Beginner's Guide

Overview

The Beginner's Guide helps new players understand what to do first in FT.

Fantasy Tennis can feel confusing at the beginning because the game has several connected systems, such as the Tutorial, Single Play, Guardian Mode, Stats, Items, Skills, Enchantments, Housing, Commands and different match modes.

This guide gives new players a clear starting path and links to the most important wiki pages.

The recommended beginner path is:

Install the game → Complete the Tutorial → Try Single Play → Start Guardian Mode → Learn Stats, Items and Skills → Choose a beginner build → Improve your character → Try Basic and Battle

Before You Start

Before playing, make sure the game is installed correctly.

If you are installing the game for the first time, see the Game Installation Guide.

If the game does not start, shows missing DLL errors, disconnects with an old version message, or has launcher problems, see the Troubleshooting page.

Useful starting pages:

Topic	Page	When to use it
Installation	Game Installation Guide	If you are installing the game for the first time
Common errors	Troubleshooting	If the game does not start or shows errors
Stats and builds	Stats	If you want to understand STR, STA, DEX and WIL
Items	Items	If you want to understand Quick Slot items, Buff Items, Count, Cooltime and Duration
Skills / Effects	Skills	If you want to understand what item effects do during gameplay
Enchant	Enchantment	If you want to improve equipment with Tablets, Elemental Stones or Jewels
Commands	Commands	If you want to learn useful ingame chat commands
Maps	Maps	If you want to learn about maps and possible rewards

Recommended Beginner Path

The simplest beginner path is:

1. Install and update the game.
2. Complete the Tutorial.
3. Try Single Play against NPCs.
4. Start with Guardian Mode.
5. Level up your character.
6. Learn the basic stat, item and skill systems.
7. Choose a simple beginner-friendly build.
8. Improve your character step by step.
9. Try Basic or Battle once you feel more comfortable.

In short:

Tutorial → Single Play → Guardian → STR / DEX beginner build → Stats / Items / Skills / Enchant → Basic / Battle

Tutorial

Tutorial menu icon

If you are new, start with the Tutorial.

The Tutorial is available directly from the main menu and teaches the basic controls and match flow.

It helps you understand:

• Basic controls
• Movement
• Timing
• Ball hitting
• Basic match flow

Skipping the Tutorial can make the beginning harder, especially if you are not familiar with Fantasy Tennis movement and timing.

Tip: Complete the Tutorial before trying Guardian, Single Play, Basic or Battle.

Single Play

Single Play menu icon

After completing the Tutorial, Single Play is a good place to practice against NPC opponents.

Single Play lets new players learn the game without immediately playing against experienced players.

It can help beginners practice:

• Movement
• Ball timing
• Basic Mode mechanics
• Battle Mode mechanics
• Item usage
• Match flow
• Positioning
• How different game modes feel

Single Play includes Basic and Battle-style stages where players can progress through different levels.

It can also be useful for collecting early items and Gold.

Tip: If Guardian Mode still feels confusing, try Single Play first to get more comfortable with the mechanics.

Start with Guardian Mode

After the Tutorial and some Single Play practice, Guardian Mode is usually the best place for new players to build their character.

Guardian Mode helps new players:

• Level up their character
• Earn Gold and rewards
• Learn basic gameplay
• Collect useful items
• Understand movement and timing
• Build a stronger foundation before entering PvP modes

If your goal is to compete later in Basic or Battle, Guardian Mode is usually the best long-term starting point.

Why Single Play and Guardian Help Beginners

Basic and Battle against other players can be difficult for new players if they enter too early.

New players usually lack:

• Levels
• Items
• Stats
• Game knowledge
• Movement experience
• Understanding of Quick Slot items and buffs
• Understanding of skill effects
• Understanding of Guardian mechanics and team roles

Single Play helps beginners practice mechanics against NPCs.

Guardian Mode helps beginners level up, collect rewards and build a stronger character.

Together, Single Play and Guardian Mode give new players a much better foundation before entering more competitive modes.

Tips for Guardian

Guardian Mode is one of the best early progression modes for new players because it helps with leveling, Gold and useful rewards.

