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== '''Prestige''' ==
'''Prestige''' is a core progression mechanic that unlocks at '''Experience Level 100'''. Prestiging resets your current run but grants powerful permanent upgrades and unlocks new systems that persist across all future runs.

=== How Prestige Works ===
When you reach '''Level 100''', the Prestige option becomes available. Prestiging will:
* '''Reset to Level 0''' - Your Experience level resets, and you restart the run from Wave 1
* '''Award Prestige Points''' - Earn Prestige Points based on your current Experience level (higher levels = more points)
* '''Unlock Permanent Systems''' - After your first Prestige, '''System Weapons''' and '''Prestige Upgrades''' become permanently available
* '''Keep Permanent Progress''' - Your Gems, Coins, Prestige Points, Boosts, Workers, Mechanics, Milestones, and all other Shop purchases are retained

=== Prestige Points ===
'''Prestige Points''' are the permanent currency earned from Prestiging. The amount you receive is calculated based on your current Experience level when you Prestige. The formula rewards exponentially higher Experience levels:

* '''Level 100''': ~20 Prestige Points
* '''Level 200''': ~100+ Prestige Points
* '''Level 500''': ~1,000+ Prestige Points

'''Tip:''' Push to higher levels before Prestiging to maximize your Prestige Point gains. Each additional level provides significantly more points due to the exponential formula.

=== What Resets ===
When you Prestige, only '''run-specific progress''' resets:
* '''Experience Level''' - Resets to Level 0
* '''Current Wave''' - Resets to Wave 1
* '''Bits''' - Lost (run currency)
* '''Server state''' - All modules, downloads, and active run progress

=== What Persists ===
Your '''permanent progression''' is retained across all Prestiges:
* '''Prestige Points''' - Your earned Prestige Points carry over
* '''Gems''' - Premium currency is kept
* '''Coins''' - Shop currency is retained
* '''Boosts''' - All collected cards remain
* '''Workers''' - Purchased workers and their levels persist
* '''Mechanics''' - Mechanics stay unlocked and configured
* '''Shop Upgrades''' - All purchased upgrades remain
* '''Milestones''' - Claimed milestone rewards persist
* '''System Weapons''' - Unlocked and upgraded system weapons carry over
* '''Prestige Upgrades''' - Your Prestige Upgrades remain purchased

=== Prestige Upgrades ===
After your first Prestige, the '''Shop''' gains a new "Prestige" mode alongside the normal "Coins" and "Gems" modes. '''Prestige Upgrades''' are powerful permanent stat multipliers purchased with Prestige Points. They include upgrades for:
* Damage, Health, Health Regen, Attack Speed
* Defense, Shield, Critical Chance, Critical Damage
* Stun Chance, Stun Duration
* Coins per Enemy, Bits per Enemy (Cash), Experience per Enemy
* Speed Divider (module timer acceleration)

Each Prestige Upgrade has two components: a '''Base''' level and an '''Increase''' level. Both provide multiplicative benefits and scale with the same cost formulas used throughout the game.

=== System Weapons ===
'''System Weapons''' unlock after your first Prestige, appearing in the Server panel. These are permanent arsenal slots that provide passive bonuses and special abilities during runs. System Weapons are purchased and upgraded using Prestige Points and offer unique advantages that complement your build strategy.

See the [[System Weapons]] article for complete details on available weapons, upgrades, and strategies.

=== Strategy ===
* '''First Prestige Goal:''' Reach Level 100 to unlock Prestige and the permanent progression systems
* '''Optimal Prestige Level:''' Push beyond Level 100 each Prestige to maximize Prestige Point gains. The exponential formula heavily rewards higher levels
* '''Priority Spending:''' Focus early Prestige Points on key multipliers like Damage, Health, and Speed Divider to accelerate future runs
* '''Long-Term Planning:''' Prestiging frequently early on helps unlock Prestige Upgrades faster, but pushing higher levels becomes more rewarding as you progress

Prestige transforms Idle Server Defender from a single-run game into a long-term progression system where every run makes you permanently stronger.== '''Prestige''' ==
'''Prestige''' is a core progression mechanic that unlocks at '''Experience Level 100'''. Prestiging resets your current run but grants powerful permanent upgrades and unlocks new systems that persist across all future runs.

