As Origins continues to evolve as a game, this article will serve as a guide for new trainers who are considering joining the fierce battles in Lunacia.

Game Modes

To become proficient in Origins gameplay, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the game mechanics and how they operate. Axie Infinity: Origins battles are centered around two primary game modes, as well as a friendly duel mode. These modes include:

1. Arena Mode - Player vs player (PvP) where you battle other players.
   • Practice - Unranked casual matchups without rewards.
   • Ranked - Competing in ranked matchups, with rewards being granted based on achieving a high rank on the leaderboard.
   • Arcade - Classic Origins with a twist! No runes/charms with class advantages, class bonuses, and critical chance.
2. Friendly Duels - Friendly unranked matches against players on your friends list.

Note: All mechanics explained below are applicable to all Arena mode options.

Turn Selection & Rock-Paper-Scissors (RPS)

RPS

Each battle starts with both trainers deciding on their turn preferences.

Note: Players below Boar rank will not be required to play RPS, and will be assigned first and second turn at random.

If both players choose the same turn preference (Go First or Go Second), a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors will be played to determine who will get their desired turn preference. The winner of the Rock-Paper-Scissors game will receive their intended turn preference, while if the game ends in a draw three times, turn preference will be assigned randomly for both players.

First Turn vs Second Turn

• The player who goes first gains 1 Energy and draws 3 cards on their first turn
• The player who goes second gains 2 Energy and draws 4 cards on their first turn
• The player who went first gains 2 Energy and draws 4 cards on their second and third turn
• The player who went second gains 3 Energy and draws 4 cards on their second and third turn
• From this point on both players gain 3 Energy and draw 5 Cards for the remainder of the battle

Battle System