This guide covers ingot recharge tiers, coupon conversion methods, and spending strategy. Your goal with ingots is to convert them into coupons through efficient methods — not to spend them directly. NOTE: This document is to advise, not to dictate anyone's spending actions. All recharges are your own choice. Do not spend outside your means.
| Price (USD) | Base Ingots | Bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.99 | 50 | +0 | 50 |
| $4.99 | 250 | +5 | 255 |
| $9.99 | 500 | +12 | 512 |
| $19.99 | 1,000 | +25 | 1,025 |
| $49.99 | 2,500 | +70 | 2,570 |
| $99.99 | 5,000 | +150 | 5,150 |
These are the primary methods to convert ingots into coupons. Always prioritize these before spending ingots directly.
| Method | Ingots In | Coupons Out | Ratio | Return Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Card | 300 | 1800 | 1:6 | 6.00x |
| Platinum Monthly Card | 600 | 3600 | 1:6 | 6.00x |
| Convoy | 6 | 40 | 3:20 | 6.67x |
| Myoboku Trial | 10 | 40 | 1:4 | 4.00x |
Coupon returns by tier from the Froggy event.
| Tier | Ingot Cost | Immediate | Per Day | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 500 | 500 | 180 | 1,580 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 | 800 | 275 | 2,450 |
| 5,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 1,300 | 12,300 |
Common events that offer daily recharge bonuses. Never go over the maximum per day.
Your goal with ingots is not to use them directly as currency on events.
Always convert ingots to coupons through one of the several ingot-to-coupon conversion methods before spending directly.
To max out conversions, at least 25k ingots per month is ideal. In return, you get roughly 55k coupons per month.
If you start with a large recharge but maintain with smaller monthly recharges, your ingot supply dwindles more slowly.
You will get diminishing returns after a certain point weekly, and once you start maxing out power interfaces.
For total recharge events (Total Recharge Rebate, Carnival Recharge, Platinum Recharge, etc.) it is never worth going over the total recharge threshold.
For daily recharge events (Break Golden Eggs, Daily Recharge, etc.) it is never worth going over the maximum per day. Typical values are $100 or $150 per day.
It is typically not worth going over the Infinite Tsukuyomi total for the time period.
With a high budget, you will stockpile ingots. If recharging high amounts, plan pack openings in bulk after 2–3 cycles rather than immediately.
Only chase meta ninjas — recharging gives power advantages not available to F2P. You will get other ninjas eventually through coupons or patience.
Power matters: strong ninjas without power means getting wiped by cheaper teams. Learn the different PvP modes and your limits.
Have realistic expectations. Your fun doesn't have to match meta, but this game has a meta and it will trump most teams.
Burnout is real — if you dump a lot of money, you can get bored. Make sure you're having fun and being wise with financial decisions.
This guide is for informational purposes only. All recharges are your own choice — do not spend outside your means. Have fun and be wise with your financial decisions.
Recharge guide credits: Starbucks.