Introduction

Blue Archives, like many modern gacha games, offers various microtransactions. In this analysis, we'll delve into the value of the "Monthly Pyroxene Pack" the more standard option for most gacha games, and the "Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack" which is unique to Blue Archives to assess its practicality and benefits. The price of the pack may vary along with changes after the posting of the blog post.

What's Included in the Monthly Pyroxene Pack and Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack?

In the Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack for $2.99, you get 176 Pyroxenes, 20 Pyroxenes per day, and 3x tickets for bounties and scrimmages with reduced costs by 5 AP for the period. Over time this would add up to 600 Pyroxenes from the daily login. Now for the Monthly Pyroxene Pack for $6.99, you get 392 Pyroxenes, 40 Pyroxenes per day, and 6x tickets for bounties and scrimmages with reduced costs by 10 AP for the period. Over time the Pyroxenesper day will add up to 1,200 Pyroxenes. Buying both packs will cost you $9.98.

What is the Value of Monthly Pyroxene Pack and Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack?

Using some of the stats I used in the "2-Week AP Pack" blog post, the lowest Pyroxene bundle, priced at $0.99 for 60 Pyroxenes is about 59.4 Pyroxenes per dollar. Now there is a Pyroxene bundle that you can only buy once per month which is 16,000 Pyroxenes for $64.99 which is 246.19 Pyroxene per $1. Now for the Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack, you get 600 Pyroxenes along with another free 176 Pyroxenes for 776 Pryoxenes which is 259.53 Pyroxenes per dollar. For the Monthly Pyroxene Pack, you get 1,200 Pyroxenes along with another free 392 Pyroxenes for a total of 1,592 Pyroxenes for 227.75 Pyroxenes per dollar. If you buy both you get 2,368 Pyroxenes for 237.27 Pyroxenes per dollar.

Reduced Cost for Scrimmages

Pyroxene is not the only thing you get in the Monthly Pyroxene Packs, you also get a 5 AP reduction or 10 AP reduction based on what pack you get and a reduction of a total of 15 if you get both. The reduction is applied per run of the scrimmage. The cost of the scrimmage ranges from 10 to 15 AP. You get 6 tickets by default per day which the pack gives you either you extra 3 to 6 tickets. The Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack saves 45 AP if you use all the tickets and the Monthly Pyroxene Pack saves 120. If you get both it would be 225 AP. It's essential to note that AP is the in-game currency used for various actions which refills over time to the current cap of 230 AP.

The cost of the extra ticket for Scrimmages would be 30 Pyroxenes so Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack would cost 90 Pyroxenes, Monthly Pyroxene Pack would cost 180 Pyroxenes, and both would cost 270 Pyroxenes. For the AP save you could go value of 120 AP being 30 Pyroxenes which is the cost of refill which is 0.25 Pyroxenes per AP. So Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack is 11.25 Pyroxenes, the Monthly Pyroxene Pack is 30 Pyroxenes, and both are 56.25.

Bounties Tickets

You get 6 tickets by default per day which the pack gives you either you extra 3 tickets for half or 6 tickets for the full. The cost of extra bounties tickets is 30 like Scrimmage so it would Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack would cost 90 Pyroxenes, Monthly Pyroxene Pack would cost 180 Pyroxenes, and both would cost 270 Pyroxenes. Bounties do not cost anything so there is no AP advantage. But over it will give you more resources per day.

Pyroxenes per Dollar

Adding the values we calculated from bounties and scrimmage tickets we will get something like this Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack would be 967.25 Pyroxenes which is 323.49 Pyroxenes per dollar, Monthly Pyroxene Pack would be 1,982 Pyroxenes which is 283.55 Pyroxenes per dollar, and if you get both it would be 2,964.25 Pyroxenes which is 297.02 Pyroxenes per dollar.

Why would I buy these packs?

The reason why would you get this pack, the first reason is if you are already planning on getting Pyroxenes in the future this would be a good way to gain Pyroxene other than getting 16,000 Pyroxenes for $64.99. The other reason is the being able to Scrimmages more times per day along with it costing cheaper to do. If you did not know what Scrimmage is useful for you do the mission to get drops for materials to upgrade unique weapons for the students. Unique weapons are gained after you level up a student to 5 stars which gives the student a stat boost along with other buffs. At all stages of the game, the packs would benefit a player.

Conclusion

Choosing between the Half Monthly Pyroxene Pack and the Monthly Pyroxene Pack in Blue Archives depends on your gaming goals and budget. Both packs offer valuable benefits, such as Pyroxene bonuses and reduced scrimmage costs, enhancing your overall gaming experience.

For strategic players aiming for long-term progression, these packs present tactical and practical expenditure. The flexibility to opt for either the Half Monthly or Monthly pack allows customization based on individual preferences.

While the value may differ based on playstyles, both packs serve as appealing options to optimize in-game resources and support Blue Archives' development. Keep abreast of potential changes and align your decisions with personal preferences for a rewarding gaming experience.

Your support for Blue Archives is appreciated, and these packs offer a thoughtful way to contribute to the game's success. Stay informed, enjoy your gaming journey, and may these packs enhance your experience in Blue Archives!

Disclosure Reminder

I want to emphasize that I have no affiliation with Blue Archives or its developers. This analysis is purely for informational purposes and reflects my personal insights as a player. Prices and in-game features may change, so please verify the information and consider your own preferences before making any in-game purchases. Your support for Blue Archives is appreciated, and I hope you find this analysis helpful!