it is a 5v5 mobile multiplayer battle arena released in 2016 by moonton. the game gained an impressive player base in southeast asia, growing as far as to rival a game it has an eventful history with, league of legends. the main game modes typically include ten players in total, five on each opposing team with the goal of destroying the enemy's base. each player controls a hero with their own unique set of abilities, distinct backstories, ideal items builds, and classes, with some even being a hybrid of two classes, such as esmeralda, a mage/tank. these discrepancies between the playable heroes allows for complex and dynamic gameplays, offering your team and your opponents several ways to duke it out, each leading to a different outcome. at the same time, this leaves a lot of nuances that newer players may struggle to identify, leaving them at a disadvantage in most encounters. luckily, this article aims to cover most of the basics and give fresh faces the foundation they need to thrive in this mobile arena.