How to Get Free Credits in Mech Arena

Mech Arena: Robot Showdown, Plarium's tactical team shooter, has two currencies: A-Coins (premium, bought with real money and offering barely any reliable free routes) and Credits, the soft currency you can actually farm by playing. Credits buy and level up common/uncommon mechs and weapons in the Gear Hub, plus basic blueprints in the shop, so they're the resource that sets your real progression pace during the first few weeks. In this guide, backed by data from the official wiki (Fandom), Plarium's support center, and specialized guides, we cover the most rewarding Credit sources: gold chests from Victory Points, weekly tournaments, the Arena Playoff event, daily and weekly missions, the free battle pass, and promo codes. We'll also tell you what to expect from each in rough figures, and why you should be wary of any generator or website promising unlimited Credits or A-Coins: they don't exist, and they're usually scams or phishing.

What's the fastest way to get Credits in Mech Arena?

We've gathered and verified every real method for getting free Credits, ranked from most to least profitable based on the time they take and what you can actually earn from each. No tricks, no generators — just the game's own mechanics.

Variable depending on matches played and performance Daily

Gold Chests from Victory Points

Every match you play earns Victory Points (win or lose, though winning gives more), and once you accumulate enough, a Gold Chest automatically unlocks in the Hangar. These chests are the most consistent Credit source because they only depend on playing, not on win streaks or specific events. The more matches you complete and the better your performance (damage, MVP, wins), the faster the bar fills and the more chests you get per session. It's the foundation the rest of the methods build on.

~9 gold chests/week (average ~12,150 Credits) Weekly

Weekly Tournaments

Tournaments are week-long competitive events where you earn Tournament Points for every match played within that window. According to specialized guides, an active player can rack up about 9 extra gold chests a week just from participating in the tournament, with a cited average of around 12,150 Credits (plus a small amount of A-Coins) spread across those chests. You don't need to win the tournament league to make it worthwhile: you just need to play enough matches to unlock the reward tiers.

Up to ~30,000 Credits every 3 weeks Every patch

Arena Playoff Event

Arena Playoff is a recurring event (roughly every three weeks) that hands out rewards for climbing its own leaderboard, with a cited ceiling of up to 30,000 Credits (plus 800 A-Coins) for those who reach the top tiers. You don't need to finish first to get something: prizes are staggered by rank, so even a mid-level player takes home a meaningful chunk of Credits by putting in time during the event window. Check the in-game event calendar so you don't miss its opening or closing.

Variable (depends on active objectives) Daily

Daily and Weekly Missions

Every day you get three simple objectives (play a match, deal X damage, get eliminations) that give small but steady rewards, including Credits. Weekly missions ask for somewhat tougher objectives (win several matches, land several MVPs) and pay out larger amounts. They're free, don't cost any extra time beyond playing normally, and they stack: completing them every day is the difference between a player who progresses fast and one who stalls out from a lack of basic resources.

Variable depending on tiers completed Every patch

Free Battle Pass (Progress Path)

The battle pass has a free track that hands out rewards, including Credits and upgrade materials, as you level up by playing matches and completing its weekly challenges. You don't need to buy the premium version to benefit from this route: just play regularly during the pass season to keep unlocking tiers. It's a supplementary method, not the main source, but it adds up reliably season after season at no cost.

Can nearly double weekly Credits according to specialized sources Daily

Rewarded Ads

Mech Arena offers the option to watch short ads in exchange for doubling certain chest rewards or getting extra bonuses after some matches. Specialized sources note that consistently taking advantage of this option can nearly double your weekly Credit income compared to never watching them. It's a free, risk-free method (unlike any external generator), though limited by the number of ads available per day, so it's worth checking the game several times so you don't leave any unclaimed.

Variable, e.g. up to ~100,000 Credits in one-off codes Variable

Plarium Promo Codes

Plarium irregularly publishes redeemable codes (on its official website, social media, or special events) that give Credits, A-Coins, chests, and other materials. Some historical codes have handed out notable amounts, like 100,000 Credits along with A-Coins and a special chest. You can only redeem one code a day, so if you have several active, space them out. Only use codes published on official Plarium channels: any third-party site asking for your account details in exchange for a code isn't trustworthy.

How much free Credits can you get per month?

Source	Estimated amount	Frequency
Gold chests (Victory Points)	Variable depending on matches	Daily
Weekly tournaments	~12,150 Credits/week	Weekly
Arena Playoff	Up to ~30,000 Credits	Every 3 weeks
Daily/weekly missions	Variable	Daily
Free battle pass	Variable	Every patch
Estimated total	~40,000-70,000 Credits a month for an active, consistent player	—

The figure comes from adding the cited average from weekly tournaments (~12,150 Credits x 4) and a prorated share of Arena Playoff (~30,000 every 3 weeks), without counting chests from normal matches, missions, or ads since there's no reliable data to quantify them. The real result depends on how much you play, your skill level, which events land that month, and whether you take advantage of rewarded ads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you get free A-Coins in Mech Arena?

In small amounts, yes: daily missions, the free battle pass track, Arena Playoff (up to 800 A-Coins every 3 weeks), and some promo codes give occasional A-Coins, but the figures are far below what any purchase offers. A-Coins is, above all, the game's premium currency, and there's no legitimate method to get large amounts without paying.

Do the Credit and A-Coin generators for Mech Arena floating around online actually work?

No. Every website promising to generate unlimited Credits or A-Coins by entering your username is a scam: they're after stealing credentials, getting you to complete fraudulent surveys, or installing malware. Plarium has no such mechanism and can ban accounts that try to use unofficial third-party tools.

What should I spend my Credits on first?

In the first few weeks it's best to prioritize leveling up the common or uncommon mechs and weapons you already use in your regular squad, rather than unlocking new gear you won't use. Credits are scarcer early on; as you progress and the sinks shrink, it's common to end up with more than you need for your normal progression pace.

How to get free Credits in Mech Arena