Unlike previous years, many things have changed in the new EA FC 26 Clubs, with new archetypes, ways to improve attributes, and, sadly, microtransactions. It has evolved from a singular player profile to 13 unique Archetypes, each requiring its own focused leveling. EA has made it a more challenging grind, making the accumulation of the Archetype XP (AXP) critical.
The fastest route to level up doesn’t solely rely on playing matches, but also on improving match performance, exploiting weekly rewards, and using new in-game consumables. Today, we’re analyzing and breaking down the effectiveness of Rush for progression in FC 26 Clubs and other effective methods.
Exploring Progress In EA FC 26 Clubs
The Rush mode in EA FC 26 Clubs is a 5v5, fast-paced experience that resembles the old EA game Fifa Street. What it offers is a mix of competitive gameplay and the use of your signature perk, which makes it unarguably fun and a high-adrenaline game mode. The matches are short and thrilling, requiring quick decision-making in a confined space, perfect for a quick, exciting experience.
However, if looked at as a method for progression, Rush falls short, as it is not the most useful and time-saving for levelling up. The most noticeable problem is the major XP nerf; the matches, although short, have a low base XP. This means that even after applying an AXP multiplier consumable, the total XP earned is significantly less than a league game or a Drop-in match. A 100 AXP seems to be the average amount you get per match, which is not a lot.
So, if you’re looking at Rush from a progression perspective for clubs, it’s not the most effective way to grind. You should still definitely play it for the fun of it, though you might notice some toxic behavior if you play with randoms. The game is filled with players who don’t pass the ball, AFK farm, and play selfishly, making it unreliable to maximise XP.
More Effective Methods For Progression In Clubs
The single most effective way to accelerate your progression is the intelligent use of AXP Consumables, creating a “buy-to-level” phase for your Archetype. This can be separated into two parts: using Instant AXP items and reserving AXP Multipliers.
The Instant AXP is mostly bought in the Clubs store with in-game coins earned from playing any game mode. This will help you bypass the beginning, slow grind, but it is capped at Level 25.
Fortunately, after this, you have the AXP Multiplier Consumables like the 6x Boost. The best way to use these Multipliers is to apply them in a league or Drop-in match, as they have the highest XP payout.
Other than that, the foolproof long-term method lies in the Maximize Match Reward Phase in 11v11 matches. These modes already have a higher base XP, so to earn AXP, you have to maintain a high role rating, around 9.0-10.0, acting as a multiplier for your base XP. But, you have to play according to your chosen Archetype, for example, a Finisher scoring goals.
Along with your match grind, utilize the Weekly Skill games, which can grant up to 1,000 AXP per week. Don’t just devote all your time to one method; putting all these ideas together is what will help you earn AXP and level up faster.
