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Calling All Ascended Ones: Your Guide to Borrowing Badassery in AFK Arena
Ever feel like your hero pool is about as deep as a kiddie pool? Fear not, fellow adventurers! AFK Arena's mercenary system lets you borrow the magnificent muscles (or magical staves) of your friends' heroes for a limited time.
But wait, you cry, how does this sorcery work? Worry not, for I, your friendly neighborhood guide (and master borrower, ahem), shall unveil the secrets!
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The Two Flavors of Borrowing: Short-Term and Long-Term
1. The Speedy Loan: Short-Term Mercenaries
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- Need a quick burst of power for, say, a King's Tower push? Short-term mercenaries are your guys (or gals)!
- Borrow any Legendary+ hero from your friends list for a week.
- It's a free-for-all! No fancy in-game currency required.
- Catch: Heroes automatically return to their owners every Sunday at coordinated universal time (UTC), which basically means check your timezone conversion. Don't be that friend who forgets to return Borrowed-Bj�rn just in time for guild boss night!
2. The Committed Partnership: Garrisoned Mercenaries
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- Looking for a long-term companion to fill a gap in your team comp? Garrisoned mercenaries are your knights (or mages, or rogues) in shining armor!
- Request specific heroes from your friends or guildmates, who can then graciously (or not so graciously) lend them for 30 days.
- This one comes with a price: you'll need Dimensional Stones, a special currency earned through various in-game activities.
- Bonus: After hiring a hero six times, you no longer need to pay Dimensional Stones! Just be prepared to shower your friend with virtual flowers and eternal gratitude (optional, but highly encouraged).
Pro Tips for the Borrower
- Be a good friend! Return heroes promptly, send thank-you messages, and maybe even consider lending out some of your own heroes in return. Karma is a real thing, even in Esperia.
- Don't be afraid to ask! Most players are happy to help, especially in a good guild environment.
- Target your requests. If you need a specific hero for a specific purpose, let your friends know!
- Plan ahead. If you know you'll need a hero for an upcoming event, don't wait until the last minute to request them.
Remember, borrowing heroes is all about community and cooperation. So go forth, borrow wisely, and conquer the battlefield!
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