The event shops in State of Survival are designed to tempt you into spending on flashy cosmetics, bait items, and “limited-time” bundles. But when you look past the shine, only a handful of items actually move your account forward.
This State of Survival Shop Guide Guide breaks down exactly what’s worth buying, what’s a complete waste of resources, and how to make smart long-term spending decisions—whether you’re free-to-play, a mid-spender, or a rally lead.
This is written in my signature style: practical, direct, and focused on real account value—not hype.
The Harsh Truth About Event Shops
Every big event comes with power creep. New features arrive, old ones lose impact, and suddenly the shiny item from last month barely matters.
Because of that, the smartest players don’t chase everything—they focus only on features that guarantee real growth.
Event shops are full of traps, so let’s break them down one by one.
What You Should NOT Buy
There are four big categories of items that look powerful but are objectively terrible value.
1. Mythic Panda Adaptation Certificates
They sound “premium,” but the stat difference between orange pets and red pets is tiny.
We’re talking 5%–10% differences—not base stats, just conditional bonuses.
For rally leaders, mid spenders, and F2P players alike:
This is a complete waste.
2. Random Attribute Items
Anything that contains the word random is a trap.
You’re spending premium currency for unpredictable stats that may not even be usable.
Event shops price these high on purpose because they know people chase the gamble.
Avoid them entirely.
3. Cosmetics with No Impact
Wings, skins, small decorations—most of these add microscopic stats.
Only rally leaders battling at the topmost bracket get any real benefit, and even then, it’s more ego than impact.
For everyone else, these are purely cosmetic drains on your wallet.
4. Low-tier Fragments and Decorative Collections
These are filler items.
They stack up but barely help your account, and the upgrade paths make them cost more than they’ll ever return.
If your goal is power, these aren’t the way.
What’s Actually Worth Buying
Despite the traps, event shops do offer very valuable items—if you know where to look.
1. Pet Skill Manuals (Best Arsenal / Electric Fury / etc.)
These directly increase your power and remain relevant across updates.
Skill manuals improve your pet’s combat contribution at every stage of gameplay.
Regardless of spending tier, this is one of the best purchases in the shop.
2. SP Hero Fragments (If You’re Upgrading That S-Tier Hero)
These are useful only when tied to top-tier SP heroes.
Pumping a meta hero gives you significantly more return than cosmetics will ever provide.
3. Barrel / Crown Bundles (External Events)
If you’re already inclined to spend, barrels often give multiple currencies, including crowns, which are far more valuable than anything you’ll find in these seasonal shops.
4. New Core Features
This is where your money or event currency delivers huge long-term value.
Invest in:
- Robots / Mechs
- Airplane upgrades
- New stations / building systems
- Behemoth features
- Hero Appointment
These systems give real, measurable power. Cosmetics do not.
5. Anything That Boosts Final Hero Damage (Early On)
But note:
The community is already hitting 300%–400% Final Hero Damage, so returns are starting to flatten. Don’t overinvest if you’re already stacked.
Ranking Rewards – Do NOT Chase Top 1–5
This is one of the biggest traps.
Players chase Top 1–5 expecting insane power, but here’s the reality:
- The rewards will be sold in the Auction House shortly after.
- The stat difference is minimal.
- It’s only worth it if you intend to flip the reward to another spender.
If your goal is power, ranking rewards don’t justify the spending.
Aim for value brackets instead of prestige brackets.
What Rally Leaders Should Actually Care About
If you’re a rally lead, your job is to squeeze every extra percentage you can.
But even then:
Most wings and cosmetic boosts are just stat crumbs.
The real difference makers come from:
- Mech upgrades
- Behemoth
- Hero talent expansions
- New building systems
- Strong SP/Gen heroes
- Plane tech
Cosmetics just pad your profile; they won’t change rally outcomes on their own.
Here’s the short version:
Always Buy:
- Pet Skill Manuals
- SP Hero fragments (only if meta)
- Items tied to core features
- Useful growth systems (robots, plane, behemoth, appointment)
Avoid:
- Random stat items
- Mythic pet certificates
- Cosmetic wings and decorations
- Overpriced ranking chase items
Think Long-Term:
New systems always outperform old cosmetics.
The real power comes from foundational mechanics, not shiny collectibles.
If your goal is account strength—not bragging rights—your spending should always favor new mechanics over random stat cosmetics.
