To promote a character in Deep Rock Galactic, you must first reach level 25 on that class, complete a special four-mission Promotion Assignment, then pay a credits and minerals fee at the Memorial Hall promotion terminal.

Basics of Promotion

Promoting is a prestige system that resets your class level to 1, adds a star to that dwarf, and lets you keep playing past the level 25 cap. Each class (Gunner, Scout, Driller, Engineer) is promoted separately, so you must repeat the process for every dwarf you want to prestige.

Step‑by‑Step: How to Promote

  1. Level the class you want to promote to 25 by running missions and assignments.
  1. At level 25, start the Promotion Assignment for that class at the assignment terminal on the Space Rig.
  1. Complete the four required missions in that assignment (they are normal mission types like Mining, Salvage, Egg Hunt, Escort, etc.).
  1. Go to the Memorial Hall via the elevator on the rig and use the promotion terminal behind the statues.
  1. Pay the credits and crafting materials cost shown for that promotion, then confirm to promote the dwarf.

Requirements and Costs

  • Class level 25 on the dwarf you want to promote.
  • Completion of that class’s four‑mission Promotion Assignment.
  • Enough credits and minerals to pay the promotion fee, which increases with higher promotion tiers (roughly from 9,000 to 40,000 credits across later promotions).

Rewards and Why It’s Worth It

Promoting a dwarf gives tangible progression benefits beyond just the star icon.

  • Unlocks one extra active perk slot on the first promotion.
  • Grants access to Deep Dives and The Forge terminals on the Space Rig after at least one promotion.
  • Enables you to activate machine events and take special Prestige/Promotion-related assignments.
  • Awards Honor Badges (bronze through legendary, up to 18 in total) that decorate your profile frame.

Small Tips While Leveling

  • Prioritize missions with Double XP anomalies to level faster.
  • Complete secondary objectives and collect extra ore beyond the mission quota for more XP and credits.
  • Once a class hits 25, consider swapping to another class so you don’t waste XP before you’re ready to run the Promotion Assignment.

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