Illuvium Gauntlet: Everything You Need To Know

Illuvium Gauntlet: A Complete Guide to the In-Game Details

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Introduction

Illuvium Gauntlet is an intense, strategy-driven mode that challenges players to manage their resources, optimise their team composition, and outlast seven opponents in a high-stakes battle. This guide breaks down everything you need to know, from credits and income to Illuvials, augments, and combat mechanics.

Starting Conditions

At the beginning of each match, players start with:

• Level: 1

• Credits: 5

• Health: 100

• Initial Unit: 1 random S1T0 Illuvial

Managing these resources effectively is crucial to building a strong team and progressing through the rounds.

Earning Credits

Credits are the in-game currency to acquire units, upgrades, and strategic advantages. Players earn credits through multiple mechanisms:

Base Income

• Players receive 5 credits at the start of every round.

Interest Income

• Earn additional credits based on the amount left at the end of each round:

• 10-19 Credits: +1

• 20-29 Credits: +2

• 30-39 Credits: +3

• 40-49 Credits: +4

• 50-59 Credits: +5

• 60-69 Credits: +6

• 70+ Credits: +7

Streak Income

• Win Streaks:

• 2-3 consecutive wins: +1 credit

• 4-5 consecutive wins: +2 credits

• 6+ consecutive wins: +3 credits

• Loss Streaks: Similar structure to win streaks, rewarding strategic play even when losing.

PVE Rewards

• Earn credits by eliminating Illuvials in PVE rounds. The higher the tier, the more credits you receive.

Round Types & Placement Phases

Each round varies in format, influencing income, augment choices, and battle strategies.

Round Types

• PVE Rounds: Face off against AI-controlled Illuvials to gain rewards.

• PVP Rounds: Compete against other players in high-stakes battles.

• Augment Rounds: Acquire game-changing augments for your units.

• Legendary Augment Rounds: High-value augments appear at specific intervals.

• Drone Augment Rounds: Provide special enhancements for your team.

Placement Phase Duration

• Rounds 1-2: 35s

• Rounds 3-5: 25s

• Rounds 6-9: 30s

• Rounds 10-22: 40s

• Rounds 23+: 45s

• Special modifiers can add or subtract time depending on the round type.

Leveling & Damage Mechanics

Each player levels up throughout the game, increasing their damage output.

Leveling Up

• Players gain XP as the game progresses.

• Leveling increases survivability and damage potential.

• The required XP to level up grows exponentially.

Damage Calculation

• PVE Damage: 2 × the number of surviving units.

• PVP Damage: Based on the winner’s level and surviving units.

• Higher levels deal significantly more damage, making progression critical.

Illuvial Acquisition & Shop Odds

Players can acquire stronger Illuvials as they progress. Each level affects the probability of drawing different tiers:

Illuvial Shop Probabilities

• Level 1: 100% Tier 0

• Level 2: 70% Tier 0, 25% Tier 1, 5% Tier 2

• Level 3: 60% Tier 0, 30% Tier 1, 6% Tier 2, 4% Tier 3

• Level 4+: Increased chances for higher-tier Illuvials.

Augments & Buffs

Augments provide powerful effects that can shift the tide of battle.

Drone Augments (Examples)

• Lightning Speed: Increases attack and movement speed.

• Bloodthirst: Grants omnivamp (lifesteal from all damage sources).

• Psionic Barrier: Provides a shield based on Omega Power.

• Battle Momentum: Increases attack speed every 6 seconds.

• Second Wind: Restores health after a set duration in battle.

Augment selection plays a massive role in long-term survival and effectiveness.

Status Effects & Keywords

Certain status effects can heavily impact fights. Understanding them is key.

Crowd Control Effects

• Stun: Prevents movement, attacks, and Omega abilities.

• Silence: Blocks Omega ability usage.

• Disarm: Prevents attacking.

• Blind: Causes attacks to miss.

• Root: Prevents movement.

• Fear/Flee: Forces units to run away.

• Charm: Forces units to move toward the source.

• Taunt: Forces units to attack a specific target.

Damage Modifiers

• Poison: Deals percentage-based damage over time.

• Wound: Causes additional physical damage over time.

• Burn: Deals damage based on missing health and ignites at max stacks.

• Frost: Slows attack speed and freezes at max stacks.

Defensive Buffs

• Shield: Absorbs damage before health is affected.

• Cleanse: Removes negative effects.

• Indomitable: Prevents death, keeping health at 1.

• Immune: Negates all negative effects.

Game Strategy Tips

To succeed in Illuvium Gauntlet, consider these strategic elements:

Credit Management

• Prioritise income-generating strategies to scale faster.

• Balance spending vs. saving to take advantage of interest mechanics.

Team Composition

• Synergize Illuvials for maximum efficiency.

• Adapt to counter opponents’ strategies.

Augment Selection

• Choose augments that complement your playstyle and units.

• Prioritise sustain, damage amplification, or survivability depending on your situation.

Additional References

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Current Gauntlet Weapons

Match Flow

Conclusion

Illuvium Gauntlet offers deep strategy, intense competition, and rewarding progression. Understanding credit management, Illuvial selection, augments, and combat mechanics will give you the best chance at victory. Now, it's time to jump in and master the Gauntlet!