# Summoner's Spellbook

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**The Summoner's Spellbook: Forging Your Legacy in Praetoria**

Your journey in Praetoria begins for free ([F2P](https://support.splinterlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/13828920250388-Free-to-Play-Splinterlands-Account)), a path open to all. But the **Summoner's Spellbook** is more than an item - it's the key to a legendary destiny, the power of true ownership, the thrill of trading, and the promise of full earning potential. This is the artifact that transforms a simple wanderer into a true champion.

## The Path of the Unbound: A Free Start

Even without the Spellbook, a new player can dive deep into the action. Your first step is the [**Campaign Mode**](https://splinterlands.com/campaign/), where you'll learn the game basics and fight battles to earn your first [**Foundations Set** ](https://support.splinterlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/6538474099732-Campaign-Mode-Foundations-Set)**cards**. These cards are your entry to the next stage of your journey.

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* [**Frontier Mode**](https://support.splinterlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/6538474099732-Campaign-Mode-Foundations-Set): After earning your first cards in Campaign Mode, the doors to Frontier Mode swing open. This is your proving ground - a new world to explore and test your skills. Each day, by winning just five battles, you can earn valuable daily rewards, including **Foundations cards** or **Foundations packs**, depending on your league. Prove your might on the battlefield and climb the ranks of the Frontier leaderboards to win even more of these coveted packs. While your journey begins for free, these rewards can become yours forever once you acquire the Spellbook.

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* **A Glimpse of Modern Mode & Tournaments**: To truly step into the competitive scene, you must first prove your worth by completing **100 Frontier battles** or claiming the Spellbook’s power. Only after meeting one of these conditions can you join the ranks of **Modern Mode** and begin to participate in **Tournaments**.

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* **Begin to Strategize**: Combine your cards, receive delegations from your allies, and join a **Guild** to learn the meaning of true teamwork.

However, your path is limited without the Spellbook. Your rewards are bound to your account, and the full riches of the Splinterlands economy remain beyond your grasp.

## The Power of the Spellbook: Claim Your Destiny

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For a one-time cost of just **$10**, the Spellbook is bound to your account, granting you the power to:

* **Unlock the Full Hive Ecosystem**: Your **Summoner's Spellbook** not only grants you access to Praetoria's full potential, but it also creates a fully verified **Hive blockchain account**. This account name is your digital identity, your wallet address and your username for all Hive dApps. Choose it wisely, for this name is permanent and cannot be changed. This is the key that enables you to truly own and control your assets, not just within Splinterlands but across the entire Hive ecosystem.
* **Full Marketplace Access**: Your cards and packs from Frontier Mode and beyond can now be **traded, sold, and transferred**. **Soulbound Reward cards**, earned in Modern and Wild or purchased with Glint, can also be made tradable by paying an [unbinding fee](https://support.splinterlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/29309050334356-Soulbound-Cards-Unbinding-FAQ).
* **Access the Highest Ranks**: Play in the advanced **Modern,** **Wild** and **Survival** modes, where the greatest legends are forged. Note that Wild mode requires a [**Wild Pass**](https://support.splinterlands.com/hc/en-us/articles/27296621961876-Wild-Pass-FAQ) each season.
* **Enter Tournaments:** The Spellbook is your key to participating in all **Tournaments**, where you can prove your skill and win grand prizes.
* [**Earn SPS**](https://docs.splinterlands.com/splintershards-sps): You gain the right to earn **SPS**, Splinterlands' core utility and governance token.
* **Receive a Hero's Welcome**: You'll be rewarded with **3,000 Credits** (or **3,500 Credits** with a referral), **5 Conclave Arcana Starter Packs**, and a **30-day SPS battle rewards boost**.

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The Spellbook is your key to moving beyond a simple traveler and becoming a legendary warrior in the Splinterlands.

## Start Free. Upgrade to Power.

Splinterlands gives you a taste of ownership in Frontier Mode, but if you’re ready to **rise beyond the basics**, the **Summoner’s Spellbook** is your key to becoming a true champion.

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