6 min · May 14, 2026 · NTE
NTE is playable without spending if you accept slower roster growth. City Tycoon Chiz, event codes, and steady dailies cover a strong PvE core.
Free power spikes
Chiz (City Tycoon) is the headline — plan Grain Market upgrades weekly. Story units and trial stages also grant usable gear for your first teams.
When spending helps
Monthly cards and battle passes mainly save time. They are optional comfort, not power gates, for story and casual anomalies.