Shop Inventory & Pricing

Optimize your Peglin runs by understanding shop inventory and pricing. Get advice on strategic purchasing to build a powerful deck and ensure your survival.

Navigating the various shops in Peglin is crucial for building a powerful deck and ensuring your survival through the treacherous depths. This section details the typical inventory you can expect to find, strategic purchasing advice, and how to make the most of your limited coin.

General Shop Types & Locations

• Standard Shops: These are the most common shops, appearing frequently on your path. They offer a balanced selection of Orbs, Relics, and occasionally a Refresh option.
• Elite Shops (Rare): Found after defeating an Elite battle, these shops often have higher quality (and higher priced) items, including rare Orbs and powerful Relics. They are excellent opportunities to snag game-changing upgrades.
• Mystery Shops (Very Rare): Indicated by a question mark on the map, these shops have unpredictable inventory. They might offer incredible deals or unique items, but also carry a risk of less desirable options. Approach with caution and a healthy coin purse.

Understanding Shop Inventory & Pricing

Each shop will present a selection of items, typically a mix of Orbs and Relics. The pricing is dynamic and can be influenced by certain Relics you possess (e.g., discounts). Here's a breakdown of what to expect:

Orbs

Orbs are the core of your deck, and shops are your primary source for new additions. Prices vary based on rarity and power.

• Common Orbs (e.g., Stone, Wooden): Typically range from 10-25 coins. Good for filling out your deck early or if you need a specific utility.
• Uncommon Orbs (e.g., Iron, Spiky): Usually 25-50 coins. These offer more specialized effects or higher damage.
• Rare Orbs (e.g., Crit, Multiball): Expect to pay 50-100+ coins. These are often game-changers and worth saving for. Prioritize these if they fit your build.
• Orb Upgrades: Sometimes, a shop will offer to upgrade one of your existing Orbs for a fee (e.g., 30-60 coins). This is often a better investment than buying a new common Orb, as it directly improves your current deck.

Relics

Relics provide passive bonuses or powerful active effects that can dramatically alter your run. Their prices reflect their impact.

• Minor Relics (e.g., extra coin drop, small damage boost): 30-70 coins. Good for incremental improvements.
• Moderate Relics (e.g., increased crit chance, extra peg damage): 70-120 coins. These can significantly boost your power or survivability.
• Powerful/Synergistic Relics (e.g., Relics that interact with specific Orb types, or provide large stat boosts): 120-200+ coins. These are often the most impactful purchases and can define your entire strategy. Always consider how a Relic synergizes with your current deck and other Relics.

Refresh Option

Many shops offer a "Refresh" button, allowing you to cycle the available inventory for a fee (typically 25-50 coins). This is a strategic tool:

• When to Refresh:
  • If the current selection is completely unhelpful for your build.
  • If you have a large amount of coin and are desperately searching for a specific Orb or Relic.
  • Early in a run if you need a strong foundation.
• When NOT to Refresh:
  • If you are low on coin; saving for a guaranteed good item is usually better.
  • If there's at least one decent item you could buy; sometimes a small upgrade is better than gambling.
  • If you've already refreshed multiple times without success; the odds don't necessarily improve.

Strategic Purchasing Tips

1. Prioritize Synergy: Always consider how a new Orb or Relic will interact with your existing deck. A powerful item that doesn't fit your strategy might be less useful than a weaker one that does.
2. Balance Orbs & Relics: Don't neglect one for the other. A strong deck needs both powerful Orbs and supportive Relics.
3. Save for the Big Buys: While tempting to buy every small upgrade, sometimes it's better to save your coin for a truly impactful Rare Orb or Relic that could appear in a later shop or Elite shop.
4. Know When to Pass: It's okay to leave a shop empty-handed if nothing offered is genuinely useful. Wasting coin on mediocre items can hinder your ability to purchase game-changing upgrades later.
5. Consider Your Current Needs: Are you struggling with damage? Look for high-damage Orbs or damage-boosting Relics. Are you taking too much damage? Seek out defensive Relics or Orbs that clear pegs quickly.