What does each altar do, and which should I use first?

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The short answer Stand inside an Unown altar’s circle to charge it and choose a blessing. Challenge altars reward a Great Ball for defeating a same-species wave. Curse altars give a Rare-or-better item but permanently add enemies for the run. Guardian altars summon the region boss. Plan with the map Use the minimap and Tab map to decide which interactions justify a detour. Press E near the object, then follow its charging or combat instructions. Prepare before adding enemies Assess your build and nearby space before starting. A Curse altar’s extra enemies last beyond a few seconds. Finish necessary resupply before summoning the Guardian. Keep exploring Read the guide: Plan supplies and challenges around the map

The short answer

Plan with the map

Prepare before adding enemies

Keep exploring

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