Gauntlet
A 5-week endurance PvP run where you fight Echo opponents — recorded snapshots of other players' builds — and compete for leaderboard placement.
The Gauntlet follows the same exploration loop as the campaign — Day/Night cycles, shops, and encounters — but extends the run to 5 weeks instead of 3. Rather than facing scripted bosses, you battle Echo opponents: snapshots captured from other players at the same point in their own Gauntlet runs. Results feed into a ranked leaderboard.
Key Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Entry Fee | 0.01 SOL |
| Revenue Split | 3% company / 97% prize pool |
| Starting HP | 20 HP (fixed for PvP) |
Echo Opponents
Echo opponents are not AI enemies — they are real builds assembled by real players, captured as snapshots at the end of each week. When you reach the boss phase of a given week, you fight someone else's recorded build from that same progression point. This means the difficulty of each week scales naturally with the player population: stronger players create stronger Echoes.
Opponent Visibility
Your Echo opponent's build for the current week is always visible. You can inspect their stats, equipped items, and loadout while exploring, allowing you to tailor your build to counter them before the boss fight triggers.
Gear Slot Progression
You start a Gauntlet run with 4 gear slots, the same as any other mode, and unlock more as you clear weeks. The Gauntlet's 5-week format gives it the longest runway of any mode, reaching the game's maximum of 12 slots by Week 5. See the Items page for the full slot progression table.
Ranking & Points
Every Gauntlet run earns points based on the Echo opponents you defeat. Points are accumulated per player across an epoch and determine your leaderboard rank. The leaderboard displays the top 100 players with their point totals and reward share percentage.
How Points Work
Points are awarded for two actions: defeating an Echo opponent (Survival Points) and having your build used as an Echo that defeats another player (Defender Points). Later weeks are worth significantly more, rewarding players who survive deep into the run.
Points Table
| Week | Survival Points | Defender Points | Cumulative Survival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| Week 2 | 25 | 8 | 35 |
| Week 3 | 45 | 15 | 80 |
| Week 4 | 70 | 24 | 150 |
| Week 5 | 100 | 35 | 250 |
Epochs
The Gauntlet operates in epochs— fixed time periods (15 days) that define a competitive season. At the end of each epoch:
| Epoch Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Epoch Duration | 15 days |
| Reward Eligibility | All players with points > 0 |
| Points Reset | Every epoch rollover |
Reward Distribution
The prize pool is funded by contributions from all game modes— Gauntlet entry fees (97%), Duels and Pit Draft stakes (2% each), Campaign run packs (50%), and NFT marketplace trades (2%). At the end of each epoch, the pool is distributed proportionally based on points:
Leaderboard Display
The Gauntlet Ranking screen shows: