At A Glance
- What Comrade Capsules contain (science, researchers, cards) and why they matter.
- How Epics and Rares differ and which to chase.
- Smart capsule timing and open strategies for maximum value.
What’s in a Capsule?
Capsules are a primary loot mechanic: they can drop science, researchers, cards (common/rare/epic), and other event rewards. Some Researchers increase the chance or quantity of capsule drops, making capsule farming an important long-term strategy.
Epics vs Rares vs Commons: why rarity matters
Epics (for example Heisenevil or Queen of Groots) and Rares give larger permanent bonuses and frequently influence capsule yields or card bonuses. Epics are rarer and often provide the largest science or capsule multipliers; Rares are easier to acquire and can still greatly accelerate progression when targeted at the right time.
Best capsule-opening strategies
- Open during multipliers/time jumps: Capsule rewards scale with active multipliers — open major capsule batches just before a time jump or when event buffs are active.
- Prioritize capsules that yield researchers or science if you’re approaching a promotion or event rank that requires a large science spend.
- Buy high-value capsules selectively: Community consensus suggests buying high tier capsules (when offered as sale items) only if they match your current progression need (supreme researchers or event-specific rares). Players often compare the cost of a paid supreme vs. saving for event dark science purchases.
Final Thoughts
Capsules are multiplicative progress engines when used smartly: time your openings around multipliers and time jumps, focus on capsule types that produce science and researchers, and avoid impulse buys that don’t match your immediate progression plan. Prioritize epics and rares that directly compound your long-term research goals.