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# Genesis Pals

**Genesis Pals** are now fully minted and live on Ronin. Each Pal is a limited‑edition, on‑chain pet that unlocks content regular Pals never see.

| **What Sets Them Apart** | **In‑Game Benefits**                                             |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| True Ownership           | Supply is capped and the mint is closed, own a piece of history. |
| Rent & Earn              | Lend your Pal to other players for passive Paw Materials income. |
| Awakening‑Only           | Only NFTs can evolve into their faster, stronger Sublime form.   |
| Exclusive Access         | NFT‑only missions, tournaments, and Boss Season participation.   |
| Leaderboard Edge         | Faster missions → more loot/hour → higher Slayer Points rank.    |

### Core Specs

* **Rarity:** Rare, Epic, Legendary, Mythic
* **Element & Type:** Adds team‑building depth and rental demand
* **Level Range:** 1 → 70
* **Base Skill:** Reduces mission time; scales after Awakening
* **Bonus Skill:** Unlocked only after Awakening

### Bonus Skill Types

Unlocked only after Awakening, bonus skills provide additional effects that enhance gameplay or rewards. These effects vary per Pal and may include:

* Gain +X bonus materials per mission
* Gain +X% bonus materials per mission
* Awakening Dust drop chance increased by X%
* Earn +X Slayer Points for each boss victory
* Boss fight win rate increased by X%
* Reduces training time by X minutes
* Training material cost reduced by X%
* Boss fight duration shortened by X%
* Reduce material cost for boss fights by X%

*Note: Values (X) vary depending on Pal rarity and level. All bonus skills activate only after Awakening.*

### Gameplay Advantages

* **Boss Eligibility:** Only NFT Pals at **Lv 10+** can queue for Boss fights.
* **Permanent Power:** Levels reset each season, but **Awakening and skills persist**.
* **Passive Income:** List your Pal in the rental hub; earn while others grind.
* **Early Access:** Upcoming features will favor NFT owners.

### How to Acquire

* Secondary market on [Ronin Marketplace](https://marketplace.roninchain.com/collections/0x31462b2ee55db63296d537afa40c49c200a3d656).