> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.onchainheroes.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.onchainheroes.xyz/hidden-archive/season-2/quickstart.md).

# Quickstart

Objectives

Players in Season 2 can pursue a variety of objectives based on their playstyle and strategic goals. These include:

* **Maximizing Progression**: Climb the leaderboard by leveling up heroes and improving performance in dungeons.
* **Optimizing $HERO Earnings**: Strategically stake heroes and loadouts to farm $HERO tokens efficiently.
* **Weapon Farming & Upgrading**: Mint new weapons, enhance them through sharpening and remixing, and wield them in battle.
* **Trading & Collecting**: Acquire rare items and NFTs to trade on supported marketplaces or to complete powerful loadouts.

### Requirements

To participate in Season 2, players must own certain NFTs and optionally hold utility tokens:

| Token / NFT                                                         | Image Placeholder                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | Required   | Description                                                                  | Marketplace                                                                                                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Genesis Heroes**](/heroes/genesis-heroes.md)                     | ![](https://1697034096-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJpx9ur3CmOkW7hy40mdH%2Fuploads%2FQoTk6H8hD1aYzAWJ9SVe%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=686489cd-825b-482a-b8b7-b9c15799dd5e)                                                                       | ✅ Yes      | Core character NFT required to access OnChainHeroes (OCH).                   | [MagicEden](https://magiceden.io/collections/abstract/0x7c47ea32fd27d1a74fc6e9f31ce8162e6ce070eb) [OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/genesishero-abstract) |
| [**Weapons**](/items-and-assets/weapons.md)                         | <div><figure><img src="https://1697034096-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJpx9ur3CmOkW7hy40mdH%2Fuploads%2Fjb7BNdEVkQtJA7rfBfTw%2F5_13.png?alt=media&amp;token=b6ae330f-bb43-4d3a-b6b9-d6d178336ec6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>  | ✅ Yes      | Main equipment NFTs used to battle in Season 2.                              | [MagicEden](https://magiceden.io/collections/abstract/0x7c47ea32fd27d1a74fc6e9f31ce8162e6ce070eb) [OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/genesishero-abstract) |
| [**$HERO Token**](/items-and-assets/usdhero-token.md)               | <div><figure><img src="https://1697034096-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJpx9ur3CmOkW7hy40mdH%2Fuploads%2FNSX4eSrk7h6BxrdLVmXm%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=b8e5214f-a2f4-4db0-b3d2-0998c99250b7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div> | ❌ Optional | Primary utility token used for progression, upgrades, and more.              | [DexScreener](https://dexscreener.com/abstract/0x3771b51b5a705338fa19702f249afcaa94b0cd8c)                                                                      |
| [**Genesis Rings**](/items-and-assets/ringbearers/genesis-rings.md) | ![](https://1697034096-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJpx9ur3CmOkW7hy40mdH%2Fuploads%2F8ntqOl7gXc0xqCeQAxek%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=381b0e7c-0b90-483d-9a20-442b8ccdaa3e)                                                                       | ❌ Optional | Limited-edition NFTs offering benefits such as $HERO airdrops and cosmetics. | [OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/och-genesis-ring)                                                                                                       |

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### Core Game Loop

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### Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide

> 🔗 [*Click here to play: https://play.onchainheroes.xyz*](https://play.onchainheroes.xyz)

1. **Connect AGW Wallet** at the game portal.
2. **Select Your Genesis Hero** and **equip a weapon loadout**.
3. **Stake** your hero + loadout to enter a dungeon and begin battling.

> ⚠️ **Important:**\
> If your heroes are still staked from Season 1, make sure to **unstake them** before participating in Season 2.

4. **After the fixed staking period**, **unstake your hero** and **collect your rewards**.
5. **Level Up Heroes** at **The Gym** using earned $HERO.
6. **Repair & Sharpen Weapons** at **The Blacksmith**.
7. **Roll for Weapons or Remix them** in the Gacha Zone to upgrade your arsenal.