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# Warriors Selection

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To start the game, players can purchase their characters from either the Warena store or marketplaces, or can lease a warrior from another player at an agreed rate. Before each battle, the player must select a team of warriors to participate from their owned-warrior list. A warrior’s power must be continually upgraded, which can be done by completing tasks, winning PvP (player vs. player) battles, and adding in-game items to each character.