Ability Wars — How Punches and unlocks work
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OverviewAbility Wars is a PvP game where you fight other players using 103 different abilities. You unlock abilities by spending Punches — earned by fighting — or by earning Badges through specific tasks, then strengthen whatever you use through a Mastery system. This guide covers how to get started, how to grow your abilities, and what to focus on when you feel stuck.
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How Punches and unlocks work
Summary
Punches are the in-game currency you earn by fighting other players. You spend them to unlock new abilities from the selection screen. Badges, earned by completing specific in-game tasks, are a second way to unlock abilities on top of Punches.
Earning Badges through gameplay
Tips
The game has 23 badges tied to specific actions or discoveries. Some reward combat milestones, some come from exploring the map, and a few involve helping or interacting with other players.
- Kill 10 players in a single life using your robot to earn the Warrior badge.
- Save another player from death to earn the Hero badge.
- Clean 25 players with soap to earn the Spotless badge.
- Complete all 10 missions to earn the Operator badge.
- Collect all 10 Mythical Eggs to earn the Golden Egg badge.
- Brew a potion in-game to earn the Alchemist badge.
The Mastery system
Summary
Mastery is a progression system that strengthens abilities over time. The game includes 21 masteries in total. Newer masteries include Spectrum, Shift, and Double Jump, which were added alongside other recent content updates.
Glossary
Glossary- Punches
- The in-game currency earned by defeating other players, spent to unlock new abilities.
- Ability
- One of 103 special powers a player can use in combat, each with its own effect.
- Mastery
- A progression system tied to abilities, with 21 masteries in the game.
- Badge
- A reward earned by completing a specific in-game task, which can also serve as a way to unlock abilities.
- Match
- A single session of PvP combat where players fight each other using their chosen abilities.
- PvP
- Player versus Player — the format where you fight against other real players, not computer-controlled enemies.
Common questions
FAQCan I unlock everything without spending real money?
Every ability in the game can be unlocked using Punches earned from fighting or Badges earned from completing tasks.
Is there any way to unlock abilities besides spending Punches?
Yes — earning Badges is the other method. Badges come from completing specific tasks during matches, such as killing 10 players in one life with your robot, saving another player from death, or collecting all 10 Mythical Eggs.
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