# Meta Crystal
There are 3 types of Essence:
| Type | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
|---|
| Cresence |  |  |  |  |  |
| Fiery |  |  |  |  |  |
| Glacier |  |  |  |  |  |
| Traits Count | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Specials Count | N/A | N/A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Craft/Upgrade | Craft | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Essence Required | 10 | 24 | 80 | 200 | 500 |
| Shard Required | 5000 | 12000 | 40000 | 100000 | 250000 |
| Success Rate | 100% | 60% | 40% | 20% | 10% |
| Salvage - Essence Return | 5 | 12 | 40 | 100 | 250 |
* These essence can be discovered randomly through Wild Discovery encounters.
* Fusing these essence gives a chance to produce different Meta Essence with different grade.
* Each Meta Essence trait enhances Axie passive stats.
* At Grade 3 and above, there will be special traits which can be game changer.
Combining the right Meta Essence with the right Axie parts will make these Axies invincible in both battle against wild monsters and against other players!
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