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# Progression

<figure><img src="/files/QdprClVcspJSHKbJKyku" alt=""><figcaption><p>A newly awakened Level 1 Common Mage</p></figcaption></figure>

There are various aspects, which play into the progression of a Hero:

* **Level + Stats**
* **Rarity Tier**
* **Gear + Skills**
* **Titles**
* **Representing Land**

#### Level

In **Pawtato Land: Genesis** newly awakened Heroes start at Level 1 and can reach a maximum Level of 20.

Experience is awarded from successful Adventures and accumulates up to a certain threshold per level. Once the experience bar is full, a Hero can travel to a City or the Temple of Axomamma to complete the level up and distribute new [Stats](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/stats.md).

Besides Experience, leveling up also requires certain materials:

* **Level 2:** 50x Lesser Essence of Axoma
* **Level 3:** 100x Lesser Essence of Axoma, 3x Essence of Axoma

#### Rarity Tier

Heroes use the same tier system as items, ranging from **Common** > <mark style="color:green;">**Uncommon**</mark> > <mark style="color:blue;">**Rare**</mark> > <mark style="color:purple;">**Epic**</mark> > <mark style="color:orange;">**Legendary**</mark> > <mark style="color:red;">**Mythic**</mark>. When awakening, Heroes gain a random Rarity Tier up to <mark style="color:purple;">**Epic**</mark>, higher Tiers can only be acquired through [Ascension](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/ascension.md) Quests.

Rarity Tier plays into the **LCK** stat and is responsible for the number of available [**Skill Slots**](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/skills.md).

<figure><img src="/files/SSPzd6gWAuu6usIQpHHc" alt=""><figcaption><p>The above Hero after reaching Level 12 and completing multiple Ascension Quests to get to Legendary Tier</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Gear & Skills

Next to the base Stats of a Hero, its capabilities can be greatly boosted via [Equipment](/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment.md) and [Skills](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/skills.md).

#### **Titles**

Titles are rewards for **extraordinary deeds** and up to three can be bestowed upon a Hero. Titles grant passive effects and/or unlock gated content.

#### Representing Land

Land owners can provide certain Buildings, which give buffs to Heroes. Representing a land with the right buffs for your strategy can be a key component for success.