# Expedition Setup

Before your miners descend into the unknown, you'll need to carefully plan each expedition. The setup phase is where strategy begins — every choice will shape the outcome.

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## 1. Select Your Miners 

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* You may choose up to **15 active miners** per expedition.
* Consider:
  * **Stamina** levels
  * **Addiction** resistance
  * **Age** and remaining vitality
  * **Skills and synergies**
* Balance **rarity and risk**: higher rarity offers better performance, but also more costly to rejuvenate.

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## 2. Equip Relics&#x20;

* Each miner can carry **2 unique relics**.
* Relics affect:
  * Mining speed
  * Artifact quality
  * Trap avoidance
  * Recovery time
* Plan carefully — duplicate relics across the team **are not allowed**.

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## 3. Choose Boosters&#x20;

* Only **1 Booster** can be active at a time.
* Boosters apply to the entire expedition and may:
  * Increase artifact drop rates
  * Boost relic efficiency
  * Lower stamina consumption
* Activating a new Booster **cancels** the current one.

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## 4. Define the Expedition Depth&#x20;

* Deeper layers mean:
  * Better rewards
  * Stronger traps
  * Higher addiction gain
* Customize your risk profile depending on:
  * Miner stamina
  * Current addiction levels
  * Artifact needs

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## 5. Review and Launch&#x20;

* Final checklist:
  * Team synergy ✅
  * Stamina & addiction under control ✅
  * Relics and booster equipped ✅
  * Strategic depth chosen ✅

Press "Launch" and watch your miners begin their journey! You’ll receive updates as they delve deeper — and face whatever lurks in the dark.

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### Pro Tip&#x20;

High risk brings high reward... but **don’t get greedy**. Sometimes, pulling out early is the best long-term move.


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