# How to play

[Canonical web page](https://duelandfights.com/en/how-to-play)

[Play free in browser](https://duelandfights.com/?lang=en)

## The aim of a duel

Reduce the opposing avatar’s health to zero. Avatar health depends on player progression; PvE encounters can use specific values and objectives. If both avatars reach zero at the same time, the result is a draw.

## Cards and decks

Creatures fight on the field, spells apply their stated effects and weapons equip your avatar. In the Deck Builder, choose cards from your collection within the displayed copy limits.

## Playing cards, spells and weapons

Playing a card spends its stated mana cost, except when an effect provides an alternative cost. Choose a free zone for a creature and a valid target when required. After resolution a spell goes to the graveyard; a weapon equips your avatar and replaces its previous weapon, which goes to the graveyard.

## Turns and mana

The standard opening hand contains five cards. Start with one maximum mana; on your subsequent turns the maximum grows up to ten and available mana is restored. Automatically draw a card at the start of a turn, except on the first turn of the match.

## Combat

Drag cards from your hand to play them, and drag a creature or avatar towards a target to attack. Neither player can attack during their own first turn. Creatures deal damage based on ATK; ranged attackers do not take counterattack damage from their target. Effects and abilities can change individual combat interactions.

## Start and progress

Sign in as a guest or with Google. Follow the tutorial and story, earn experience and gold, complete missions and improve your collection. The in-game guide explains card abilities and advanced rules.

## Explore the game

- [Home](https://duelandfights.com/en)
- [Features](https://duelandfights.com/en/features)
- [How to play](https://duelandfights.com/en/how-to-play)
- [Cards and collection](https://duelandfights.com/en/cards)
- [PvE story campaign](https://duelandfights.com/en/story)
- [Online PvP duels](https://duelandfights.com/en/pvp)
- [DUEL & FIGHTS for Android](https://duelandfights.com/en/android)
- [Frequently asked questions](https://duelandfights.com/en/faq)
- [Press kit](https://duelandfights.com/en/press-kit)
- [Updates and development](https://duelandfights.com/en/updates)

## Official links

- [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duelandfights.app)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/x84S4fYHyz)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/duelandfights)
- [About and credits](https://duelandfights.com/about)
- [business@gabrieleviola.it](mailto:business@gabrieleviola.it)