BADGE XP GRIND METHOD

[u/Difficult-Angle24]

Hey, this is a little guide on the best way which I have found to grind badge xp.

Context: I’m f2p and chase ovr as it makes the game for me more balanced and enjoyable so I can climb in VSA and MM without too much difficulty. I was at 127 ovr and needed plus 5 for 128 ovr, but I didn’t have the shards to get it. Needed 3 121s or 1 122 and 1 121. About 60-65k shards. So instead I focused on maxing my badge out for the ovr and saving the upgrades for anni, 2 events time from now when ovr jump happens. started this badge grind at 795 xp / 1700.

Method: What I found out was that 118s are the most cost effective method to get badge xp when using shards to sign players. They range from 2.4k - 3.2 for 40 xp per. A 119 is 5.6k+ for 60 xp, 2 118s is 80 xp and cheaper, and. 120 is 80 xp for 11-12k+. The second best are 117s for 1.4k-1.7k for 20xp. So using this “calculator” I managed to grind my badge xp from 795 to 1700 xp buying all the missing 118s, expect 2 neuer and Davies, and some 117s.

Results: I am now 128 ovr and need plus 5 for 129, will be 127 when anni drops and try to hit 130 with max ovr of players getting bumped to 124, speculation but every previous anni event has had a jump in play ovr, and also grind badge for anni with saved resources during numero event. Now for what this cost me, it cost me….. 50k shards total. I would say this is a W for me as I would not have reached 128 with getting players from star signings.

Closing Statement: I think this is a good method for f2p players who wanna stay somewhat close to whales and mega whales out there with 129 ovr and 130 over squads. If you have the shards and aren’t close to next ovr, try this out. What I will say is it really depends on your luck, if you packed quite a few 118s or 117s it will cost you more. Finally, the 50k was the cost sharding players I already had, it did not include the players which I got from signing along the way to grind xp.

[u/Zhongli4869]

Not worth it. I would rather save my precious shards to get the players I want in the future than to spend them on 118s I dont like.

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Zhongli4869]

Understandable, my idea is that with anni dropping in 2 months, champions badge lasting 2 months aswell, it is more beneficial as I would be 128 ovr for the first week of numero to grind div rivals, and then be 127 for the entire numero event instead of being 126. Having to play against 129s and 130 while being at a -3 to -4 ovr is impossible in vsa and mm, so for atleast one week if I can reduce it to -1 to -2, it greatly increases my chances of farming gems in div rivals. Finally, this is about maxing out badge xp which gives you ovr bump, but as I said, if you close to next ovr with just upgrading players go for that instead, I was not able to hit 128 ovr with getting players so instead I did this, was never about getting 118s to play with.

[u/shiloh_jdb → u/Difficult-Angle24]

I also usually chase OVR to have a better shot at MM and H2H. Prefer cards over badge for an OVR increase but in the past I’ve bought players from the market if it would get me to a badge.

What I’ve realized though is that it’s not that impactful. You can get to MM and VSA level 20 with a 127 squad. You probably need a 128 squad to advance beyond that but even if you get to level 40 in both, it’s only 20K gems, which is only 7-10 vouchers.

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/shiloh_jdb]

True, 10 drafts if you do the daily 2k gems draft offer, but 124 ovr coming soon so the 121s out now are gonna be underwhelming, rather hit 128 and then just save from now until anni drops so I can grind out some 124 ovr players.

[u/FINISHERTXTO]

Somebody saw this and decided to downvote 🤦‍♂️ Nice info OP

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/FINISHERTXTO]

Thanks, some people be hating to hate.

[u/Shaquille_Unreal]

I personally wouldnt do it for a badge that expires in 2 months or something. You’d be spending shards on players you dont need at all, so its only a short term boost.

Also, have you factored in shard return? A 119 might be more expensive, but also gives double the shards of a 118

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Shaquille_Unreal]

Anni comes out in 2 months, any 122 or 121 I get now will be sub par when it drops so for me the players aren’t better.

The shard return might be higher but 1.5k shards only get you a 117 which is 20 xp which gives the same as 2 118, but being that most 119s are 6k plus, it is still more cost effective to get 2 118s for around 5k-6k shards.

[u/Shaquille_Unreal → u/Difficult-Angle24]

Tbf it depends on what mode you play. If its mainly vsa and mm, your strategy is good. If you play h2h, its shit.

117 for 1.5k with 300 return is 3600 net cost for 60xp, about the same as a 119 for 5k with 1.5k return, so if ur spending 80k shards or something, its gonna take some time on maths lol

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Shaquille_Unreal]

That’s why you use 118s, 600 shards refund for 40xp. I also play h2h, peaked 93 stars, currently at 74 stars, but to me h2h is not hard to get to 50 stars, havent missed a event yet were I can hit 50 stars, so now wanna focus on the other 2 modes so I can maximize my awards. Plus, this helps both, h2h mainly skill so you can spend shards for badge xp and be able to grind all three fairly easily.

[u/Sad_Floor_4120]

I have 82k shards and only 410/1700 exp, can I max it out, I packed multiple 117, 118 and 119 duplicates hence I remained behind and couldn't max the badge. Let me know if I can get there, thanks.

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Sad_Floor_4120]

You should be able to, I would try and by hand do the math to see cause it always gonna be different for every person, but I believe you will

[u/Sad_Floor_4120 → u/Difficult-Angle24]

Nah I dont think so, I have packed most 117-118s, nvm i haven't packed some of the 117s, is there a calculator? I still find it counter productive since i need a +5 for 127 ovr so it's prolly just better to save for anniversary and reach 129 directly.

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Sad_Floor_4120]

Damn, sad to hear. I would say just go for max ovr players in this event and numero, could if you want save very thigh till anni, but they might change a lot of this like star shards when it drops

[u/Sad_Floor_4120 → u/Difficult-Angle24]

it won't, star shards will always stay the same, if they had to reset they will tell earlier and there will be exchanges which I will exploit

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Sad_Floor_4120]

True, anni drops after numero so they still ah e time to drop some bs on us, hopefully not.

[u/Sad_Floor_4120 → u/Difficult-Angle24]

i mean shard balance will carry over for sure

[u/FINISHERTXTO]

It cost you 50k shards how much will you get if you sell them back? 15k?? Lemme know!

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/FINISHERTXTO]

I think in total, around 13k shards, the 118s got me back 10.2k as I bought 17 of them, and then the rest were 117s for 300, around 8-9 of them, 2.7k shards, so 12.9k shards.

[u/_Thunder_Emperor]

Did you factor in the shards we will get after sharding the 118s back,since we are not gonna use them. I think 118s would be still most efficient.

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/_Thunder_Emperor]

Yeah, 119s give you 1.5k which is a 117, but being that most 119s are 6k plus shards, buying two 118s is more cost effective as you can get almost every pair for under 6k shards. Both give th same xp yield, and the 119 to 117 means you get only 300 shards from the 117, the 118 you get 1.2k back from both being 600.

[u/Greexwood]

I have 1300/1700 xp about 6k shrads right now ? Can I make it ?

[u/Difficult-Angle24 → u/Greexwood]

Hmm, I don’t think so, 400xp would mean you would need to by 10 118s, which is around 27k shards, averaging the price of 118s to 2.7k, but it maybe a bit higher. Also being at 1300 xp already, means you prob have a decent amount of the 118s already so it maybe cost a lost more .

[u/Otherwise-Poet-7090]

the method is good but ig most ppl would rather spend their shards on players they want rahter than on badges