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Cobalt Core Run Structure and Rewards

Updated 20 Oct 2026 Source Synthesized from published Cobalt Core guides; rewritten in original wording on 20 October 2026 By

Rewards are where a run is decided. Knowing the order in which to take them turns a close run into a comfortable one.

What you are offered

Fights, events, shops and rest points. Each offers a different kind of value, and skipping is always allowed.

Spending order

Artifacts first when they fit, then upgrades, then new cards. New cards come last because they add variance.

When to rest

Rest when your deck cannot survive the next fight without it. Upgrading at full health is usually a mistake.

Where to check the data

Frequently asked questions

Should I always take the card reward?

No. Skipping keeps your deck tight, and tight decks win more often.

Are shops worth the detour?

Usually yes, since removal and artifacts are both strongest there.

What is the biggest reward mistake?

Taking a card because it is strong in isolation rather than in your deck.

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Sources

Figures and item data on this site are read from the game’s own reference wiki before publishing. Where a value could not be confirmed there, the page says so instead of filling the gap.