To improve your progression, use your starting Gold carefully and focus on reward-boosting options when possible.

Carnival Pro Coin Gacha

Carnival Pro Coin Gacha

One useful early option is the Carnival Pro Coin Gacha.

The Carnival Pro Coin Gacha can provide Gold Rings and EXP Rings.

These rings can double your Guardian rewards:

• Gold Ring – doubles Gold rewards
• EXP Ring – doubles EXP rewards

Gold and EXP Rings are consumable items. Once equipped, one ring is used per round.

Useful command: If you want to open multiple gachas faster, you can use the -og command.

-og "Gacha Name" <amount>

Example:

-og "Carnival Pro Coin" 10

This opens the selected gacha without the animation.

For more commands, see the Commands page.

Housing

Housing

After earning enough Gold, it can be useful to invest in a House.

Housing can provide additional Gold and EXP bonuses and can help with long-term progression.

Housing is its own system based on houses, furniture, Housing Points and bonuses.

For this Beginner's Guide, the important point is simple:

Housing can improve your long-term Gold and EXP gain.

Detailed house values and furniture information should be documented on a dedicated Housing page.

Learn the Core Systems

After you understand the basic gameplay, you should learn the core systems that affect progression.

System	Why it matters	Wiki page
Stats	Explains STR, STA, DEX, WIL and Secondary Stats	Stats
Items	Explains Quick Slot items, Buff Items, Count, Cooltime and Duration	Items
Skills	Explains what gameplay effects do during a match	Skills
Enchant	Explains Tablets, Elemental Stones, Jewels and equipment improvement	Enchantment
Commands	Lists useful ingame chat commands	Commands
Maps	Shows map information and where certain rewards may come from	Maps
Troubleshooting	Helps fix common installation or launch issues	Troubleshooting

Stats for Beginners

Stats are numerical values and bonuses that affect gameplay.

The four main attributes are:

• STR
• STA
• DEX
• WIL

As a beginner, you do not need to fully optimize your build immediately.

It is more important to understand what stats are and how they affect gameplay.

For more details, see the Stats page.

Beginner Build Guidance

New players do not need a perfect build immediately, but choosing a simple and useful stat direction can make early progression much easier.

For beginners, a STR / DEX damage build is usually the easiest starting point.

This type of build is simple to understand, works well in Guardian Mode and helps the team by dealing damage.

A common damage-focused setup is:

• Around 60 DEX
• The remaining points into STR

DEX helps with movement, responsiveness and projectile-related mechanics.

STR supports offensive pressure and damage-related mechanics.

This makes the build easier to play than more specialized setups.

For detailed stat explanations, see the Stats page.

Damage Build

Build	Main stats	Purpose	Beginner friendly?
STR / DEX Damage Build	Around 60 DEX, rest STR	Damage, movement and offensive pressure	Yes

This build is recommended for many beginners because it gives clear value in Guardian Mode and is easier to use than more specialized support or ball-control builds.

Why STR / DEX Is Beginner Friendly

A STR / DEX damage build is usually easier for beginners because:

• It gives clear offensive value.
• It helps in Guardian Mode.
• It is easier to understand than specialized setups.
• It supports movement and responsiveness through DEX.
• It supports damage and offensive pressure through STR.
• Most Guardian rooms need players who can deal damage.

If you are unsure what to build first, starting as a damage dealer is usually the safest choice.

WIL / STA Builds

A WIL / STA build can be useful, but it is usually more specialized.

WIL supports ball behavior, ball damage and curve-related gameplay.

STA supports survivability, recovery and defensive gameplay.

This type of build can be useful in certain team setups, but it is not always the easiest option for new players.

In Guardian Mode, a room usually does not need every player to focus on WIL. Often, only one WIL-focused player can be enough, while the other players focus on dealing damage.

Because of this, beginners usually have an easier time starting as damage dealers.

Recommended Beginner Build Choice

Build type	Recommended for beginners?	Why
STR / DEX Damage Build	Yes	Easy to understand, strong for Guardian progression and useful in most rooms
WIL / STA Build	Later	More specialized and more dependent on team setup
Pure experimental builds	Later	Better after understanding Stats, Items and Guardian mechanics

Tip: If you are new and unsure what to build, start with a simple STR / DEX damage setup first. It is easier to play, helps your team in Guardian Mode and gives you a strong foundation before trying more specialized builds.