=== How Prestige Works ===
When you reach '''Level 100''', the Prestige option becomes available. Prestiging will:
* '''Reset to Level 0''' - Your Experience level resets, and you restart the run from Wave 1
* '''Award Prestige Points''' - Earn Prestige Points based on your current Experience level (higher levels = more points)
* '''Unlock Permanent Systems''' - After your first Prestige, '''System Weapons''' and '''Prestige Upgrades''' become permanently available
* '''Keep Permanent Progress''' - Your Gems, Coins, Prestige Points, Boosts, Workers, Mechanics, Milestones, and all other Shop purchases are retained

=== Prestige Points ===
'''Prestige Points''' are the permanent currency earned from Prestiging. The amount you receive is calculated based on your current Experience level when you Prestige. The formula rewards exponentially higher Experience levels:

* '''Level 100''': ~20 Prestige Points
* '''Level 200''': ~100+ Prestige Points
* '''Level 500''': ~1,000+ Prestige Points

'''Tip:''' Push to higher levels before Prestiging to maximize your Prestige Point gains. Each additional level provides significantly more points due to the exponential formula.

=== What Resets ===
When you Prestige, only '''run-specific progress''' resets:
* '''Experience Level''' - Resets to Level 0
* '''Current Wave''' - Resets to Wave 1
* '''Bits''' - Lost (run currency)
* '''Server state''' - All modules, downloads, and active run progress

=== What Persists ===
Your '''permanent progression''' is retained across all Prestiges:
* '''Prestige Points''' - Your earned Prestige Points carry over
* '''Gems''' - Premium currency is kept
* '''Coins''' - Shop currency is retained
* '''Boosts''' - All collected cards remain
* '''Workers''' - Purchased workers and their levels persist
* '''Mechanics''' - Mechanics stay unlocked and configured
* '''Shop Upgrades''' - All purchased upgrades remain
* '''Milestones''' - Claimed milestone rewards persist
* '''System Weapons''' - Unlocked and upgraded system weapons carry over
* '''Prestige Upgrades''' - Your Prestige Upgrades remain purchased

=== Prestige Upgrades ===
After your first Prestige, the '''Shop''' gains a new "Prestige" mode alongside the normal "Coins" and "Gems" modes. '''Prestige Upgrades''' are powerful permanent stat multipliers purchased with Prestige Points. They include upgrades for:
* Damage, Health, Health Regen, Attack Speed
* Defense, Shield, Critical Chance, Critical Damage
* Stun Chance, Stun Duration
* Coins per Enemy, Bits per Enemy (Cash), Experience per Enemy
* Speed Divider (module timer acceleration)

Each Prestige Upgrade has two components: a '''Base''' level and an '''Increase''' level. Both provide multiplicative benefits and scale with the same cost formulas used throughout the game.

=== System Weapons ===
'''System Weapons''' unlock after your first Prestige, appearing in the Server panel. These are permanent arsenal slots that provide passive bonuses and special abilities during runs. System Weapons are purchased and upgraded using Prestige Points and offer unique advantages that complement your build strategy.

See the [[System Weapons]] article for complete details on available weapons, upgrades, and strategies.

=== Strategy ===
* '''First Prestige Goal:''' Reach Level 100 to unlock Prestige and the permanent progression systems
* '''Optimal Prestige Level:''' Push beyond Level 100 each Prestige to maximize Prestige Point gains. The exponential formula heavily rewards higher levels
* '''Priority Spending:''' Focus early Prestige Points on key multipliers like Damage, Health, and Speed Divider to accelerate future runs
* '''Long-Term Planning:''' Prestiging frequently early on helps unlock Prestige Upgrades faster, but pushing higher levels becomes more rewarding as you progress

Prestige transforms Idle Server Defender from a single-run game into a long-term progression system where every run makes you permanently stronger.