To maintain an effective squad in Mecharashi v2.6, focus primary upgrade materials on high-utility S-Rank mechs and specialized A-Rank units, while converting outdated gear and redundant frames into materials for your core roster. Spreading upgrade resources like Rainbow Chips and high-grade pilot gear across an entire hangar slows account progression and weakens primary combat performance.
Evaluating Units for Keep or Conversion
Before spending resources or converting a mech, compare its tactical contributions against your primary squad needs. Mechs that offer persistent combat benefits warrant heavy investment, while units outclassed in stats or passive utility should be marked for conversion.
| Evaluation Category | Keep & Invest | Candidate for Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Tactical Role | High mobility, armor-piercing damage, multi-target capability, or broad utility | Strictly outclassed base stats with no unique tactical role |
| Pilot Synergy | Matches specific pilot build requirements or provides key Stat Bonuses | Offers no active part synergies or stat boosts for primary pilots |
| Content Performance | Performs consistently in modes like Armed Conquest and Combat Simulator | Lacks defensive or offensive scaling for endgame stages |
| Rank Status | Core S-Rank mechs or specialized A-Rank units filling missing buffs | Duplicate or obsolete A-Rank frames replaced by superior S-Ranks |
Deciding When to Phase Out A-Rank Mechs
A-Rank mechs provide essential power during mid-game progression, but holding them too long after obtaining S-Rank alternatives creates a bottleneck. Run through this checklist before deciding to keep or dismantle an A-Rank unit:
- Check for Unique Passives: Does the A-Rank mech apply a specific buff or debuff that your current S-Rank roster cannot replicate? If yes, preserve the unit for niche stage requirements.
- Verify Pilot Synergy: Does a key pilot require this exact frame's part bonuses to function in a specialized build? If the synergy is required for performance, hold the mech.
- Calculate Upgrade Efficiency: Is the cost to max out the A-Rank frame significantly cheaper than building an entry-level S-Rank? Convert the A-Rank if the performance gap remains too wide despite the lower cost.
Managing Inventory to Avoid Resource Bottlenecks
Hoarding unused gear and low-tier frames reduces the crafting and upgrade materials available for your main squad. Regular hangar audits keep your progression linear:
- Compare Stat Thresholds: Whenever you acquire new equipment, check its base critical damage, evasion, or defensive stats against your secondary loadouts. Immediately convert older gear that provides lower stats.
- Recycle Surplus Parts: Redundant or outclassed parts yield materials required to push main equipment to higher power thresholds. Converting unneeded items frees inventory space while building your primary gear pool.
- Audit Primary Squads: Periodically review active builds after new banners or meta updates arrive. Reallocate materials away from units that no longer see regular deployment.
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