Quick Tips for Earning Fast Cash in Wardogs

Playing Wardogs feels a lot like diving into Battlefield, but with a twist: you’re responsible for purchasing every piece of gear, from weapons to armor. This milsim FPS operates on a personal budget—your in-game actions can earn you cash to unlock permanent upgrades and temporary equipment.

The game is crafted to allow you to take on any role while still being a valuable teammate. However, in the early stages, it can be challenging to generate enough income for consistent upgrades, and the game doesn’t always highlight the most profitable strategies. After spending numerous hours in closed beta tests, here are some quick tips to help you rake in cash fast in Wardogs.

Keep in mind that the economy may shift with the early access release, so some of these numbers could change. I’ll update the details once we have more information.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to start earning money in Wardogs is by purchasing a $75 pair of binoculars. These handy tools allow you to spot enemy soldiers, vehicles, and structures, marking them temporarily on the map and for your teammates.

Not only does this help your squad, but each successful spot (by holding left-click over a visible target) nets you a small cash reward, and if a teammate takes down that target, you’ll receive an assist bonus worth hundreds. This strategy is particularly safe early on, as you can find a vantage point on a hill overlooking Hot Zones or enemy FOBs, allowing you to be your team’s eyes and ears without putting your gear at risk.

Another solid and safe way to earn cash is by grabbing a hammer, purchasing a FOB module, and constructing a base in a strategically advantageous location. The default FOB spot is the tower closest to your spawn. Coordinate with your helicopter pilot to load up on FOB supplies (or do it yourself) and head to the tower. Once there:

Every productive swing of your hammer earns you cash ($15 in the beta), and completing a build can yield more than a kill ($1,200 to $1,500).

If you prefer a non-lethal approach while staying engaged in the action, consider focusing on revives and heals. Reviving teammates is worth $900 (in the beta), and you don’t need any extra gear to do it. The downside is that the default revive speed is frustratingly slow, which is where resuscitators come into play. These one-use revive items are inexpensive at the start, so if you want to become a human ambulance, you could:

That’s what I did during beta weekends until I reached Medic level 11 and unlocked the defibrillator. While defibs are a bigger investment at $1,600 (plus $150 for batteries), they offer the fastest way to revive teammates, with each battery allowing for five revives.

This option may not always be available, as only one person can perform the task at a time, but driving your team’s spawn vehicle (the APC with a satellite dish) from HQ to the zone is a quick way to earn cash. You can leave the APC at a FOB and make money every time a teammate uses it.

The best way to get from spawn to the zone in Wardogs is by using the spawn APC. When that’s not an option, everyone needs a taxi. The most cost-effective way to earn cash as a virtual Uber is to practice flying a helicopter in the firing range, then shuttle players back and forth to the zone. Not only do you earn direct cash for dropping people off, but generous teammates may tip you, and you’ll also receive assist cash if they secure kills.

You’ll need to be in the right mindset for this role: helicopters can be pricey for new players, and you must be skilled enough to avoid crashing or getting shot down by RPGs. Plus, you’ll be sidelining the shooting aspect of the game, which may not appeal to everyone. However, the payoff is a steady income and satisfied teammates.

For a straightforward approach, buy the cheapest guns, load them with the most affordable ammo, and equip minimal armor to go for a kill. It might not be the most thrilling playstyle, but it can be exciting if you treat it like a free loadout in an extraction shooter. Get a kill, loot the enemy’s corpse, and snag their better gear. It’s a way to save money while making money.

And don’t forget, you passively earn cash just by standing in the Hot Zone—hundreds of dollars per minute, in fact. You don’t even need to fire a shot, but you’ll earn extra for kills and assists in the Hot Zone. If you want to dive into the action, there’s no better place to be.