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The rise of non-fungible-tokens (NFTs) and blockchain gaming was primarily led by Axie Infinity. The game revolves around Pokemon-styled creatures called Axies, with each Axie having a unique look and stats. Axie Infinity took off as a promising crypto game with a peak of 2.7 Million daily active users. The game’s play-to-earn model allowed it to scale new heights in popularity, normalizing the blockchain gaming genre amongst crypto enthusiastsIn this guide, we will explain everything you need to know in order to start playing the game.
What Is Axie Infinity?
Axie Infinity is an online gaming universe centered on Axies, built by Vietnamese gaming company Sky Mavis.... Axies are virtual pets that players may acquire and use to combat, breed, collect, grow, and construct kingdoms.
The game is based on theEthereum-blockchain game that has a system to enable players to control their virtual assets and rewards via the Ronin sidechain, that helps reduce transaction costs and latency.
Axie Infinity focuses on turn-based fights against either computer-controlled Axie teams or live opponents via the Internet. Axies may be traded for real money on the game's marketplace. They may also be bred, allowing players to create potentially more rarer and more powerful Axies which can then be sold on the market for real life currency.
The Developers of Axie Infinity
Sky Mavis, a Vietnamese-based gaming company, is the brainchild of Axie Infinity. It was formed by CEO Trung Nguyen and a group of friends in 2018.
With the support of Ronin, the company has grown into a behemoth in the blockchain gaming space, being valued at $3 Billion in October 2021.
What Is an Axie?
The main character of Axie Infinity that players play with is called Axie. Axies are fantasy monsters that can be collected and raised by players. Each Axie has unique characteristics that influence their fighting role.
If the Axie Lab is available, players may buy Axies from other players on the Marketplace.
Players can purchase eggs from the Axie Lab if it is open.
Players can also breed Axie eggs to make new ones.
Classes of Axies
There are nine distinct classes of Axies. Each of them determines an Axie's fundamental stats and affinities.
Aquatic
Aquatic Axies have an excellent mix of speed and fitness. It is the most balanced type and is widely used in the Axie Infinity. Due to its speed and mid-high damage, the aquatic class is ideal for mid-lane roles.
Aquatics are strong against: Beast, Bug, Mech.
Aquatics are weak against: Reptile, Plant, Dusk.
Bird
Axie of the Bird Class has the fastest attack speed and damage of any class. This makes them agreat back-lane attacker.
Birds are strong against: Beast, Bug, Mech
Birds are weak against: Reptile, Plant, Dusk
Dawn
The Dawn class Axie is also known as "Star" and is considered a "hidden class." They can cause a considerable amount of damage, especially if the player uses a combo attack.
Beast
The Beast class has the greatest morale of any class. This makes it the most effective attacker with a high possibility of landing critical hits. Beast, on the other hand, may be extremely vulnerable due to his low health. This is why his best role is that of a back-line assassin.
Beasts are strong against: Reptile, Plant, Dusk
Beasts are weak against: Aquatic, Bird, Dawn
Bug
A Bug Axie is a support-type character. Bug skill/cards weaken the opposing team more often, making it the strongest mid-lane support position.
Bugs are strong against: Reptile, Plant, Dusk
Bugs are weak against: Aquatic, Bird, Dawn
Mech
The Mech class is also known as "Nut" and is considered a "hidden class." The Mech Axie has high speed combined with a huge attacking power.
Plant
Plant Axie is the greatest front-line Tank position in Axie Infinity. They have the most health and defense.
Plants are strong against: Aquatic, Bird, Dawn
Plants are weak against: Beast, Bug, Mech
Reptile
The Reptile Axie has great health and speed. It is the perfect role for a mid-lane semi tank type. Players generally put their Reptile Class towards the back lanes since reptiles usually win in one-on-one battles.
Reptiles are strong against: Aquatic, Bird, Dawn.
Reptiles are weak against: Beast, Bug, Mech.
Dusk
The Dusk class is also known as "Moon" and is considered a "hidden class." Dusk has the greatest speed point. The Dusk Axie is a powerful fighter with considerable combat endurance.
Breeding Axies
Axies, like real-life pets, may be bred to produce new progeny. These offspring can be used to fight or produce additional offspring. You can also sell them on the Marketplace.The major goal of breeding in Axie Infinity is to design an Axie with certain characteristics, such as cards, bodily parts, and class.
Breeding requires various resource needs to regulate the Axie population. Smooth Love Potions (SLP) tokens and AXS tokens are required for breeding.
