Lurking GiantsDeciding how to spend your hard-earned coins in Lurking Giants is a strategic decision that affects your gameplay for dozens of rounds. The current major purchase is the Guilt Giant at 7,000 coins, but upcoming content in the VERITY rework — including new Giants like Verity and Doctor Nowhere — introduces uncertainty about whether to spend now or save for later. This guide analyzes every coin-spending option, calculates the return on investment for each, and provides a priority order that maximizes your gameplay value.
The fundamental question is: should you unlock Guilt immediately, save coins for future content, or spend Robux on game passes instead? The answer depends on your playstyle, skill level, and how much you enjoy the Giant role. This guide gives you the data to make an informed decision.
All Purchasable Options — Complete List
Every purchase option in Lurking Giants, ranked by value and priority:
| Option | Cost | Type | Impact | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilt Giant | 7,000 coins | Gameplay (major) | S-tier Giant unlock | #1 if you play Giant |
| Powerful Flashlight | 75 Robux | Gameplay (minor) | Enhanced dark visibility | #2 for survivors |
| 2x Giant Chance | 200 Robux | Gameplay (moderate) | Doubles Giant selection | #3 for Giant players |
| 2x Voting Power | 150 Robux | Gameplay (minor) | Doubles map vote | #4 for map preference |
| VIP Pass | 350 Robux | Cosmetic only | No gameplay effect | Lowest |
Coin-based vs Robux-based: Coins are earned through gameplay. Robux requires real-money purchase. This guide focuses primarily on coin spending strategy since that is the progression system that requires the most optimization.
Guilt Giant — The 7,000-Coin Decision
Guilt is the only current coin purchase in Lurking Giants. At 7,000 coins, it represents approximately 35–47 rounds of focused gameplay for an advanced player. The question is whether this investment is worth the return.
Guilt ROI Analysis
| Metric | Without Guilt | With Guilt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant tier | B (Locust) | S (Guilt) | +2 tier levels |
| Avg kills/round (City, skilled) | 3–4 | 6–8 | +3–4 kills |
| Avg kills/round (Forest, skilled) | 5–6 | 5–6 | No difference |
| Coins/round as Giant (skilled) | 150–175 | 200–300 | +50–125 coins |
| Map versatility | Forest-dependent | Both maps effective | Significant |
Key consideration: Guilt's ROI depends entirely on how often you play as the Giant and whether you play City map. If you rarely get selected as Giant (due to random selection), the investment takes longer to pay off. If you play primarily Forest map, Locust and Guilt perform similarly, reducing the ROI.
When Guilt IS Worth Buying
- You enjoy the Giant role and play it frequently
- You have mastered Locust and consistently get 4+ kills per round
- You play City map regularly and want to dominate vertical chases
- You want the highest possible coin earning rate as Giant
- You have no interest in saving for future content
When Guilt IS NOT Worth Buying
- You prefer the survivor role and rarely play Giant
- You only play Forest map where Locust is already effective
- You are a beginner Giant player who has not mastered Locust yet
- You want to save coins for the VERITY rework content
- You play casually and the 7,000-coin grind feels like a chore
Upcoming Giants — Verity and Doctor Nowhere
The VERITY rework will introduce at least two new Giants. While their costs and abilities are not yet confirmed, community speculation suggests they may be coin-purchased like Guilt.
| Giant | Status | Expected Cost | Potential Tier | Reason to Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity | Announced (rework namesake) | Unknown (possibly 7,000–10,000 coins) | A or S (speculative) | Could be stronger than Guilt |
| Doctor Nowhere | Announced | Unknown | Unknown | New mechanics may shift meta |
Save vs spend decision: If new Giants cost 7,000+ coins each, saving your coins gives you the flexibility to purchase them immediately on release day. However, this means playing with Locust for weeks or months longer while you accumulate coins. The opportunity cost of not having Guilt during that time is significant if you regularly play as Giant.
Projected Coin Requirements
| Scenario | Current Cost | VERITY Cost (Estimated) | Total Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Guilt now, buy Verity later | 7,000 | 7,000–10,000 | 14,000–17,000 |
| Save for Verity only | 0 | 7,000–10,000 | 7,000–10,000 |
| Buy all Giants | 7,000 | 7,000–10,000 each | 14,000–20,000 |
Recommendation: Unlock Guilt first. The immediate gameplay improvement from having an S-tier Giant outweighs the uncertain future benefit of saving coins. You can always earn more coins after Guilt is unlocked — the earning rate actually increases with Guilt because Guilt kills more survivors per round.
Game Pass Priority — Robux Spending Guide
If you are willing to spend Robux, game passes provide permanent upgrades that do not compete with coin spending. Here is the priority order:
Priority 1: Powerful Flashlight (75 Robux)
The most cost-effective game pass for survivors. The enhanced flashlight illuminates dark areas more effectively, making it easier to navigate City map tunnels and Forest caves without the Giant detecting your lantern glow. At only 75 Robux, this is the best value per Robux spent.
