To promote in Deep Rock Galactic, you need to level a class to 25, complete its Assignment, then pay a credit + crafting mineral cost at the Character Selection terminal to grant it a new rank and reset it to level 1.

What “promotion” means

In DRG, promotion is basically a prestige system for each dwarf class.

  • It resets that class from level 25 back to level 1, but with a permanent rank badge (Bronze, Silver, Gold, etc.).
  • You keep all your unlocks: weapons, overclocks, perks, cosmetics, and upgrades stay.
  • You can promote the same class multiple times for higher rank borders and more rewards over time.

Think of it as your dwarf getting a shiny new medal and going “back to the mines” as a veteran.

Requirements to promote a dwarf

To promote any class (Gunner, Scout, Driller, Engineer), you must:

  1. Reach level 25 on that class
    • This is the class level (not your account/Player Rank).
 * Just play missions as that class until it hits 25.
  1. Complete the Promotion Assignment
    • When you hit 25, you unlock a special Assignment in the Assignment Terminal called something like “Promotion – [Class Name]”.
 * It’s a short chain of missions you must complete while that class is active.
  1. Pay the promotion cost
    • After finishing the Assignment, go to the Character Selection /Barracks terminal on the Space Rig.
 * Select the class, hit the “Promote” button, and pay a fee in:
   * Credits
   * Crafting minerals (Nitra does not count; think Enor Pearls, Jadiz, etc.).

Once you confirm, the promotion happens instantly.

Step‑by‑step: deep rock galactic how to promote

  1. Pick one main class
    • Choose the class you enjoy most (e.g., Scout or Gunner) and stick with it until 25.
  1. Level efficiently to 25
    • Join higher‑hazard missions you’re comfortable with; more hazard = more XP.
    • Use mission types with lots of targets (Egg Hunts, Elimination, etc.) when you can handle them.
    • You can join in‑progress lobbies for fast completions and XP.
  1. Start the Promotion Assignment
    • Use the Assignment Terminal in the Space Rig.
    • Select the promotion assignment for that class and pin it so every mission counts.
  1. Finish all required missions
    • Complete each mission in the chain; you can do them in public or private lobbies, as long as you succeed.
  1. Promote at the Character terminal
    • Walk up to the character/barracks terminal where you choose your class.
    • Select the level‑25 class, click “Promote”, review the credit + mineral cost, and confirm.

You’ll see a new border and rank icon appear for that class after promotion.

Why you should promote (benefits)

Promotion is more than just bragging rights; it unlocks systems and long‑term progression.

Key benefits:

  • Unlocks Deep Dives
    • You must have at least one promoted dwarf to enter Deep Dives (weekly 3‑stage endgame missions with powerful rewards).
  • Unlocks more Assignments and systems
    • The very first promotion opens additional progression content (like higher‑tier Assignments and related features).
  • More Scrip/Perk and cosmetic progression
    • Promotion ties into ongoing progression; as you keep promoting, you push further in late‑game unlocks and cosmetics.
  • Flexibility in Deep Dives
    • Each class must be promoted at least once to be used in Deep Dives, so having all four promoted lets you fill any role in a squad.

In short: your first promotion is a big milestone that effectively opens “real” endgame.

Tips to promote faster

Players often share a few practical tricks to speed up that first promotion.

  • Play on public servers
    • Join teams tackling Haz 3–4 missions; you’ll clear faster and gain more XP.
  • Late‑join missions
    • Some guides suggest joining lobbies that are already mid‑mission so you get full mission rewards for less time invested, though this can be inconsistent.
  • Focus on secondary objectives
    • Completing secondaries gives extra XP, which adds up over dozens of runs.
  • Rotate promotions between classes
    • After you promote your main, start leveling another class to 25 so you eventually have all four promoted for Deep Dives.

Example:
Level Gunner to 25 → Promote Gunner → Start leveling Scout to 25 while using Gunner for Deep Dives.

After your first promotion: what next?

Once you’ve promoted at least once, you’re in the “veteran” phase.

  • Start Deep Dives weekly for overclocks and high‑end resources.
  • Aim to get all four classes promoted once so you can flex roles in any lobby.
  • Keep promoting your favorite class for higher rank badges and long‑term goals.

ROCK AND STONE, miner. Once you hit that first promotion, the game opens up in a big way.

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