To collect and deploy animals, you must win battles to earn resources. Use these resources in the animal selection screen to unlock new animals. Once unlocked, you can deploy them in battle by selecting them before the fight starts.

To win battles effectively, focus on the strengths of your animals. Combine animals with different abilities to create a balanced team. Use terrain to your advantage and plan your attacks to outmaneuver the opponent.

You can upgrade animals using resources earned from battles. Open the upgrade panel from the main menu, select the animal you want to upgrade, and choose the upgrade options available. Remember, upgrades improve health, attack, and special abilities.

Effective resource management involves balancing spending on animal recruitment, upgrades, and battle preparations. Prioritize upgrades for animals that suit your playstyle and save resources for critical moments like major battles.

Crafting items requires specific materials obtained during battles or exploration. To craft, follow these steps: 1. Go to the crafting menu. 2. Select the item you want to create. 3. Check the required materials. 4. If you have enough materials, click 'Craft' to create the item.