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 premium fee of 500 Moon Shard and 1 Stamina is required for entry. Unlike other game modes, each battle in Gauntlet Mode won't consume any 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 are akin to the current season’s runes effects and provide you with an advantage in the upcoming battle. Remember, your chosen buff applies for one battle only, so choose wisely!
The buffs each player has chosen will be displayed under their name during the match. The buff will not have any Solo effect [even if their normal rune counterpart has a Solo limit], and all axies in your team will get the buff that you have chosen.
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.
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 350 AXP/axie and 80 Moon Shards.
- Draw: In case of a draw, you'll still earn 210 AXP/axie and 40 Moon Shards.
- Loss: Even in defeat, you won't leave empty-handed. Each loss rewards you with 70 AXP/axie.
Checkpoint Rewards
As you climb the ladder every victory, you earn Checkpoint rewards based on your current number of wins which you will be able to claim once the current Gauntlet Mode session has ended.
- 1 Win: No Rewards
- 2 Wins: 600 Moon Shards
- 3 Wins: 800 Moon Shards
- 4 Wins: 1000 Moon Shards
- 5 Wins: 1200 Moon Shards
- 6 Wins: 1500 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 2000 Moon Shards.
- No Flags: For those who conquer the Gauntlet without faltering, achieve your seventh win and unlock the ultimate reward: 3000 Moon Shards!
- With Flags: Even with one loss in your run, achieve your seventh win and receive a reward of 2000 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!