Progression
WARDOGS Unlocks: Career, Role Tracks & Season 1 Changes
Plan each equipment goal around three separate requirements: its progression track, the level needed and the money needed. Season 1 moved Artillery to Career level 90 and Heavy Tank to Driver level 35.
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Do not use beta levels for a launch plan
Season 1 changed the progression curve to suit longer play rather than weekend beta tests. Levels around 10–20 became slower, with the curve flattening from 35 onward. A beta guide’s time estimate therefore does not translate directly into a launch estimate.
Career and role-track levels are different fields. Reaching a Career milestone does not automatically prove you have the corresponding Driver, Support, Recon or Pilot requirement.
Large equipment milestones
| Equipment | Vendor purchase | One-time unlock | Track / level | Purchase unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery Tank | Not listed | $500,000 | Career 90 | one vehicle |
| Heavy Tank | Not listed | Not listed | Driver 35 | one vehicle |
| Large Hammer | $2,400 | $75,000 | Support 8 | one tool |
Changed vehicle unlock costs
| Equipment | Vendor purchase | One-time unlock | Track / level | Purchase unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bird with miniguns | Not listed | $50,000 | Pilot · level not listed | one vehicle |
| Z20 Lakota | Not listed | $35,000 | Pilot · level not listed | one vehicle |
| URAL | Not listed | $35,000 | Driver 3 | one vehicle |
| Dune Buggy | Not listed | $25,000 | Driver 8 | one vehicle |
| Kodiak Flatbed | Not listed | $35,000 | Driver 10 | one vehicle |
Build an unlock plan that leaves spending money
- Pick one target that supports the task you want to perform.
- Identify the target’s Career or role track and the current level requirement.
- Check the unlock price separately from the vendor cost.
- Keep a usable cheaper setup while progressing toward the target.
- Once the unlock is available, budget for the purchase and the equipment needed to use it.
Keep season changes attached to the plan
The launch progression notes explain that XP curves and item ordering can differ by season. Save the name of the item and track with your plan, not just a level number copied from an older chart.
When an update moves an unlock or changes its cost, adjust the equipment plan as well as the progression checklist. A newly affordable unlock may still require a larger operating budget than your current setup.
Continue your journey
Find more guides in the WARDOGS Wiki & Database.