Building the ultimate soccer team is the core of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. With over 5,400 characters to collect and train, getting your players’ levels up quickly is essential for conquering both the new original story and the legendary teams from the past in Chronicle Mode. While there are multiple ways to gain EXP, one method stands out as the most efficient for power-leveling your squad.
This guide will break down the fastest known method to farm EXP and level up your team rapidly in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road.
The Fastest EXP Farming Method: Ranked Matches
The most effective way to gain large amounts of EXP is by repeatedly playing Ranked Matches in the online Competition Mode.
Here is the step-by-step process to access this mode:
From the main menu, navigate to Competition Mode.
Select Compete Online.
Choose Ranked Match to start searching for an opponent.
Simply playing matches will grant EXP, but the key to maximizing your gains lies in a strategic approach to matchmaking.
The Strategy: Lower Your Team Rating for Maximum EXP
The amount of EXP your team earns is significantly influenced by your opponent’s Team Rating compared to your own. The core strategy is to intentionally lower your own Team Rating to get matched against stronger opponents.
Here’s how and why this works:
Use Low-Level Characters: The easiest way to lower your Team Rating is to fill your team with level 1 characters. You can claim many of these low-level players through the game’s Spirits (gacha) system.
Face Higher-Rated Opponents: With a artificially low Team Rating, the matchmaking system will often pair you against teams with a much higher rating.
Lose for Profit: This is the crucial part. While you should always try to win, losing to a team with a significantly higher rating rewards more EXP than winning against a team with a similar or lower rating. Even in defeat, the EXP payout is substantial.
Consistent Farming: By consistently entering Ranked Matches with a low-rated team, you can farm EXP very quickly. Every match, win or lose, contributes to your team’s growth, but losing to a stronger opponent is the most efficient path.
Why This Method is Effective
High EXP Yield: The EXP reward from losing to a high-rated opponent is disproportionately large.
Speed: Ranked Matches are readily available, and the process of losing a match can sometimes be faster than playing a full story match to victory.
Scales for Whole Team: The earned EXP is distributed across your entire active team, allowing you to level up multiple players at once.
Summary of the Fast Level-Up Process
To summarize the quickest path to leveling up:
Assemble a team with several level 1 characters to tank your Team Rating.
Enter Ranked Match from the Online Competition menu.
Play against the (likely stronger) opponent you are matched with.
Collect the large amount of EXP at the end of the match, even if you lose.
Repeat the process to rapidly farm EXP and boost your entire team’s levels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I get EXP if I lose a Ranked Match?
A: Yes. You earn EXP after every Ranked Match, whether you win or lose. The amount is determined by the relative Team Ratings.
Q: Is there any other way to get EXP quickly?
A: While story matches and Chronicle Mode provide EXP, the Ranked Match method with a low Team Rating is consistently the most efficient for pure, repeatable farming.
Q: What are Team Ratings based on?
A: Team Rating is a cumulative score that reflects the overall strength and level of the players in your current team lineup.
Q: Should I never try to win with this method?
A: While losing efficiently grants great EXP, a victory against a high-rated team is also excellent. The primary goal is to face high-rated opponents, regardless of the outcome, for maximum EXP gain.
Conclusion
Leveling up your players in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road doesn’t have to be a slow grind. By strategically using low-level characters to manipulate your Team Rating in Ranked Matches, you can consistently face powerful opponents and reap massive EXP rewards from every game. This method allows you to quickly strengthen your team, ensuring you’re prepared to take on the toughest challenges the game has to offer and build your true “Victory Road.”