Cambria Season 2 is around the corner, and the prize pool is no joke and it’s not going to be easy. Cambria is an experimental MMO that combines high-stakes gameplay with real on-chain rewards. With the upcoming season, the stakes are higher than ever, and knowing how to navigate its mechanics is key to success. GAM3S.GG has gathered all the information to help players prepare for Season 2, from understanding the core mechanics to maximizing your earnings. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get ready and make the most of the new season.

What You Need to Get Started

Before jumping into Cambria, there are a few essentials you’ll need to prepare:

• Abstract Wallet: Not only will you earn in-game rewards, but you’ll also accumulate XP in Abstract just by playing. 
• Ronin Wallet: This wallet is key for earning $RON through in-game tasks. You’ll need it to collect your rewards.
• Royal Charter: The Charter is your ticket to unlock the full earning potential of the game. It costs $35, and this amount is directly contributed to the prize pool.

You don’t have to spend any money upfront if you’re just here for fun and to explore Cambria. You can play for free and get a feel for the game. However, if you’re looking to earn real cash and get a return on your investment, you’ll need the Charter. If the Charter fee is a bit too steep, you can always find a sponsor to cover the cost.

Gameplay Rewards

When it comes to rewards, you’ve got multiple avenues to explore. The game sets you up with the opportunity to earn real-world cash, land tickets, and even game token. You can expect to see up to $500k in the prize pool, with 90% of all RON spent going into the pool. Bigger pools mean more players, and more players mean a more exciting game. 

You’ve got different ways to contribute to the pool, and as the game progresses, the bigger the prize. Think of this as a collective pot where every action you take helps grow the rewards for everyone involved.

How to Earn in Cambria Season 2

Initially, players can collect "Corrupted Loot". They can get this by engaging in a variety of activities, such as killing mobs, gathering resources, and opening chests. These actions yield three types of loot: Artifacts, Curios, and Gems. These items are then used to accumulate Royal Favor (RF), which seems to be the key currency for advancing further in the system. Now let's breakdown in what ways you can earn rewards:

Accumulate Royal Favor

Royal Favor plays a critical role in unlocking more significant rewards. As players accumulate more RF, they earn passive Bribes, which seem to function as a form of incentive to keep progressing. With these RF and Bribes, players can open additional rewards like Trinkets, Land Tickets, Airdrop Points, and entries into raffles. There's even the possibility of minting Land NFT, if you won in the raffle.

Stacking Coins

The system also incorporates Coins, which players can acquire in a couple of ways. Firstly, through Player Trading, where they can buy, sell, or use ETH, potentially creating an economy around in-game goods. But what's interesting here is the option to Hold Coins. This isn't just a passive action, holding Coins actually earns players more, likely through some staking mechanism or from a prize pool that constantly getting bigger as more players come into the game.

Passive Income

This is where Charter Yield comes into play. Players earn rewards by deploying Charters across the game. The more Charters players deploy, the higher their potential rewards, which come in the form of Passive Royal Favor (RF). These Charters can be spread across Guilds, with guild leaders or active players benefiting the most as the number of deployed Charters increases. Additionally, the Paymasters Syndicate benefits from the passive income generated by these Charters, further boosting their RF earnings. Over time, there are opportunities to deploy even more Charters, which means more passive income for players who take part in this system.

Paymasters vs. Viceroys

In Cambria, players must choose one path and determine how they want to interact with the game's economy and progression systems. There are two distinct roles players can take on: Paymaster and Viceroy. Here's a breakdown of how each role plays:

Paymaster

Paymasters are passive investors who deposit their assets into the system. They cannot withdraw funds but instead earn passive rewards. To become a Paymaster, players must contribute assets into the Syndicate Vault by depositing ETH and receiving Royal Favor (RF) and Coins in return. Paymasters contribute by letting other players drive the action while they benefit passively from the activity of others.

Lastly, they also receive tax revenue from activities such as:

• 25% of every new charter purchase by other players
• 15% of each solo-player’s Corrupted Loot cash-in

Viceroys

Viceroys are the active operators. These players manage the game’s operations, take leadership roles, and are responsible for driving progress. To become a Viceroy, players must either deposit assets or hold certain resources, such as 10+ Charters or a Founder NFT. Viceroys can recruit and manage guilds, sponsor F2P (Free-to-Play) players, and have control over guild chests and members' RF earnings. They can also influence the prize pool, ensuring that cash-ins and rewards are distributed according to their leadership.

But here's the twist, the more dominant one between Paymasters and Viceroys can control the prize pool, dictating who gets what. If you go down the Viceroy route, expect to work harder, but the rewards are more immediate.

Play to Risk: PvP and PvE Elements

In Cambria, rewards are earned through risk, and your willingness to engage in challenges will determine the potential returns. There are two main ways to test your skills:

• PvP: In PvP combat, there’s a significant risk to your gear. If you are killed, your equipment may be lost or degraded as a consequence. To avoid significant losses, it’s important to secure your most valuable items before engaging in PvP battles. The more you risk, the greater the potential rewards.
• PvE: In PvE, you’ll face AI-controlled enemies and environmental challenges. While the risk is lower compared to PvP, you still run the risk of losing valuable items if you die.
• Tiers: The game world is divided into multiple tiers, each offering increasing levels of risk and corresponding rewards. To unlock greater prizes, you’ll need to level up and take on more challenging content.

Earn Multipliers

It's not just about playing the game; it's about playing wisely to boost your rewards. You can increase your earnings with two key multipliers:

• Orbs: These are resources you can use to add to the prize pool or sacrifice to the Cambria Treasury. Orbs help recharge your energy, improve your luck, and can increase your overall earnings.
• Founder NFTs: Earned through loyalty, tier progress, and achievements, these NFTs aren’t just for collection. They come with special perks that give you a better chance of earning more rewards.

Other Ways to Earn in Cambria

Aside from the core gameplay, there are other avenues to increase your earnings:

• Creators, Streamers, and Bug Finders: Share your journey or help find bugs and you could earn cash. The game rewards content creators and contributors.
• Players’ Wallets: Earn rewards in RON and in-game items. Players can link their wallets to claim weekly earnings.
• Leaderboard Positions: Climb the ranks in different categories such as skill, PvP, PvE, and guilds to earn trinkets, cosmetics, and more.

That’s a wrap on everything you need to kickstart your journey in Cambria Season 2. But don’t get too comfortable; this is just the beginning. We’ll be rolling out more in-depth gameplay guides to keep you ahead of the competition. Stay tuned, stay sharp, and get ready to conquer Cambria like never before. Until next time, see you in the new Cambria!