# Characters
### Free Characters
At launch, we’ll have a selection of non-NFT characters. All those will be available to everyone for free. Every player will have access to those characters to wear equipment and participate in matches.
### NFT Characters
Later down the line, we may introduce NFT characters as well, and maybe even some NFT cosmetics on top.
Players will be able to buy NFT characters on the marketplace or inside the game for $ENGM.
Each NFT character will have a limit on the number of life cycles. After the character's life cycle ends, he can make a modification of the character to recharge the life cycle using the $ENGM token. The number of life cycles is limited and depends on the rarity of your NFT character. When the life cycle limit ends, the NFT is burned, and the player receives compensation in $GIM tokens.
#### How to acquire characters?
4 characters are free to choose from the very start of gameplay. (Free-to-Play)
#### **Functions of NFT Charecters**
1. Only NFT Characters owners can earn $GIM.
2. The amount of obtainable $GIM may vary depending on each NFT Character's grade and results of battles.
3. With multiple NFT Characters, you can build various strategies and earn more tokens than a single NFT character.
#### **Differences in NFT Characters**
1. There are Common, Unique and Legendary grades. Higher grades offer better rewards.
2. You can acuire Common grade NFT Character inside the game for $ENGM
3. Unique and Legendary characters can only be acquired by drawing from NFT mystery boxes.
| Grade | Multiplication | Life cycles |
| --------- | -------------- | ----------- |
| Common | x1 | 5 |
| Unique | x2,5 | 10 |
| Legendary | x4 | 16 |
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