Medal

Medal is an economy upgrade that provides a bonus Sheckles reward at the end of each run. The bonus is calculated based on your performance during the run — factors such as rooms cleared, enemies defeated, collectibles gathered, and time completed all contribute to the final bonus amount. Medal multiplies this end-of-run reward, giving you more Sheckles to spend on your next attempt.

How It Works

The Medal upgrade passively tracks your run performance and applies a multiplier to the completion bonus you receive when the run ends. The multiplier increases the baseline reward by a significant percentage, meaning that every successful run earns you noticeably more Sheckles than it would without the Medal. This extra income carries over to future runs through the game's persistent Sheckle economy, accelerating your progression toward expensive upgrades.

The bonus is awarded regardless of how the run ends — whether you complete the final boss, die midway, or voluntarily end the run. However, longer runs that reach later biomes generate larger base rewards, so the Medal's percentage bonus yields more absolute Sheckles on successful full completions.

Cost and Availability

Medal is priced in the low-to-moderate Sheckles range and is a common sight in Mart inventories. It is often purchased mid-run when a player has secured their core upgrades and wants to invest in long-term economy. The Medal pays for itself relatively quickly over multiple runs, making it a sound investment for players focused on progression.

Tier Ranking: B

Medal earns a B-tier ranking because it provides strong economic value but no direct gameplay benefit during the current run. The extra Sheckles matter for future runs, not the one you are currently in. This delayed payoff makes it lower priority than upgrades that immediately improve your survivability or mobility. However, for players who are grinding for expensive S-tier upgrades, Medal is an excellent investment that compounds over time.

Best Synergies

• Paycheck: Passive income during the run plus a multiplied end bonus means your Sheckle economy is growing from multiple angles simultaneously.
• Gift Magnet: Collecting more items during the run increases your run score, which increases the base reward that Medal multiplies. More loot means a bigger bonus.
• Business License: The discount on Mart purchases combined with higher end-of-run income creates a powerful economic loop where you spend less and earn more.
• Radar: Completing more rooms safely thanks to Radar information increases your run score and therefore the base reward Medal multiplies.

Tips

Buy Medal early in a session if you plan to do multiple runs. The bonus from your first run with Medal helps fund your second run, and so on. Over a play session of five to ten runs, Medal generates significantly more total Sheckles than the initial cost of purchasing it.