Hide-and-Seek Event Guide

2026-01-09

　　An all-new, relaxing and joyful multiplayer cat'n'mouse event [Hide-and-Seek]! Take part to earn tons of rewards!

　　Below is a detailed introduction to the gameplay rules and reward system.

I. Unlock Conditions and How to Join

　　1. Unlock Conditions

　　Players must reach Lv. 30 and complete the first-day's Side Story Quest [Celestial Adventure - Celestial Plains] to unlock the Hide-and-Seek mode. This is a limited-time event. If you would like to know the exact availability of the event, please check the in-game [Breathe - Celestial Adventure] notice page.

　　2. How to Join

　　Players can enter matchmaking either solo or in a party by speaking with the designated registration NPC—Ruan Ruan (Celestial Plains: 869,850). The system will automatically assign teams and create a match. Each match consists of a total of 6 players split into two teams: "Smart Cats" (Chase Team, 2 players) and "Clever Mice" (Hide Team, 4 players). Once matchmaking completes, players will be sent directly into the game map.

II. Core Gameplay Rules

　　1. Match Flow

　　(1) Preparation Phase: After Matchmaking, there is a 30-second preparation period. During this phase, "Clever Mice" can move around the map to look for hiding spots in advance, while "Smart Cats" can only see a limited area in front of them and cannot actively begin the chase.

　　(2) Chase Phase: When the preparation period ends, the chase by the "Smart Cats" begins. "Clever Mice" must use their skills and the terrain to escape. Airdrops will refresh at random locations. Once an airdrop is triggered, all "Clever Mice" temporarily lose their disguise effect and cannot use their disguise skills for 15 seconds. They must be especially careful to avoid being caught during this time.

　　(3) End Phase: Each match lasts 3 minutes. When the countdown ends, the match is over, and victory or defeat is determined based on the performance of the two teams.

　　2. Team Skills and Key Tips

　　[Clever Mice (Hide Team)]

　　Core Objective: Avoid being captured by the "Smart Cats" and survive for 3 minutes until the match ends.

　　Skill Loadout: You have 5 exclusive skills—[Lock], [Dash], [Stealth], [Transform], and [Cancel Transform]:

　　[Transform]: Disguise yourself as any object on the map and blend into the environment to evade the hunt. This is your core hiding method.

　　[Dash] (CD: 15s): A short-distance dash that can be used in an emergency to evade being captured.

　　[Stealth] (CD: 30s): Temporarily enters a Stealth State, during which you will not be directly detected by the "Smart Cats".

　　[Lock]: After activation, your position becomes fixed. If you can remain locked for 90s without being captured, you will gain bonus points.

　　[Smart Cat (Chase Team)]

　　Core Objective: Capture all "Clever Mice" within 3 minutes.

　　Key Tips: You have exclusive search and capture skills. It is recommended to first get familiar with the locations of fixed objects on the map, then use a "spot the difference" approach to identify disguised "Clever Mice"—objects that do not spawn at fixed locations or animals wandering far outside their usual activity areas are very likely "Clever Mice" in disguise. Capture Rule: Move within 30 meters of a Clever Mouse to complete the capture. Once captured, that Clever Mouse will be removed from the match.

　　3. Win/Loss Conditions

　　(1) Chase Team Victory: "Smart Cats" successfully capture all 4 "Clever Mice" within 3 minutes.

　　(2) Hide Team Victory: At least 1 "Clever Mice" remains uncaptured at the end of the 3-minute countdown.

　　4. Scoring Rules

　　After the match ends, the system will award points based on the game results and individual performance:

　　・Hide Team (Clever Mice): Winning the match grants more points. If you also meet extra conditions such as [Lock for 90s], you can earn up to 500 points in a single match. If your team lost, you will still receive base points according to your survival time.

　　・Chase Team (Smart Cats): The faster you capture all the "Clever Mice," the higher your score, up to a maximum of 350 points per match. If you fail to capture all the "Clever Mice," you will receive base points according to the actual number captured.

III. Reward System Overview

　　Take part in the Hide-and-Seek mode to earn the exclusive token [Cat's Shell]. Rack up points to climb the ranking and claim a limited-time title. Rewards can be exchanged for amazing items in the [Celestial Adventure - Exchange Shop]:

　　1. Basic Rewards: Earning and Exchanging Cat's Shell

　　(1) Source: You receive Cat's Shell simply by participating in matches. The number of tokens depends on the result (victory or defeat) and your score. Completing Event Quests on the [Breathe - Celestial Adventure] page grants a large amount of additional Cat's Shell.

　　(2) Exchangeable Items: Cat's Shell can be exchanged for various useful items and looks. After completing all Event Quests, the total number of Cat's Shell you obtain will be sufficient to exchange for everything that is in the shop.

　　2. Ranking Rewards: Limited Permanent Title

　　When the event ends, players who rank in the top 5,000 in their server can obtain a permanent title for their corresponding team.

IV. Hint

　　1. The Hide-and-Seek mode maps will be unlocked in phases. Terrain and available objects that can be used as a disguise differ between maps, so players are advised to familiarize themselves with each map's layout in advance.

　　2. When playing in a party, teammates can coordinate via voice chat to greatly increase their chances of winning.

　　We hope this guide helps you quickly grasp the essence of the Hide-and-Seek mode! May you have a relaxing and joyful time in Sword of Justice and smoothly obtain the rewards you desire.

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