Auto Chess - Classic strategy battles

Welcome to the revolutionary auto battler - Auto Chess! Originating from the widely popular Dota Auto Chess, this indie game has taken the world by storm since 2019. Developed by Drodo Studio and Dragonest Co.Ltd., Auto Chess presents an original gameplay experience that stays true to the strategic essence of Dota Auto Chess. Engage in intense 8-player matches, where you strategize with lineups consisting of 20 races and 13 classes!

Embark on a thrilling chess adventure during your leisure time:

- Unprecedented Gameplay

Partake in battles with 7 other competitors, utilizing Hero cards and forming diverse formations to secure victory in fast-paced games lasting about ten minutes. With millions of players competing daily, this game has emerged as a top choice for casual gaming.

- Strategy Reigns Supreme

Employ tactical prowess by acquiring Heroes from a shared card pool and devising unique formations to outmaneuver opponents. Master the art of evolution, combination, positioning, and more to refine your strategic skills. Adapt swiftly to changing circumstances to outlast the opposition till the very end!

- Embrace Fair Play

Experience genuine fair-play gaming! The World e-Sports Games are presented by Dragonest Co.Ltd., Drodo, and ImbaTV.

- Connect Globally

Join our global server and face off against challengers hailing from all corners of the world, regardless of your location!

Auto Chess beginner's guide: From novice to grandmaster

Rounds

As previously mentioned, Auto Chess is played in an arena against 7 other players. Each gets their own board, as you face off against each other in rounds. The goal is simple – be the last one standing. To do this, you will need to put together a strong team and avoid damage.

You start off with 1 gold and battle against NPCs in the first three rounds of Auto Chess. Rounds have two phases: preparation and battle. At the beginning of the preparation phase, you get a selection of five random pieces, which is automatically refreshed when a new round begins. Units cost between 1 and 5 gold depending on their rarity (which we will discuss later).

When you purchase one, it will automatically be placed on your bench (area under the checkered board). Make sure to drag it onto the board quickly — preparation lasts only 20 seconds and pieces that are not on the board will not participate in combat.

Once the battle phase begins, you don’t have to do anything — the pieces will battle automatically, hence the Auto Chess name. We should also note that you might have to wait for other players to finish their combat after you’re done. That usually lasts only a couple of seconds, however.

The first three rounds, followed by every 5th round (10, 15 and so on), you and every other player in the arena face off against the same NPC monsters or creeps, which can drop items. Make sure you tap on the presents as they appear on the chessboard. The items should then automatically be placed in your backpack.

As a beginner you shouldn’t worry too much about item synergies. Open the backpack, tap and hold on the item to read the description, and simply drag it onto a piece to equip it. There no items with negative stats or downsides, so it’s better to use them than to have them gathering dust in your inventory.

What about health? You start off with 100 hp at the beginning of every game. If you win the round, you earn gold and xp. However, if you lose, all enemy chess pieces left alive on the board will attack you directly, costing you two hp for each unit. If there are three pieces alive for example,  you will lose six HP. If there are five pieces 10 hp, and so on. If you health drops to zero, it’s game over.

Don’t worry about losing units though — even if they fall in battle, they respawn at the beginning of every round with full HP and mana.

Auto Chess can go on to a maximum of 50 rounds, but most games last about 30 rounds or around 15 minutes. If you think a game is lost because you made mistakes early on there’s also the option to surrender after round 15.

Resources

Win or lose, every player earns one experience and five gold per round (six gold if you snag a victory against a player). These resources are incredibly valuable — they help you level up, which in turn determines the maximum number of chess pieces you can have on the board simultaneously. You can have up to 10 pieces if you reach the max level 10.

Make sure you make use of all your available space but keep an eye out! If you place more than your level allows, a random piece will be thrown back on the bench at the beginning of the battle phase.

Gold is also used for buying chess pieces, rerolling them, and for purchasing experience. Yes, five gold can net you four experience. It’s one of the most interesting mechanics in the game. It forces you to find a balance between rerolling for the dream team and trying to amass a huge army on the board through levels.

Another layer of depth is added with the ability to generate interest. For every 10 gold that you have kept unspent, you earn one extra gold. You are also awarded bonuses for win streaks. Note: losing to creeps doesn’t break your streak.

Combined, these gold mechanics allow you to be tactical with spending. You can make efficient and conservative purchases, or you can go all out. The choice is yours! As a beginner nothing is stopping you from trying both in casual games, but we advise you to lean more heavily towards leveling up once you are in the mid to late game (after round 15).