Items and Skills for Beginners

Items and Skills are closely connected in FT.

Many gameplay effects are triggered through items.

For example:

Fireball is a Quick Slot item, but using it triggers a Fireball attack effect during gameplay.

As a beginner, you should understand both sides:

Topic	What it explains	Page
Items	What you buy, equip, manage and consume	Items
Skills / Effects	What happens during gameplay when an item or action is used	Skills

Important beginner item concepts:

• Quick Slot Items – usable items such as Fireball, Blizzard, Healing or Rebirth
• Buff Items – items such as Item Bash, Blessed Aim, Frenzy or Defensive Auras
• Cooltime – how long you must wait before using an item again
• Duration – how long an item effect stays active
• Synergistic Effects – temporary effects that support gameplay or other items

Beginner Item Tips

As a beginner, focus on understanding what your items do before trying to optimize everything.

Useful beginner concepts:

Concept	Why it matters	Page
Quick Slot Items	Used during gameplay for attack, defense, healing or support	Items → Quick Slot Items
Buff Items	Can improve damage, projectiles, movement, defense or ball behavior	Items → Buff Items
Skill Effects	Explain what happens when items are used during gameplay	Skills
Cooltime	Tells you when an item can be used again	Items → Quick Slot Tooltip Information
Duration	Tells you how long an effect stays active	Items → Quick Slot Tooltip Information

A simple beginner-friendly idea is to use offensive Quick Slot items together with suitable Buff Items.

For example:

• Item Bash can increase item damage.
• Blessed Aim can add an additional projectile.
• Defensive Auras can help with survivability.

Do not worry about perfect timing immediately. First learn what each item does.

Useful Commands for Beginners

FT has several ingame chat commands that can be useful for players.

Commands must start with a -.

For a full command list, see the Commands page.

Useful beginner commands include:

Command	Use	Notes
-help	Shows available commands and descriptions	Good first command to learn
-og "Gacha Name" <amount>	Opens gachas without animation	Useful when opening many gachas, for example Carnival Pro Coin Gacha
-random	Enables random Guardians	Useful for Guardian variation
-hard	Enables Hard Mode	Makes Guardian harder and should only be used when the room is ready
-pb	Votes to reset the last point in Basic Mode	All players must vote before a new point is made

Tip: New players should start with -help and only use commands like -hard when they understand what the command does.

Enchanting for Beginners

Enchanting is used to improve equipment.

There are two main enchant types:

• Attribute Enchants – add STR, STA, DEX or WIL to equipment
• Element Enchants – add elemental attack or elemental defense effects

Enchanting uses materials such as:

• Tablets
• Elemental Stones
• Jewels

New players do not need to focus heavily on perfect enchants immediately. Learn the system first and avoid wasting rare materials too early.

For more details, see the Enchantment page.

Beginner Enchant Tips

Enchanting can be useful, but it can also consume important materials.

For beginners:

• Do not waste rare Jewels too early.
• Learn how enchantment levels work first.
• Use cheaper materials for early attempts when possible.
• Read the Enchantment page before pushing high enchantment levels.
• Focus on understanding your build before investing heavily.

For detailed upgrade strategy and Jewel usage, see Recommended Jewel Usage.

Game Modes for Beginners

FT has different game modes with different learning curves.

Mode	Description	Beginner note
Tutorial	Teaches the basic controls and match flow	Always recommended for completely new players
Single Play	Lets players practice against NPCs	Good for learning Basic and Battle-style mechanics
Guardian	Progression-focused mode against NPC enemies and bosses	Recommended for leveling, Gold and early rewards
Basic	Tennis-focused mode	Best after learning movement, timing and ball control
Battle	More chaotic mode with Quick Slot items and combat effects	Easier after learning Items, Skills, Stats and buffs

Basic and Battle are more enjoyable once you have some levels, items and general experience.

When to Try Basic or Battle

You can try Basic or Battle whenever you want, but they may feel difficult at the beginning.

