In Chain of Alliance players act as Archons, messengers between the gods and the world. They influence the game world with the help of Heroes they control. Each Archon has a Player Level, unlocking knowledge, content and gameplay options based on player engagement and progression. Heroes Heroes are the core asset of Chain of Alliance and key to every relevant feature of the game. Players use Heroes to impact the world. Only by using Heroes can they earn commodities for progression. Equipment Equipment improves the Hero's combat power with additional properties. Armor parts and weapons add damage and damage mitigation. They allow customization of Heroes' battle behavior and allow for unique strategies that fit the player's Hero and his party. Skills System Chain of Alliance offers a flexible system where every Hero can be equipped with 4 skills. Two of them depending on weapon(s) or shield loadout and two Class dependent skills are chosen from a pool unique to each Class. Battles Combat in Chain of Alliance is turn-based, putting parties of 3 against each other. After battles players receive rewards based on their performance. Those rewards include all components needed to summon Heroes and craft Equipment. Battle Ranks The Battle Rank is a season based performance indicator that is reset at the end of each season. Players climb the Battle Ranks by participating in PVP battles and earning battle points. The player will unlock Tags showcasing their experience and performance throughout a season. Battle Ranks are grouped in tiers, with each tier having a specific set of rules for climbing the tier based leaderboard. Quests The Chain of Alliance Quest System creates regular challenges, asking for dedicated actions in order to be completed. In contrast to Battle rewards, Quests offer specific rewards such as Material and Hero XP boosters, consumables for expeditions or tickets for participation in tournaments.