You finally grind your way to VIP 8. Timers shrink, a fresh march queue appears, mythic shards land in your inbox… and it feels like Kingshot just handed you the keys.
Then you glance at the XP bar for VIP 9 and see the number: 250 000 XP. Translate that into gems and you’re staring at 125 000 of them, roughly the same as 50 Hero Roulette spins or two full sets of Mythic boots.
Seriously? The gem cost jumps from pocket change to mortgage payment in the space of one level. So the question hits every spender sooner or later:
Do I keep climbing, or stash my gems for something else?
This guide lays out the real math: how many gems each level eats, what perks you actually gain, and where the value flat-lines.
If you decide to climb anyway, we’ll also show how Packsify lops 10–35% off the bill so you’re not paying premium prices for bragging rights.
You’ve cruised to VIP 8 on daily log-ins, Alliance coins, and a few gem bundles.
From here on, though, every level is a straight-up gem sink. Here’s the rough damage once you leave VIP 8 behind:
Opportunity-cost check:
125 000 gems (the jump from 8 into 9) also buys 50 Hero Roulette spins (~550 Saul shards) or two Mythic gear enchants.
If you’re not rally-leading, those upgrades often out-damage the 10 % DEF you get at VIP 9.
What that actually means:
Below are the upgrades you don’t get after VIP 8, and the ones you actually do.
Once you unlock the 4th march and 2 extra formations, every gem past VIP 8 is paying for raw stats. If you’re a rally lead, that matters. If you’re mostly PvE or farm events, it doesn’t.
Even with all the gem math and plateau perks laid out, there are a few scenarios where climbing to VIP 9–12 still pays off… if you know exactly what you’re buying:
1. Server Merge Wars
If your alliance is neck-and-neck with another whale crew, every percent of troop stat can swing a rally. Hitting VIP 10 for that +20 % attack and VIP 11 for +14 % HP might be the difference between a victorious smash or a costly defeat.
2. Rally-Leader Domination
You’re the go‑to commander in your server’s top guild. Those extra march queues and stat buffs mean you can launch back‑to‑back strikes without rebuilding. In that role, paying for VIP 9 and 10 can outpace the value of any gear purchase.
3. All-In Event Whaling
When Hall of Governors, Growth Carnival, and Troop Power Push all align, gem rebates and milestone rewards stack. Spending on VIP XP during those overlap windows not only caps your level but also nets free speed‑ups, shards, and chests—effectively refunding a slice of your cost.
If none of these fit your playstyle, or if you’re more about farming, hero upgrades, or casual PvP, the VIP 8 remains the sweet spot.
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Why Packsify is your secret weapon:
Every spender needs an edge… and their alliance does too.
Share a Packsify link with your guild to level up every account. More build slots, faster gear, stronger rallies, all at up to 35 % off.
The smartest move isn’t just to power up yourself. It's to help your whole team shine.
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