I hit level 50 and stared at the Arch Mage as if he could be persuaded to let me keep everything. You know that itch—the one that asks if resetting is punishment or progress. I’ve Prestige’d enough runs to tell you which it is.
I’m going to walk you through Prestige in Bizarre Lineage the way I’d brief a teammate: plain, fast, and with the parts that matter first. You’ll get what resets, what follows you, the true cost in cash and effort, and the rewards that change how you play.
You’ve seen games where hitting max level turns the rest into busywork. How Does Prestige Work in Bizarre Lineage
Prestige in Bizarre Lineage is a reset mechanic: you pay a fee, drop back to level 1, and gain permanent advantages that make future runs quicker and more meaningful. I call it pruning: Prestige is like pruning a bonsai—the short-term cut forces stronger growth later.
Here’s what gets wiped when you Prestige:
- Character level returns to 1
- Story quest progression
- All allocated stat points
- Fighting styles
- Sub abilities
And here’s what you keep between runs (this is the important part):
- All your stands and stand storage slots
- Inventory items, including Prestige rewards
- Prestige Shards
- Any currency left after paying the Prestige fee
Most players treat the max level like an arrival gate. Bizarre Lineage Prestige Requirements and Rewards
Prestige is the endgame routine; doing it early slows you down. To Prestige you must meet both requirements each time:
- Reach level 50 (current max)
- Have at least $10,000 (€9,200)
After you pay the fee and Prestige, you receive these guaranteed rewards every run:
- 1 Stand Arrow — reroll a stand
- 1 Legendary Chest — rare cosmetics and resources
- +1 Stand Storage Slot — more room for stands
- 5 Prestige Shards — currency for the Prestige Shop
- $500 cash ($500 (€460))
| Items | Category | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 Stand Skin Essence |
Item | 10 Shards |
 DIO’s Diary |
Item | 3 Shards |
 Stand Star Essence |
Item | 2 Shards |
 Stand Conjuration Essence |
Item | 1 Shard |
 Stat Point Essence |
Item | 1 Shard |
 Stand Personality Essence |
Item | 3 Shards |
 Legendary Chest |
Item | 1 Shard |
 Lucky Arrow |
Item | 5 Shards |
 Bloodlust |
Perk | 5 Shards |
 Greyscale (Magician’s Red) |
Skin | 1 Shard (random) |
 Prestige (The World, High Voltage) |
Skin | 1 Shard (random) |
 Deimos (Star Platinum) |
Skin | 1 Shard (random) |
 Dark Determinations Upgrade |
Edict | 4 Shards |
When you’re hunting a spawn point on the map, small directions matter. How to Increase Prestige in Bizarre Lineage
Once you’ve hit level 50 and gathered $10,000 (€9,200), the steps are simple and repeatable. Follow them every Prestige run.
- Go to Bus Stop 10, head south-west, and enter the hospital.
- Find the Arch Mage NPC leaning against the wall inside.
- Interact with him, pay $10,000 (€9,200), and your level will reset to 1.
After Prestiging, run the loop again: reach XP cap (50), farm $10,000 (€9,200), Prestige. Fastest ways to farm XP and cash: finish story missions, hit PvE and PvP quest boards. Press the N key to find those boards quickly. For tools, players often share routes and farming scripts on the Bizarre Lineage Discord and YouTube guides—use those to tighten your runs.
Where is the Prestige NPC in Bizarre Lineage?
Go to Bus Stop 10, move south-west into the hospital, and find the Arch Mage leaning against the wall. Interact with him to Prestige.
What do you require to Prestige in Bizarre Lineage?
You need to be level 50 and carry $10,000 (€9,200) every time you Prestige.
In matches where every slot matters, small bonuses add up. Is Prestige Worth it in Bizarre Lineage?
Short answer: yes, if you want more play variety and long-term progression. Every Prestige grants another stand slot and Prestige Shards that buy items and perks. Over a few runs those slots let you keep multiple maxed stands and experiment with builds without losing your progress.
Prestige changes how you plan your character: your early runs feel like training sprints instead of endless grinding. It also hands you resources that let you tweak stands and perks quicker—your character becomes a Swiss Army knife for different encounters.
If you care about competitive play or collecting skins and perks (the Prestige Shop sells skins, edicts, and other consumables), the system rewards consistency. Use tools like Roblox Studio viewer mods sparingly to preview stand stats and consult community spreadsheets on Google Sheets for shard ROI before buying.
So, will you Prestige now that you know the trade-offs, or sit at 50 and ask if you made the right call?