The cost of breeding two Axies will be determined by the total number of breeds in both parents. To hatch an egg, players will need two Axies. A new Axie baby will be born in five days. It takes five more days for Axies to mature to an adult.
Siblings are not allowed to breed together. Also, parents are not allowed to breed with their children.
How to Breed Axies?
Select the Axie you wish to breed from your inventory. Select 'Breed' from the drop-down menu.
You will be sent to a new window where you can choose the second Axie for your breed.
Select the second Axie in your inventory. Then select the option ‘Let's Breed!’
Your Axie Egg will appear in your inventory in a few seconds.
Wait 5 days for the Axie to be born. Then choose ‘Morph to Adult.’
Axie Infinity Game Modes
There are two game modes available for players in Axie Infinity:
Adventure Mode:
The adventure mode is Player Versus Environment (PVE). Players must battle monsters on each of the 36 stages in PVE. Smooth Love Potion and experience will be given to them at each step. This will allow them to level up their Axies.
Arena Mode:
The arena mode is Player Versus Player (PVP). This mode puts two real-life players against one another in combat. Smooth Love Potion (SLP) is awarded to the winner.
Smooth Love Potion, or SLP for short, is the game's "gold coin." SLP may be exchanged for real money on cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance.
A Daily Quest that refreshes every day might win you 50 SLP as a bonus. This free SLP may be obtained by winning 5 times in PVP and 10 times in PVE. Players may earn a maximum of 100 SLP every day in PVE. In other words, anyone should be able to make at least 150 SLP every day.
How Can I Get Started With Axie Infinity?
In order to start playing Axie Infinity, follow these steps.
Get an Ethereum Wallet
You'll need an Ethereum wallet first, like MetaMask. It is accessible from both a desktop and a mobile device. MetaMask allows users to store, transmit, and interact with bitcoin tokens and blockchain applications. Tokens and in-game objects are kept in a wallet in Axie Infinity.
Create a Ronin Wallet
After that, you'll need a Ronin wallet to use the Ronin blockchain–an Ethereum sidechain solution created by the Axie Infinity team to alleviate Ethereum network congestion.
Create an Account on Axie Infinity
Go to the Axie Marketplace and create an account using Ronin Wallet.
Connect Your Email Account
To complete the setting procedure, you must connect your email. After you've provided your information, look for the verification code in your email and confirm it.
Log in to Metamask
You'll need to connect your MetaMask account once you've verified your email.
Purchase Axies
You'll need three Axies to start your Axie adventure. Using the marketplace, you may purchase Axies from other players.
Enrolling in a scholarship program, on the other hand, is another way to get Axies. These are schemes formed by Axie owners that lend their Axies in exchange for a share of the SLP revenue.
Install the Game
After you have received your Axies, all you have to do is download the game and explore the world of Axie Infinity.
Scholarship for Axie Infinity Players
The Axie Infinity scholarship allows gamers or students who want to play the game but don't have enough funds, to play.
Scholars are those who wish to play the game but lack the financial means to do so. They're primarily funded by managers who have the opposite problem. They have a lot of resources (cash or previously bred Axies) but not enough time to play.
To play the game and earn SLP, a scholar generally receives three Axies from the management. Once the team has earned enough SLP to cash out, the scholar's profits will be split between the manager and the scholar. Earnings are often split 60/40 (with the majority going to the manager). However, this may vary depending on the terms of the two parties' agreement.
How Does the Axie Marketplace Operate?
The official in-game marketplace for Axie Infinity is called Axie Marketplace. Players can easily obtain Axies, Land, and several other commodities that they may utilize in the game via this marketplace.
The Axie marketplace is also a platform where one can buy and sell Axies. Players may also sell or exchange ETH from Ronin in Axie Marketplace.
How Does Axie Infinity Play-To-Earn Work?
The easiest option for new Axie Infinity players to make money is to play the game. Players will get the Smooth Love Potion(SLP) in-game token continuing through the game.
However, there are four other methods to make money on Axie Infinity:
Axie Breeding and Sale
Axies are considered non-fungible tokens. After breeding a new Axie, players can use it in the game or sell it on the market. The Axies' value is determined by their quality, such as whether they have well-balanced stats or a strong ability synergy.
Establishing an Axie Scholarship
One can also earn money by creating an Axie Scholarship program. As a manager, one can offer some Axies to other scholars in exchange for them playing on their behalf. These agreements feature a reward split between the two parties.
