New: Watch the Where Winds Meet Weapon Upgrade & Tuning walkthrough for the upgrade process, then use this page for the full progression roadmap.
Core Rule
Get a complete, usable set first. While leveling, focus on set bonuses and progression through the next level band instead of trying to create perfect low-level gear.
Early Game — 1–40
- Maintain useful set bonuses.
- Prioritize completing sets over perfect rarity.
- Avoid heavy investment in temporary gear.
Mid Game — 41–50
- Unlock and begin building Arsenal.
- Start investing in important Epic/Purple and Legendary/Gold pieces.
- Keep one strong piece of each equipment type per level band rather than over-investing in duplicates.
- Turn off Auto-Recycle before upgrades when you need to keep specific equipment.
Late Game — 50–90+
- Farm higher-rarity gear.
- Improve tuning rolls on equipment worth keeping.
- Collect and spend Shells carefully.
- Move from general progression into deliberate stat optimization.