Mycopunk: Ouroboros Mode Currency and Cleanse

Understanding Currency and Upgrade Removal in Ouroboros Mode

The Ouroboros mode operates as a roguelike experience where you accumulate two distinct resources: Contraband Scrap and Contraband Gats. Contraband Gats are your primary tool for managing upgrades; they allow you to 'Cleanse'—meaning you can remove unwanted upgrades obtained during a previous run. Conversely, Contraband Scrap is a short-term currency, only obtainable by dismantling existing upgrades, and it disappears once your current run concludes. Accessing the Cleanse function requires navigating to the Gear page, where the option is situated in the central area.

Contraband Currency Breakdown

Knowing how each currency functions is crucial for efficient play. One currency is tied to the immediate run, while the other accumulates over time.

• Acquisition: This material is exclusively acquired through scrapping upgraded items.
• Duration: It is temporary; its total value resets every time a run ends.
• Function: It is used for actions or purchases available only within the current session.

• Acquisition: You earn these funds upon successfully clearing each successive room.
• Duration: They are persistent, meaning they carry over and can be saved across multiple attempts.
• Function: They are spent to perform the Cleanse action on upgrades from past runs.

The cost associated with cleansing an upgrade fluctuates based on its rarity, with more powerful items demanding a higher payment in Contraband Gats. The costs are detailed below:

Navigating Ouroboros Progression

Even though this mode resembles a roguelike, progression is not entirely unguided. You must meet specific requirements related to your Player Level to unlock the ability to rotate through different upgrade tiers. The Player Level is calculated by taking the combined level of all your employees and subtracting three.

The availability of upgrade rarities is tied to reaching certain level thresholds:

• Standard (Green): Requires Level 3
• Rare (Blue): Requires Level 8
• Epic (Purple): Requires Level 16
• Exotic+ (Orange): Requires Level 30

A shared pool exists for both Skill Points and the prerequisites for those points across all your characters. To further tailor your runs, you possess the ability to designate a 'Focus' on a specific weapon. Activating this focus enhances the rate at which upgrades drop for that particular weapon.

Strategies for Effective Target Farming

Given that this mode can take a significant amount of time, strategic play is encouraged. You are never obligated to commit to a single session; you can always exit after completing a room and resume later. Here are actionable tips for maximizing efficiency:

1. Strategic Scraping: Dismantle upgrades you do not wish to keep to gather Contraband Scrap, utilizing this limited-run currency for immediate tactical advantages.
2. Objective Focus: Prioritize mission goals over general enemy hunting, as the game naturally presents threats based on objectives.
3. Upgrade Targeting: Use the Focus mechanic on a desired weapon to boost the likelihood of obtaining relevant upgrades, which pairs well with later cleansing efforts.
4. Manage Your Time: Do not feel pressured to play continuously; pausing between rooms allows for flexibility in your farming schedule.