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Star Wars Zero Company Upgrade Resource Guide

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This guide explains how to spend upgrade resources efficiently in Star Wars Zero Company, helping you maximize your squad’s power without wasting rare materials. You’ll learn which upgrades to prioritize, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to plan your resource spending for both early and late game.

What You’ll Need

  • Access to the upgrade menu (reach level 5 in the campaign)
  • Basic understanding of your squad’s roles (tank, DPS, support)
  • At least one character at level 10 to start upgrading gear

Step-by-Step

  1. Identify your core squad. Pick 5 characters you use most often (your main team). Focus all upgrades on them first. Avoid spreading resources across many characters early on.
  2. Prioritize gear over character level. Gear upgrades give bigger stat boosts per resource. Level up your characters only when gear is maxed for that level.
  3. Upgrade gear in this order: weapon first, then armor, then accessories. Weapons boost damage or healing, which speeds up missions. Armor helps survivability. Accessories are situational.
  4. Use the “Auto-Equip” only as a starting point. Manually check each gear slot. Sometimes a lower-rarity gear with better stats is better than a higher-rarity with poor stats.
  5. Save rare upgrade materials for tier 3 and above. Early tiers (1-2) drop common materials that are easy to farm. Rare materials (like plasma cores) are scarce – save them for gear that boosts your main DPS.
  6. Farm upgrade materials from the daily challenges. Each day, complete the “Material Run” missions. They give specific materials based on the day. Plan your farming around what you need.
  7. Recycle unwanted gear. In the inventory, break down gear you don’t use. This refunds a portion of the upgrade materials. Do this regularly to keep a stockpile.
  8. Upgrade skills only after gear. Skills cost credits and ability chips. Spend these only after your gear is at the current cap. Skills are useful but gear gives more consistent value.
  9. Use the “Simulate” feature to test upgrades. Before committing, use the battle simulator to see how your team performs with the planned upgrades. This avoids wasting resources on ineffective changes.
  10. Plan for the next tier. When you are close to unlocking a new gear tier, stop upgrading current gear and save resources. The jump to the next tier is huge.

Common Mistakes

  • Upgrading every character equally. This spreads resources too thin. Focus on your main five.
  • Ignoring gear rarity. A common gear at +10 can be better than a rare gear at +0. Always compare stats.
  • Spending all credits on skills. Credits are also needed for gear upgrades. Balance your spending.
  • Not recycling old gear. Hoarding gear you never use wastes potential materials.
  • Upgrading gear on a character you will replace. If you plan to swap a character out soon, don’t invest heavily.

Tips

  • Check the shop daily. Sometimes upgrade materials are sold for credits or crystals. Buy the ones you need.
  • Join a guild. Guild raids give upgrade materials as rewards. Even if you are casual, join an active guild.
  • Use the “Auto-Select” for gear upgrades. It picks the best gear for the slot, but double-check.
  • Prioritize characters with synergy. If two characters have a combo ability, upgrade them together.
  • Don’t forget to upgrade mods. Mods (if available) give percentage boosts. They are worth the resources.

Troubleshooting

  • Stuck on a mission? Go back and farm lower-tier materials to upgrade your gear a bit more. Often a small stat boost is enough.
  • Out of credits? Sell unused gear in inventory. Also run credit missions (if available).
  • Missing rare materials? Check the “Material” tab in the shop. Sometimes they appear for crystals.
  • Upgrade button greyed out? You may need to level up your character first. Check the character level requirement.
  • Accidentally upgraded the wrong gear? Recycle that gear to get back most of the materials. You lose about 10% but it’s better than nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Should I upgrade gear or level first? Gear first. Gear gives immediate stat boosts, while levels give smaller increments.
  • How do I get more upgrade materials? Complete daily challenges, farm campaign missions, and recycle unused gear.
  • Is it worth upgrading low-rarity gear? Yes, in early game. But stop at +5 or +6 to save resources for higher rarity.
  • Can I move upgrades to another character? No, upgrades are permanent to that gear. But you can recycle the gear to get materials back.
  • What is the best use of crystals? Save them for rare materials or energy refills for farming. Avoid spending on random gear boxes.
  • How often should I check the shop? At least once a day. The inventory refreshes daily.

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