Tribute

Monsters can be Tributed from the field or a players hand to fulfill a cost. When a monster is Tributed, it is sent to the Graveyard unless another effect says differently.

In a Tribute Summon, a monster the player controls is sent to the Graveyard in order to Summon a monster of Level 5 or higher.

Monsters can also be Tributed in order to activate either their own effect or the effect of another card. "Exiled Force" can be Tributed to destroy a monster that the opponent controls. "Amazoness Archer" can Tribute 2 monsters to inflict 1200 damage to the opponent's Life Points.

Ritual Summonings require a Tribute from the field or the hand to Summon a Ritual Monster.

Only monsters that you control can be Tributed, except through certain card effects such as "Soul Exchange".