Escalation Tokens set the minimum balance required to enter higher tiers and can also be spent at the Requisition Vendor.
PC / Global, Year 8 Season 3: Red Horizon (Update Y8S3.2)
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Escalation runs and the Escalation Requisition Vendor at the Base of Operations.
Complete Escalation activities to earn tokens and build the balance needed for higher tiers. Under the October 2026 rules, starting a run checks but does not consume the entry balance. Spending tokens at the vendor still reduces your balance, which may affect tier access.
A tier your build can complete without checkpoints.
Open the Escalation menu at the Base of Operations and review the weekly activities and current token balance.
Choose an available mission or stronghold and inspect the tier entry requirement in its panel.
Start at a tier allowed by your balance; the lowest tier may be available without tokens as shown in the interface.
Complete the full activity to receive the completion token reward and other loot.
Check the updated balance before selecting a higher tier or entering matchmaking.
If buying from the Requisition Vendor, review the price first and account for the lower balance afterward.
Continue completing runs until your balance meets the requirement for the tier you want.
Farming tips
The October update lists example completion rewards such as 1 token for Tier 0, 7 for Tier 5, and 30 for Tier 10; use the live panel for current values.
Tokens are retained on failure or disconnect under the updated rules, but the activity can still fail and provide no completion reward.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat completed Escalation runs. Token balances reset at the start of each season according to the detailed Rise Up guide, so seasonal planning may matter.
Common mistakes
Assuming tokens are still wagered and consumed on entry; the October update changed that rule.
Spending tokens at the vendor without checking your intended tier requirement; purchases can lower your balance below the gate.
Treating an example reward table as permanent; inspect the current tier panel.
When to stop or switch
Stop when your balance allows the tier you plan to run and you have accounted for any vendor purchases; resume earning tokens if spending drops below the requirement.
