To maximize squad progression in Invincible: Guarding the Globe, sell surplus or duplicate Totems in the Machine Head shop and convert them into currency for primary team upgrades.
How the Machine Head Shop Works
The Machine Head shop functions as an exchange hub where you can sell unused inventory items—primarily Totems—for a dedicated shop currency. Instead of leaving redundant gear sitting idle, this system lets you trade static inventory assets for immediate upgrades.
Trading items in the Machine Head shop is permanent. Once a Totem is sold, it is permanently removed from your account inventory.
Managing and Selecting Totems for Trade
Before selling any items, audit your current squad roster and backup characters to avoid liquidating useful equipment.
- Primary Trade Targets: Liquidate exact duplicate Totems or Totems designated for hero factions you do not actively use on main or secondary teams.
- Items to Retain: Keep unique Totems or items that support niche faction synergies, as selling them limits future build flexibility when new heroes or balance patches arrive.
- Timing Your Trades: Clear out your inventory right after major hero summoning events, during routine roster cleanups, or when you hit a progression bottleneck in campaign stages and GDA Ops.
Spending Priorities
Once you generate shop currency from selling Totems, focus purchases on items that resolve active power bottlenecks for your core squad members.
| Purchase Type | Priority Level | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Rank-Up Materials | High | Buy immediately for main damage dealers and primary tanks. |
| High-Tier Gear Fragments | Medium | Purchase to craft or refine equipment for your active roster. |
| Resource Bundles (Gold/EXP) | Low | Buy only if hero leveling is directly blocked by gold or experience shortages. |
Avoid holding currency indefinitely, as shop inventories may rotate. Use the Machine Head shop to solve immediate squad bottlenecks rather than treating it as a long-term currency bank.
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