Comparison
Advantage Spend vs Ultimate Save
Small Advantage spends win tempo; saved ultimates win crisis turns.
Versus IntentAdvantage Spend
Pick Advantage Spend when the mission rewards its main strength and your squad can cover its weakness.
A
Best when the map asks for proactive control.
Ultimate Save
Pick Ultimate Save when the squad needs consistency, recovery, or a safer fallback plan.
B+
Best when campaign risk matters more than tempo.
Recommendation
Small Advantage spends win tempo; saved ultimates win crisis turns. The best choice is the one that fixes your squad's current missing role rather than the option with the flashier ceiling.
| Question | Lean Toward |
|---|---|
| Need immediate tempo? | Advantage Spend |
| Need safer consistency? | Ultimate Save |
| Blind mission? | The option with sustain, scouting, or defensive coverage. |