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# Promotions

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Promotions are how Critters ascend from ordinary to elite. By consuming clones of specific edition numbers, Critters gain **Star Ratings**, with each star providing permanent stat multipliers. Promotions can be attempted once the Critter meets all required conditions and holds sufficient $QUEST in its individual balance.

**Key Concepts:**

* **Clone Sacrifice:** A designated clone is consumed during promotion and permanently destroyed.
* **Stat Boosts:** Each star grants escalating attribute multipliers across ATK, DEF, HP, CC, CD, and CT.
* **Promotion Path:** Stars progress in 0.2 increments, requiring separate promotions to reach each full milestone.
* **Critical Power Growth:** Full stars (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, etc.) represent major breakthroughs, often doubling the power curve.

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#### **Promotion Requirements**

Every promotion requires a matching **Edition Clone** (e.g., *Critter #3045*). When unavailable, you can:

* **Mint Required Clone:** If your Master Edition has an active mint, the required clone can be created directly.
* **Refresh Requirement:** Spend **10,000 $QUEST** to reroll a new random Critter requirement (up to 3 times per cycle).
* **Cooldown Timer:** Each refresh has a 3-day cooldown, ensuring balance in clone consumption.

If the matching clone is found and consumed, the Critter gains its next **Star Upgrade**, permanently increasing all stats and visualizing its progress on the star tracker above.


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