Payload EXP
Payload EXP is earned from Boss, Assault and Defence Nodes on every Expedition map, with Assault Nodes calling it out specifically as the main way to raise the payload's level, since defeated enemies drop XP that can be collected on death during that node type.
It's tracked separately from Player EXP, Unit EXP and Battlepass EXP, feeding only into the payload that a party escorts through the Expedition.
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How to get Payload EXP
Payload EXP drops from every Expedition node type. Boss Nodes pay the most at 150 per clear, while Assault Nodes and Defence Nodes each pay 50, on School Grounds, Flower Forest and Rose Kingdom alike. Assault Nodes are called out as the primary way to grow the payload's level, since defeated enemies drop XP that gets collected on death during that phase.
What Payload EXP is used for
Payload EXP raises the level of the Expedition payload, the vehicle a party escorts and defends along the linear path through Boss, Assault and Defence Nodes. It's separate from Player EXP, Unit EXP and Battlepass EXP, which level the account, individual units and Battlepass track respectively.
FAQ
How do I get Payload EXP?
Run any Expedition node. Boss Nodes pay 150, while Assault Nodes and Defence Nodes each pay 50, on any Expedition map.
What is Payload EXP used for?
It levels up the Expedition payload, the vehicle escorted through Boss, Assault and Defence Nodes during a run.
Is Payload EXP the same as Player EXP?
No. Payload EXP only levels the Expedition payload for that run, while Player EXP raises the account's overall Player Level.
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Extracted from Anime Expeditions community wiki's Boss Nodes and Assault Nodes pages. updated · GuideDex staff. Report a correction.