Every approved contribution earns XP, which levels you up through 100 tiers — from Bystander at Level 1 to The One Above All at Level 100. Higher levels unlock faster workflows and community recognition.
How XP Is Earned#
| Action | XP |
|---|---|
| Submit an edit | 10 |
| Edit approved | Varies by field — typically 20–30 |
| First edit ever | +50 bonus |
| First edit in a new content type | +30 bonus |
Submission XP is awarded immediately — rejections don't take it back. Approval XP is added when a moderator approves your edit, and bonuses stack with the base awards.
Example
Your very first contribution could earn 10 (submit) + 25 (approved) + 50 (first-ever) + 30 (first category) = 115 XP.
Milestone Levels#
Every level has its own name. A few milestones:
| Level | Title | XP needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bystander | 100 |
| 5 | Enthusiast | 180 |
| 10 | Initiate | 368 |
| 15 | Sidekick | 734 |
| 20 | Local Hero | 1,431 |
| 25 | Guardian | 2,721 |
| 31 | Hero | 5,689 |
| 50 | Captain | 45,614 |
| 75 | Universal Guardian | 361,134 |
| 100 | The One Above All | 1,000,000 |
XP requirements scale steeply — early levels come fast, later ones reflect sustained contribution.
What Levels Unlock#
Reaching Level 25 (Guardian) unlocks auto-approval for empty fields — filling a previously blank field goes live without waiting for a moderator. Edits that change an existing value always go through moderation regardless of level.
Moderator and Admin roles aren't tied to XP — they're granted by invitation based on contribution quality and community need.
Tracking and Maximizing XP#
Your profile shows your current level, title, total XP, and progress to the next level. Your Submissions page lists every edit with its status (Pending, Approved, Rejected) and how much XP each approved edit earned.
Tip
Diversify your contributions. Your first edit in each content type — character, series, issue, creator, publisher, team, story arc — earns a +30 XP category bonus.
FAQ#
Can I lose XP? No — XP is never deducted.
What happens at Level 100? You keep earning XP and maintain your status.
Do I need a minimum level to contribute? No — any registered user with a verified email can submit edits.