# How To Play

It’s easy to start but hard to master:

* Set up a team
* Fight other teams in both PvE campaign and PvP challenges
* Collect creatures and gold

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Shelter of Exiles is an **tactical auto-battler** at core but there is so much more to it

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/IAhy5YNtNlSmSiXuM0Kd" alt=""></td><td><img src="/files/c4khbQVW7RD66PALaOP0" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><img src="/files/dGHTxtBglgtY92FFVBMN" alt="" data-size="original"></td></tr><tr><td>    <strong>Hideout as Main Menu</strong></td><td>    <strong>Explore the Exiles world</strong></td><td>          <strong>Fight for treasures</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Wide range of possibilities**

* Over 50 000 different team combinations
* 35+ units and elite creatures
* Unique 2-way upgrade system: Leveling Up and Ascention Rarity
* 5 elements: Void, Wind, Crystal, Earth and Nature
* 50+ equipment assets: Weapons & Armors
* 12 World Bioms with dedicated content
* 3 categories of combat abilities: Major, Minor & Ultimates
* Hero Combat Spells: Ability Crystals
* 20+ combat statuses
* Evolving missions, quests and challenges, both PvE & PvP
* Wide variety of Leaderboards with valueable rewards

## Gamefied Shop <a href="#gamefied-shop" id="gamefied-shop"></a>

In SoE, shopping is an innovative mini-game where players strategically acquire creatures, equipment and resources with **gold** and **SoEX token**, adding depth and excitement to the marketplace.\
**Staking SoEX** tokens enhances the experience, unlocking exclusive upgrades

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Don’t worry about complexity, because there is always **AI agent vendor** to help you out with:

* tips & tricks
* personalized offers
* native to player language

Shop has also skills like  <img src="/files/ii2IukR7HgSO2084wh0y" alt="" data-size="line">Magnet or <img src="/files/8RZApIbPolNcWYRn3VhA" alt="" data-size="line">Freeze to boost opportunities.


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