ABI Raid Tiers: Normal vs Lockdown vs Forbidden

Normal, Lockdown, and Forbidden are the three raid tiers in ABI, and picking the wrong one bleeds accounts. Each step up costs more to enter and demands better gear, but it also pays better loot.

Normal mode for new players

Normal is where most players start. The entry cost is low and the gear-value requirement is light, so a budget kit fits. Season 7 caps ammo at T4 here, which keeps fights from becoming unwinnable for new operators. New players should stay here until the core loop feels automatic. The ammo penetration guide explains why T4 is the floor.

What changes in Lockdown

Lockdown raises the stakes. You pay more Koen to enter and must bring higher-value gear, but the container and boss loot improve. T5 ammo is allowed, so expect opponents who can punch through weaker plates. The budget loadouts guide helps you afford the step up.

Is Forbidden worth the risk

Forbidden is the top tier. The entry cost and gear rule are strict, and only well-geared players should enter. The loot is the best in the game, but a death here hurts the most. Treat it as a reward for a well-built account, not a default. Go only when your kit is replaceable.

What each tier lets you bring

The season ammo caps are the key rule. T4 max in Normal, T5 in Lockdown, with higher tiers reserved for Forbidden. Check the current season limits before you build a kit, because they shift and change what you can bring.

When to climb a raid tier

Moving up a tier pays off only when your skill and stash match it. A geared Forbidden raid on a shaky kit is a donation. Climb the tiers as your confidence and Koen grow, not before. The Farm map guide is the right place to build that base.

Remember this: climb from Normal to Forbidden only when your kit and skill match the tier, because the loot is not worth a wipe.