Duel of Wizards demands more than powerful spells. To win, you must wisely manage everything that keeps you alive throughout the duel.

Keep three main values in mind at all times:

Life

Life shows how long you can survive the duel.

Early in the game, a failed defense may not have serious consequences. But as your Exhaustion grows, every mistake becomes more dangerous.

Later in the duel, even one lost round can end your game.

If your Life reaches 0, you are eliminated.

Mana

Mana is your magical energy. You need it to cast spells.

The more Mana you have, the more options you have: you can cast stronger spells, make unexpected choices and respond more easily to your opponent’s moves.

One way to restore Mana is to drink a Mana Drink . But it brings risk as well as resources.

Too much Mana Drink can affect your judgment, memory and tactical decisions. You may have more magical energy—but that does not mean you will use it well.

Without Mana, there are no spells—but without clear-headed decisions, there is no victory.

Exhaustion

Exhaustion tracks the strain the duel puts on your wizard.

The higher your Exhaustion level, the more Life you lose after a failed defense.

As the game progresses, each mistake can therefore demand a greater price.

Some of the game’s most important decisions are what to spend Mana on, when to sip a Mana Drink, when to save your stronger cards and when to accept increased Exhaustion.

Play too cautiously, and your opponent may take control.
Burn through your resources too quickly, and you can easily become vulnerable.

Duel of Wizards puts real power not only in your cards, but also in how you use them.