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# Collecting Cards & Fragments

There are 2 main type of collectibles that you can upgrade your game and army. The first is called the **CARDS.** The other is called **FRAGMENTS**. Both of these have different uses explained below.

### Cards

The cards are in the form of NFTs. All units, spells and structures are cards. A player needs to collect the actual NFT first before one can use or upgrade the unit.

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### Fragments

Fragments are parts that is needed to upgrade that particular card. You are able to collect the fragments even though you don't have the actual card. Each arena level will unlock certain fragments and the fragments that you receive in chests and other lootboxes are random but conform to your highest arena level.

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