Dear Heroes,
Rune Hero’s first Closed Beta Test (CBT1) is about to begin! This test not only offers a preview of the core gameplay systems, but also features a series of rich rewards to recognize your participation and achievements.
📅 Test Details
- Test Period: May 4 – May 24, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
- Access Requirements: An Access Code or activation of xRune Privileges is required to enter the game.
- Data-wipe: This is a data-wipe test. All data will be removed when the cbt ends.
🎁 Reward Types
💰 Cash Prize Pool
A base prize pool of $20,000 has been allocated for this test.
Additionally, 60% of all player spending during the test will be added to the pool.
At the end of the season, the full cash pool will be distributed to top players in the Arena leaderboard.
🔥 Celestial Stone(Legendary Weapon Material)
- Celestial Stone are the only way to craft Legendary Weapons, the most powerful gear in the entire game.
- Legendary Weapons are superior to all other gear and dominate in both PvE and PvP.
- The Legendary Weapons cannot be dropped, and require 3 Celestial Stone to craft.
- Celestial Stones earned in CBT1 will carry over into CBT2 and can be used for craft.
🧭 Relics (Skill Progression Rewards)
- Each hero has unique skill and talent paths.
- During the test, players can earn Relic NFTs based on their talent growth.
- These relics play a critical role in character development and long-term progression.
🧾 Whitelist (Arcane Crystal NFT Mint)
- After CBT1, a new Arcane Crystal NFT mint event will begin.
- Only users who own a whitelist spot may participate in the mint.
- Arcane Crystals are required to enter dungeons and claim loot. Starting in CBT2, players will no longer receive free Crystals — they must mint or trade to obtain them.
🏆 Reward Distribution
⚔️ Arena Leaderboard (10k usdt + 20% spending)
Rankings will be determined by player Arena Points. Estimated rewards below (based on estimated $30,000 pool):
| Rank Range | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st | $2,000 + Celestial Stone + 2 Whitelists |
| 2nd | $1,500 + Celestial Stone + 2 Whitelists |
| 3rd | $800 + Celestial Stone + 2 Whitelists |
| 4th–5th | $350 + Celestial Stone + 2 Whitelists |
| 6th–10th | $350 + 2 Whitelists |
| 11th–50th | $250 + 2 Whitelists |
| 51st–100th | $75 + 2 Whitelists |
| 101st–200th | $35 + 1 Whitelist |
| 201st–500th | $20 + 1 Whitelist |
⚔️ PVE Leaderboard (10k usdt + 40% spending)
Rankings will be determined by player Arena Points. Estimated rewards below (based on estimated $50,000 pool):
| Rank Range | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st | $3333 |
| 2nd | $2500 |
| 3rd | $1333 |
| 4-10th | $583 |
| 11th–50th | $417 |
| 51st–100th | $125 |
| 101st–200th | $58 |
| 201st–500th | $33 |
🧪 Trial Grounds Leaderboard
Ranked by total Trial Stones earned during the test:
| Rank Range | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st–3rd | Celestial Stone + 1 Whitelist |
| 4th–400th | 1 Whitelist |
🌠 Wishing Pool Leaderboard
Ranked by total Wish Points earned:
| Rank Range | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st–3rd | Celestial Stone + 1 Whitelist |
| 4th–400th | 1 Whitelist |
📘 Talent Growth – Relic NFT Airdrops
Players will receive Relic NFTs based on talent growth progress at the end of CBT1:
| Talent Progress | Rewards |
|---|---|
| All 3 talents in a ring reach level 5 | Lv.5 Relic NFT ×2 |
| All 3 talents in a ring reach level 4 | Lv.5 Relic NFT ×1 + Lv.4 Relic NFT ×1 |
| All 3 talents in a ring reach level 3 | Lv.4 Relic NFT ×1 + Lv.3 Relic NFT ×1 |
Notes:
- Three relics of the same level can be combined into one of a higher level (up to Lv.4).
- Having three Lv.5 relics in the same ring unlocks bonus talents, offering significant combat boosts.
💎 Dungeon Drop Rewards
In the final chapter dungeons, players have a chance to obtain Celestial Stone and Whitelists as loot drops.
These items can be freely traded on the in-game marketplace.
At the end of the season, we will scan each player’s backpack and distribute corresponding rewards to their linked wallet.
🏰 Guild Leaderboard
At season end, we’ll evaluate the top 500 Arena players. If a player’s name includes a clear guild tag or identifier, they will be attributed to that guild.
Ranking Criteria:
- Guilds are ranked by how many of their members reached the top 500.
- In case of a tie, the guild with the highest individual rank among its members will be placed higher.
Guild Rewards:
| Guild Rank | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st | 30 Whitelist Spots |
| 2nd | 20 Whitelist Spots |
| 3rd | 15 Whitelist Spots |
| 4th | 10 Whitelist Spots |
| 5th | 5 Whitelist Spots |
CBT1 is a critical phase for Rune Hero’s gameplay and economic system testing. We sincerely thank every adventurer who joins us on this journey. May your efforts leave a lasting mark on the world of Herud!