Gameplay Loop
Core gameplay walkthrough from new player to endgame.
The core loop of Arcania follows a progression through increasingly challenging content, better gear, and higher stakes. Along the way, daily activities, events, and social features keep gameplay fresh.
Core Loop
CREATE CHARACTER
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│ HOMELAND │ Learn basics, reach level 10
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│ FREE REALMS │ Level 10-50, quests, gear up
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│ DOMINIONS │ Level 50+, bosses, PvP, risk
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│ ENDGAME │ Best gear, rankings, economy
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Phase 1: Homeland (Level 1-10)
Your starting zone based on race. Safe environment to learn mechanics.
| Activity | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tutorial quests | Learn controls, combat, UI |
| Kill monsters | Gain XP, collect loot |
| Visit vendors | Buy potions, basic gear |
| Unlock abilities | Learn class skills |
Goal: Reach level 10, complete homeland quests, enter Valoryn.
Phase 2: Free Realms (Level 10-50)
Explore the five Free Realms. Safe zones with no item drop on death.
| Activity | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Zone quests | XP, Gold, story progression |
| Grind monsters | Level up, farm materials |
| Unlock Outposts | Fast travel, respawn points |
| Upgrade gear | T1 → T2 → T3 equipment |
| Join parties | Tackle harder content |
| Events (Level 10+) | Bonus XP, gear, materials (5 difficulty levels) |
| Dungeons (Level 30+) | Instanced challenges, exclusive rewards |
Goal: Reach level 50, gear up for Dominions.
Phase 3: Dominions (Level 50+)
Danger Zones with full-loot PvP and the game's hardest content.
| Activity | Purpose |
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| Dominion quests | Best XP and rewards |
| Hunt elite/apex creatures | Rare drops, materials |
| Challenge Dominion Bosses | T4-T5 gear, achievements |
| PvP encounters | Risk vs reward gameplay |
| Manage risk | Store valuables in Vault |
| Higher-tier Dungeons | T4-T5 gear, rare materials |
| Level 5 Events | Best rewards from highest difficulty |
Goal: Defeat bosses, acquire T4-T5 gear, climb rankings.
Phase 4: Endgame
Max level content focused on optimization and competition.
| Activity | Purpose |
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| Farm Dominion Bosses | Best-in-slot gear |
| Enhance equipment | +1 to +15 upgrades |
| Marketplace trading | Build wealth |
| PvP rankings | Compete for leaderboards |
| Battle Pass progression | Seasonal rewards |
| Achievement hunting | Complete all milestones |
| Arcanite Exchange | Convert to ARC Token |
Daily Activities
Content that resets daily or runs on schedules.
Login Streaks
Log in daily to build your streak (resets if you miss a day):
| Day | Reward |
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| 1-2 |  1,000-2,000 Gold |
| 3 |  5 Arcanite |
| 4-5 | 5,000 Gold + Box of Cinder |
| 6 | 10 Arcanite |
| 7 | 25,000 Gold + Mega Booster (8h) |
After Day 7, you keep receiving Day 7 rewards. Missing a day resets to Day 1.
Dungeons
Instanced PvE challenges with daily entry limits:
| Dungeon | Level | Daily Entries | Focus |
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| Ashen Depths | 30-40 | 3 | T3 gear, Crystals |
| Grief Hollow | 45-55 | 3 | T3-T4 gear, Gems |
| Titan's Maw | 60-70 | 2 | T4 gear, Gems |
| Void Sanctum | 65-75 | 2 | T4-T5 gear, rare Gems |
| Hollow Citadel | 75-85 | 2 | T5 gear, Hand of Forgemaster |
Note
Party bonus: +10% rewards per player (up to +40% with 5 players).
Timed Events
Three events rotate every hour, running 8 times daily each (every 3 hours). Each event has 5 difficulty levels:
| Event | Unlocks | Focus | Level 5 Rewards |
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| Ember Run | Level 10 | Equipment | 15,000 XP, T5 gear, Box of Eclipse |
| Dusk Tower | Level 10 | XP & Gold | 100,000 XP + 25,000 Gold |
| Dominion Assault | Level 10 | Materials | Crystal of Creation, Gem of Anguish |
Check the Events page for all difficulty levels and rewards.
Nexus Quests
Track progress and claim rewards in the Nexus. Progress is automatic.
