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# Artifact

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* **Acquisition:** Earn Artifacts and items through the mining mechanism (Gacha) and shop&#x20;
* **Upgrading:** Use Gold and artifact fragments to enhance Artifacts and power, improving their effects (e.g., higher crystal generation or stronger combat bonuses).
* **Strategic role:** Artifact, supporting items that provide passive or active bonuses to enhance gameplay