Let's Talk Stat Increases

[carmanbulldog]

So I have about 35 in-game years of experience in 8MWR and another 15 in MMW.  I'm finding MMW to be much tougher when it comes to maxing out stats, and not just because of the extra points needed.  A few examples are Chester Blood, who is stuck at 21/22 in Skill after 305 matches and Claymore the Brave, who is stuck at 15/16 through 262 matches.  The most glaring example however may be Sharif, who is stuck at 22/23 through 376 matches.

Conversely, Bao Zhang maxed out at 22/22 in around 76 matches, although this did include a MM win and possibly some end of year upgrades.  Someone like Banger however maxed out at 14/14 in under 70 matches.

My questions is whether stat increases are simply based on RNG rolls or is there anything that can be done to increase the chance of stat increases?

Are any of the following confirmed as increasing the likelihood of getting a stat increase...

• Having a match between a wrestler of a certain skill level (ie. 18/19) and another just slightly above (ie. 19/19)?
• Putting wrestlers in certain match types where they receive a bonus (ie. will having a flyer in a Ladder match increase the chances of the flyer getting a permanent skill increase)?
• Likewise, putting wrestlers in mic spots or skits that match their bonus type (ie. will a ghoulie have an an increased likelihood of a stat increase by participating in Creepy Vignette as opposed to Contract Signing)?
• Do event cards (ie. Pipe Bomb) increase the chances of a wrestler getting a stat increase?
• Do matches, skits or mic spots that have a higher star rating increase the change of a stat increase?
• Do the use of Icons or Trainers increase the chance of a stat increase?

I would be interested to know everyone's thoughts, and whether what you believe is based on a theory or whether it is something confirmed by the developer.  The great Battle Royale skill increase method from 8MWR does not seem to be nearly as effective in MMW.

[Trip Lambo]

I'll tell you what I believe, but it's based on nothing more than my own gut feelings.

First off, I do feel like the different mic spots and skits have different odds of giving stat increases. When I first started playing, I was using Comedic Sketch and 5-man Bravado every week in order to get the maximum amount of wrestlers a chance at stat increases. But I rarely got any increases doing that. When I finally let go and started using a variety of skits and mic spots without actually worrying about the stat increases, that's when I started getting more stat increases. Again, I have no idea whether it actually works this way, but it seems to.

Also, I feel like the first stat point is a lot easier to get than the last stat point. With that in mind, I try to give my guaranteed points to wrestlers who are seeking their last point in a given category because it seems like that's the toughest point to get through normal means.

And finally, just want to say that while yes, stat increases are harder to come by in this game, it's also a lot easier to just train the wrestlers with money. It gets pricey at the upper levels, but Openers and Midcarders aren't much of a problem to just buy those last few points if you really want to level up the wrestler.

[lordzola1991]

Hey,

So I've done about 40 or 50 years on MMW and I'm not entirely sure on anything, but here are my theories:

• Getting a first skill point is definitely easier than getting other ones. 
  
  
• Wins and losses don't matter.  
  
  
• Skill ratings also don't seem to matter much.  In a recent 2 vs 2 womens tag, I got 2 and a half stars for Winter (legend) & Autumn (Upper) vs Celestria (legend) & Katana Star (main event).  The score was lower than expected, normally would get 3.5, but both Celestria and Katana received skill points.
  
  
• Mic and Promo stats are easier to raise than skill.  I've found 5 man bravado and Comedy Skit work really well, I tend to easier stick with Pure Good/ Evil and get 5 stars with a mix of legends/main eventers.  The ICON cards guarantee (in my experience) 5 stars with 5 legends on any skit.
  
  
• Mixing a lower superstar with higher tier superstars does seem to award more points.  For example for Couple's Therapy, I did Winter & Evermore (legend) vs Richie Billions (legend) and Eliza Brat (mid) and on both occasions she received a skill point.  Then again I regularly do Legends vs Upper Mid Card tag matches and these don't receive any skill increases (less than average, annoyingly).
  
  
• Mixing things up Skit/Mic-wise does seem to trigger an award as well.  I remember doing my first Creepy Vignette for a while and that got an award.
  
  
• I've done two battle royales and got one skill point.  First one awarded one, then tried a second after your post and got nothing.  Got an oddly high skill rating as I managed a 3 without legends or main eventers.

I don't really play 80's Mania so I don't really have the frustration on stat increases.  Not sure how far long you are but you get a lot more money once you land your first few legends.  I'd recommend getting atleast 1 event card if you can afford it, whomever I've had in rotation for skits/mic spots have become maxed quickly with regular use.  I primarily use the Pure Good/ Pure Evil for the max +10 bonuses.  ICONS are even better if you can afford.

[thatguyoverthere]

I usually just save up money and coins from the 30 day and year end to just buy the skills needed. So if I get a stat boost from anything else it is cool so I don't get frustrated. To be honest I did get frustrated more with 80s mania as there are quite a few wrestlers (looking at you 80s Merc) where getting that last skill point takes forever and a day. A couple of cards I ended using a token for that last skill point.