Injustice: Gods Among Us
Injustice: Gods Among Us

Currency & Progression Systems — Injustice: Gods Among Us Guide

Master Injustice: Gods Among Us currency and progression systems. Learn effective strategies to maximize Credits (Coins) and accelerate your roster building.

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Currency & Progression Systems

Mastering the various currencies and progression systems in Injustice: Gods Among Us is paramount to building a formidable roster and dominating the multiverse. This guide will break down each element, offering actionable strategies to maximize your gains and accelerate your journey to becoming a true champion.

Credits (Coins)

Credits are the primary in-game currency, essential for almost every aspect of character development. Think of them as the lifeblood of your roster.

  • Acquisition:
    • Battle Rewards: The most consistent source. Completing Story Mode battles, Challenge Mode stages, and Multiplayer matches all award Credits. Higher difficulty levels and winning streaks yield significantly more.
    • Daily Bonuses: Log in daily to claim bonus Credits. These often scale with consecutive logins.
    • Selling Gear: Unwanted or duplicate Gear can be sold for a modest amount of Credits. Prioritize selling common (white) and uncommon (green) Gear once you have superior alternatives.
    • Booster Packs: While not a direct source, opening Booster Packs can sometimes yield Credit bonuses or characters/Gear that can be sold for Credits.
    • Promotions/Events: Keep an eye out for special events or promotions that offer boosted Credit rewards for specific activities.
  • Usage:
    • Character Promotions: Promoting a character (increasing their star rating) is the single most important use of Credits. This significantly boosts their base stats.
    • Skill Upgrades: Leveling up a character's Special Attacks and Super Move requires Credits. Prioritize upgrading your main damage dealers and utility characters.
    • Gear Upgrades: Enhancing Gear to increase its stat bonuses and unlock passive abilities consumes Credits. Focus on upgrading 3-star and 4-star Gear first.
    • Booster Packs: Basic Booster Packs (e.g., Bronze Booster Pack, Silver Booster Pack) can be purchased with Credits, offering a chance at new characters.
  • Strategy: Early game, prioritize promoting your core team (e.g., Bronze Lex Luthor, Bronze Deathstroke) to Elite V. Once you have a solid foundation, invest in upgrading their key Special Attacks and essential Gear. Farming Credits in the Bonus Battle stages (e.g., Bonus Battle 6 for its high Credit yield) is a common late-game strategy.

Power Credits (Nth Metal)

Power Credits, often referred to as Nth Metal, are a premium currency used for obtaining some of the most powerful characters and Gear in the game.

  • Acquisition:
    • Survivor Mode: The primary source of Nth Metal. Completing rounds and reaching higher ladders in Survivor Mode rewards Nth Metal. The "Last Laugh" tickets also offer a chance at Nth Metal.
    • Online Battle Rewards: Reaching higher tiers in the weekly Online Battle seasons (e.g., Champion, Legend) awards Nth Metal.
    • Challenge Mode (Rare): Occasionally, specific Challenge Mode stages or completion rewards might offer small amounts of Nth Metal.
    • Special Events/Bundles: Very rarely, special in-game events or real-money bundles might include Nth Metal.
  • Usage:
    • Nth Metal Booster Packs: These packs (e.g., Pro Nth Metal Pack, Ultimate Nth Metal Pack) are the only way to acquire highly sought-after Metal characters like The Merciless, Batman Who Laughs, and Shazam/Metal.
    • Evolving Metal Characters: Evolving Metal characters to their next tier (e.g., from I to II) requires Nth Metal in addition to Credits.
  • Strategy: Focus on consistently playing Survivor Mode and achieving high ranks in Online Battle to accumulate Nth Metal. Save your Nth Metal for the Ultimate Nth Metal Pack for the best chance at powerful Metal characters. Avoid spending Nth Metal on smaller packs unless you are very close to promoting a specific Metal character.

Alliance Credits

Alliance Credits are a unique currency tied to the social aspect of the game, allowing you to purchase specific characters and Gear that are otherwise difficult to obtain.

  • Acquisition:
    • Daily Login Bonuses: A consistent, albeit small, source.
    • Connecting to WBPlay: Initially, connecting your game to a WBPlay account provides a one-time bonus.
    • Inviting Friends: Inviting friends to play the game can sometimes yield Alliance Credits.
    • Special Promotions: Keep an eye out for occasional promotions that offer Alliance Credits.
  • Usage:
    • Alliance Booster Pack: This pack contains characters like Arkham Origins Batman, Arkham Knight Batman, and specific Gear cards.
    • Specific Character Promotions: Certain characters, particularly those from the Arkham series, can only be promoted using Alliance Credits once you own them.
  • Strategy: Alliance Credits accumulate slowly, so spend them wisely. Prioritize obtaining and promoting high-tier characters like Arkham Knight Batman, as their utility in both Story and Online Battle is immense.

Character Progression: Levels & Promotions

Beyond currencies, character progression involves increasing their level and promoting them to higher Elite ranks.

  • Character Levels:
    • Acquisition: Characters gain experience points (XP) by participating in battles. Winning battles, especially on higher difficulties, grants more XP.
    • Impact: Each level increases a character's base Health and Damage stats. Reaching certain levels unlocks new Special Attacks and the Super Move.
    • Strategy: Use XP Augment cards (obtained from Booster Packs or Survivor Mode) to quickly level up new characters. Focus on leveling up your main team to Level 50, the current maximum.
  • Character Promotions (Elite Ranks):
    • Acquisition: Once you own a character, you can promote them using Credits (or Nth Metal for Metal characters). Each promotion requires you to own another copy of that character (either from a Booster Pack or direct purchase).
    • Impact: Promotions are the most significant way to increase a character's base stats. Each promotion (from Elite I to Elite X) dramatically boosts Health and Damage.
    • Strategy: Prioritize promoting your strongest characters to Elite VII (for Gold characters) or Elite X (for Bronze/Silver characters) to maximize their potential. For Metal characters, focus on reaching Elite III or IV initially, as further promotions become very Nth Metal intensive.

Gear Progression: Upgrades & Evolution

Gear provides crucial stat boosts and passive abilities, making it an indispensable part of your strategy.

  • Gear Upgrades:
    • Acquisition: Gear cards are obtained from Booster Packs, Survivor Mode, and Online Battle rewards.
    • Impact: Upgrading Gear (using Credits) increases its primary stat bonuses (e.g., Damage, Health, Power Generation) and unlocks additional passive abilities at specific upgrade levels.
    • Strategy: Focus on upgrading 3-star and 4-star Gear first, as they offer the most significant benefits. Prioritize Gear that complements your main characters' playstyles (e.g., damage-boosting Gear for attackers, health-boosting Gear for tanks).
  • Gear Evolution:
    • Acquisition: Once a Gear card reaches its maximum upgrade level (+10), it can be evolved. Evolution requires a specific Catalyst (e.g., Shard of Darkness, Kryptonian Shard) and a significant amount of Credits. Catalysts are primarily obtained from Survivor Mode and Online Battle rewards.
    • Impact: Evolution dramatically increases the Gear's primary stats and often enhances its passive abilities, making it much more powerful.
    • Strategy: Evolve your most impactful 3-star and 4-star Gear first. The "LexCorp Gauntlets," "Fourth World Godly Chest Plate," and "Riddler's Cane" are excellent early evolution targets due to their versatility.