So, maybe you’ve just set up your first rag-tag Echelon or maybe you’ve just managed to scrounge through a difficult chapter. While you were busy learning and progressing, you came across a notice about an EXP boost event. Although it’s purpose may seem self-explanatory, making full use of this EXP boost is invaluable to any new player, as it will allow them to significantly boost their progress and strength in a short period. If you’re curious about how to optimally use this incredible opportunity, read on -- this guide will explain in full.

First off, you may be wondering -- what exactly is an EXP boost event, and what does it do? To put it in the simplest possible terms, it is a limited-time event where EXP gained through Combat Missions is boosted through a x1.5 multiplier. Obviously, there’s no downsides to this event; if you make good use of it, you’ll be prepared for upcoming story events as well as progress through the game faster and more efficiently. It’s a win-win, which is why it’s a good idea to use it effectively.

During the EXP event, you may be tempted to try and level a variety of T-Dolls, but this is very inefficient in the long term. Having a single high-leveled (level 90+) team will enable you to farm more efficiently, defeat harder enemies, and beat higher difficulty simulations. Therefore during the EXP event, it’s best to focus on leveling one team all the way to level 90 before you direct your attention to other T-Dolls.

In the regular game (i.e. when an EXP event is not active), one of the most tedious and resource intensive grinds for a new player is leveling their first team of units from level 30 (Dummy Link 3) to level 70 (Dummy Link 4). The EXP boost granted through this event, however, can alleviate a significant portion of this grind -- vastly reducing the Resources and time necessary to level an Echelon. But although the EXP event cuts down on the Resources expended during leveling, try to keep in mind your Resources are not unlimited. As a new player, you will need to balance leveling and T-Doll production. It’s best to not produce more than four T-Dolls or pieces of Equipment per day during the event as four is enough to complete the daily quests for production. Producing unnecessarily during an EXP boost event cuts down on your Resources -- Resources that could be used on leveling your first team instead.

While you may be tempted to continually farm an optimal map over and over (maps which can be found in our leveling guide), it is also important to not neglect the story. Adventuring further into the story will not only give you a good indication if you can move on to a better leveling map, but will also unlock better Logistics and story T-Dolls. Higher difficulty maps not only provide a higher EXP gain -- much higher while under the effects of an EXP boost! -- but they also have higher EXP falloff levels and provide more commander EXP. Since commander level milestones award amazingly strong dolls like M2HB and M14, it’s advisable to progress through the story as much as possible.

This is a lot to keep track of, but don’t worry; here are a few takeaway points that will help you maximize the benefits earned from this event:

Do:

Focus on leveling one team

Level on the most efficient map you can complete

Don’t: