What Makes REQUIEM Valor Special
REQUIEM Valor drops January 16, 2026—one day after the Dark Take Strike Pass (January 15). This EVO-class skin features REQUIEM Eternal aesthetics with animated effects, typically commanding 4000+ Gold in direct pulls.
The compressed timeline creates urgency: Guard Valor launches January 23, just seven days later. Players face competing premium content within a two-week window, demanding strategic currency allocation.
For instant currency access, Blood Strike Golds recharge online through BitTopup provides competitive rates with immediate delivery.
Pull System Mechanics
Gacha Basics
Each pull costs 90-150 Gold (singles at high end, 10-pull bundles slightly discounted). EVO-class skins like REQUIEM Valor have sub-2% drop rates per pull, making lucky early acquisition rare.
Pity System
Guaranteed drop triggers at 80-100 pulls based on historical patterns (similar to QBZ95 endless guarantee). At 90 Gold per pull, worst-case costs hit 7200-9000 Gold—far exceeding Strike Pass value.
Pity counter persists across sessions within the same Limited Stash event. Track manually; in-game counters don't always display clearly.
Optimal Pull Timing
Early Pulls (January 16-17)
- Pros: Immediate access, maximum usage time
- Cons: Commits currency before full event landscape revealed
Mid-Window (January 18-20) ✅ RECOMMENDED
- Observe community drop rate data
- Complete Noble Coin missions (2500 coins available)
- Maintain sufficient time before Guard Valor diverts attention
Strategy: Allocate 30% budget for initial testing (10-15 pulls). If unsuccessful and remaining pulls to pity exceed Strike Pass cost, pivot immediately.
Cost Breakdown
Minimum: 520 Gold (Strike Pass Route)
- Elite Strike Pass: 520 Gold upfront
- Full refund at tier 50 completion
- Effective cost: 0 Gold
- Time investment: 50-60 hours across 42 days (1.2-1.4 hours daily)
Average: 3000-5000 Gold (Direct Pulls)
Typical cost for moderate luck without hitting pity. Economically inefficient vs Strike Pass.
Maximum: 7200-9000 Gold (Pity Guarantee)
Worst-case direct pull scenario. Never justified when Strike Pass guarantees same outcome for 520 Gold (refunded).
Strike Pass Deep Dive
Elite Strike Pass Value (520 Gold)
Included rewards:
- FN2000 REQUIEM Valor (primary target)
- HANK Corsair skin (2000-3000 Gold value)
- Kar98k Glacier skin (2000-3000 Gold value)
- Spear Glacier skin (2000-3000 Gold value)
- M4A1 Sea Wraith skin (2000-3000 Gold value)
- JACK Pirate skin (1000-1500 Gold value)
- SPIKE Pirate skin (1000-1500 Gold value)
- Ring-Ring Bounce emote (500-800 Gold value)
- Borrowed Kill execution (500-800 Gold value)
- 520 Gold refund at tier 50
Total value: 12,000-15,000 Gold
ROI: 23-29x after refund
Completion Requirements
- Daily missions: 30-45 minutes
- Weekly missions: 2-3 hours
- Seasonal challenges: 5-8 hours total
- Can bank progress during high-availability periods
- Missing 10+ days significantly reduces completion probability
Hybrid Strategy
- Purchase Elite Strike Pass (520 Gold) on January 15
- Complete tiers steadily through February
- Receive 520 Gold refund by mid-February
- Deploy refunded currency toward Guard Valor or February events
This maximizes total skin acquisition across multiple events.
Budget Strategies by Player Type
F2P Players
Action plan:
- Accumulate 520 Gold through pre-launch events
- Use January 8 Check-in Bonus (100 endless Stash Vouchers) for free pull attempts
- Complete Noble Coin missions (January 12-15) for supplementary currency
- Purchase Elite Strike Pass only—avoid direct pulls entirely
- Accept 3-4 week acquisition timeline through tier completion
Low Spenders ($10-30)
Optimal approach:
- Purchase exactly 520 Gold via BitTopup
- Secure Elite Strike Pass on January 15
- Complete tier 50 for full refund
- Bank refunded 520 Gold for Guard Valor (January 23)
Single purchase transforms into two premium acquisitions through refund timing.
Mid-Tier ($30-100)
Hybrid strategy:
- Purchase 1500-2000 Gold
- Allocate 520 Gold to Elite Strike Pass
- Reserve 1000-1500 Gold for strategic pulls (January 18-20)
- If direct pulls fail, Strike Pass guarantees acquisition
- Leverage BitTopup bonus events (10-20% extra Gold on larger purchases)
High-Budget Players
Whale optimization:
- Purchase 5000-6000 Gold
- Allocate 4000-5000 Gold to direct pulls for immediate access
- Maintain 520 Gold Strike Pass reserve regardless of pull outcomes
- Complete Strike Pass casually for bonus value + 520 Gold refund
- Accept cost inefficiency as convenience premium
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Myth: Better Rates in First 10 Pulls
False. Each pull maintains identical sub-2% probability regardless of sequence position. No evidence supports increased early drop rates.
