To start playing Gauntlet mode, a fee of 2 Stamina is required for entry. Unlike other game modes, each battle in Gauntlet Mode once started won't consume any more stamina. This means you can engage in numerous battles without worrying about resource depletion for the duration of every Gauntlet mode event.
In Gauntlet mode, you will enter a ladder-type coliseum to battle it out with other players and earn increasing rewards for every succeeding win.
Buff Selection
Before each battle commences, you'll have a brief window of 10 seconds to select one out of three random buffs. These buffs differ from Runes, have global effects, and can be rerolled with Lucky Diced so you can maximize your advantage in the upcoming battle. Remember, your chosen buff applies for one battle only, so choose wisely!
Players can preview the buffs available in Gauntlet by pressing the Buffs button at the Gauntlet page. However, please note that you cannot choose the buff. You’ll only be able to choose 1 from 3 random buffs presented at the start of each match.
Random Rules
In addition to buffs, when the game starts, a random rule will be applied to bring unpredictability in battles. Here’s a list of those rules:
- Game start, shuffle all axies position
- Game start, apply 4 Cleanser to all axies
- Game start, each player discard 6 random cards from Draw Pile
- Game start, apply Forest Aroma Lv.1 rune to both front Axies
- Game start, apply 6 Bleed and 1 Griveous Wound to all axies
- Until <Round> 2, when your turn start, +1 Energy
The random rule for each player will be displayed under their name during the match.
Flag System
Your run will conclude when time runs out, you've won seven battles, or when you accumulate 2 flags. Each loss in battle earns you one flag; each draw earns you half flag. Keep an eye on your flags as they determine your run's duration and rewards.
Duration
Gauntlet mode will run for the duration of each Season era. You can play as many sessions during each era. However, you should take note that your current session will end once the duration countdown has ended so make sure to finish your run before the timer runs out.
Gauntlet Mode Rewards System
Match Rewards
For each match in Gauntlet Mode, you will earn rewards based on each result that is defined below:
- Victory: Achieving victory in a battle grants you 300 AXP/axie and 50 Moon Shards.
- Draw: In case of a draw, you'll still earn 180 AXP/axie and 25 Moon Shards.
- Loss: Even in defeat, you won't leave empty-handed. Each loss rewards you with 60 AXP/axie.
Checkpoint Rewards
As you climb the ladder every victory, you earn Checkpoint rewards [Gauntlet Points & Moon Shards] based on your current number of wins which you will be able to claim once the current Gauntlet Mode session has ended.
- 0 Win: No Rewards
- 1 Win: 50 Gauntlet Points & 100 Moon Shards
- 2 Wins: 75 Gauntlet Points & 150 Moon Shards
- 3 Wins: 100 Gauntlet Points & 200 Moon Shards
- 4 Wins: 125 Gauntlet Points & 300 Moon Shards
- 5 Wins: 150 Gauntlet Points & 500 Moon Shards
- 6 Wins: 175 Gauntlet Points & 750 Moon Shards
- 7 Wins: Congratulations on reaching the pinnacle!
- With Flags: Even with one loss in your run, achieve your seventh win and receive a reward of 200 Gauntlet Points & 1000 Moon Shards
- No Flags: For those who conquer the Gauntlet without faltering, achieve your seventh win and unlock the ultimate reward: 250 Gauntlet Points & 1500 Moon Shards!
- With Flags: Even with one loss in your run, achieve your seventh win and receive a reward of 200 Gauntlet Points & 1000 Moon Shards
Once your session ends, either by completing 7 wins or accumulating 2 red flags, you’ll get the Session Ended screen.
Your rewards will then be sent to you in your mailbox depending on your progress. Make sure to claim your rewards before they expire!