Valeria: Land Before the War, a new real-time strategy game, is shaking up the web3 gaming space. Available now on iOS and Android, the game has kicked off its Season 1 with a bang—a month-long play to airdrop campaign boasting a whopping $2.5 million in rewards. Starting November 30th, players can compete for their share of 20 million $LOV tokens, representing 5% of the ecosystem’s supply, all fully unlocked during the TGE.
For this first season, though, players won’t directly use $LOV but will instead interact with $VAL, a temporary token to be phased out after $LOV’s TGE in late 2024. Every $VAL collected during this season will be swappable 1:1 for $LOV upon its release.
Valeria’s Play to Airdrop Campaign: How Does it Work?
In Season 1, the airdrop mechanics are rooted in “Shards,” a dynamic progression system designed to gamify the process. Think of Shards as the campaign’s backbone—they dictate how much $LOV you’ll earn. However, your $LOV airdrop is based on your Shard generation rate, not the total number of Shards you accrue. This encourages players to actively upgrade and optimize their gameplay rather than hoarding resources.
There are 25 progression ranks, from Iron 1 to Champion, with increasing Shard generation rates tied to each tier. The baseline? Iron 1 starts at 0 Shards/hour, while top-tier Champion skyrockets to a whopping 1 million Shards/hour. Players also receive bonuses for tier progression, like a one-off 4,000 Shard bonus for hitting Iron 2, along with multiplier upgrades (e.g., 1.01x boosts) and extended claim limits for Shard storage.
The system rewards skill and strategy: each rank unlocks new benefits and better hourly generation caps. Strategic use of Shards will help players rise through the ranks.
Artifacts and Emblems: Your Tools for Dominance
To climb the leaderboard, players must master two core systems: Artifacts and Emblems.
Artifacts are straightforward. They boost passive Shard generation and can be upgraded using Shards, no gameplay required. Many are available instantly, while others may demand tasks like inviting friends or leveling up another Artifact. If you’ve got the Shards, you’re good to upgrade whenever you want.
Emblems, however, raise the stakes by requiring in-game activity to unlock and upgrade. From winning PvP battles to following Valeria on social media, Emblems combine on-chain gaming with player engagement. Once enhanced, Emblems apply multipliers to Shard generation rates that carry over to future seasons—talk about long-term rewards.
For instance, a PvP-focused Emblem starts simple: play a match to unlock it, then grind your way to level it up (e.g., 10 matches to hit Level 4). At each step, your hourly Shard output grows, with a 1.01x multiplier stacking for even greater rewards as you climb.
About Valeria: Land Before the War
Valeria: Land Before the War isn’t just about grinding for Shards; it’s also a compelling real-time strategy experience. Players summon Valerians, tackle dungeons, compete in faction wars, and more. The game fuses card mechanics with energy management, letting players assemble powerful teams and unlock rare NFTs like champions, weapons, and more.
For competitive players, PvP matches take center stage. But casual fans will also find plenty to enjoy with story modes, survival challenges, and a dynamic dungeon system.
Tips to Crush the Campaign
- Create an Account to Kick Things Off: Start by heading to the official Shard Campaign page here. It’s best to sign up using your Apple ID or Gmail, as it’s much easier to link to the mobile game later. Once your account is set up, download the game on iOS or Android to get started.
- Upgrade Artifacts First: Early Artifact upgrades offer major Shard-generation boosts with minimal effort.
- Grind For Emblems: These provide critical multipliers and long-term advantages. Play consistently to unlock higher levels.
- Spend All Your Shards: Remember, unused Shards don’t count toward the $LOV airdrop. Invest in upgrades to keep climbing the ranks.
- Balance Team Builds: Focus on accessible characters rather than rare ones early on, especially if you’re playing for free.
$LOV and the Future of Valeria Games
While $VAL token powers Season 1, the real prize is $LOV—the upcoming ecosystem token set to debut after this season. After its TGE, $VAL will no longer be usable but can be seamlessly swapped for $LOV tokens.
The launch of Valeria: Land Before the War highlights the studio’s ambition to push web3 gaming forward. Built on the XAI network, Valeria Games seeks to offer an immersive experience that makes use of blockchain tech for meaningful gameplay innovation.