Before focusing on Basic or Battle, it helps to understand:

• Movement
• Timing
• Stats
• Quick Slot items
• Skill effects
• Buff Items
• Enchanting
• Useful commands
• Your character build

A good rule for beginners:

Build your foundation in Tutorial, Single Play and Guardian first, then explore Basic and Battle.

Common Beginner Mistakes

Mistake	Better approach
Skipping the Tutorial	Complete the Tutorial first to learn basic controls and timing
Ignoring Single Play	Use Single Play to practice against NPCs and understand Basic / Battle mechanics
Going into Basic or Battle too early	Start with Guardian Mode to build your character first
Ignoring Guardian progression	Use Guardian to level up, earn rewards and learn the game
Overthinking builds too early	Start with a simple STR / DEX damage build first
Starting with a specialized build too early	Try specialized builds such as WIL / STA later
Expecting every player to play WIL	In Guardian Mode, damage dealers are usually still needed, and often only one WIL-focused player is enough
Using items without understanding their effect	Read the Items and Skills pages to understand item usage and gameplay effects
Using commands without understanding them	Start with -help and avoid using mode-changing commands carelessly
Wasting rare materials too soon	Learn Enchanting before using rare Jewels or valuable materials
Confusing stats, items and skills	Use the Stats, Items and Skills pages to understand the terminology
Not asking for help	Ask the community when you are confused

Recommended Progression

A simple beginner progression path:

Stage	Focus	Notes
1. First Start	Install and update the game	Use the Game Installation Guide if needed
2. Tutorial	Learn controls and basic gameplay	Available directly from the main menu
3. Single Play	Practice against NPCs	Useful for learning Basic and Battle mechanics, collecting early items and Gold
4. Guardian Mode	Level up and collect rewards	Best early progression path for character growth
5. Learn Core Systems	Stats, Items, Skills, Commands and Enchant	Helps you understand builds and progression
6. Choose a Beginner Build	STR / DEX damage build	Around 60 DEX and the rest into STR is a simple beginner-friendly direction
7. Improve Character	Better items, stats and equipment	Do not rush rare upgrades too early
8. Try Basic / Battle	PvP and more competitive modes	Easier after building a foundation

Beginner Checklist

Use this checklist if you are not sure what to do next.

Done?	Task	Related page
☐	Install and update the game	Game Installation Guide
☐	Fix launcher or missing DLL issues if needed	Troubleshooting
☐	Complete the Tutorial	This guide
☐	Try Single Play against NPCs	This guide
☐	Start Guardian Mode	This guide
☐	Learn what STR, STA, DEX and WIL do	Stats
☐	Start with a STR / DEX damage build	STR / DEX
☐	Learn Quick Slot Items and Buff Items	Items
☐	Learn what skill effects do during gameplay	Skills
☐	Learn useful ingame commands	Commands
☐	Learn Enchanting before using rare materials	Enchantment
☐	Ask the community for help if confused	Discord / in-game community

Community and Help

Do not be afraid to ask other players for help.

Fantasy Tennis can feel confusing at the beginning, especially when it comes to progression, items, stats, builds, commands and what to do first.

Asking questions in Discord or in game can help you avoid common mistakes and understand the game faster.

Most experienced players would rather answer beginner questions than see new players quit because the game feels overwhelming.

Final Tips

If you are completely new, do not rush.

Start with the Tutorial, practice in Single Play, focus on Guardian Mode, learn the core systems step by step, and ask the community for help when needed.

A good early goal is not to build the perfect character immediately. It is to understand how the game works and avoid wasting important resources too early.

For most beginners, a simple STR / DEX damage build is a good starting point because it is easier to play and useful in Guardian Mode.

Related Pages

• Game Installation Guide – explains how to install and start the game.
• Troubleshooting – explains common errors and fixes.
• Stats – explains attributes, secondary stats and formulas.
• Items – explains Quick Slot items, Buff Items and item systems.
• Skills – explains gameplay effects, usage, timing and synergies.
• Enchantment – explains Tablets, Elemental Stones, Jewels and the Enchant system.
• Commands – lists useful ingame chat commands.
• Maps – shows map information and Gacha availability.