War Bonds Farming Guide: How to Earn and Spend War Bonds

War Bonds are the premium combat currency in StarRupture, used to purchase weapons and weapon modifications at the Equipment Upgrade Station. They are earned through Griffits Blue Corporation progression, and spending them wisely is crucial since it takes significant effort to accumulate enough for late-game gear. This guide covers how to earn War Bonds efficiently and the optimal spending order.

How to Earn War Bonds

War Bonds are granted at certain Griffits Blue Corporation levels. Unlike other currencies that can be farmed freely, War Bonds are gated behind corporation progression. To level Griffits Blue, you need to deliver manufactured goods via the Orbital Cargo Launcher or spend Terminal Points at the Corporate Terminal. This means your factory needs to be producing the items Griffits Blue requires for each level.

Each Griffits Blue level that grants War Bonds gives a fixed amount. Since the corporation has 11 levels, you need to plan which weapons and mods you want before you start spending, because you may not have enough War Bonds for everything.

Optimal Spending Order

The UPP-7 Reaper Pistol is free at Griffits Blue Level 2 and the Grenade unlocks at Level 3, so those cost no War Bonds. Your first War Bonds purchase should be the MAR-9 Phantom Assault Rifle at 70 War Bonds. It is rated Tier S and will be your primary weapon for the rest of the game.

After that, the priority depends on your playstyle. If you prefer base defense, the SLAMS-12 Shotgun (85 War Bonds) with the Shredder Ammo mod (105 War Bonds) is a powerful combination. If you prefer sustained fire, the M175 GRIM LMG (110 War Bonds) with the Front Sidegrip (90 War Bonds) for recoil control is the way to go.

Recommended Priority List

Here is the recommended order for War Bonds spending. First: MAR-9 Phantom (70 War Bonds) because it is the best all-around weapon. Second: SLAMS-12 Shotgun (85 War Bonds) for a close-range alternative. Third: Shredder Ammo for the SLAMS-12 (105 War Bonds) for a massive damage boost. Fourth: key Phantom mods like the 3x Optic for ranged precision. Fifth: M175 GRIM (110 War Bonds) for heavy wave defense. Sixth: GRIM mods starting with Front Sidegrip (90 War Bonds). Later: remaining mods based on personal preference.

Maximizing Griffits Blue Progression

To level Griffits Blue efficiently, you need to produce whatever items it requires for delivery at each level. Since Griffits Blue focuses on weapons and defense, its delivery requirements often involve combat-adjacent items. Make sure your factory has the production chains ready to manufacture these items before attempting to level up. Having multiple Orbital Cargo Launchers can speed up the delivery process.

You can also spend Data Points at the Corporate Terminal as an alternative to manufacturing deliveries. If you have been analyzing Biofacts and Ignitium at the Analyzing Station, you may have accumulated enough Data Points to spend at the Terminal for additional corporation levels without needing to deliver manufactured goods.