As the tutorial progressed, the game introduced more mechanics—ones that were crucial for actual gameplay.
"Skills have cooldowns. Managing them efficiently is the key to winning fights."
Astron tested his champion's abilities, pressing each button methodically as if committing them to muscle memory. The cooldown timers popped up, and Irina could see him already calculating the gaps between each use.
'Okay, that's normal. Everyone learns that part fast…'
But the next section?
"Every champion has a passive ability. Pay attention to how it works—it can turn the tide of battle."
Astron read the description.
Then, he activated his next skill immediately in sync with his passive effect, landing a perfect chain of attacks on the practice dummy.
Irina's grip on the controller tightened.
'Okay, hold up. How the hell did he just understand that instantly?'
The tutorial moved forward, spawning an enemy champion in front of him.
The game provided a brief rundown:
