How to Upgrade Heroes in Dispatch? Complete Leveling & Training Guide 2025
Confused about hero upgrades? Step-by-step guide: how to gain XP, allocate skill points, unlock training abilities. Upgrade paths for all 16 heroes explained!
⚙️ How Hero Upgrades Work (Basic Mechanics)
1. Gaining XP
- Mission Success: Complete missions to earn XP (10-50 XP per mission)
- Difficulty Bonus: Harder missions = more XP (Easy: 10 XP, Hard: 30 XP, Extreme: 50 XP)
- Mission Participation: Only deployed heroes gain XP
- Wolf Pack Bonus: Invisigal's Wolf Pack gives 2x XP (unlock ASAP!)
2. Leveling Up
- XP Threshold: Heroes level up after reaching XP threshold (100 XP → Level 2, 250 XP → Level 3, etc.)
- Notification: "Level Up!" message appears after mission
- Access Upgrade Screen: Go to Heroes Database → Select hero → "Upgrade" button
- Auto-Pause: Game pauses when hero levels up during episode
3. Allocating Skill Points
- 1 Point Per Level: Each level grants 1 skill point
- 3 Stats Available: Combat, Intellect, Mobility
- Immediate Effect: Stats update instantly after allocation
- No Respec: ⚠️ Points cannot be refunded! Choose carefully!
4. Training Upgrades
- Special Abilities: Unlock unique powers (Wolf Pack, Supernova, Flight License)
- Requirements: Reach specific level + story progress
- One-Time Cost: Costs XP or skill points to unlock
- Permanent: Once unlocked, ability is always active
📋 Step-by-Step: How to Upgrade a Hero
Complete Missions with Hero
Deploy hero on missions. Only heroes who participate earn XP. Prioritize heroes you want to level up.
💡 Pro Tip: Use Invisigal with Wolf Pack to farm 2x XP for other heroes!
Wait for "Level Up!" Notification
After mission completion, check for level up message. Hero portrait will glow with golden border.
💡 Pro Tip: Track XP progress in Heroes Database to predict next level up.
Go to Heroes Database
Navigate to Heroes menu → Select hero who leveled up → Click "Upgrade" button (top right).
💡 Pro Tip: Can upgrade multiple heroes at once if several leveled up.
Choose Stat to Upgrade
Select Combat, Intellect, or Mobility. Consider hero's role and mission needs.
⚠️ Warning: No respec! Choose based on long-term strategy (see guide below).
Confirm & Apply
Click "Confirm" to apply skill point. Stat increases immediately. Hero is now stronger!
✓ Check: New stat should reflect in mission success calculations.
(Optional) Unlock Training Abilities
If available, unlock special training (Wolf Pack, Flight License). Check requirements first!
🚨 Critical: Some trainings are MANDATORY for story (Coupe's Flight License in Episode 3).
🎯 Upgrade Strategies: Which Stats to Choose?
⚡ Specialization Strategy (Recommended for Most Heroes)
Concept: Focus on hero's strongest stat(s). Become S-tier specialist.
Example: Mecha Man → Max Intellect (already 90, push to 100). Phenomaman → Max Mobility (95 → 100).
✓ Good Specialization
Mecha Man: Combat 75 | Intellect 100 | Mobility 60
Dominates investigation missions. Irreplaceable!
✗ Bad Specialization
Mecha Man: Combat 85 | Intellect 85 | Mobility 80
Lost unique advantage. Now just average at everything.
Best For: Mecha Man, Phenomaman, Flambae, Coupe, Prism
⚖️ Balanced Strategy (For Versatile Heroes)
Concept: Distribute points evenly. Handle any mission type.
Example: Blonde Blazer → Keep all stats 85+. Sonar → Balanced after Intellect priority.
✓ Good Balance
Blonde Blazer: Combat 90 | Intellect 88 | Mobility 87
No weak spots. Reliable for any mission.
✗ Bad Balance
Blonde Blazer: Combat 100 | Intellect 70 | Mobility 65
Lost versatility. Better options exist for pure combat.
Best For: Blonde Blazer, Sonar, Invisigal
🎯 Hybrid Strategy (2-Stat Focus)
Concept: Max 2 stats, ignore 1. Best of both worlds.
Example: Invisigal → Mobility + Combat, ignore Intellect. Prism → Intellect + Combat, ignore Mobility.
✓ Good Hybrid
Invisigal: Combat 90 | Mobility 95 | Intellect 68
Dominates combat + mobility missions. Skip investigations.
Best For: Most A-tier and B-tier heroes
🎓 Training Upgrades Explained
🚨 MANDATORY Training (Story Required)
Coupe: Flight License (Episode 3)
Cost: 50 XP + Level 5
Effect: Unlocks flight. +15 Mobility.
⚠️ CRITICAL: Story cannot progress without this! Episode 3 requires Coupe to fly. Don't skip!
⭐ Essential Training (Unlock ASAP)
Invisigal: Wolf Pack (Episode 2+)
Cost: 100 XP + Level 6
Effect: 2x XP gain for ALL missions with Invisigal
✓ Impact: Doubles progression speed! Should be FIRST training unlock. Game-changer!
🌟 High-Value Training (Strong Impact)
Sonar: Transformation Enhancement
Cost: 75 XP + Level 7
Effect: +20% to all stats when transformed
Blonde Blazer: Leadership Enhancement
Cost: 80 XP + Level 7
Effect: +5% team synergy bonus
Mecha Man: Analytical Processing
Cost: 70 XP + Level 6
Effect: Investigation missions +15% success
⚠️ Situational Training (Use Carefully)
Flambae: Supernova
Cost: 150 XP + Level 10 + Episode 5+
Effect: MAX all stats (100) for one mission
⚠️ Risk: Can cause burnout if used early. Only unlock Episode 5+. High stakes only!
❌ Skip These Training
- Waterboy: Any training - Don't waste XP. Waterboy is emergency use only.
- Golem: Reinforcement (early) - Only if heavily using Golem. Otherwise skip.
⚠️ Common Upgrade Mistakes
❌ Mistake 1: Upgrading Waterboy
Problem: Waterboy has minimal combat effectiveness. Any points are wasted.
Solution: Use Waterboy only as last resort. Never invest skill points or XP.
❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring Coupe's Flight License
Problem: Episode 3 story requires Coupe to fly. Can't progress without it!
Solution: Unlock Flight License in Episode 3 immediately. Budget 50 XP for it.
❌ Mistake 3: Unlocking Supernova Too Early
Problem: Early Supernova use causes Flambae burnout. Reduces effectiveness for episodes.
Solution: Wait until Episode 5+ when stakes justify the risk. Save for endgame.
❌ Mistake 4: Spreading Points Too Thin
Problem: Trying to max all stats on every hero. End up with mediocre generalists.
Solution: Pick 1-2 priority stats per hero. Specialize for maximum impact!
❌ Mistake 5: Not Unlocking Wolf Pack
Problem: Missing 2x XP bonus. Slows ALL hero progression significantly.
Solution: Unlock Invisigal's Wolf Pack as soon as available (Episode 2+, Level 6).
❌ Mistake 6: Ignoring Hero Roles
Problem: Upgrading stats hero doesn't need (e.g., Combat on Mecha Man).
Solution: Match upgrades to hero's role. Investigators need Intellect, Speedsters need Mobility.
📊 Best Upgrade Priority by Hero Tier
S-Tier Heroes (Priority Investment)
| Hero | Priority 1 | Priority 2 | Priority 3 | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonar | Intellect | Combat | Mobility | Transformation Enhancement |
| Mecha Man | Intellect | Combat | Mobility | Analytical Processing |
| Blonde Blazer | Balanced (All stats evenly) | Leadership Enhancement | ||
| Invisigal | Mobility | Combat | Intellect | 🚨 Wolf Pack (CRITICAL!) |
A-Tier Heroes (Strong Investment)
| Hero | Priority 1 | Priority 2 | Priority 3 | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenomaman | Mobility | Combat | ❌ Avoid Intellect | - |
| Coupe | Mobility | Intellect | Combat | 🚨 Flight License (Ep3) |
| Prism | Intellect | Combat | Mobility | Doppelganger Enhancement |
| Flambae | Combat | Mobility | Intellect | ⚠️ Supernova (Ep5+ only) |
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