Choosing Your Faction
Your faction choice is permanent and determines your Sacred Weapon, community, and PvP alliance in Chip War. Choose wisely!
| Faction | Sacred Weapon | Playstyle | Server Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellato | MAU | Tank + Economy | Most populated on newer servers |
| Cora | Animus | Magic + Support | Balanced on most servers |
| Accretia | Launcher | Ranged DPS | Often underpopulated (bonus rewards) |
Community Insight: Bellato is the most beginner-friendly because MAU provides natural tankiness and the Bellato economy is typically strongest for new players. Accretia's Launcher is the highest single-target DPS Sacred Weapon, great if you prefer ranged combat.
Understanding the Biosuit System
Biosuits are your transformable mech armor — the core of RF Online Next's combat system. Each class has a unique Biosuit with distinct abilities.
| Rarity | Color | Drop Rate | Power Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Gray | ~70% | Base stats |
| Uncommon | Green | ~20% | +10% stats |
| Rare | Blue | ~8% | +25% stats |
| Epic | Purple | ~1.5% | +50% stats |
| Legendary | Orange | ~0.5% | +100% stats |
Recommended Starter Biosuits
| Player Type | Primary | Secondary | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual/PvE | Punisher | Psypher | Easy to gear, forgiving rotation |
| Hardcore/PvP | Arbiter | Demolisher | Highest ceiling, most rewarding |
| Social/Guild | Technician | Enforcer | Always in demand for parties |
| F2P Only | Punisher | Arbiter | Best value per Quartz spent |
Leveling Roadmap
Level 1–20: Foundation
- Join a guild immediately for +10% XP buff
- Equip any gear you find — don't worry about optimization yet
Level 20–40: Faction Preparation
- Continue main story quests
- Start running dungeons for gear upgrades
- Begin contributing to guild activities
- At Level 40, make your faction choice — this is permanent!
- Start Chip War participation for Honor points
- Run dungeons daily for enhancement materials
- Focus on upgrading your main Biosuit
- Join Mining War for gold income
- Start building PvP gear if interested
- Complete weekly guild expeditions
- Farm Abyss dungeons for Legendary materials
- Participate in all Chip Wars for maximum Honor
- World Boss hunting becomes your main activity
- Push enhancement on BiS gear
- Guild vs Guild content
Key Decision: At Level 40, you must choose your faction. Research your server's balance and your guild's faction before committing. The faction choice determines your Sacred Weapon, community, and PvP alliance forever.
Level 40–60: Mid-Game Progression
Level 60+: Endgame Content
Common Beginner Mistakes
| Mistake | Impact | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Skipping main story | Miss XP and key unlocks | Always prioritize MSQ |
| Spending Quartz on non-banner gacha | Waste premium currency | Only pull on rate-up banners |
| Ignoring guild | Lose 10% XP + activities | Join a guild on day 1 |
| Choosing faction without research | Regret Sacred Weapon | Research before Level 40 |
| Enhancing wrong gear early | Waste materials | Only enhance Lv40+ gear |
| Skipping Chip War | Miss Honor + gold | Attend at least 1 per day |
Download RF Online Next
| Platform | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Steam Store Page | Recommended for PC |
| Google Play | Google Play Store | Android |
| App Store | Apple App Store | iOS |
| Netmarble | Official Website | Direct download |
Critical Tip: If you're on PC, the Steam version is recommended because it receives updates fastest and has the most active community.
FAQ
Q: Which faction should I choose as a beginner?
A: Bellato is the most beginner-friendly due to the MAU Sacred Weapon's tankiness and strong economy. However, all factions are viable — choose based on your preferred playstyle.
Q: Can I change my faction later?
A: No. Faction choice at Level 40 is permanent. Research your server's population and your guild's alignment before choosing.
Q: What's the best Biosuit to pull first?
A: Punisher is the best F2P starter — forgiving rotation, easy to gear, strong in both PvE and PvP. Arbiter has the highest ceiling but requires more investment.
Q: How do I get more Quartz as F2P?
A: Daily quests (50 Quartz), weekly activities (200 Quartz), achievements, events, and Chip War participation. See our F2P Guide for a complete breakdown.
Q: Is RF Online Next pay-to-win?
A: No. While spending accelerates progression, all content is accessible to F2P players. F2P players can clear all PvE content and remain competitive in PvP with smart resource management.