# Valor & Merit Points

Two point systems: Valor tracks contributions, Merit rewards community engagement.

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> **Key difference:** Valor is earned through money ($1 = 100 Valor). Merit is earned through activities. They don't convert into each other.

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### Valor Points

Valor measures your campaign contributions and determines your rank.

Once you contribute and receive Valor Points, they cannot be sold, refunded, or converted back to cash. Valor is a one-way entry into the campaign.

**Conversion:** $1 USD = 100 Valor Points

| Rank                | Valor Required | Contribution |
| ------------------- | -------------- | ------------ |
| Seaman              | 500            | $5           |
| Petty Officer       | 2,000          | $20          |
| Chief Petty Officer | 10,000         | $100         |
| Lieutenant          | 25,000         | $250         |
| Commander           | 100,000        | $1,000       |
| Captain             | 250,000        | $2,500       |
| Admiral             | 1,000,000      | $10,000      |

> 📝 **Note:** Valor is campaign-specific. Your GATE 2 Valor is tracked separately from future campaigns.

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### Merit Points

Merit recognizes community participation beyond financial contribution. You earn Merit by completing quests, referring new supporters, and engaging with the community.

**Launch quests include:**

* Following official accounts on X (@oshikatsu\_co, @gate\_anime, @gate\_animeEN)
* Joining the Oshi Discord
* Referring new supporters (Merit varies by the referred supporter's rank)
* Sending a personal note to the production team after contributing
* Sharing official content to social media

More quest types are planned during production, including creative challenges, community events, and fan art submissions.

> 💡 **Merit isn't purchasable.** You earn it through participation and engagement.

Your Merit position determines your placement on the Merit Leaderboard. Active participants become eligible for discretionary rewards through [Oshi Membership Rewards](/start-here/oshi-membership-rewards.md), which can include exclusive digital collectibles, early access to production drops, and community recognition.

For a full breakdown of available quests and how they work, see [Merit Quests](/gate-2-campaign/merit-quests.md).&#x20;

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### How they work together

|                           | Valor                 | Merit                                 |
| ------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Earned by**             | Contributing money    | Community activities and quests       |
| **Determines**            | Rank and tier rewards | Leaderboard position, OMR eligibility |
| **Can be purchased**      | Yes ($1 = 100)        | No                                    |
| **Has a leaderboard**     | Yes                   | Yes                                   |
| **Campaign-specific**     | Yes                   | Yes                                   |
| **Convert to each other** | No                    | No                                    |

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### Leaderboards

Both Valor and Merit have their own leaderboards visible on your campaign dashboard.

The **Valor Leaderboard** ranks supporters by total Valor Points. If two supporters have the same Valor, the person who contributed first ranks higher.

The **Merit Leaderboard** ranks supporters by total Merit Points earned through quests and engagement. Ties are also broken by first-come, first-served.

The top 3 on each leaderboard receive gold, silver, and bronze medal designations, visible on your profile and across the community. Your leaderboard positions update in real time as you earn points.

For full details on how the leader board works, see [Leaderboard](/gate-2-campaign/leaderboard.md):&#x20;

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### Fine print

Valor and Merit Points are honorific and don't hold monetary value. They can't be transferred, exchanged, or cashed out. Point calculations may be adjusted over time as the platform evolves.

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**Related articles**

* [Understanding Ranks](/gate-2-campaign/understanding-ranks.md): How ranks and Valor progression work
* [Merit Quests](/gate-2-campaign/merit-quests.md): Available quests and how to earn Merit
* [Leaderboard](/gate-2-campaign/leaderboard.md): How the Valor and Merit leaderboards work
* [Oshi Membership Rewards](/start-here/oshi-membership-rewards.md): How Merit connects to OMR rewards
* [Glossary](/start-here/glossary.md): Key terms including Valor and Merit definitions

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