Enhancing your MAU and launcher in RF Online Next is one of the most impactful ways to increase your combat power. This guide covers every grade of Sacred Weapons — the nodes, Credits required at maximum enhancement, and the most efficient strategies to progress without wasting resources.
Nodes and Credits Required for MAU & Launcher Enhancement
The table below summarizes the total consumption nodes and CR (Credits) needed to fully upgrade each grade of Sacred Weapons. Note that the first unit of each grade always costs fewer resources than subsequent copies.
| Sacred Weapons Grade | Consumption Nodes | Credits Required |
|---|---|---|
| Type L — 2nd and subsequent copies | 546,000 | 191,800,000 CR |
| Type L — 1st unit | 255,500 | 140,400,000 CR |
| Type E — 2nd and subsequent copies | 80,400 | 32,475,000 CR |
| Type E — 1st unit | 53,600 | 2,420,000 CR |
| Type R — 2nd and subsequent copies | 13,215 | 6,840,000 CR |
| Type R — 1st unit | 9,060 | 5,000,000 CR |
| Type UC — 2nd and subsequent units | 1,670 | 1,030,000 CR |
| Type UC — 1st unit | 740 | 897,000 CR |
When you fully upgrade a Sacred Weapon, you automatically receive the next-grade Sacred Weapon. The first Sacred Weapon of each grade always requires fewer nodes and Credits compared to subsequent copies. Additionally, Sacred Weapons obtained through monster drops consume the same number of nodes and Credits as second-and-subsequent copies — regardless of grade.
Efficient Ways to Enhance Your MAU and Launcher
Goal: Acquire the First Unit of the Next Grade
Higher grades mean stronger units. Acquiring MAU and launchers significantly boosts combat power through both collection registration and possession effects. As you train your current Sacred Weapons, always be working toward the first unit of the next grade — it costs fewer nodes and Credits than all subsequent copies.
Hunting Efficiency Does Not Change Significantly Between Early Upgrades
Each MAU and launcher has its own unique characteristics. While it's ideal to switch between them situationally, overall hunting efficiency doesn't vary dramatically in the early and mid-game. It is therefore recommended to focus on leveling up and upgrading your equipment to unlock higher-grade MAU and launchers rather than spreading resources thin.
Prioritize Training Until You Unlock Your First Hero
Consumption nodes for high-grade and rare Sacred Weapons are relatively easy to collect naturally through events and regular activities. This means you should prioritize strengthening high-grade and rare items first. In particular, obtaining your first Type E is a major milestone — it unlocks valuable collection and possession effects that pay off immediately.
Enhancing Sacred Weapons Has Higher Training Efficiency Than Priming
Some players get lucky with priming, but the expected success rate is only 20%. Given that Type R Sacred Weapons cost 500 Arcane Nodes per attempt and Type E Sacred Weapons cost 1,500 Arcane Nodes per attempt, direct enhancement is the more reliable and resource-efficient path to increasing your combat power.
Prioritizing Hunting Efficiency? Get a Basilisk as Soon as Possible
The Basilisk is a Type E launcher obtainable on outer planets and other locations. It boasts a notably high hunting efficiency characteristic, making it more effective for general farming than Type L launchers. If maximizing hunting speed is your goal, prioritize obtaining the Basilisk and upgrading it to its maximum level before chasing other grades.
Don't Forget to Secure Credits Before Upgrading
To enhance MAU and launchers, you'll need MAU nodes, launcher nodes, and potentially Arcane nodes — but Credits are equally essential and easy to overlook. Here are three recommended ways to keep your Credit reserves topped up:
- 1 Choose paid packs that include Credits — when purchasing paid content, prioritize bundles that also grant Credits to maximize value.
- 2 Save Credits in advance — anticipate upcoming high-cost enhancements and stockpile Credits before the relevant packs or content drops.
- 3 Buy Credit cards at the market — Credit cards are available in denominations of 50,000 and 500,000 CR, purchasable through the in-game market.
Summary: Key Enhancement Strategies at a Glance
- Always aim for the first unit of the next grade — it costs significantly fewer nodes and Credits than subsequent copies.
- Focus on leveling and equipment upgrades in the early game rather than chasing perfect hunting efficiency.
- Prioritize high-grade and rare Sacred Weapons — their nodes are easier to farm passively through events.
- Obtaining your first Type E is a key milestone for unlocking collection and possession effects.
- Direct enhancement is more reliable than priming — the 20% prime success rate makes it a costly gamble.
- If hunting efficiency is your priority, target the Basilisk (Type E launcher) from outer planets as soon as possible.
- Always stockpile Credits alongside nodes — compare Credit card denominations to get the best diamond-per-CR ratio.