Quest Types
| Type | Examples | Rewards |
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| Social Quests | Join Discord, Follow X, Subscribe YouTube | 5-10 Arcanite each |
| Combat Achievements | Kill monsters, defeat bosses | Gold, Magic Boxes, Arcanite |
| Exploration | Visit zones, unlock Outposts | Gold, Arcanite, Magic Boxes |
| Progression | Reach level milestones | Magic Boxes + Arcanite |
| Economy | Complete trades, earn Gold | Gold, Arcanite |
| Referrals | Invite friends who reach level 10 | 10-100 Arcanite |
Tip
Free Arcanite: Complete all Social Quests for 20+ Arcanite with no gameplay required.
Social Features
Party System
Group up with 2-5 players for bonus rewards:
| Benefit | Details |
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| +10% rewards per player | Stacks up to +40% with 5 players |
| Shared XP | All party members gain XP from kills |
| Dungeon access | Required for harder content |
| Event bonuses | Same party bonus applies |
Social Events
Chat-based community events with rewards:
| Event | How to Win | Rewards |
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| Chat Drops | Be active in chat, click to claim | Gold, items, Arcanite |
| Trivia | Answer questions first | Gold, Arcanite |
| Word Scramble | Unscramble names first | Gold, Arcanite |
Seasonal Content
Battle Pass
90-day seasons with 80 tiers of rewards:
| Track | Cost | Highlights |
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| Free | Free | Gold, consumables, basic cosmetics |
| Premium | $2.99 | 750 Arcanite total, exclusive cosmetics, boosters |
Progress by earning XP from any activity. Premium unlocks retroactively.
PvP Seasons
3-month competitive seasons with rankings:
| Rank | Season Rewards |
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| Top 10 | Exclusive title, cosmetic set, 1,000 Arcanite |
| Top 100 | Seasonal title, cosmetic, 500 Arcanite |
| Top 1,000 | Seasonal title, 200 Arcanite |
| Top 10% | Seasonal badge, 100 Arcanite |
Daily Routine
Typical session for an active player:
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│ DAILY SESSION │
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│ 1. LOGIN │
│ └─► Claim daily streak reward │
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│ 2. CHECK NEXUS │
│ ├─► Claim completed achievements │
│ ├─► Check Battle Pass progress │
│ └─► Review dungeon entries remaining │
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│ 3. RUN DUNGEONS (if entries available) │
│ └─► Use all daily entries for best efficiency │
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│ 4. JOIN TIMED EVENT (if scheduled) │
│ ├─► Ember Run (gear focus) │
│ ├─► Dusk Tower (XP focus) │
│ └─► Dominion Assault (materials focus) │
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│ 5. MAIN GAMEPLAY │
│ ├─► Quest progression │
│ ├─► Monster grinding │
│ ├─► Boss hunting (Dominions) │
│ └─► PvP (if seeking combat) │
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│ 6. RETURN TO NEXUS │
│ ├─► Store valuables in Vault │
│ ├─► Sell loot on Marketplace │
│ ├─► Upgrade/enhance gear │
│ └─► Check Social Events in chat │
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│ 7. LOGOUT │
│ └─► Progress saved, streak maintained │
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Progression Pillars
| Pillar | How You Progress |
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| Level | XP from kills, quests, events, dungeons |
| Gear | Drops, dungeons, Marketplace, enhancement |
| Wealth | Gold from gameplay, Arcanite from achievements |
| Reputation | PvP rankings, achievement completion |
| Knowledge | Learning zones, boss mechanics, event strategies |
Quick Reference
Content by Level
| Level | Unlocks |
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| 1-10 | Homeland quests, basic gameplay |
| 10+ | Free Realms, parties, Marketplace, All Events (Levels 1-5) |
| 30+ | Ashen Depths dungeon |
| 45+ | Grief Hollow dungeon |
| 50+ | Dominions, PvP zones, Dominion Bosses |
| 60+ | Titan's Maw dungeon |
| 65+ | Void Sanctum dungeon |
| 75+ | Hollow Citadel dungeon |
| 85 | Full endgame, Arcanite Exchange (max rate) |
Key Links
- Dungeons - Full dungeon details
- Events - Event schedules and rewards
- Nexus Quests - All achievements and rewards
- Battle Pass - Seasonal rewards
- PvP Rankings - Competitive play