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title: "Mana Battle"
subtitle: "A Strategic 3x3 PVE Autobattler Analysis"
date: 2025-12-29T12:00:00.000Z
category: game
url: https://phaser.io/news/2025/12/mana-battle
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
copyright: © 2026 Phaser Studio Inc. All rights reserved.
---

# Mana Battle

*A Strategic 3x3 PVE Autobattler Analysis*

Mana Battle is a PvE roguelite autobattler released November 30, 2025 by Leonardo Farroco. The game features a 3x3 board where positioning determines victory or defeat.

## Core Mechanics

![](mana-battle-3.png)

The objective is destroying the enemy crystal while protecting yours. Units cannot damage each other directly—they only affect crystals. This creates unique tactical decisions around unit placement and synergies.

### Combat Actions

![](mana-battle-2.png)

- **Damage/Shield**: Direct crystal attacks and protection
- **Poison/Regen**: Damage and healing over time
- **Haste/Slow**: Cooldown manipulation
- **Charge**: Instant cooldown reduction
- **Critical Damage**: Double effect chance

### Victory Conditions

![](mana-battle-1.png)

Players aim for Bronze, Silver, or Gold victories based on performance. Infinite Mode tests endurance limits beyond standard matches.

[Play Mana Battle on itch.io](https://lfarroco.itch.io/mana-battle).

OR

[Mana Battle on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3757600/Mana_Battle/)

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