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# Egg Hatching

**Egg hatching** is the core process through which players obtain artifacts. Additionally, eggs may contain F-points and Wisdom Drops. The higher the egg's level, the more valuable the rewards. The maximum egg level is 9.

Drag and drop eggs to merge them and create a new egg of a higher level. Tap on an egg to open it

<figure><img src="/files/cOVyrpqZTzthpuz43cfK" alt="" width="538"><figcaption><p>The process of merging eggs, where one egg is dragged onto another</p></figcaption></figure>

## Auto Nesting and Egg Level Selection

**Auto Nesting** becomes available starting from player level 3. This feature automatically places eggs on the field, simplifying the hatching process.

After burning an orb, players gain the ability to **select the level of eggs** that will appear on the field through automatic egg merging.

You can manage the Auto Nest feature and egg level selection via the information button 🛈

<figure><img src="/files/0qhI7FAeazBlLetARm1H" alt=""><figcaption><p>Location of the 🛈 button</p></figcaption></figure>