Axie Infinity is an exciting RPG game where you can breed and hatch Axies to fight on the battlefield. Players often get excited and want to breed their Axies as soon as they get their first Axie. However, don’t let the fun distract you from the fact that breeding Axie is not as easy as it may seem.
As such, let us introduce to you the concept of breeding in Axie Infinity and teach you how to breed Axies in 5 simple steps with relevant considerations in mind. Read on to find out all about it!
What Is Axie Infinity?
Axie Infinity is a monster-battling game where you pit teams of cute monsters called Axies against each other in battles.
The game runs on the ETHereum blockchain with the help of Ronin, a sidechain that helps minimize fees and transaction delays. It's primarily focused on turn-based battles, either against computer-controlled Axie teams or live opponents over the Internet.
What is Breeding in Axie Infinity?
In Axie Infinity, players can breed two Axies to create a new Axie offspring. The Axie offspring comes in the form of an Egg, which morphs into an Adult after 5 days. It can then be used to battle, breed new offspring, or be sold on the Axie marketplace.
How to Breed Axies?
Let’s take a look at the step-by-step process of breeding Axies and getting brand new offspring.
Step 1: Get Started With Axie Infinity
First things first, you need to get started with the game. In short, you’ll need to create a Ronin network wallet and transfer some tokens to this new address. This is so that you have enough funds to buy your first Axies. Once you’re done, connect your wallet to your account and buy your Axies on the Axie Infinity Marketplace.
It’s important to point out that from the moment you choose your Axies, there are a whole number of factors that you need to consider. Each character is an NFT and comes with unique features and skills that can change your in-game experience. So choose well! You’ll also want to pay close attention to the Breed Count, the number of times the Axie has bred. Each of them can only breed seven times, and each time it gets more expensive.
When you’ve selected your first three Axies, you can download the game and get started. Link your in-game wallet to your email account, login and use your Axies to play. Keep in mind, players can also play the game without NFTs, but breeding only works when you have Axie NFTs.
Step 2: Battle and Strengthen your Axies
Before you can breed and sell your Axies on the marketplace, you’ll want to do what the game is really about: play and have fun. Also, the more you play, the better you’ll understand game dynamics and what makes an Axie powerful.
For instance, if you should focus on creating an Axie to be strong in the battle for Attack, Defense, or Support, your strategy is different.
Understanding which type of Axie you want to get is essential to make sure you don’t waste your Axies breeding chance. So think ahead and don’t just breed for fun. It is also a strategy game, after all.
Step 3: Get Yourself SLP and AXS Tokens
In order to breed Axie NFTs, you need to spend SLP tokens, also known as Smooth Love Potion. This in-game ERC-20 token can be traded on several exchanges, but you can also earn it by winning battles with your characters. The more your Axies have bred, the more SLP the next breed will cost.
Besides SLP, each breeding also costs you some AXS (Axie Infinity Shards), the in-game governance token. You can track the current value of SLP and AXS tokens using tracking tools like CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap.
However, keep in mind that breeding requires AXS and SLP on the Ronin Network in a Ronin Wallet. If you want to be sure how much it will cost to breed Axies, you can simulate breeding by checking your inventory on the marketplace.
Step 4: Selecting Axies To Breed
Before you head out to your Inventory and breed away, you must first research your Axies’ strengths and weaknesses. Axies have genes, body types and are divided into nine classes. Each Axie is unique and has its perks, so you should get to know them before selecting your NFTs to breed.
Step 5: How to Breed Axies?
Now you have a strong sense of what the game is about and have your breeding goals set out, and it’s WooHoo time! Or breeding time for your chosen Axies.
All you need to do is:
- Visit Axie Marketplace
- Make sure your Ronin Wallet is connected
- Click on Dashboard
- Go to your Inventory
- Select an Axie, and then click Breed
- Now find your Axie a mate, and select it
- Pay the breeding fees
- And then Confirm
As you can see, there’s much more to playing Axie Infinity and breeding Axies than meets the eye.
What Can I Do With My New Axie Offsprings?
After breeding your Axies, you will find a small egg in your inventory. This egg will take five days to mature, and then you can morph it into an adult Axie. Only then will you find out your new Axie’s class and genes.
Depending on your game strategy, you can do many things with your new NFT. This is one of the best parts of blockchain games; you own your in-game assets.
This means you have the freedom to breed Axies to sell them, a practice that may or may not be profitable. You could also continue to participate in in-game battles, using your new Axie. Either way, the choice is yours, and your Axies NFTs will remain there in your wallet for when you decide.
What Should I Pay Attention to When Breeding Axies?
Even if you already have an idea of how to breed Axies, it’s worth summarizing the process. Here’re a few tips for sticking to when breeding your Axie NFTs:
- Have a clear understanding of what your new Axie is for;
- Choose your Axie parents well, not only if they’re good but also if they match;
- Remember that rarity is more important than aesthetics;
- It is not possible to breed Axies with their siblings or parents;
- Do your own research about the best ways to play and breed Axies.
Closing Thoughts
Congratulations, by following this guide on how to breed Axies, you would have bred your very first Axie! Whatever the outcome is, cherish your Axie and fully immerse yourself in the game. We hope you enjoy this tutorial, and stay tuned for potentially more Axie Infinity guides from us!
