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# Ether Arena

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### What is Ether Arena?

Ether Arena is the central strategic battlefield in *EtherForge*, where players deploy the Heroes and Monsters they have personally crafted to compete in real-time tactical battles.

Each victory in the Arena not only grants rewards but also showcases the player’s management skill, strategic thinking, and the strength of their factory network.

### Match Entry, Betting & Fees

Each PvP match requires players to enter by placing a wager in **$SOL**, with both participants contributing equally to form the total prize pool.

* System Fee: **5%** of the total prize pool *(counted as hard income)*
* Winner Reward: **95%** of the total prize pool

Example:

A 1v1 match where each player wagers **1 $SOL**:

→ Total pool: **2 $SOL**\
→ Winner receives: **1.9 $SOL**\
→ Server fee: **0.1 $SOL**

#### Base Pool Types

|  Pool Type | Bet per Player | Total Prize Pool |
| :--------: | :------------: | :--------------: |
| **Pool 1** |   0.025 $SOL   |     0.05 $SOL    |
| **Pool 2** |    0.05 $SOL   |     0.10 $SOL    |
| **Pool 3** |   0.075 $SOL   |     0.15 $SOL    |
| **Pool 4** |    0.10 $SOL   |     0.20 $SOL    |

#### Custom Pool

Players can create private pools to challenge friends or guild members.

Custom pools allow:

* Adjustable wager sizes
* Map selection
* Special rule sets

&#x20;:pushpin: *Custom Pools do not affect **ELO** rankings and are intended for casual or training purposes only.*

### Matchmaking System

The Ether Arena matchmaking system features two main modes:

#### 🎖 Ranked Match

* Automatically matches players with similar **ELO** ratings within the same pool tier.
* Match outcomes directly affect seasonal rankings.

#### 🤝 Custom Battle

* Players create private battle rooms and invite opponents via a Battle Code.
* This is a non-ranked mode, and results do not impact leaderboard standings.

*💡 Note: Ranked Match is the default mode.The random matchmaking algorithm ensures fair play and prevents **ELO** manipulation.*


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