Who should buy it: Any player who primarily plays as a survivor and struggles with dark navigation. Also useful for finding hiding spots in dimly lit areas.
Priority 2: 2x Giant Chance (200 Robux)
Doubles your probability of being selected as the Giant each round. In a 16-player lobby, this roughly doubles your selection chance from ~6% to ~12%. For players who enjoy the Giant role, this means more Giant rounds per hour, which directly increases coin farming speed.
Who should buy it: Players who enjoy playing as the Giant and want to maximize their Giant round frequency. Not useful for survivor-only players.
Economic impact: At +75 coins per Giant round compared to Locust, and being selected ~6% more often, this pass adds approximately 4–5 extra coins per round on average. Over 100 rounds, that is 400–500 additional coins.
Priority 3: 2x Voting Power (150 Robux)
Doubles the weight of your map vote during intermission. This ensures you play your preferred map more often. The value depends on how strongly you prefer one map over the other.
Who should buy it: Players who strongly prefer City (as Guilt) or Forest (as Locust/survivor) and want to influence the map vote consistently.
Priority 4: VIP Pass (350 Robux)
Purely cosmetic with no gameplay benefit. Only purchase this if you want to support the developer and do not care about gameplay value per Robux.
The Optimal Spending Order
Based on all factors, here is the recommended spending order for most players:
| Priority | Purchase | Cost | Cumulative Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SORRYFORDELAY code | Free | 0 | 200 free coins, zero cost |
| 2 | Master Locust on Forest | Free | 0 | Build Giant fundamentals |
| 3 | Guilt Giant | 7,000 coins | 7,000 coins | S-tier Giant, dramatically improves City gameplay |
| 4 | Powerful Flashlight | 75 Robux | 7,000 coins + 75 R | Best survivor game pass |
| 5 | 2x Giant Chance | 200 Robux | 7,000 coins + 275 R | More Giant rounds = faster future coin earning |
| 6 | Save remaining coins | 0 | Same | Reserve for VERITY rework content |
Alternative Path — Save for VERITY
If you believe the VERITY rework will introduce must-have content:
| Priority | Purchase | Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SORRYFORDELAY code | Free | 200 free coins |
| 2 | Master Locust | Free | Effective on Forest |
| 3 | Save all coins | 0 | Accumulate for Verity/Doctor Nowhere |
| 4 | Powerful Flashlight | 75 Robux | Best survivor investment |
This path sacrifices the immediate power of Guilt for the flexibility of purchasing new content on release day. The downside is that you play with Locust indefinitely, which limits your City map Giant performance.
Coin Reserve Strategy After Guilt Unlock
After unlocking Guilt, you should maintain a coin reserve for future content. The VERITY rework may introduce coin-purchased items such as new Giants, survivor perks or classes, cosmetic items, or map-specific power-ups.
Recommended reserve: Keep at least 3,000–5,000 coins after Guilt unlock. This ensures you can purchase any new content priced at 7,000 coins or less within a reasonable timeframe. Continue earning coins through survival and Giant play at the improved Guilt rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy Guilt or save for Verity? Buy Guilt first. The immediate gameplay improvement outweighs the uncertain future benefit. You can always earn more coins after Guilt — and Guilt actually earns coins faster than Locust, accelerating your ability to save for future content.
Is the 2x Giant Chance pass worth 200 Robux? It depends on how much you play the Giant role. If you enjoy being the Giant and want more Giant rounds, yes. If you primarily play survivor, the Powerful Flashlight at 75 Robux is better value.
What if Verity costs more than 7,000 coins? If Verity costs more (e.g., 10,000 coins), having Guilt already unlocked helps because Guilt earns coins faster per Giant round. The investment in Guilt actually accelerates your ability to afford future, more expensive content.
What is the minimum investment to be competitive? Zero — Locust is free and competitive on Forest map. However, for City map competitiveness, Guilt at 7,000 coins is the minimum investment. The Powerful Flashlight at 75 Robux is the cheapest gameplay-enhancing purchase for survivor-focused players.
Should I buy game passes before or after unlocking Guilt? After. Focus your coins on Guilt first since it is the most impactful purchase. Game passes can be added incrementally afterward. The only exception is the Powerful Flashlight — at only 75 Robux, it is cheap enough to buy at any time if you primarily play survivor.
How do the upcoming Giants affect my spending priority? The VERITY rework adds uncertainty but should not delay your Guilt purchase. New Giants are unconfirmed in cost and abilities, while Guilt provides immediate, measurable value. The optimal strategy is to buy Guilt, then save coins for future content. Earning coins with Guilt is faster than with Locust, which means you accumulate your VERITY reserve more quickly after the Guilt investment.