Upgrading limited cats in Battle Cats follows the exact same process as upgrading any other cat unit. The core mechanism involves spending Experience Points (XP) within the game's Upgrade Menu to enhance their stats and unlock new forms. While their availability might be restricted to specific events or gachas, their progression system is universal.
The Universal Upgrade Process
To enhance your limited cat units, you'll utilize the game's level-up feature, which allows you to invest XP into improving their capabilities.
Step-by-Step Guide
The process for leveling up any Cat Unit, including those with limited availability, is straightforward:
- Gather Experience Points (XP): XP is the primary currency for upgrades. You'll need a sufficient amount to increase your cat's level.
- Enter the Upgrade Menu: Navigate to the main game menu and select the "Upgrade" option.
- Select the Desired Cat Unit: Scroll through your roster to locate the specific limited cat you wish to upgrade.
- Press the "Upgrade!" Button: Once selected, an "Upgrade!" button will appear, indicating the cost in XP for the next level. Press this button to apply the upgrade and instantly improve your cat's statistics.
What Upgrading Achieves
Each level a cat gains primarily increases its core statistics:
- Health Points (HP): The cat's durability in battle.
- Attack Power: The damage the cat deals to enemies.
Beyond basic leveling, reaching specific level thresholds can also unlock new forms for your cats, significantly boosting their power.
Why Upgrade Limited Cats?
Limited cats often boast unique abilities, higher base stats, or powerful crowd-control effects that can be crucial for tackling challenging stages and events. Upgrading them ensures they can reach their full potential, making them invaluable assets to your battle strategy.
- Enhanced Performance: Higher levels mean better stats, allowing them to survive longer and deal more damage.
- Strategic Advantage: Many limited cats are designed to counter specific enemy types or fill vital roles, and upgrading them maximizes their utility.
- Unlocking New Forms: Reaching certain levels (e.g., Level 10 for Evolved Form, Level 30 for True Form) unlocks significantly stronger versions of the cat.
Acquiring Experience Points (XP)
XP is essential for all cat unit upgrades. You can accumulate XP through various in-game activities:
- Clearing Stages: Successfully completing any battle stage awards XP.
- Completing Missions: Daily and event missions often grant substantial XP rewards.
- XP Stages: Special stages (e.g., XP Megablitz, Weekend XP Challenge) are designed to provide large amounts of XP.
- Selling Catamin: You can convert Catamin energy drinks into XP via the Storage menu.
- Gifts and Login Bonuses: The game frequently offers XP as part of daily login rewards or special event gifts.
Beyond Basic Leveling: Enhancing Limited Cats
While basic leveling increases stats, Battle Cats offers further methods to empower your units, including limited cats.
Evolved and True Forms
Upon reaching specific levels (typically Level 10 for Evolved Form and Level 30 for True Form), cats can undergo a transformation, becoming significantly more powerful. These transformations require Catfruit in addition to XP.
| Upgrade Type | Requirements | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Evolved Form | Cat reaches Level 10, Catfruit | Significantly enhanced stats, often a new or improved ability. |
| True Form | Cat reaches Level 30, Epic Catfruit, XP | Major stat boosts, new or greatly improved abilities, sometimes changes attack animations or targeting. |
Talents
For cats that have reached their True Form and Level 50, you can unlock additional enhancements called "Talents." These abilities are purchased using Catseyes and NP (Normal Power-ups), offering specialized boosts like increased critical chance, wave attack, or specific enemy effects. Talents further customize and strengthen your limited cats for late-game content.
Tips for Efficient Upgrading
- Prioritize: Focus on upgrading cats that are most useful for your current progression or that fill critical roles in your strategy.
- Farm XP: Regularly play XP stages to maintain a healthy supply of experience points.
- Check Wikis: Consult reliable Battle Cats wikis (like the Battle Cats Wiki) for recommended upgrade levels and optimal talent unlocks for specific limited cats.
- Strategize Catfruit Usage: Catfruit can be scarce, so plan which cats you want to True Form first.
By following these steps and understanding the various enhancement avenues, you can ensure your limited cat units become powerful allies capable of tackling even the toughest challenges in The Battle Cats.
