The transition from the Rare Era to the Epic Era in Axie Origins Season 9 has commenced, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and competition. The Rare Era concluded with player J0N securing the top spot thanks to his formidable Turnip lineup, highlighting the popularity of Feather and Poison teams, alongside the rise of Turnip, Jinx, Rage, and Anemone teams.

Axie Origins Season 9 Epic Era Begins

What is Axie Infinity Origins?

Axie Infinity Origins is a card-based strategy game where players collect, own, and use an infinite variety of creatures called Axies to battle. Players can take down evil Chimeras in the Adventure mode or challenge other players in the Arena to reach the top of the Leaderboard.

The web3 game is free to download and play on Android, PC, and MacOS devices. Three free non-NFT starter axies are available for everyone to utilize, enjoy, and get more acquainted with the game, with more available to be unlocked by playing the game. Starter axies are available to allow new players the opportunity to play Axie Infinity without first having to purchase axies. This allows users to test the product with absolutely no strings attached. 

Origins is part of the iconic and much loved non-fungible token (NFT) based online video game and IP Axie Infinity, developed by Vietnamese studio Sky Mavis and built on the Ronin Network. Known for its in-game economy which uses Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies. Players of Axie Infinity collect and mint NFTs which represent axolotl-inspired digital pets known as Axies. 

Epic Era Leaderboard Rewards

The Epic Era, running from June 26th to July 10th, features a significant prize pool exceeding 24.3K AXS, which is 30% of the total prize pool for Season 9. Players can shop for runes or craft their own as they gear up for intense battles. Top performers will vie for a share of these substantial rewards, making this era a crucial period for competitive Lunacians.

Season 9 Leaderboard Rewards

Collectible Chest Rewards

Players achieving Dragon Rank or higher in the Epic Era will receive Collectible Chests, tied to their collectible axies. The highest tier of axie in a player's collection determines the AXS bonus. It's essential for participants to ensure their collectible axie remains in their account from the start to the end of the Era to qualify. Those who participated in the Rare Era can expect to receive their Rare Era Collectible Chests soon.

Collectible Chest Rewards

Epic Era Gauntlet Mode

The Gauntlet Mode introduces SLP rewards, available from July 1st, 3:00:00 UTC to July 9th, 3:00:00 UTC. Players can engage in this mode by selecting it and paying a 50 SLP entry fee, which also consumes 3 Stamina. Each battle session allows players to choose from three random buffs, enhancing their axies for the duration of the battle.

Gauntlet Mode offers various rewards based on performance:

• Every Win: 300 AXP and 50 Moonshards
• Every Loss: 60 AXP and 0 Moonshards
• Every Draw: 180 AXP and 25 Moonshards

Additional rewards for win streaks include Moonshards and SLP, with a perfect seven-win streak yielding 500 SLP and 5000 Moonshards.

The Gauntlet Mode

Introducing Arcade Mode: Summer Fight

The new Arcade Mode, Summer Fight, challenges players to defeat opponents while enduring the Summer Heat Wave, running from June 26th to August 21st. Players can earn Summer Tickets, which can be spent in the Summer Shop on various cosmetics and crafting items for Runes and Charms.

Arcade Mode: Summer Fight

Quality of Life (QoL) Improvements

To enhance user experience, a Bounty Board button has been added to the Home screen, along with a pop-up guide linking to App.Axie. Players are encouraged to check out their daily Origins tasks on the Bounty Board.

QoL Improvement

Final Thoughts

Axie Origins Season 9's Epic Era introduces new challenges, rewards, and features catering to players of all levels. Whether competing for top leaderboard spots, testing skills in the Gauntlet, or enjoying the summer-themed Arcade Mode, there is something for everyone. Dive into the Epic Era and make the most of your gaming sessions. More information is available here.