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Speed Cart Economy Calculator

Calculate your Speed Cart income per wave, break-even point, and total earnings. Optimize your economy build with traits and etherealization.

Data Source:youtube_compilation|Updated: 2025-12-17|Confidence: B

Configuration

Max upgrade (+100%)

E0+0% IncomeE6

Base

Use Fortune/Lovers cards in Virtual Realm to place multiple

Income/Wave

12,000

Setup Cost

3,500

Break-even

Wave 1

Net Profit

+356,500

Income Summary

Base Income/Wave12,000
Per Cart Income12,000/wave
Total/Wave12,000
Placement Cost500 x 1
Upgrade Cost3,000
Total Waves30
Total Income360,000
Net Profit+356,500

Wave-by-Wave Breakdown

WaveIncomeCumulativeProfit
1(Break-even)+12,00012,000+8,500
2+12,00024,000+20,500
3+12,00036,000+32,500
4+12,00048,000+44,500
5+12,00060,000+56,500
6+12,00072,000+68,500
7+12,00084,000+80,500
8+12,00096,000+92,500
9+12,000108,000+104,500
10+12,000120,000+116,500
11+12,000132,000+128,500
12+12,000144,000+140,500
13+12,000156,000+152,500
14+12,000168,000+164,500
15+12,000180,000+176,500
... 15 more waves ...
30(Final)+12,000360,000+356,500

Economy Tips

  • *Speed Cart is the ONLY economy unit in the game - must have
  • *Always etherealize Speed Cart to unlock 'More Money' passive
  • *Fortunate trait is essential - reroll until you get it
  • *In Virtual Realm, prioritize Fortune/Lovers cards to place multiple Speed Carts
  • *Place Speed Cart early each round to maximize income
  • *Max upgrade Speed Cart before investing in DPS units
Formula & Calculation Details

Income Formula:

Total Income/Wave = Base Income x (1 + Ethereal%) x (1 + Fortunate%) x Cart Count
  • Base Income: Level 0: 6,000 | Level 1: 9,000 | Level 2: 12,000
  • Ethereal Bonus: E0: 0% | E1: +10% | E2: +20% | ... | E6: +60%
  • Fortunate Trait: +25% income
  • Break-even: Setup Cost / Income Per Wave

Note: Data compiled from community YouTube guides. Actual in-game values may vary with updates.