Probability Misunderstanding
2% drop rate ≠ guaranteed drop within 50 pulls. Each pull is independent; 50 pulls = 63.6% cumulative probability, not 100%.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Spent 3000 Gold without success? Don't chase losses. Compare remaining cost to pity (5400-6300 Gold) vs Strike Pass cost (520 Gold). Strike Pass wins decisively—previous spending is irrelevant.
Critical decision point: If at 75/100 pulls, completing final 25 costs 2250 Gold (potentially justified). At 40/100 pulls, remaining 5400 Gold cannot be justified vs Strike Pass value.
BitTopup Advantages
Why BitTopup
- 5-15% cheaper than in-game rates
- Instant delivery (5-15 minutes)
- 24/7 customer support
- Encrypted payment processing
- Consistent high user ratings
Secure Top-Up Process
- Navigate to BitTopup Blood Strike Golds page
- Select Gold quantity (600-2000 recommended for REQUIEM strategies)
- Enter Blood Strike User ID (verify accuracy)
- Choose payment method (credit card, PayPal, regional systems, crypto)
- Complete secure transaction
- Receive Gold within 5-15 minutes
- Verify in-game before purchasing Strike Pass or pulls
Pro tip: Complete top-up 24-48 hours before January 15 launch to avoid last-minute delays.
Payment Flexibility
Supports Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, GCash, cryptocurrency. Regional pricing optimization automatically applies best rates for your market.
Real Player Cases
Case 1: F2P Success
Accumulated 520 Gold over 3 months → Elite Strike Pass → Tier 50 completion in 35 days (55 hours) → Full refund → Redirected 520 Gold to Guard Valor. Total cost: 0 Gold net. Total value: 12,000+ Gold in skins.
Case 2: Budget Hybrid
$35 purchase (1500 Gold via BitTopup bonus event) → 520 Gold to Strike Pass, 980 Gold to pulls → 10 unsuccessful pulls → Pivoted to Strike Pass completion → Tier 50 by Feb 10 → 520 Gold refund → 1500 Gold total for future events. Effective REQUIEM cost: 520 Gold (refunded).
Case 3: Direct Pull Failure
3000 Gold purchase → 30 pulls without acquisition (2700 Gold spent) → Insufficient funds for Strike Pass → Additional 520 Gold purchase → Total investment: 3520 Gold. 7x more expensive than Strike Pass-first strategy.
Final Verdict
Performance Impact
REQUIEM Valor is cosmetic only—no stat advantages. Investment purchases visual prestige, not competitive edge.
Long-Term Value
FN2000 holds mid-tier meta status (January 2026). REQUIEM Eternal design follows timeless aesthetics, suggesting 6-12 months high relevance before visual power creep.
Recommended Path by Profile
F2P: Elite Strike Pass exclusively
$10-30: Single 520 Gold purchase for Strike Pass
$30-100: 1500-2000 Gold hybrid (Strike Pass + limited pulls)
High-budget: 5000+ Gold for immediate direct pulls + Strike Pass value-add
Casual (limited playtime): If tier 50 completion unlikely, budget 4000-5000 Gold for direct pulls
FAQ
How much does REQUIEM Valor cost?
520 Gold via Elite Strike Pass (fully refunded at tier 50) or 2000-9000 Gold via direct pulls. Strike Pass = optimal for 90%+ of players.
What's the pity system?
Guaranteed drop at 80-100 pulls (7200-9000 Gold) based on historical EVO-class patterns.
Is Strike Pass better than direct pulls?
Yes. 23-29x ROI vs direct pulls. 520 Gold (refunded) provides REQUIEM Valor + 7+ legendary skins worth 12,000-15,000 Gold combined.
When does the pull window close?
Launches January 16, typically runs 14-21 days. Guard Valor (January 23) creates competing content—complete decisions by January 22.
Can you get REQUIEM Valor free?
Elite Strike Pass requires 520 Gold upfront but refunds fully at tier 50 (effective 0 net cost). Free Pass tier doesn't include REQUIEM Valor.
Cheapest acquisition method?
Elite Strike Pass: 520 Gold (refunded) + 50-60 hours across 42 days. Can't complete tiers? Budget 4000-5000 Gold for direct pulls via BitTopup's competitive rates.
